Former IRS Officer Pratap Singh Appointed as Special Observer for Tamil Nadu Elections

Pratap Singh, a former IRS officer, has been appointed by the Election Commission as the Special Observer for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He will oversee the Special Intensive Revision process in Tamil Nadu, ensuring adherence to commission guidelines and readiness for elections.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Chennai | Updated: 13-02-2026 22:23 IST | Created: 13-02-2026 22:23 IST
Former IRS Officer Pratap Singh Appointed as Special Observer for Tamil Nadu Elections
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The Election Commission has appointed Pratap Singh, a former IRS officer, as the Special Observer for the forthcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

Singh is tasked with overseeing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and ensuring election preparations are in line with Commission guidelines.

The Commission has instructed Singh to refrain from issuing appreciation letters to officials during his tenure. His appointment details have been shared with relevant electoral officers, including Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik.

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