**Executive Summary**
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated December 7, 2016, publishes amendments to the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Regulations and the Tamil Nadu Government Servants Conduct Rules. These amendments, issued by the Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department, came into effect on various dates in 2014, 2015 and 2016. Changes have also been made to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu General Service.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendments to the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Regulations:**
* The entry "35. Tourist Officers, Tourism Department" under "A. STATE SERVICES" in Annexure I-A is omitted.
* In Annexure I-A, under "B. SUBORDINATE SERVICES," the entry "65. Assistant Tourist Officer - Grade-II in the Tourism Department" is added.
* In Annexure I-A, under "B. SUBORDINATE SERVICES," the expression "Technical Assistant (Gas Plant) and Librarian in Tamil Nadu Forensic Science Subordinate Service" is replaced with "Technical Assistant (Gas Plant), Librarian and Laboratory Assistant in the Tamil Nadu Forensic Science Subordinate Service."
* In Annexure I-A, under "B. SUBORDINATE SERVICES," the expression "and Assistant Agricultural Officer in the Tamil Nadu Agricultural Extension Subordinate Service" is added after "Tamil Nadu Agricultural Subordinate Service."
* In Annexure I-A, under "B. SUBORDINATE SERVICES," the expression "Junior Engineer (Electrical), Junior Engineer (Mechanical), Supervisors (Electrical), (Mechanical), Grade II in the Electrical Branch of the Public Works Departments" is replaced with "Junior Engineer (Electrical), Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Supervisors (Electrical), (Mechanical), Grade II in the Electrical Branch of the Public Works Department and Science Assistant in Seismological Observatory Lab in the Tamil Nadu Engineering Subordinate Service."
* **Amendments to the Tamil Nadu Government Servants Conduct Rules:**
* Rule 24-A is substituted, mandating prior intimation or obtaining an Identity Certificate and No Objection Certificate before applying for a passport or undertaking a foreign trip. Specific forms (Form I, Form II, Form III and Form IV) and procedures are outlined in Schedule III for application and issuance. A new form, Form V is added.
* In Schedule III, Form-I is amended to include a serial entry for "Whether executed an affidavit in proper format on appropriate non-judicial stamp paper of minimum value and attested by a Notary Public in case of spouse and dependent children up to the age of 18 years of the Government Servant requiring Identity Certificate."
* **Amendments to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu General Service:**
* In Part-I, the entry "Personal Assistant (Administration) in the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption" is substituted with "Administrative Officer in the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption."
* In Part-II, the heading for Class LXXXII is changed from "PERSONAL ASSISTANT (ADMINISTRATION)" IN THE DIRECTORATE OF VIGILANCE AND ANTI-CORRUPTION" to "ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER" IN THE DIRECTORATE OF VIGILANCE AND ANTI-CORRUPTION".
* In Part II, in Rule 1 under the substituted heading, the expression "Personal Assistant (Administration)" is substituted with "Administrative Officer."
**Impact Analysis**
**Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission:**
* **Impact:** The Commission's regulations regarding state and subordinate services are updated, including changes to job titles and categories within the service.
* **Action Required:** Update internal records and procedures to reflect the new classifications and job titles.
**Tamil Nadu Government Servants:**
* **Impact:** Rules related to passport applications and foreign trips are revised. New requirements for prior intimation, Identity Certificates and No Objection Certificates are introduced.
* **Action Required:** Comply with the new procedures for passport applications and foreign trips, including submitting the required forms and obtaining necessary certificates. Government servants must also consider the addition of a notarized affidavit requirement for spouses and dependent children needing Identity Certificates.
**Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption:**
* **Impact:** The designation "Personal Assistant (Administration)" is replaced with "Administrative Officer" within the Directorate, reflecting a change in responsibilities or hierarchy.
* **Action Required:** Update internal documents and organizational charts to reflect the change in designation. Personnel holding the position of "Personal Assistant (Administration)" will need to transition to the role of "Administrative Officer."
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Regulations, 1954: Regulations governing the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, frequently amended in this notification.
Tamil Nadu Government Servants Conduct Rules, 1973: Rules governing the conduct of government employees in Tamil Nadu, amended in this notification regarding passport applications and foreign travel.
Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption: Tamil Nadu government body whose rules are amended in this notification.
Tamil Nadu General Service: Refers to a class of government services in Tamil Nadu, whose rules are amended.
Chennai: Location of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette publication