Date: 2022-03-09Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT - Amendments to Adhoc Rules relating to the post of Multipurpose Health Workers (Male) and
Multipurpose Health Supervisor (Male) in Tamil Nadu Public Health Subordinate Services
**Executive Summary**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated March 8, 2017, announces amendments to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service and the Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Engineering Subordinate Service. The amendments for the General Subordinate Service are deemed effective from February 11, 2014. The amendments for the Panchayat Development Engineering Subordinate Service are deemed effective from August 5, 2014.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendments to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service:**
* **Addition of Class:** Introduces "CLASS-III Translation Officer and Translator in the Official Language (Legislative) Wing, Law Department."
* **Categories within the Class:** Establishes two categories: Translation Officer and Translator.
* **Methods of Appointment:** Defines methods of appointment for both categories, including direct recruitment, promotion (for Translation Officer), and recruitment by transfer.
* **Qualifications:** Specifies age and other qualifications for direct recruitment to each category, including required degrees and proficiency in Tamil.
* **Appointing Authority:** Designates the Secretary to Government in Law Department as the appointing authority.
* **Probation:** Sets probation periods for appointees (two years for direct recruitment, one year for recruitment by transfer).
* **Pay and Allowances:** Details the pay band and grade pay for both Translation Officer and Translator positions.
* **Annual List:** Requires preparation of an annual list of approved candidates for appointment by promotion or transfer, with July 1st as the crucial date for qualification attainment.
* **Reservation:** Applies reservation rules for direct recruitment.
* **Amendment to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Engineering Subordinate Service:**
* **Direct Recruitment Process:** Modifies the process for direct recruitment to posts. It states that recruitment must involve calling for candidates from Employment Exchanges in the District and advertising in at least two vernacular newspapers with wide circulation in that district. The selection will be based on the Selection Committee which shall follow the prescribed selection procedure issued by Government from, time to time and the Committee shall be constituted by the District Collector concerned.
**Impact Analysis**
**Impact:**
* Current Translators have a new opportunity for career advancement through promotion to Translation Officer.
* Prospective Translators/Translation Officers can assess whether or not they fulfill the criteria for direct appointment.
* Government will need to implement new recruitment, appointment, and promotion guidelines to adhere to changes in Service Rules.
**Action Required:**
* Revise recruitment strategies for direct appointments to include employment exchange notifications and advertisement in local newspapers.
* Implement the new guidelines for the Translation Officer and Translator roles.
* Assess and process candidate lists and qualifications according to the updated rules.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service: The rules governing the general subordinate service in Tamil Nadu, which this notification amends.
Law Department (Tamil Nadu): The government department responsible for legal matters in Tamil Nadu, issuing amendments to service rules.
Translation Officer: A role that is being defined in the official language (legislative) wing of the Law Department.
Translator: A role that is being defined in the official language (legislative) wing of the Law Department.
Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Engineering Subordinate Service: The rules governing the Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Engineering Subordinate Service, being amended by a notification from the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department.