The Hindu reports that all the portfolios held by Chief Minister Jayalalithaa Jayaram have been vested with Finance Minister O. Panneerselvam on her advice.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai for treatment in relation to “fever and dehydration”.

Jayalalithaa’s portfolios,that were transferred, include Public, Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service, Indian Forest Service, General Administration, District Revenue Officers, Police and Home.

The arrangement has been made as per the advice of the Chief Minister and will continue until she resumes her duties.

The press release said that Jayalalithaa will continue to serve as the Chief Minister.

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