Date: 2023-08-16Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
HOME DEPARTMENT - Amendments to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Police Subordinate Services and the Tamil Nadu Police Subordinate Services (D & A) Rules, 1955.
**Executive Summary**
This document comprises two notifications from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, specifically Part III-Section 1(b), concerning amendments to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Public Health Subordinate Service. Notification I, SRO B-37/2023, comes into force with effect from 16.08.1989, while Notification II, SRO B-38/2023, comes into force on the date of publication, excluding amendment (3) which has effect from 15.11.2012. These amendments impact the roles, qualifications, and transferability of Auxiliary Nurse Midwives/Village Health Nurses.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **General Title Change:** Wherever "Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (Primary Health Centres)" appears, it is now replaced with "Auxiliary Nurse Midwife / Village Health Nurse."
* **Notification I: SRO B-37/2023**
* **Recruitment:** The methods of recruitment for the position of Auxiliary Nurse Midwife/Village Health Nurse include direct recruitment or recruitment by transfer from any other service.
* **Appointing Authority:** The appointing authority for Auxiliary Nurse Midwife/Village Health Nurse will be the Health Officer of the Unit concerned.
* **Age Limit:** Direct recruits must not have completed or will complete the age of forty years on July 1st of the selection year.
* **Transferability:** Auxiliary Nurse Midwives/Village Health Nurses are liable to be transferred anywhere in the State.
* **Transfer Authority:** The competent authority for transfers is the Medical Officer of the Primary Health Centre, the Health Officer of the Health Unit District, the Regional Deputy Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine within their respective jurisdictions, and the Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine or his nominee at the State Headquarters for inter-regional transfers.
* **Qualifications:** Specifies the qualifications for Auxiliary Nurse Midwife/Village Health Nurse.
* **Notification II: SRO B-38/2023**
* **Appointing Authority:** The appointing authority to the post of Auxiliary Nurse Midwife / Village Health Nurse shall be the Deputy Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine.
* **Transferability:** Holders of the post of Auxiliary Nurse Midwife/ Village Health Nurse shall be liable to be transferred anywhere in the State or within the region. The competent authority to transfer the holders of the post shall be the Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine."
* **Qualifications:** Specifies the qualifications for Auxiliary Nurse Midwife/Village Health Nurse.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Auxiliary Nurse Midwives / Village Health Nurses**
* **Impact:**
* Potential impact on career progression and geographic location due to expanded transferability.
* Possible limitations on career entry for older candidates due to age restrictions for direct recruitment.
* Clarification of qualifications required for the role.
* **Action Required:**
* Familiarize themselves with the revised transfer rules and age restrictions.
* Ensure their qualifications meet the updated requirements.
**Stakeholder: Health Officers / Deputy Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine**
* **Impact:**
* Responsibilities for appointment and/or transfer of Auxiliary Nurse Midwives/Village Health Nurses
are updated.
* **Action Required:**
* Update internal processes to reflect changes in appointment/transfer authorization and qualification requirements.
**Stakeholder: Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine**
* **Impact:**
* Greater authority over transfers, especially between regions.
* **Action Required:**
* Adjust transfer policies and procedures to accommodate the changes.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Public Health Subordinate Service: The set of rules governing public health workers in Tamil Nadu, being amended by this notification.
Article 309 of the Constitution of India: Constitutional article providing the basis for rules governing state government employees.
Auxiliary Nurse Midwife / Village Health Nurse: A specific role within the Tamil Nadu Public Health Subordinate Service, the rules for which are being modified.
Health and Family Welfare Department: The Tamil Nadu government department responsible for these amendments.
Chennai: Location where the Gazette is published.