Tamil Nadu Governor Refuses to Appoint K Ponmudi as Minister
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Tamil Nadu Governor Refuses to Appoint K Ponmudi as Minister Background: Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi has declined the recommendation of Chief Minister MK Stalin to appoint K Ponmudy as a minister, following his reinstatement as an MLA after a Supreme Court verdict on his conviction in a disproportionate asset case. Legal Context: The case against Ponmudy and his wife, Visalakshi, was registered by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption in 2011. Despite being a senior leader and former Higher Education Minister during the DMK regime from 2006 to 2011, Ponmudy's conviction remained a legal hurdle. Constitutional Provisions: The Governor's refusal highlights the constitutional principle of upholding the rule of law and adherence to legal proceedings. As per constitutional provisions, a person convicted of a criminal offense cannot hold public office until the conviction is overturned or pardoned. Case Laws: The refusal to appoint Ponmudy echoes previous legal precedents ...