**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on July 26, 2017. It contains notifications by the government regarding amendments to the Tamil Nadu Pension Rules, 1978, effective September 2, 2016, and to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Industries Subordinate Service, effective January 13, 2016 and July 10, 2017. These amendments are issued under the authority of Article 309 of the Constitution of India.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendment to Tamil Nadu Pension Rules, 1978**
* Effective from September 2, 2016, families of Ex-Servicemen re-employed in State Government service before April 1, 2003, and earning re-employment pension, are entitled to both Military and Civil family pensions.
* **Amendments to Special Rules for Tamil Nadu Industries Subordinate Service**
* **Effective Dates:**
* Amendment (1) regarding qualifications is effective from January 13, 2016.
* Amendments (2) and (3) are effective from July 10, 2017.
* **Qualifications for Assistant Inspector of Sericulture (Class VII):**
* **By Direct Recruitment or by Recruitment by Transfer:** The required degree is substituted with "B.Sc., Degree in Botany or Zoology or Chemistry or Sericulture or M.Sc., Sericulture."
* **By Direct Recruitment:** The required qualification is substituted with "B.Sc., Degree in Sericulture from any University recognized by the University Grants Commission".
**Impact Analysis**
**Families of Ex-Servicemen**
* **Impact:** Entitlement to both Military and Civil family pensions if re-employed in State Government service prior to 1-4-2003 and earned re-employment pension.
* **Action Required:** Claim dual pension benefits if eligible under the revised rule, starting from September 2, 2016.
**Applicants for Assistant Inspector of Sericulture**
* **Impact:** New and modified educational qualifications for direct recruitment or transfer to the post of Assistant Inspector of Sericulture.
* **Action Required:** Ensure they meet the specified educational qualifications for applying for the position of Assistant Inspector of Sericulture.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Pension Rules, 1978: Rules amended regarding family pension for ex-servicemen re-employed in State Government service.
Tamil Nadu Industries Subordinate Service: Special rules amended regarding qualifications for Assistant Inspector of Sericulture.
Finance Department: Department responsible for the notification amending the Tamil Nadu Pension Rules.
Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi Department: Department responsible for the notification amending the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Industries Subordinate Service.