Name change for the Revenue Department
Posted on: 12/Jun/2017 12:32:16 PM
Based on the services offered, the name of the Tamil Nadu Revenue Department has been changed to Revenue and Disaster Management Department.
The main functions of the Revenue Department are to assess the House Tax, Land Tax, etc. and collect the same from the public. Apart from this, the other functions of the Revenue Department are issuing certificates, rescue activities during any disasters in the state, and giving compensation to the affected.
During the Tsunami disaster on 26th December 2004, all rescue activities and help for restarting life after the disaster for the affected public were undertaken by the revenue department. The central government, World Bank, and Asian Development Bank also joined in the rescue efforts.
Considering the above other services explained above, the name of the Revenue Department in various states is changed to Revenue and Disaster Management Department.
Accordingly, the state government of Tamil Nadu also has changed the name of the Revenue Department to Revenue and Disaster Management Department.
