**Executive Summary**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated December 20, 2017, details ad hoc rules for the temporary post of Assistant Public Relations Officer (Publicity) within the Information Wing of the Tamil Development and Information Department. The rules came into effect on August 18, 2017. The notification specifies qualifications, appointment methods, probation period, and pay scale for the position.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Scope and Applicability:**
* The Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act 2016 and Special Rules applicable to permanent posts in the Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Services apply to these temporary positions, with modifications as specified.
* The post of Assistant Public Relations Officer (Publicity) constitutes a distinct class in the service.
* **Appointment:**
* Appointments can be made through direct recruitment, promotion (from Cinema Operator, Journal Assistant, Mono Keyboard Operator, or Photo Type Setting Operator), or transfer (from the post of Reporter from Tamilarasu Office).
* The appointment pattern is defined as a rotation of direct recruitment and promotions/transfer for every 10 vacancies.
* **Appointing Authority:**
* The Director of Information and Public Relations is the appointing authority.
* **Reservation:**
* The rule of reservation of appointment Section 27 of Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act 2016 applies to direct recruitment for this post.
* **Qualifications:**
* **Age:** Applicants for direct recruitment must not have completed 30 years of age on the first day of July of the selection year.
* **Other Qualifications:** Specific qualifications apply to direct recruitment, promotion, and transfer.
* **Direct Recruitment:** Bachelor's degree, two years of public relations experience, and preferable knowledge of computer and typewriting skills in Tamil and English.
* **Promotion:** Bachelor's degree and 4 years experience in the current role (Cinema Operator/Journal Assistant/Mono Keyboard Operator/Photo Type Setting Operator). Computer and typewriting knowledge in Tamil and English is preferable.
* **Transfer:** Bachelor's degree, two years of public relations experience, and preferable knowledge of computer and typewriting skills in Tamil and English.
* **Probation:**
* Direct recruits serve a two-year probation period within a three-year continuous period.
* Those appointed by transfer serve a one-year probation period within a two-year continuous period.
* **Pay:**
* The monthly pay scale for the post is Rs. 35600-112800.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Candidates Applying for the Assistant Public Relations Officer (Publicity) Post**
* **Impact:** They are subject to the eligibility criteria, appointment process, and probation rules outlined in the notification.
* **Action Required:** Ensure they meet the specified qualifications, especially regarding age, educational background, and experience, and understand the probation rules if appointed.
**Stakeholder: Current Employees Eligible for Promotion or Transfer**
* **Impact:** Their career advancement opportunities are defined by the promotion and transfer rules, including experience requirements.
* **Action Required:** Assess their eligibility for promotion or transfer based on the specified criteria.
**Stakeholder: Director of Information and Public Relations**
* **Impact:** They are designated as the appointing authority, responsible for ensuring compliance with the new rules.
* **Action Required:** Adhere to the new ad hoc rules when filling the Assistant Public Relations Officer (Publicity) position, including following the appointment pattern and ensuring candidates meet the qualification criteria.
**Stakeholder: Tamil Development and Information Department**
* **Impact:** The department must implement these rules for the management of the Assistant Public Relations Officer (Publicity) positions within the Information Wing.
* **Action Required:** Update internal processes and guidelines to align with the new ad hoc rules and inform relevant personnel about the changes.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act 2016: Applies to holders of temporary positions, specifically for direct recruitment reservation rules.
Assistant Public Relation Officer (Publicity): The temporary post that the adhoc rules govern, specifying qualifications, appointment methods, and other conditions.
Tamil Development and Information Department: The department responsible for overseeing the Assistant Public Relation Officer (Publicity) in its Information Wing.
Article 309 of the Constitution of India: Constitutional basis for the powers exercised to create these ad-hoc rules.
Chennai: Location where the gazette was published.