**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on January 11, 2017. It announces amendments to the special rules for the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service, specifically regarding the Department for Welfare of Differently Abled Persons. The amendments came into force on March 27, 2010.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Rule 11 Amendment:** The Department for Welfare of Differently Abled Persons is added to the list of departments whose offices, both in Chennai and outside, are covered by the specified rules.
* **Annexure-I: Selection Categories and Grades**
* A new sub-heading for "Department for Welfare of Differently Abled Persons" is added with "Superintendent" and "Assistant" as selection categories.
* **Annexure-II: Appointing Authority**
* A new sub-heading for "Department for Welfare of Differently Abled Persons" is added, listing the "State Commissioner for the Differently Abled" as the appointing authority for the specified positions.
* **Annexure-III: Special Qualifications**
* A new entry is inserted for "Superintendent in the Department for Welfare of Differently Abled," requiring promotion and passing the Tamil Nadu Government Office Manual Test and Account Test for Subordinate Officers Part I and Part II.
* A new entry is inserted for "Assistant / Accountant in the Department for Welfare of Differently Abled," requiring promotion and passing the Tamil Nadu Government Office Manual Test and Account Test for Subordinate Officers Part I.
* **Annexure-IV: Tests Before Promotion**
* The document specifies the Tamil Nadu Government Office Manual Test and Account Test requirements for Superintendent and Assistant/Accountant positions in the Department for Welfare of Differently Abled Persons.
* **Annexure-V: Tests to be Passed**
* Junior Assistants in the Department for Welfare of Differently Abled Persons are required to pass the Tamil Nadu Government Office Manual Test within the probation period or two years from appointment.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Employees in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service**
* **Impact:** The document outlines new rules and requirements specific to the Department for Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, including eligibility, qualifications, and required examinations for promotion and appointment within this department.
* **Action Required:** Familiarize themselves with the new rules and requirements for the Department for Welfare of Differently Abled Persons to ensure compliance for promotion and appointment, including preparing for relevant tests.
**Stakeholder: Tamil Nadu Government, particularly the Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department and the Department for Welfare of Differently Abled Persons**
* **Impact:** The document necessitates adjustments to administrative processes, hiring practices, and training programs within the relevant departments to reflect the amended rules.
* **Action Required:** Implement the necessary changes in the recruitment and promotion processes, update training materials, and communicate the updated rules to relevant personnel. Ensure adherence to these new regulations.
**Stakeholder: State Commissioner for the Differently Abled.**
* **Impact:** Authority to appoint Superintendent, Assistant/Accountant, Junior Assistant, Steno-typist and Typist.
* **Action Required:** Be prepared to appoint relevant stakeholders as per the new guidelines.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service: Governs the rules for individuals employed in the Tamil Nadu government's ministerial positions, addressed through amendments by the Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department.
Part III-Section 1(b): Section of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette pertaining to service rules, regulations, and other matters issued by Secretariat Departments.
Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department: A department of the Tamil Nadu government, responsible for amendments and notifications regarding service rules, including those for the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service.
Article 309 of the Constitution of India: The article of the Constitution of India providing power to make amendments.
Department for Welfare of Differently Abled Persons: A Tamil Nadu government department that has its rules amended regarding the qualifications and tests for its staff.