TN CM declares open Jaya residence Veda Nilayam as memorial, public not allowed until HC nod Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister announced that the birth anniversary of Jayalalithaa will be celebrated as a government function on February 24 every year Share Via Email | A+A A- Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami inaugurates Veda Nilayam, the residence of J Jayalalithaa, as a memorial while Dy CM O Panneerselvam and other leaders look on (Express | P Jawahar) By Express News Service CHENNAI: Continuing the measures to honour late leader J Jayalalithaa, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday opened her Poes Garden residence as a memorial. After paying floral tributes at her portrait placed there, the Chief Minister cut the ribbon to declare open Veda Nilayam as a memorial. However, the public will not be allowed to view the memorial until the Madras High Court gives the green signal.