Local Administration

Karaikal region consisting of one Municipality namely Karaikal Municipality and five Commune Panchayats viz. Neravy, TR Pattinam, Thirunallar, Kottucherry and Nedungadu. The chairman of the Municipal council/Commune Panchayat is vested with various legislative and administrative powers under the Municipalities and Commune Panchayats Act. In their absence (due to non-conduct of local body elections) the District Collector, has been appointed as Designated officer of Municipalities and Commune Panchayats. The Deputy Director (LAD) is monitoring the functioning of Commune Panchayats and the files have to be submitted to the Collector through Deputy Director as he is exercising the power of council in the absence of Elected body. The Deputy Director (LAD) also coordinates with the Municipality on various issues of Local Administration.