**Executive Summary**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on December 20, 2017, outlines the ad hoc rules for the temporary post of Assistant Public Relation Officer (Publicity) within the Information Wing of the Tamil Development and Information Department. These rules, effective from August 18, 2017, cover appointment methods, qualifications, probation, and pay scale.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Applicability:** The Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act 2016 and Special Rules for Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Services apply to this post, with specified modifications.
* **Post Definition:** The post of Assistant Public Relations Officer (Publicity) constitutes a distinct class in the service.
* **Appointment Procedures:**
* Appointment can be made by direct recruitment, promotion from specified posts, or transfer from the post of Reporter from Tamilarasu Office.
* The pattern of appointment from 10 vacancies will be done in a rotation from direct recruitment, promotion or transfer.
* **Appointing Authority:** The Director of Information and Public Relations is the appointing authority.
* **Reservation of Appointment:** The rule of reservation of appointments under Section 27 of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act 2016 applies to direct recruitment.
* **Qualifications:**
* **Age:** Candidates for direct recruitment must not have completed 30 years of age on the first day of July of the year of selection.
* **Other Qualifications:** Specific educational and experiential qualifications are prescribed for direct recruitment, promotion, and transfer.
* **Direct Recruitment:** Requires a Bachelor's degree, two years of public relations experience, and knowledge of computer and typewriting in Tamil and English.
* **Promotion:** Requires a Bachelor's degree and four years of experience in the respective feeder category.
* **Transfer from Reporter:** Requires a Bachelor's degree and two years of public relations experience
* **Probation:** Appointees by direct recruitment will be on probation for two years, and other appointees are on probation for one year.
* **Pay:** The post carries a monthly pay scale of Rs. 35600-112800.
**Impact Analysis**
**Tamil Nadu Government:**
* **Impact:** These rules provide the framework for managing the temporary post of Assistant Public Relation Officer (Publicity).
* **Action Required:** The Government must ensure the rules are implemented in recruitment, promotion, and transfer processes.
**Candidates for the Post of Assistant Public Relations Officer (Publicity):**
* **Impact:** The rules define eligibility criteria and the selection process for the post.
* **Action Required:** Candidates need to meet age and educational qualifications as specified in the document.
**Existing Government Employees in Feeder Categories:**
* **Impact:** The rules create promotional opportunities for individuals in specified feeder posts like Cinema Operator or Journal Assistant.
* **Action Required:** These employees need to meet the experience requirements and possess the required qualifications for promotion.
**Director of Information and Public Relations:**
* **Impact:** The Director is designated as the appointing authority for the post.
* **Action Required:** The Director must ensure appointments are made according to these rules.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act 2016: Act that applies to the conditions of service for Tamil Nadu Government Servants, including reservation of appointments.
Tamil Development and Information Department: The department responsible for the rules regarding the temporary post of Assistant Public Relation Officer (Publicity).
Assistant Public Relation Officer (Publicity): The temporary post that the rules establish qualifications, appointments, and probation periods for.
Director of Information and Public Relations: The appointing authority for the position of Assistant Public Relations Officer (Publicity).
Chennai: Location of the gazette publication.