**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on March 22, 2017, which includes notifications by Heads of Departments. Specifically, it republishes the Government of India's GSR No. 1187(E) dated December 30, 2016, regarding the Chennai Port Trust Employees' (Recruitment, Seniority and Promotion) Amendment Regulations, 2016. The amendment regulations take effect upon publication in the Official Gazette.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendment Regulations Overview:**
* The document republishes the Central Government's approval of the Chennai Port Trust Employees' (Recruitment, Seniority and Promotion) Amendment Regulations, 2016.
* **Short Title and Commencement:**
* The regulations are called "Chennai Port Trust Employees' (Recruitment, Seniority and Promotion) Amendment Regulations, 2016."
* They come into force on the date of publication in the Gazette of India.
* **Amendment to Deputation Period:**
* Regulation 4 of the Chennai Port Trust Employees' (Recruitment, Seniority and Promotion) Regulations, 2008, is amended.
* The normal deputation period is revised from five years to three years, extendable to four years. In exceptional circumstances, extension to five years can be given by:
* The Central Government, in the case of a post, the incumbent of which is regarded as the Head of a Department.
* The Chairman, in the case of any other post below the level of Head of Department.
**Impact Analysis**
**Chennai Port Trust Employees**
* **Impact:** The new regulations modify the length of deputation for employees, potentially affecting their career paths and opportunities.
* **Action Required:** Employees need to be aware of the revised deputation periods and their potential impact on career planning.
**Chennai Port Trust (Board of Trustees)**
* **Impact:** The Board of Trustees must implement and adhere to the revised deputation regulations.
* **Action Required:** Update internal policies and procedures to align with the new regulations.
**Chennai Port Trust (Chairman)**
* **Impact:** The Chairman can extend the deputation periods in exceptional circumstances for a role below the level of Head of Department.
* **Action Required:** Be aware of the new rules and regulations regarding extensions.
**Central Government**
* **Impact:** The Central Government can extend the deputation periods in exceptional circumstances for a Head of Department role.
* **Action Required:** Be aware of the new rules and regulations regarding extensions.
Key Entities Referenced
Major Port Trusts Act, 1963: Indian legislation governing major ports, specifically sections 28, 124 and 132 are referenced.
Chennai Port Trust: A major port in India, subject to the regulations.
Chennai Port Trust Employees' (Recruitment, Seniority and Promotion) Amendment Regulations, 2016: Regulations amending the recruitment, seniority, and promotion policies of employees at the Chennai Port Trust.
Ministry of Shipping (India): The government ministry that issued the initial notification (GSR No. 1187(E)) regarding the regulations.
Chennai: Location of the Port Trust.