**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette from June 14, 2017, which includes notifications by government departments regarding service rules. The key notifications concern ad hoc rules for the temporary post of Senior System Manager in the Finance Department and framing ad hoc rules for a Legal Officer post sanctioned to the Industries and Commerce Department. The adhoc rules for the post of Senior System Manager in the Finance Department came into force on July 12, 2011.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Finance Department: Senior System Manager**
* The post of Senior System Manager constitutes a distinct category in Tamil Nadu General Service.
* Appointment to the post shall be by promotion from among System Analysts in the Finance Department.
* The crucial date for candidate qualifications is September 1st of each year.
* The Finance Department in the Secretariat is the single unit for appointment.
* The appointing authority is the Secretary to Government, Finance Department.
* **Qualifications (By Promotion):**
* Must have a B.E. in Computer Science/Information Technology with three years of software experience, OR a Master's degree in Computer Applications/Computer Science/Information Technology with five years of software experience.
* Must possess work experience in the Finance Department dealing with budget matters for at least one year.
* The monthly pay scale is Rs. 15600-39100 + Grade Pay of Rs. 6600 (Pay Band 3).
* **Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department: Legal Officer**
* The post of Legal Officer constitutes a separate category in the Tamil Nadu Industries Service.
* The post of Legal Officer is located in the Office of the Industries Commissioner and Director of Industries and Commerce, Chennai.
* **Appointment Methods:**
* Recruitment by transfer from any other service.
* Recruitment by transfer from among Superintendents in the Department of Industries and Commerce or persons holding identical/higher scales.
* Transfer from Personal Assistants (various roles), Assistant Director (Industrial Escort Service), Public Relation Officer, Technical Training Centre roles, and Manager (VIA) Grade-II in District Industries Centres.
* Direct recruitment.
* The appointing authority is the Government.
* **Age Limit (Direct Recruitment):** Must not have completed or will complete 31 years of age on July 1st of the year of selection.
* **Qualifications (Recruitment by Transfer from Any Other Service):**
* Must have a Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized university.
* Must have worked as a Section Officer in the Law Department of the Secretariat, OR at least three years as a Section Officer in a Department of Secretariat other than the Law Department.
* **Qualifications (Recruitment by Transfer from Superintendents):**
* Must possess a Bachelor of Law degree from any University recognized by University Grants Commission.
* Must have put in service for a period of not less than five years as Superintendent or in posts carrying identical / higher scale as that of superintendents in the Department of Industries and Commerce.
* **Qualifications (Transfer from Personal Assistants, Assistant Director, Public Relations Officer, Technical Training Centre roles, and Manager (VIA) Grade-II):**
* Must have obtained a Bachelor of Law Degree from any University recognized by University Grants Commission.
* Must have put in service for a period of not less than three years in the post of Assistant Director cadre in Department of Industries and Commerce.
* **Qualifications (Direct Recruitment):**
* Must have obtained a Bachelor of Law Degree from any University recognized by University Grants Commission.
* Must have registered with the Bar Council of India.
* Must have acquired an experience of at least two years as an advocate.
* **Probation:**
* One year on duty within two years for recruitment by transfer.
* Two years on duty within three years for direct recruitment.
* **Test:** Must pass the Tamil Nadu Government Office Manual Test and the Account Test for Subordinate Officers Part I or Account Test for Executive Officers.
* The monthly pay is in pay band 3 of Rs.15600-39100 with grade pay of Rs. 5,400/-.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Finance Department Employees**
**Impact:** Eligibility for promotion to the post of Senior System Manager will depend on meeting the specified qualifications.
**Action Required:** System Analysts in the Finance Department should review their qualifications and experience to determine eligibility for promotion.
* **Industries and Commerce Department Employees**
**Impact:** Existing employees in various roles (Superintendents, Personal Assistants, etc.) are given an additional opportunity for career advancement by transferring to the new Legal Officer post.
**Action Required:** Eligible employees should review their qualifications against the requirements for transfer to the Legal Officer post. Additionally, those interested in the direct recruitment should ensure compliance with the age and educational qualifications.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016: Act governing the service conditions of government servants in Tamil Nadu, referenced in the rules for both the Senior System Manager and Legal Officer positions.
Tamil Nadu Industries Service: Service to which the Legal Officer post is sanctioned, rules for which are being framed via ad hoc rules.
Finance Department: The department for which Adhoc Rules relating to the Temporary Post of Senior System Manager are made.
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department: The department that frames Adhoc Rules relating to the One Post of Legal Officer.
Chennai: Location of the Office of the Industries Commissioner and Director of Industries and Commerce where Legal Officer post is based.