Date: 2024-02-07Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
HOME DEPARTMENT - (SC) - [Medals - Announcement Made by Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu - Institution of the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Medal for Meritorious Service in Forensic Science
(Technical Staff)
**Executive Summary**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated February 7, 2024, announces the institution of the "Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Medal for Meritorious Service in Forensic Science (Technical Staff)". The scheme was approved following an announcement by the Chief Minister. The medal will be awarded annually on September 15th to a maximum of two eligible technical staff members in the Forensic Sciences Department. Nominations must be submitted by July 31st each year.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Medal Institution and Purpose:**
* Establishes the "Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Medal for Meritorious Service in Forensic Science (Technical Staff)" to recognize outstanding technical staff in the Forensic Sciences Department.
* The award is intended to motivate technical staff in the forensic science field.
* **Eligibility and Criteria:**
* Eligible ranks include Scientific Assistant (Photo), Photographer, and Laboratory Assistant/Technician within the Tamil Nadu Forensic Science Subordinate Service.
* Candidates must have 10 or more years of service.
* The criteria for selection are detailed in Annexure-II and focus on professional skills, integrity, dedication, and contribution to cases.
* **Medal Details:**
* The medal is circular, made of bronze, and features the temple motif and State motto on the obverse side.
* The reverse side contains inscriptions in Tamil related to forensic science and the year of the award.
* The riband is full violet in color and half an inch in width.
* **Award Process:**
* The total number of Medals awarded in a year shall not exceed two.
* Medal Board in each range recommends eligible names to the Directorate of Forensic Science.
* The Medal Committee at the Directorate vets the proposals and forwards recommendations to the Government by July 31st of each year.
* A Scrutinizing Committee finalizes the nominees before August 15th.
* **Presentation and Recognition:**
* The medal is presented annually on September 15th (Dr. Anna's birthday) by the Chief Minister.
* The names of recipients are published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette and recorded by the Directorate of Forensic Science and the Home (SC) Department.
* **Financial Aspects:**
* Recipients receive a lump sum grant: Rs.5,000 for Laboratory Assistant/Technician, Rs.7,500 for Photographer, and Rs.10,000 for Scientific Assistant (Photo).
* Expenditure is debited to a specific head of account related to forensic science.
* **Forfeiture Clause:**
* The medal can be forfeited if the holder displays a lack of integrity, disloyalty, or other misconduct, and the lump sum grant will be recovered.
* **Certificate:**
* The Directorate of Forensic Sciences Department has to provide a certificate that the nominee has no past records of a censure or related instances in court proceedings.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Forensic Sciences Department (Technical Staff)**
* **Impact**: Recognition and motivation to excel in their roles, potential for financial reward, and prestige associated with receiving the award.
* **Action Required**: Strive for excellence in their duties, maintain integrity, and contribute significantly to forensic science cases.
**Stakeholder: Directorate of Forensic Science**
* **Impact**: Responsible for managing the nomination and selection process, maintaining records, and ensuring the integrity of the award.
* **Action Required**: Establish Medal Boards in each range, vet nominations, forward recommendations to the Government by July 31st, and provide certificates for each nominee.
**Stakeholder: Government of Tamil Nadu**
* **Impact**: Enhancement of the Forensic Science Department's performance, promotion of integrity, and recognition of meritorious service.
* **Action Required**: Finalize nominee selection by August 15th, present the award annually on September 15th, and oversee the implementation of the scheme.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Medal for Meritorious Service in Forensic Science (Technical Staff): A medal instituted to recognize meritorious service in forensic science by technical staff in Tamil Nadu.
Home Department (SC): The specific department responsible for administering the medal program.
Forensic Sciences Department, Chennai: Department responsible for providing forensic science services and recommending candidates for the award.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official record where the awardees will be published.
Chennai: Location of the Directorate of Forensic Science and key administrative functions related to the medal.