T.N. govt orders that English version of Part I of Union-State Relations report be put in public domain
The Tamil Nadu government has ordered the public release of the English version of the High-Level Committee on Union-State Relations report. This move aims to increase transparency by providing open access to the document and removing exclusive copyright restrictions.
Why it matters
Public access to government committee reports is essential for democratic oversight and informed public discourse on federal relations.
The Tamil Nadu government has directed the High-Level Committee on Union-State Relations to grant open access by hosting the English version of Part I of its report in the public domain, similar to the Tamil version, with immediate effect to ensure transparency. A Government Order to this effect was issued by the Public Department on July 30, 2026
The English report has since been hosted on https://hlcusr.tn.gov.in for free download.
The State government also directed the committee to cancel the exclusive copyright for the English version of Part I of the report. A Government Order to this effect was issued by the Public Department on July 30, 2026
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