**Executive Summary**
This document is a republication of GSR No. 1187(E) from the Government of India's Ministry of Shipping, concerning amendments to the Chennai Port Trust Employees' (Recruitment, Seniority, and Promotion) Regulations. The amendments, approved by the Central Government, were made by the Board of Trustees for the Port of Chennai. The regulations take effect upon publication in the Official Gazette.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendment Regulations Overview:**
* The document republishes the Chennai Port Trust Employees' (Recruitment, Seniority and Promotion) Amendment Regulations, 2016.
* The original regulations are the Chennai Port Trust Employees' (Recruitment, Seniority and Promotion) Regulations, 2008.
* The Amendment Regulations, 2016, are approved by the Central Government.
* **Short Title and Commencement:**
* The amendments are named the "Chennai Port Trust Employees' (Recruitment, Seniority and Promotion) Amendment Regulations, 2016."
* The Amendment Regulations, 2016, come into force on the date of publication of the approval of the Central Government in the Gazette of India.
* **Regulation 4 Amendment:**
* Regulation 4 of the Chennai Port Trust Employees' (Recruitment, Seniority and Promotion) Regulations, 2008, is amended.
* The sentence "The normal period of deputation... five years." is replaced.
* The new sentence states: "The normal period of deputation is 3 years which is extendable to 4 years. In exceptional circumstances, this can be extended to 5 years by the Central Government in case of a post, the incumbent of which is regarded as the Head of a Department; and in the case of any other post below the level of Head of Department by the Chairman."
**Impact Analysis**
**Chennai Port Trust Employees**
* **Impact:** The regulations regarding the period of deputation have changed.
* **Action Required:** Employees and management should familiarize themselves with the new rules regarding deputation, especially the change from 5 years to a system of 3 years, potentially extendable up to 5 under certain conditions, and adjust HR practices accordingly.
**Board of Trustees for the Port of Chennai**
* **Impact:** The period of deputation for employees in the Chennai Port Trust has changed.
* **Action Required:** Implement the amendment concerning deputation periods and ensure adherence to the new regulations.
**Ministry of Shipping**
* **Impact:** Oversees the amendment.
* **Action Required:** No specific action is required as it is a republication, but should be aware that the regulation is to be adhered to.
Key Entities Referenced
Major Port Trusts Act, 1963: Indian law governing major ports, specifically sections 124 and 132 are relevant
Chennai Port Trust: A major port in Chennai, India, and the primary subject of the amendment regulations.
Chennai Port Trust Employees' (Recruitment, Seniority and Promotion) Amendment Regulations, 2016: Regulations amending the rules for recruitment, seniority, and promotion of employees at the Chennai Port Trust.
Chennai Port Trust Employees' (Recruitment, Seniority and Promotion) Regulations, 2008: The original regulations being amended by the 2016 Amendment Regulations
Chennai: Location of the Chennai Port Trust