Vijay Narayan’s second term as Advocate General: Tamil Nadu law officer appointment under two governments

Direct fact

In May 2026, Vijay Narayan was appointed Advocate General of Tamil Nadu again, after having served in the same post under the AIADMK government between 2017 and 2021.

Key specifics

• Vijay Narayan is the Advocate General of Tamil Nadu.
• He had earlier held the post from 2017 to 2021.
• The earlier tenure was under the AIADMK government.
• The new appointment was made in May 2026.
• The Advocate General is the top law officer of the State.

Exam lens

Polity and governance, Advocate General, Tamil Nadu, 2017-2021, May 2026 appointment — TNPSC may ask who is the top law officer of the State and the significance of the office.