**Executive Summary**
The document is a section of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on November 30, 2016. It contains statutory notifications and orders issued by the heads of departments, specifically regarding Chennai Port Trust and V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust. This includes amendments to employee recruitment, seniority, and promotion regulations.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Chennai Port Trust Amendment Regulations, 2015**
* These regulations are called the Chennai Port Trust Employees' (Recruitment, Seniority and Promotion) Amendment Regulations, 2015.
* They come into force from the date of publication of the Central Government's approval in the Gazette of India.
* Modifications to eligibility criteria (column 9) for the following posts in the EDP Wing under the Finance Department:
* Assistant Director (EDP) at Sl. No. 1
* Deputy Director (EDP) at Sl. No. 2
* Senior Deputy Director (EDP) at Sl. No. 3
**V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust, Tuticorin: Recruitment Rules for Class III & IV Staff, Sixth Amendment Regulations, 2016**
* These regulations revise the manner of recruitment for Class III and IV posts under Regulation 5 of the Tuticorin Port Trust Employees (Recruitment, Seniority and Promotion) Regulations, 2008.
* The recruitment rules come into effect from the date of publication in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
* Amendments to Column No. 7 (age limits) of the Schedule II for the following posts:
* Tug Master Gr.I (A) (Marine) (SI.No.47): now "45 years"
* Tug Master Gr.I (B) (Marine) (SI.No.48): now "45 years"
* Tug Master Gr.II (Marine) (SI.No.49): now "45 years"
* Serang (Marine) (SI.No.50): now "40 years"
* Driver Gr.I (A) (Marine) (SI.No.51): now "45 years"
* Driver Gr.I (B) (Marine) (SI.No.52): now "45 years"
* Driver Gr.I (Marine) (SI.No.53): now "45 years"
* Driver Gr.II (Marine) (SI.No.54): now "45 years"
* Sukkani (Marine) (SI.No.55): now "40 years"
**Impact Analysis**
**Chennai Port Trust Employees**
* **Impact:** Employees in the EDP Wing, particularly those holding specific positions as of 07.01.2009, are affected by the modified eligibility criteria for promotions or recruitment.
* **Action Required:** Review the amended regulations to understand the revised eligibility criteria.
**V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust Employees (Class III & IV Staff)**
* **Impact:** Potential candidates and current employees aiming for positions such as Tug Master, Serang, Driver, or Sukkani are affected by the change in maximum age limits.
* **Action Required:** Review the amended regulations to note the revised age limits for eligibility for these specific roles.
Key Entities Referenced
Major Port Trusts Act, 1963: Central legislation providing the legal framework for the administration of major ports in India.
Chennai Port Trust Employees' (Recruitment, Seniority and Promotion) Regulations, 2008: Regulations governing the recruitment, seniority, and promotion of employees at the Chennai Port Trust.
Chennai Port Trust Employees' (Recruitment, Seniority and Promotion) Amendment Regulations, 2015: Amendments made to the Chennai Port Trust Employees' (Recruitment, Seniority and Promotion) Regulations, 2008.
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust, Tuticorin: A major port located in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, subject to regulations regarding recruitment rules.
Tuticorin Port Trust Employees (Recruitment, Seniority and Promotion) Regulations, 2008: Regulations governing the recruitment, seniority and promotion of employees at Tuticorin Port Trust.