Section 2(1)(k) in Tamil Nadu Local Bodies Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 2006
(k)"Registered- Unrecognised political party" means and includes -(i)every political party which had previously been recognised by the Election Commission of India as a National Party under the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968 and subsequently lost its status as National Party;(ii)every political party which has been recognised by the Election Commission of India as a State Party in any State other than Tamil Nadu under the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968; and(iii)every political party having its head Office in the State of Tamil Nadu which is registered with the Election Commission of India but not recognised either as a National Party or as a State Party in Tamil Nadu by the Election Commission of India under the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order 1968;