Date: 2018-11-21Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS DEPARTMENT- Amendment to the Tamil Nadu Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules Amendment to the Tamil Nadu Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules
**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part III-Section 1(a), No. 47, dated November 30, 2016, publishing the Tamil Nadu Municipal Information Technology Service Rules, 2016. The rules were issued by Secretariat Departments and came into effect retrospectively from October 30, 1998. The rules specify the constitution, appointments, qualifications, and other service conditions for IT staff in Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Title and Commencement:** The rules are called "The Tamil Nadu Municipal Information Technology Service Rules, 2016," and they are deemed to have come into force from October 30, 1998.
* **Constitution of Service:** The Tamil Nadu Municipal Information Technology Service consists of the following posts:
* System Analyst
* Programmer
* Assistant Programmer
* Data Entry Operator
* **Appointment:** Appointment methods vary by post, including promotion and direct recruitment.
* System Analyst: By promotion from the post of Programmer.
* Programmer: By promotion from the post of Assistant Programmer.
* Assistant Programmer: By direct recruitment and promotion from the post of Data Entry Operator (ratio 1:1).
* Data Entry Operator: By direct recruitment
* **Qualifications:** Specific qualifications are required for each post.
* System Analyst: Minimum 5 years of service in the post of Programmer.
* Programmer:
* Minimum 5 years in the post of Assistant Programmer.
* Successful completion of training in any three listed subjects from a Government Institution or certified training centers.
* Assistant Programmer:
* For Direct recruitment
* A Bachelor degree in Computer Science or Computer Application from a recognised University; or
* A Bachelor degree in Science or Statistics or Economics or Commerce from a recognized University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application
* For Promotion: Minimum 5 years service in the post of Data Entry Operator
* Data Entry Operator:
* A Degree from a recognised University with Typewriting Higher in English and Tamil; and
* A Certificate in Data Entry Operator course or Diploma in Computer Application obtained from a certified training centre.
* **Unit of Appointment:** The State of Tamil Nadu is the unit of appointment for all posts.
* **Procedure for Direct Recruitment:** A selection committee consisting of specified members will conduct the direct recruitment process.
* **Appointing Authority:** The Commissioner of Municipal Administration is the appointing authority for all posts.
* **Age Limit:**
* For Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe: 40 years.
* Others: 35 years.
* **Tests for Promotion:** Specific departmental tests are required for promotion.
* **Probation:** Direct recruits serve a two-year probation period.
* **Annual List of Approved Candidates:** A crucial date is specified for each post regarding qualifications for the annual list of approved candidates.
* System Analyst: 15th January
* Programmer: 15th February
* Assistant Programmer: 15th March
* Data Entry Operator: 15th April
* **Applicability of Rules:** In matters not covered under these Rules, the provisions contained in the Tamil Nadu Municipal Service Rules, 1970 shall apply to this Service.
* **Pay:** Pay scales are specified for each post.
* **Savings:** The rules do not adversely affect anyone holding the posts on or before November 15, 2016.
**Impact Analysis**
**Current and Prospective Employees of Tamil Nadu Municipal Information Technology Service**
* **Impact:** These rules define the qualifications, appointment procedures, and service conditions for various IT positions within the Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration.
* **Action Required:** Current employees need to ensure they meet the qualification criteria for their existing positions and for future promotions. Prospective employees need to meet the educational and training requirements for direct recruitment.
**Commissioner of Municipal Administration**
* **Impact:** The Commissioner is designated as the appointing authority and is responsible for implementing the recruitment procedures outlined in the rules.
* **Action Required:** The Commissioner must adhere to the rules for appointments, promotions, and other personnel-related matters.
**Selection Committee Members**
* **Impact:** The Selection Committee is responsible for conducting direct recruitments.
* **Action Required:** The Selection Committee must conduct recruitments based on the procedures outlined in the new rules.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu District Municipalities Act, 1920: The act that provides the legal basis for the Tamil Nadu Municipal Information Technology Service Rules, 2016.
Tamil Nadu Municipal Information Technology Service Rules, 2016: Rules governing the constitution, appointment, qualification, and other service conditions for the Tamil Nadu Municipal Information Technology Service.
Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department: The department responsible for the Tamil Nadu Municipal Information Technology Service Rules, 2016.
Chennai: Location of the Commissioner of Municipal Administration, which is the Appointing Authority