Date: 2019-07-24Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT-Adhoc Rules relating to the Temporary Post of Technical Personal Assistant Grade-I and Senior Sanitarian in the Tamil Nadu Public Health Service
**Executive Summary**
This document is a Tamil Nadu Government Gazette notification dated July 26, 2017. It contains amendments to the Tamil Nadu Pension Rules, 1978, effective from September 2, 2016, and to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Industries Subordinate Service, effective from January 13, 2016, and July 10, 2017. The notifications outline eligibility criteria and pension entitlements related to government service.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendment to Tamil Nadu Pension Rules, 1978:**
* Effective from September 2, 2016, families of ex-servicemen re-employed in State Government service prior to April 1, 2003, who earned re-employment pension, are entitled to both Military family pension and Civil family pension.
* **Amendments to Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Industries Subordinate Service:**
* Effective January 13, 2016, the qualification for Assistant Inspector of Sericulture through direct recruitment or recruitment by transfer has been amended to include:
* "B.Sc., Degree in Botany or Zoology or Chemistry or Sericulture or M.Sc., Sericulture."
* Effective July 10, 2017, the recruitment method for Assistant Inspector of Sericulture has been amended to only allow direct recruitment.
* Effective July 10, 2017, the qualification for Assistant Inspector of Sericulture through direct recruitment has been amended to:
* "B.Sc., Degree in Sericulture from any University recognized by the University Grants Commission".
**Impact Analysis**
**Families of Ex-Servicemen**
* **Impact:** Increased pension benefits for families of ex-servicemen re-employed in State Government service before April 1, 2003.
* **Action Required:** Claim the additional pension benefits as per the amended rule.
**Individuals Applying for the Position of Assistant Inspector of Sericulture**
* **Impact:** Change in qualification criteria and method of recruitment for the post of Assistant Inspector of Sericulture. The position is now only filled by direct recruitment. Individuals with relevant educational backgrounds may now be eligible to apply.
* **Action Required:** Ensure candidates meet the new educational qualification criteria and understand that recruitment is now only by direct method.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Pension Rules, 1978: Rules governing pensions in Tamil Nadu, amended in this notification to include provisions for families of re-employed ex-servicemen.
Tamil Nadu Industries Subordinate Service: A subordinate service within the Industries Department of Tamil Nadu, with special rules that are amended to adjust qualification requirements for Assistant Inspector of Sericulture.
Finance Department (Tamil Nadu): The department responsible for the amendment to the Tamil Nadu Pension Rules.
Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi Department: The department responsible for amendments to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Industries Subordinate Service.