E- Governance and Policing in Tamil Nadu

Abstract:

As the era of digital economy is evolving, the concept of governance has assumed significant importance. E-Governance has consequently become an accepted methodology involving the use of Information Technology in improving transparency, providing information speedily to all citizens, improving administrative efficiency and improving public utility services. India has been harnessing the benefits provided by Information & Communication Technologies to provide integrated governance, to reach the citizens faster, provide efficient services and citizen empowerment through access to information.  
In this paper an attempt is made to analyse the importance of e- Governance and the Tamil Nadu (India) Police.  Tamil Nadu has been focusing its strengths in the IT sector. The Tamil Nadu police force is regarded as one of the best in the country. TheTamil Nadu Police is planning to introduce e-governance, including the facility to file complaints through e-mail in the cities under Commissionerate control. . The state police department has ample feathers in its e-governance cap. An official website with eGovernance facility for the Tamil Nadu Police has been launched thus ushering in a new era of policing in keeping with modern developments. India, has successfully implemented e Government in Police.