**Executive Summary**
This document from the Government of Tamil Nadu, dated August 2, 2017, details amendments to the Special Rules for Class LV in the Tamil Nadu General Service. The amendments relate to the Highways and Minor Ports Department. Some amendments are effective retroactively from October 18, 2001, and October 12, 2010.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **General Amendments**:
* The expression "and Rural Works" is omitted wherever it appears in PART II of the Special Rules.
* **Amendments to Rule 1**:
* The expression "Accounts Officer and Financial Adviser to Chief Engineer (Highways)" is replaced with "Chief Accounts Officer to the Director General/Chief Engineer (Highways)".
* The expression "Deputy Accounts Officer" is replaced with "Accounts Officer".
* **Amendments to Rule 2**:
* The expression "Office of the Chief Engineer (Highways) and Chief Engineer (National Highways)" is replaced with "Office of the Director General/Chief Engineer (Highways)".
* **Amendments to Rule 3**:
* In sub-rule (a), the expression "Deputy Accounts Officer" is replaced with "Accounts Officer".
* In sub-rule (b), the expression "Office of the Chief Engineer (Highways), or Chief Engineer (National Highways)" is replaced with "Office of the Director General/Chief Engineer (Highways)".
* **Amendments to Rule 4**:
* The expression "Chief Engineer (Highways)" is replaced with "Director General/Chief Engineer (Highways)".
* **Effective Dates**:
* Amendment (1) is effective from October 18, 2001.
* Amendments (2)(a), (2)(b), (3), (4)(a), 4(b) and (5) are effective from October 12, 2010.
**Impact Analysis**
**Highways and Minor Ports Department Employees in Class LV of the Tamil Nadu General Service**
* **Impact**:
* The amendments affect the designations and reporting structures within the department, particularly concerning accounts officers and chief engineers. These changes likely alter the roles and responsibilities of affected employees.
* **Action Required**:
* Employees must understand the updated rules and adjust their work practices to align with the new designations and reporting lines.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu General Service: Refers to a specific service cadre within the Tamil Nadu government.
Highways and Minor Ports Department: The department responsible for the amendments.
Special Rules for Class LV: Specific rules being amended within the Tamil Nadu General Service.