The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part III-Section 1(b), published on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, includes notifications by the government. Specifically, it contains an amendment by the Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu General Service [G.O. Ms. No. 137, Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection (J2), 19th December 2025]. The amendment, under No. SRO B-1/2026, concerns Article 309 of the Constitution of India. It substitutes "fifty nine years of age" for "fifty seven years of age" in rule 3, sub rule (a) of the Special Rules. Satyabrata Sahoo, Principal Secretary to Government, issued the amendment. The gazette is registered as No. TN/CCN/467/2012-14, R. Dis. No.197/2009, and priced at Re. 0.80 Paise.
Key Entities Referenced
Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu General Service: Rules governing the Tamil Nadu General Service. The policy amends the age limit specified in these rules.
Tamil Nadu General Service: A service cadre under the Government of Tamil Nadu, subject to the specified service rules.
Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department: The department responsible for the amendment to the Special Rules.
Article 309 of the Constitution of India: The article of the Indian Constitution that grants the power to make rules regulating the recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or of any State.
Tamil Nadu: The State to which this Gazette and the amended rules apply.