Tamil Nadu govt invites inputs from stakeholders on legislation regulating online gaming

The Tamil Nadu government has sought inputs from the public on a proposed legislation to regulate online games such as online rummy after nearly 20 deaths were reported in the state recently owing to the financial distress caused by these games.

Various stakeholders, including parents, teachers, students, psychologists, social activists and online gaming service providers, can provide their suggestions on homesec@tn.gov.in before August 12, according to a statement issued Sunday.

Organisations desirous of making personal representation to the concerned authority may send their request by 5 pm on August 9, the statement said. The stakeholders’ consultation will be held on August 11, from 4 pm onwards and separate time slots will be given for organisations, it added.