With Jayalalithaa continuing to remain in hospital
since September 22, 2016 Tamil Nadu Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao today
allocated the portfolios held by her to Finance Minister O Paneerselvam
but said the AIADMK supremo will continue to be the Chief Minister.
“Under Clause (3) of Article 166 of the Constitution of India, the
Governor of Tamil Nadu today allocated the subjects hitherto dealt by
Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa to O Paneerselvam,” a Raj Bhavan press
release said.
O Paneerselvam, who holds the
Administrative reforms portfolio, in addition to Finance, “will also
preside over cabinet meetings”, it said.
“This
arrangement has been made as per the advice of the Chief Minister and
will continue until the Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa resumes her
duties,” it said.
“Jayalalithaa will continue to be the Chief Minister,” the release added.
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