shortest term in office was that of M. M. Ismail who served as the acting Governor for a period of nine days (27 October 1980–4 November 1980). The longest term in office as additional in-charge was that of C. Vidyasagar Rao for a period of 1 year 1 month and 4 days (2 September 2016– 6 October 2017). See also Governors of India History of Tamil Nadu List of Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu List of colonial governors and presidents of Madras Presidency Notes References External links Official website of the Governor of Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Governors