Governor of Tamil Nadu

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R. N. Ravi
Governor of Tamil Nadu
In office
September 18, 2021 –
Personal details
Born April 3, 1952
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Political party Independent (Former IPS)
Spouse(s) Laxmi Ravi
Residence Raj Bhavan, Tamil Nadu
Alma mater M.Sc (Physics)

The governor of Tamil Nadu is the head of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Governors in India have similar powers and functions at the state level as those of the president of India at the central level. They exist in the state appointed by the president of India and they are not local to the state that they are appointed to govern. The factors based on which the president evaluates the candidates is not mentioned in the constitution. The governor acts as the nominal head whereas the real power lies with the chief minister of the state and their council of ministers.

The current Governor of Tamil Nadu is R. N. Ravi.

Personal Life

R. N. Ravi was born on April 3, 1952 and is associated with Independent (Former IPS).