Section 2(g) in The Tamil Nadu Animals and Birds in Urban Areas (Control and Regulation) Act, 1997
(g)"Licensing Officer" means one or more officers of the Government not below the rank of Class B Officer, or an officer of a local authority not below the rank of Class II Officer, appointed by the Government, by notification as the licensing officer or officers for the purposes of this Act in respect of any urban area in which this Act is in force;
