**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette notification, dated March 19, 2025, concerning amendments to the Tamil Nadu Lokayukta Rules, 2018. The notification is issued by the Human Resources Management Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, and outlines changes regarding the recruitment methods for the positions of System Analyst, Record Clerk and Office Assistant.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendments to Tamil Nadu Lokayukta Rules, 2018 (Schedule-II):**
* Changes concern recruitment methods for System Analyst, Record Clerk and Office Assistant positions.
* **System Analyst (Serial Number 8):**
* The original method of recruitment is replaced with the following.
* Recruitment should be done by transfer from persons in Secretariat Departments, or by outsourcing.
* **Record Clerk (Serial Number 21):**
* The original method of recruitment is replaced with the following.
* Recruitment should be done by transfer from holders of post of Record Clerk in Secretariat Departments, or by outsourcing.
* **Office Assistant (Serial Number 22):**
* The original method of recruitment is replaced with the following.
* Recruitment should be done by transfer from holders of post of Office Assistants in Secretariat Departments, or by outsourcing.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Human Resources Management Department**
* **Impact:** HR Department is responsible for implementing the amended recruitment rules.
* **Action Required:** Update recruitment procedures for System Analyst, Record Clerk, and Office Assistant positions to align with the amendments. Ensure compliance with the provision for transfer from Secretariat Departments or outsourcing.
**Stakeholder: Departments of Secretariat**
* **Impact:** Departments of Secretariat are now a source for recruitment for System Analyst, Record Clerk, and Office Assistant positions within the Lokayukta.
* **Action Required:** Establish internal processes to identify and facilitate the transfer of qualified personnel to the Lokayukta, if required.
**Stakeholder: Potential Candidates**
* **Impact:** Individuals seeking employment in the Lokayukta as System Analyst, Record Clerk, or Office Assistant can now be recruited by transfer from the Departments of Secretariat or by outsourcing.
* **Action Required:** Individuals working in the Departments of Secretariat, or outside candidates that are interested in the positions, should be prepared to be recruited through either a transfer or an outsourcing arrangement.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Lokayukta Rules, 2018: The primary subject of the notification, being amended.
Section 44 of the Tamil Nadu Lokayukta Act, 2018: The section of the act that confers the power to make amendments to the rules.
Human Resources Management Department: The department responsible for issuing the amendments.