He will replace C. Sylendra Babu who is retiring from service on June 30.
Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary V. Irai Anbu issued the appointment orders on Thursday.
Jiwal is a 1990 batch IPS officer and would assume office on July 1.
Tamil Nadu Police Academy Director Sandeep Rai Rathore has been posted as the next Chennai City Police Commissioner.
–IANS
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