Date: 2017-03-29Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
HOME DEPARTMENT - Amendment to Ad hoc Rules relating to the Technical Posts of Police Transport Workshop-cum-Training School, Avadi and Regional Police Transport Workshop,
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**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated March 29, 2017. It contains amendments to the Ad hoc Rules related to technical posts in the Police Transport Workshops and the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Regulations. The amendments to the Ad hoc Rules regarding the Police Transport Workshop are effective from February 11, 2010, and the amendments to the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Regulations are effective from September 2, 2011.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Home Department - Police Transport Workshop Rules Amendment:**
* Amendment to rule 3 regarding the Electrician Grade-II and Batteryman posts.
* Protects individuals already promoted to Electrician Grade-II or Batteryman from the Helper post on or before February 11, 2010.
* Ensures their eligibility for promotion to Fitter Grade-I, pay parity with juniors, and restoration of seniority in Fitter Grade-II positions.
* **Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department - Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Regulations Amendments:**
* Replaces "Accountant" with "Assistant Section Officer-cum-Programmer" in Regulation 13, clause (1), first and second provisos.
* Replaces "Accountant" with "Assistant Section Officer-cum-Programmer" in Annexure III and increases the number from 10 to 26.
* In Annexure V:
* Sub-clause (a) of clause 1 is renumbered as (a)(i), and "Accountants" is omitted from it.
* A new sub-clause (ii)(a) is added, designating Assistant Section Officer-cum-Programmer as a distinct category, with the Secretary as the appointing authority.
* Appointment to Assistant Section Officer-cum-Programmer can be by direct recruitment or promotion from Data Entry Operator.
* Age limit of 30 years is set for direct recruitment to the post of Assistant Section Officer-cum-Programmer.
* Applicants must have a Master's Degree in Computer Application or Science (Information Technology/Computer Science).
* Reservation principles apply for direct recruitment to the post.
* A two-year probation period is mandated for direct recruits to the Assistant Section Officer-cum-Programmer post.
* Direct recruits must complete foundational training and pass related tests during probation.
* Passing the Tamil Nadu Government Office Manual Test and Departmental Test is required during probation.
* Failure to pass required tests during probation will delay increments.
* Replaces "Accountants" with "Assistant Section Officer-cum-Programmers" in sub-clause (c).
* The service rules for Assistant Section Officer apply to Assistant Section Officer-cum-Programmer, except as provided.
* Replaces "Assistant promoted to officiate as Accountant" with "Data Entry Operator promoted to officiate as Assistant Section Officer-cum-Programmer".
**Impact Analysis**
**Existing Electrician Grade-II and Batteryman**
* **Impact:** Their career progression is protected, ensuring they can be promoted and maintain pay and seniority.
* **Action Required:** No immediate action required. Affected individuals should be aware of their protected status.
**Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Staff**
* **Impact:** The designation and number of positions are altered, affecting job roles and responsibilities.
* **Action Required:** Understand the new regulations regarding the Assistant Section Officer-cum-Programmer post, including recruitment, probation, and training requirements.
**Data Entry Operators**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to be promoted to Assistant Section Officer-cum-Programmer.
* **Action Required:** If eligible and interested, prepare to meet the requirements for promotion to Assistant Section Officer-cum-Programmer.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Regulations, 1954: Regulations governing the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, amended in this notification.
Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016: Law regarding reservation of appointments in the Tamil Nadu Government Services, referenced for application to Assistant Section Officer-cum-Programmer positions.
Home Department: Secretariat Department issuing amendment to ad hoc rules relating to technical posts of police transport workshop-cum-training school.
Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department: Secretariat Department issuing amendments to the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Regulations.
Chennai: Location where the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette is published.