The post became vacant after Congress' A John Kumar, elected from Nellithope constituency, quit the MLA post on September 15 to pave the way forV Narayanasamy to contest a by poll.
Meanwhile, the government has appointed with immediate effectJohn Kumar as Special Representative of the territorial administration to coordinate with the Chief Minister in respect of the matters to bedealtwith the Centre.
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