Date: 2017-12-06Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS DEPARTMENT - Framing of Ad hoc Rules for the Temporary Posts of Assistant Executive Engineer and
Assistant Engineer in the Forest Department in Tamil Nadu Forest Service.
**Executive Summary**
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated December 14, 2016, announces amendments to special service rules across the Agriculture, Health and Family Welfare, and Law Departments. These amendments detail changes to qualifications, appointment procedures, and post classifications within the Tamil Nadu state government services. The amendments for the Law Department are deemed effective from February 11, 2014, while the amendments for the Health and Family Welfare Department are effective from November 15, 2016.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Agriculture Department - Tamil Nadu Agricultural Subordinate Service:**
* Amends rule 2 to specify the order of rotation for filling 25% of reserved Junior Engineer (Agricultural Engineering) posts, prioritizing direct recruitment, followed by promotions and transfers from various other positions. The changes were enacted on October 19, 2016.
* **Health and Family Welfare Department - Tamil Nadu Medical Subordinate Service:**
* Effective November 15, 2016, a new category "2A Radiotherapy Technician" is added under "CLASS II".
* Specifies the method of appointment for Radiotherapy Technicians: promotion from Dark Room Assistants, transfer from other services, or direct recruitment.
* Sets the maximum age for Radiotherapy Technician at 30 years.
* Designates the Director of Medical Education or Director of Medical and Rural Health Services as the authority for Radiotherapy Technicians.
* Details the required qualifications including the necessity for the prospective employee to have passed a two-year diploma course in either Radio Diagnosis Technology or Radiotherapy Technology.
* Probation period for recruitment by transfer is defined as one year on duty within a continuous two-year period.
* **Law Department - Tamil Nadu General Service:**
* Effective from February 11, 2014, Class-XII-E is added, creating positions for Director (Tamil Translation) and Assistant Director (Tamil Translation) within the Official Language (Legislative) Wing.
* Specifies the Constitution of Class XII-E as Category 1 being the Director (Tamil Translation) and Category 2 being Assistant Director (Tamil Translation).
* Outlines methods of appointment for both Director and Assistant Director, including transfer, promotion, and direct recruitment.
* Details qualifications for both positions, including experience as an advocate and general qualifications such as a B.L. degree, experience in legislative bill preparation/translation, and proficiency in Tamil.
* Sets the probation period for direct recruits at two years and for transfers as one year.
* Defines monthly pay bands for Director and Assistant Director, with respective grade pay.
* Establishes July 1st of every year as the crucial date for preparing the approved list for positions in these categories.
**Impact Analysis**
**Impact - Agriculture Department:**
* **Stakeholders:** Employees in the Tamil Nadu Agricultural Subordinate Service, particularly those in the Agricultural Engineering Foreman, Assistant Soil Conservation Officer, Junior Draughting Officer, Drill Supervisor, Inspector of Hand Boring Set Grade-I, and Compressor Driver positions.
* **Impact:** Potential for promotion to Junior Engineer (Agricultural Engineering) posts based on the new rotation system.
* **Action Required:** Understand the new promotion rotation and prepare accordingly.
**Impact - Health and Family Welfare Department:**
* **Stakeholders:** Dark Room Assistants, Radiographers, and aspiring Radiotherapy Technicians within the Tamil Nadu Medical Subordinate Service.
* **Impact:** New career pathway as a Radiotherapy Technician. Existing Dark Room Assistants have a new opportunity for promotion.
* **Action Required:** Dark Room Assistants, Radiographers, and aspiring Radiotherapy Technicians will need to obtain the required qualifications or prepare for the direct recruitment.
**Impact - Law Department:**
* **Stakeholders:** Legal professionals, Deputy Secretaries, Translation Officers, Section Officers, and Under Secretaries within the Law Department and other Tamil Nadu government services.
* **Impact:** Opportunity to advance within the Official Language (Legislative) Wing.
* **Action Required:** Eligible candidates interested in the Director or Assistant Director positions should prepare according to the new appointment methods and qualifications. They need to have the stipulated experience and should not exceed the age requirements to be eligible for direct recruitment.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Agricultural Subordinate Service: Rules governing service conditions for agricultural positions in Tamil Nadu, subject to amendments in the document.
Tamil Nadu Medical Subordinate Service: Rules governing service conditions for medical positions in Tamil Nadu, subject to amendments in the document.
Tamil Nadu General Service: Rules governing service conditions for general administrative positions in Tamil Nadu, subject to amendments in the document.
Chennai: City where the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette is published.