**Executive Summary**
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on June 6, 2018, contains notifications by the government related to service rules, ad-hoc rules, and regulations issued by Secretariat Departments. These notifications cover amendments and ad-hoc rules across various departments, including Environment and Forests, Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi, Home, and Personnel and Administrative Reforms. Key dates include effective dates for certain rule implementations and amendments.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Environment and Forests Department:**
* Ad-hoc rules apply to temporary positions of Superintendent, Assistant, and Typist in the Department of Environment in Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service.
* The rules for the posts of Superintendent and Assistant are deemed to have come into force on October 13, 1995, while the rules for the post of Typist are deemed to have come into force on October 20, 2003.
* Appointment authority for these posts is the Director, Department of Environment.
* Specifies tests for Superintendents (Account Test for Subordinate Officers, Part - II) and Assistants (Account Test for Subordinate Officers; Part I and the Tamil Nadu Government Office Manual Test).
* Details the pay scales for Superintendents, Assistants, and Typists, with provisions for revised scales effective January 1, 1996, and January 1, 2006.
* **Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi Department:**
* Ad-hoc rules apply to the temporary post of Driver in Handlooms and Textiles Department in Tamil Nadu Handlooms and Textiles Subordinate Service.
* The rules are deemed to have come into force on September 22, 1970.
* Appointments can be made by direct recruitment or by transfer from the Tamil Nadu Basic Service.
* Lists qualification needed for appointments, including age, an VIII Standard pass, a current driving license, and practical experience in driving light motor vehicles.
* Details the pay scales for Drivers, with provisions for revised scales effective January 1, 2006, and January 1, 2016.
* **Home Department:**
* **Jail Subordinate Service:** Amendment to the Special Rules stating that no women shall be eligible for appointment by direct recruitment to the post of Assistant Jailor in Class I (General Section) under Category 2.
* **Police Service:** Amendments to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Police Service, primarily related to the categories of Chief Reporter and Senior Chief Reporter. The date of enforcement for these changes are different.
* **Transport Subordinate Service:**
* Amendment to the Special Rules substituting "three months" with "five months" in rule 7 concerning the Tamil Nadu Transport Subordinate Service.
* **Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department:**
* Erratum issued to a previous notification (G.O. (Ms.) No.11, dated 29th January 2018) changing "Deputy Commissioner (Administration)" to "Deputy Director (Administration)".
**Impact Analysis**
**Environment and Forests Department Employee**
* **Impact:** Affects individuals in temporary positions of Superintendent, Assistant, and Typist regarding their service rules, promotions, qualifications, and pay scales.
* **Action Required:** Individuals should review the updated rules to understand their eligibility for promotion, required tests, and applicable pay scales.
**Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi Department Driver**
* **Impact:** Affects individuals in temporary positions of Driver in the Handlooms and Textiles Department regarding their service rules, appointment methods, qualifications, and pay scales.
* **Action Required:** Prospective and current drivers should review the updated rules to understand their eligibility for the position, qualification requirements, and applicable pay scales.
**Tamil Nadu Jail Subordinate Service Employee**
* **Impact:** No women shall be eligible for appointment by direct recruitment to the post of Assistant Jailor in Class I (General Section) under Category 2.
* **Action Required:** Women should be aware of the change in eligibility for the position of Assistant Jailor in Class I (General Section) under Category 2.
**Tamil Nadu Police Service Employee**
* **Impact:** Affects Tamil Nadu Police Service, primarily related to the categories of Chief Reporter and Senior Chief Reporter.
* **Action Required:** Review changes.
**Tamil Nadu Transport Subordinate Service Employee**
* **Impact:** Affects Tamil Nadu Transport Subordinate Service
* **Action Required:** Review changes.
**Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department Employee**
* **Impact:** Affects individuals in the Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department.
* **Action Required:** Review the erratum regarding the designation change from "Deputy Commissioner (Administration)" to "Deputy Director (Administration)".
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official government publication containing notifications, rules, and amendments.
Tamil Nadu: The state to which the rules and amendments apply.
Special Rules: Regulations governing various services within the Tamil Nadu government; being amended by these notifications.
Article 309 of the Constitution of India: Constitutional provision granting the power to make rules regulating the recruitment and conditions of service of persons serving in connection with the affairs of the State.
Chennai: Location where the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette is printed and published.