Date: 2023-01-25Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
CO-OPERATION, FOOD AND CONSUMER PROTECTION DEPARTMENT--Amendment to the Tamil Nadu Consumer Protection (Salary, Allowances and conditions of service of President and Members of the State Commission and District Commission) Rules, 2021.
**Executive Summary**
This document is a Government Gazette from Tamil Nadu, dated January 25, 2023, publishing statutory rules, notifications, orders, and regulations issued by Secretariat Departments. It includes amendments to consumer protection rules, notifications regarding drugs and cosmetic rules, and regulations concerning the Indian Administrative Service cadre strength. The effective date for the IAS cadre strength regulations is the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Consumer Protection Rules Amendment:**
* Rule 15 is added to the Tamil Nadu Consumer Protection Rules, 2021.
* The government may transfer any President or Member of the District Commission from one district to another, based on the recommendation of the President, State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Chennai, or on request or administrative grounds.
* **Drugs and Cosmetic Rules Notification:**
* Dr. Y.R. Manekshah, M.D.(S), Lecturer Grade-II, Government Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai, is appointed as the Licensing Authority for the whole of the State of Tamil Nadu for the purpose of Part XVI of the said Rules.
* **Indian Administrative Service (Fixation of Cadre Strength) Regulations:**
* The Indian Administrative Service (Fixation of Cadre Strength) Fourth Amendment Regulations, 2022, are enacted.
* These regulations come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
* The Schedule to the Indian Administrative Service (Fixation of Cadre Strength) Regulations, 1955, is amended with revised details for Tamil Nadu.
* The revised cadre strength includes details for:
* Senior Duty Posts under the State Government (214)
* Principal Secretaries to Government (16)
* Principal Secretary/Commissioners (12)
* Secretaries/Special Secretaries (19)
* Additional/Joint/Deputy Secretaries to Government (20)
* Collectors (38)
* Deputy/Joint/Additional Commissioners (13)
* Other various posts.
* The total authorized strength of the Tamil Nadu IAS cadre is 394.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Presidents and Members of the District Consumer Commissions**
* **Impact:** Potential for transfer between districts.
* **Action Required:** Await potential transfer orders based on recommendations or requests.
**Stakeholder: Dr. Y.R. Manekshah**
* **Impact:** Appointment as Licensing Authority.
* **Action Required:** Fulfill responsibilities as Licensing Authority for Part XVI of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945.
**Stakeholder: Tamil Nadu IAS Cadre**
* **Impact:** Changes in cadre strength and post allocations.
* **Action Required:** Review the amended regulations and updated cadre list.
**Stakeholder: Government of India (Department of Personnel and Training)**
* **Impact:** Ensures amendment alignment with central regulations.
* **Action Required:** Ensure amended regulations are in accordance with sub-section (1) of section 3 of the All India Services Act, 1951 (61 of 1951), read with sub-rules (1) and (2) of rule 4 of the Indian Administrative Service (Cadre) Rules, 1954
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government: The governing body of the State of Tamil Nadu, responsible for enacting and implementing laws and policies.
Consumer Protection Act, 2019: The central legislation governing consumer rights and redressal mechanisms, influencing state-level regulations.
Tamil Nadu Consumer Protection (Salary, Allowances and conditions of service of President and Members of the State Commission and District Commission) Rules, 2021: State-specific regulations that dictate the salaries, allowances, and service conditions of individuals involved in consumer protection within Tamil Nadu.
All India Services Act, 1951: Central Act governing the recruitment, conditions of service, etc. of All India Services officers including the IAS.
Indian Administrative Service (Fixation of Cadre Strength) Regulations, 1955: Regulations that define the cadre strength of the Indian Administrative Service, as applicable to Tamil Nadu.