TN cites restructuring works delay in holding Rural LB polls, extend tenure of Spl Officers till April 2027

Chennai, Oct 21 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu Government has extended the tenure of Special Officers administering rural local bodies in 28 districts by another six months till April 19, 2027. The TVK government headed by Chief Minister Vijay also appointed Special Officers to continue with the day-to-day administration in nine other districts where the terms of elected representatives ended on October 19. The government issued orders appointing special officers for six months, from October 20, 2026, to April 19, 2027, citing the need for additional time to complete the restructuring of local bodies, including the merger of village panchayats with…