Date: 2018-03-07Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - Amendments to Adhoc Rules Relating to the Post of Head of Department in Government Polytechnics (Men and Women) in Tamil Nadu Educational Service
**Executive Summary**
This document, the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette from March 8, 2017, contains amendments to the service rules for Tamil Nadu state government employees. It primarily addresses changes 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 effective from February 11, 2014, while those for the Panchayat Development Engineering Subordinate Service are effective from August 5, 2014.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendments to Special Rules for Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service:**
* **Creation of Class III Positions:** Establishes "Class-III Translation Officer and Translator in the Official Language (Legislative) Wing, Law Department."
* **Categories within Class III:** Defines two categories: Translation Officer and Translator.
* **Methods of Appointment:** Specifies appointment methods for each category, including direct recruitment, promotion (for Translation Officer), and recruitment by transfer.
* **Age Limit:** Sets the age limit for direct recruitment to both categories at 30 years as of July 1st of the year of selection.
* **Qualifications:** Outlines specific educational qualifications and experience requirements for each appointment method.
* **Appointing Authority:** Secretary to Government in Law Department.
* **Probation:** Specifies the probation period for direct recruits (two years) and those recruited by transfer (one year).
* **Pay Scale:** Defines pay scales for Translation Officer and Translator.
* **Annual List:** A list of approved candidates for appointment by promotion and transfer will be prepared annually, with a qualification cut off of July 1st.
* **Reservation of appointments:** Rule 22 of the general rules for the Tamil Nadu State and Subordinate Services will apply for direct recruitment positions.
* **Reservation for Conditions of Service Act:** Provisions in section 27 of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016 will apply for categories by direct recruitment as of September 15, 2016.
* **Amendment to Special Rules for Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Engineering Subordinate Service:**
* **Recruitment Process:** Modifies the direct recruitment process, requiring Employment Exchanges to be contacted and advertisements to be placed in vernacular newspapers with wide circulation in the district.
* **Selection Committee:** Mandates selection by a committee following prescribed procedures issued by the government, constituted by the District Collector.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Current and Prospective Employees of Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service**
**Impact:** Introduction of new job classifications, with specific appointment methods, qualification requirements, and pay scales.
**Action Required:** Review the new rules to understand the requirements for the new positions and potential career advancement opportunities.
* **Law Department of Tamil Nadu**
**Impact:** Assignment of Translation Officer and Translator to the Official Language (Legislative) Wing.
**Action Required:** Adjust recruiting and operational practices to comply with the new rules for Translation Officer and Translator positions.
* **Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Engineering Subordinate Service**
**Impact:** Altered direct recruitment process with revised rules for candidate selection.
**Action Required:** Modify hiring practices to include advertisement in local newspapers and establishment of a selection committee, adhering to government guidelines.
* **District Collectors**
**Impact:** Responsibility of constitution a selection committee for direct recruitment of the Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Engineering Subordinate Service.
**Action Required:** Establish the selection committee for direct recruitment of the Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Engineering Subordinate Service, following prescribed procedures issued by the government.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service: The policy amends the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service regarding the appointment of Translation Officer and Translator
Law Department: The department issuing the amendments
Article 309 of the Constitution of India: The constitutional basis for the Governor of Tamil Nadu's powers to make these rules
Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Engineering Subordinate Service: The policy amends the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Engineering Subordinate Service.