**Executive Summary**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated December 7, 2016, outlines amendments to the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Regulations and the Tamil Nadu Government Servants Conduct Rules. These amendments, effective on various dates in 2014, 2015, and 2016, impact government employees and the Public Service Commission. The document also includes amendments to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu General Service.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendments to Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Regulations:**
* **Tourist Officers:**
* The entry "35. Tourist Officers, Tourism Department" is omitted from Annexure I-A under "A. STATE SERVICES."
* "65. Assistant Tourist Officer - Grade-II in the Tourism Department" is added to Annexure I-A under "B. SUBORDINATE SERVICES."
* **Forensic Science Subordinate Service:**
* In Annexure I-A, the expression "Technical Assistant (Gas Plant) and Librarian in Tamil Nadu Forensic Science Subordinate Service" is replaced with "Technical Assistant (Gas Plant), Librarian and Laboratory Assistant in the Tamil Nadu Forensic Science Subordinate Service."
* **Agricultural Extension Subordinate Service:**
* In Annexure I-A, the expression "and Assistant Agricultural Officer in the Tamil Nadu Agricultural Extension Subordinate Service" is added after "Tamil Nadu Agricultural Subordinate Service."
* **Engineering Subordinate Service:**
* In Annexure I-A, "Science Assistant in Seismological Observatory Lab in the Tamil Nadu Engineering Subordinate Service" is added to the end of the list of positions.
* **Amendments to Tamil Nadu Government Servants Conduct Rules:**
* **Passport and Foreign Trip Regulations:**
* Rule 24-A regarding obtaining Identity Certificate and No Objection Certificate for foreign trips is substituted.
* Details requirements for Intimation and application processes for passport and foreign trips, requiring specific forms to be filled out.
* **Affidavit for Spouse and Dependent Children:**
* Form-1 in Schedule III is amended to include a requirement for an affidavit for spouse and dependent children requiring Identity Certificates.
* Form-II is renumbered Form-III, and Form-III is renumbered Form-IV; Form-V is added.
* **Amendments to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu General Service:**
* **Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption:**
* "Personal Assistant (Administration) in the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption" is substituted with "Administrative Officer in the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption."
**Impact Analysis**
**Tamil Nadu Government Employees**
* **Impact:** Changes in regulations regarding passport applications and foreign trips, impacting the process for obtaining necessary approvals and certificates.
* **Action Required:** Familiarize themselves with the amended Rule 24-A and the new procedures for obtaining Identity Certificates and No Objection Certificates, and the updated forms.
**Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission**
* **Impact:** The Public Service Commission is impacted by changes in regulations regarding the posts and services listed in Annexure I-A.
* **Action Required:** Update internal processes and documentation to reflect changes in the regulations regarding the categorization and listing of various positions.
**Personnel in the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption**
* **Impact:** Changes in the designations of some roles.
* **Action Required:** To act according to their updated designation, "Administrative Officer", and roles.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Regulations, 1954: Regulations amended by notifications in this document.
Tamil Nadu Government Servants Conduct Rules, 1973: Rules amended by notifications in this document.
Tamil Nadu General Service: Special rules for this service are amended within this document.
Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department: The government department issuing the notifications.
Article 318 and Article 320 of the Constitution of India: Constitutional articles granting power for amendments to Governor of Tamil Nadu.