Date: 2023-03-22Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
FINANCE (CO-OPERATIVE AUDIT) DEPARTMENT - Amendments to Adhoc Rules to the posts of Joint Director of Co-operative Audit,
Deputy Director of Co-operative Audit and Assistant Director of Co-operative Audit
**Executive Summary**
This document consists of notifications by the Government of Tamil Nadu regarding amendments to service rules. It covers amendments to special rules for the Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service, effective January 1, 2023, and ad hoc rules for certain posts within the Finance (Co-operative Audit) Department, deemed effective from February 2, 2015. The document outlines specific changes in appointment criteria, qualifications, and pay scales for relevant positions.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendments to Special Rules for Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service (Effective January 1, 2023):**
* Revised Rule 2-A pertains to the appointment of Forest Watchers.
* Specifies that Forest Watcher positions will be filled from Social Forestry Workers, Plot Watchers, or Scheduled Tribes engaged as Anti-Poaching Watchers (minimum 10 years of service), and Scheduled Tribe Youths living in forest settlements of Eastern or Western Ghats.
* 55% of total vacancies will be filled via direct recruitment following reservation rules.
* 45% of total vacancies will be filled equally from the Scheduled Tribes Anti-Poaching Watchers, Scheduled Tribe Youths, and Anti-Poaching Watchers other than Scheduled Tribes.
* **Amendments to Adhoc Rules - Finance (Co-operative Audit) Department (Deemed effective from February 2, 2015):**
* The expression "Deputy Directors of Co-operative Audit" shall be inserted.
* Updates the table defining the methods of appointment for Joint Director, Deputy Director, and Assistant Director of Co-operative Audit, specifying promotion and direct recruitment/transfer options.
* Promotion to Joint Director and Deputy Director posts is based on merit and ability, with seniority considered when merit and ability are approximately equal.
* Introduces Rule 4 regarding the preparation of the annual list of approved candidates, setting the crucial date for qualification attainment as October 1st of the relevant year.
* Defines appointing authorities for each post: Government for Joint Director and Deputy Director, Director of Co-operative Audit for Assistant Director.
* States that reservation rules apply to Assistant Director posts through Direct Recruitment.
* Updates qualification criteria, including age limits and required degrees/experience for Assistant Director positions, both via direct recruitment and transfer.
* Revises the table listing posts and their corresponding pay scales, effective January 1, 2006, and levels in the pay matrix, effective January 1, 2016.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Tamil Nadu Forest Department Employees (Social Forestry Workers, Plot Watchers, Scheduled Tribes/Youths engaged as Anti-Poaching Watchers)**
* **Impact:** Alters eligibility criteria for Forest Watcher positions, potentially increasing opportunities for long-serving personnel and Scheduled Tribe communities.
* **Action Required:** Review eligibility criteria based on revised Rule 2-A and prepare for potential recruitment processes.
**Stakeholder: Employees within the Finance (Co-operative Audit) Department**
* **Impact:** Impacts promotional avenues, appointment methods, and qualification requirements for Joint Director, Deputy Director, and Assistant Director positions. Affects salary structure changes due to revision in pay scales.
* **Action Required:** Understand new promotion criteria based on merit and ability, assess eligibility for higher positions based on revised qualifications, and note the modified pay scales effective on specified dates.
**Stakeholder: Government / Director of Co-operative Audit**
* **Impact:** Determines the responsible authorities for posting appointments.
* **Action Required:** Follow the correct procedure as indicated in the document when posting for positions.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service: Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service being amended.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette publishing notifications of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Constitution of India: Referenced as the source of powers conferred to the Governor of Tamil Nadu to make amendments.
Co-operative Audit Department: Amendments to Adhoc Rules for various posts in this Department.