**Executive Summary**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated February 15, 2017, contains notifications regarding amendments to the Fundamental Rules and the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Regulations. The amendments to the Fundamental Rules came into effect on January 1, 2006, while the amendment to the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Regulations came into effect on October 27, 2015.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendment to Fundamental Rules:**
* Effective Date: January 1, 2006
* Rule 9 Amendments:
* Clause (8-B): "Grade Pay" is substituted with "Cadre Pay."
* Clause (8-C): Defines "Grade Pay" as the fixed amount payable in addition to the pay in the pay band.
* Clause (25): Under the heading “Rulings”, in ruling (5) substitutes `grade pay' with `cadre pay'.
* Rule 114 Amendment:
* Sub-rule 1, clause (a), in "THE TABLE": Replaces "Grade Pay," "grade pay," and "Grade Pay" with "cadre pay."
* **Amendment to Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Regulations:**
* Effective Date: October 27, 2015
* Annexure I-A Amendment:
* Under "A. STATE SERVICES," adds "124. B. Assistant Medical Officer (Siddha/Ayurvedha/Unani/Homeopathy) in the Tamil Nadu Medical Service" after "124. A. Assistant Surgeon and Assistant Surgeon (Dental) in the Tamil Nadu Medical Service."
**Impact Analysis**
**Tamil Nadu Government Employees subject to Fundamental Rules**
* **Impact:**
* Revised terminology for "Grade Pay" and introduction of "Cadre Pay" in compensation and related rules and clauses.
* **Action Required:**
* Understand the new definitions and how they affect their compensation.
**Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Applicants**
* **Impact:**
* Inclusion of Assistant Medical Officer (Siddha/Ayurvedha/Unani/Homeopathy) as a State Service in the Tamil Nadu Medical Service.
* **Action Required:**
* Aspirants to this role can now apply under State Services.
Key Entities Referenced
Fundamental Rules: Rules governing the conditions of service of government employees. Amendments to these rules are published in this gazette.
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Regulations, 1954: Regulations governing the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission; changes/amendments published.
Tamil Nadu Medical Service: Refers to the services under the Tamil Nadu government in the medical field, specifically regarding inclusion of Assistant Medical Officers.
Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department: The department is issuing notifications related to Fundamental Rules and TNPSC Regulations
Chennai: The place of publication for the gazette and where printing is conducted.