Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu State Election Commission is headed by a "Tamil Nadu State Election Commissioner" appointed by the Governor of Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu State Election Commissioner holds his term for two years which is eligible for reappointment for two terms. Usually, Tamil Nadu State Election Commissioners are appointed in the rank of Secretary to Govt. of Tamil Nadu. Currently, Thiru. Dr.R.Palaniswamy I.A.S(R) is the Tamil Nadu State Election Commissioner.