Date: 2024-12-11Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
CO-OPERATION, FOOD AND CONSUMER PROTECTION DEPARTMENT--Amendment to the Tamil Nadu Employees Co-operative Thrift and Credit Societies Common Cadre Service Rules, 2024. -- HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT--Amendment to the Tamil Nadu Housing Board Service Regulation, 1969.
**Executive Summary**
This document, the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part III-Section 1(a), dated December 11, 2024, contains notifications by the Government of Tamil Nadu. It includes amendments to the Tamil Nadu Employees Co-operative Thrift and Credit Societies Common Cadre Service Rules, 2024, and amendments to the Tamil Nadu Housing Board Service Regulation, 1969. Key dates mentioned include Government Order dates in November and September 2024, plus an effective date of amendments to Housing Board rules being 17th November 1994.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department:**
* Amendment to the Tamil Nadu Employees Co-operative Thrift and Credit Societies Common Cadre Service Rules, 2024.
* Rule 3, sub-rule (4) is amended.
* In sub-rule (4)(i) the expression "under the first proviso to sub-section (3) of Section 75 of the Act" is substituted with the expression "under sub section (3) of Section 75 of the Act".
* In sub-rule (4)(ii) the expression "The Regional Joint Registrar of Co-operative Societies of the respective Region" is substituted with the expression "The Additional Registrar of Co-operative Societies in Chennai Region and the Regional Joint Registrar of Co-operative Societies of the respective Region as the case may be".
* **Housing and Urban Development Department:**
* Amendments to the Tamil Nadu Housing Board Service Regulation, 1969.
* In APPENDIX 'A' under the heading "III. STATE HOUSING BOARD ENGINEERING OFFICER'S SERVICE", for the category 9(a) "Assistant Engineer" (Civil) and corresponding entries the following entries are substituted:
* **Assistant Engineer (Civil):**
* **Salary:** Rs.37,700-1,38,500 Level-20
* **Qualification:** Must possess a degree in B.E (Civil) from any recognized University or any other equivalent qualification or A pass in Section A and B of the Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers (India) Examinations under Civil Engineering
* **Method of appointment:** (i) By direct recruitment. (ii) By promotion from among the holders of the post of Technical Assistant (Civil) with the qualification prescribed for direct recruitment. The ratio for direct recruitment and by promotion from the post of Technical Assistant (Civil) to the post of Assistant Engineer in Tamil Nadu Housing Board shall be reserved as 3:1.
* **Assistant Engineer (Electrical):**
* **Salary:** Rs.37,700-1,38,500 Level-20
* **Qualification:** Must possess a degree in B.E (Electrical) from any recognized University or any other equivalent qualification or A pass in Section A and B of the Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers (India) Examinations under Electrical Engineering
* **Method of appointment:** (i) By direct recruitment. (ii) By promotion from among the holders of the post of Technical Assistant (Electrical) with the qualification prescribed for direct recruitment. The ratio for direct recruitment and by promotion from the post of Technical Assistant (Electrical) to the post of Assistant Engineer in Tamil Nadu Housing Board shall be reserved as 3:1.
* The amendment (1) hereby made shall be deemed to have come into force on and from the 17th November 1994.
* The amendment (2) hereby made shall come into force on and from the date of publication of this amendment in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
* In the said Regulations for the expression "Building Inspector" where it occurs, the expression "Technical Assistant" shall be substituted.
* In APPENDIX 'A' under the heading “IV. STATE HOUSING BOARD ENGINEERING SUBORDINATE SERVICE", in the sub-heading "A. Engineering Branch", for the category "10. Technical Assistant" in column (1) as so amended and the corresponding entries in columns (2), (3) and (4) thereof, the following entries shall, respectively be substituted.
* **Technical Assistant (Civil):**
* **Salary:** Rs.20,600-75,900 Level-10
* **Qualification:** A Diploma in Civil Engineering from any institute approved by All India Council for Technical Education
* **Method of appointment:** By direct recruitment
* **Technical Assistant (Electrical):**
* **Salary:** Rs.20,600-75,900 Level-10
* **Qualification:** A Diploma in Electrical Engineering from any institute approved by All India Council for Technical Education
* **Method of appointment:** By direct recruitment
* In APPENDIX 'A' under the heading "IV. STATE HOUSING BOARD ENGINEERING SUBORDINATE SERVICE", in the sub-heading "A. Engineering Branch", for the entries in column (3) and (4), against the category "9 Surveyor" in column (1) thereof, the following entries shall, respectively be substituted.
* **Surveyor:**
* **Qualification:** A Diploma in Civil Engineering from any institute approved by All India Council for Technical Education or National Trade Certificate in the trade of Surveyor awarded by National Council for Vocational Training (for Surveyor) or A Certificate in Army Trade Surveyor (field) issued by Madras Engineering Group.
* **Method of appointment:** By direct recruitment
**Impact Analysis**
**Co-operative Societies and Employees:**
* **Impact:** The amendments impact the functioning of the Tamil Nadu Employees Co-operative Thrift and Credit Societies Common Cadre Service Rules, potentially affecting the administrative processes and oversight of these societies.
* **Action Required:** The Additional Registrar of Co-operative Societies in Chennai Region and the Regional Joint Registrar of Co-operative Societies of the respective Region must implement the changes related to the expression that should be substituted.
**Tamil Nadu Housing Board Staff:**
* **Impact:** Changes affect the qualification, appointment methods, and career progression of Assistant Engineers and Technical Assistants (Civil and Electrical) and Surveyors within the Tamil Nadu Housing Board. The changes also require replacing instances of "Building Inspector" with "Technical Assistant".
* **Action Required:** HR and relevant departments must update job descriptions, recruitment processes, and promotion criteria to align with the amended regulations and ensure qualified candidates are recruited and promoted as Assistant Engineers, Technical Assistants (Civil and Electrical) and Surveyors.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Co-operative Societies Act, 1983: Governs the co-operative societies in Tamil Nadu and is referenced in the notification related to amendment of rules for Employees Co-operative Thrift and Credit Societies.
Tamil Nadu Housing Board Act, 1961: Governs the Tamil Nadu Housing Board and is referenced in the notifications related to amendments in the Tamil Nadu Housing Board Service Regulations, 1969
Tamil Nadu Housing Board Service Regulation, 1969: The service regulations for employees of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board, being amended in the notification.
Tamil Nadu Employees Co-operative Thrift and Credit Societies Common Cadre Service Rules, 2024: Rules governing the employees co-operative thrift and credit societies, being amended in the notification.
Chennai: Location of Additional Registrar of Co-operative Societies relevant to the amendment of rules for Employees Co-operative Thrift and Credit Societies