**Executive Summary**
This document comprises notifications published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on June 14, 2017. It details ad hoc rules concerning the temporary post of Senior System Manager in the Finance Department and the framing of ad hoc rules relating to the one post of Legal Officer sanctioned to Industries and Commerce Department in Tamil Nadu Industries Service. The rules for the Senior System Manager are effective from July 12, 2011, while the rules for the Legal Officer are effective from May 26, 2017.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Senior System Manager in Finance Department (Tamil Nadu General Service)**
* The post is a distinct category within the specified class of service.
* Appointment to the post is by promotion from among System Analysts in the Finance Department.
* The crucial date for determining candidate qualifications is September 1st of each year.
* The Finance Department in the Secretariat is considered a single unit for appointments.
* The appointing authority is the Secretary to Government, Finance Department.
* Qualifications for promotion include:
* B.E. in Computer Science/Information Technology with three years of software experience, or
* A Master's degree in Computer Applications/Computer Science/Information Technology with five years of software experience, and
* Work experience in the Finance Department dealing with budget matters for at least one year.
* The pay scale is Rs. 15600-39100 + G.P. Rs. 6600 (Pay Band 3).
* **Legal Officer in Industries and Commerce Department (Tamil Nadu Industries Service)**
* The post is a separate category in its class of service.
* Appointment to the post is by various methods:
* Recruitment by transfer from any other service.
* Recruitment by transfer from Superintendents in the Industries and Commerce Department or persons holding identical/higher scales.
* Transfer from specified posts, including Personal Assistants, Assistant Directors, and Managers in District Industries Centers.
* Direct recruitment.
* The appointing authority is the Government.
* Age limit for direct recruitment: Must not have completed 31 years of age on July 1st of the year of selection.
* Qualifications vary based on the method of appointment.
* For recruitment by transfer from any other service: Bachelor of Law degree and work experience as a Section Officer in the Law Department of Secretariat or at least three years as Section Officer in another Department of Secretariat.
* For recruitment by transfer from Superintendents: Bachelor of Law degree and at least five years of service as Superintendent or in posts of identical/higher scales in the Department of Industries and Commerce.
* For transfer from specified posts: Bachelor of Law degree and at least three years of service in the Assistant Director cadre in the Department of Industries and Commerce.
* For direct recruitment: Bachelor of Law degree, registration with the Bar Council of India, and at least two years of experience as an advocate.
* Probation periods:
* One year for recruitment by transfer.
* Two years for direct recruitment.
* All appointees must pass the Tamil Nadu Government Office Manual Test and the Account Test for Subordinate Officers Part I or Account Test for Executive Officers.
* The pay scale is Rs. 15600-39100 with a grade pay of Rs. 5,400.
**Impact Analysis**
**Current System Analysts in the Finance Department**
* **Impact:** Eligible System Analysts in the Finance Department are eligible for promotion to the temporary post of Senior System Manager.
* **Action Required:** Ensure they meet the qualification criteria, particularly regarding experience and budget-related responsibilities.
**Employees holding specific posts in Industries and Commerce Department**
* **Impact:** Holders of positions such as Superintendents, Personal Assistants, Assistant Directors, and Managers are eligible for appointment to the Legal Officer position.
* **Action Required:** Determine if they meet the necessary qualifications and consider applying for the transfer.
**New Candidates seeking a Legal Officer role**
* **Impact:** New candidates need to meet age and educational criteria.
* **Action Required:** Ensure candidates have a Law Degree and Bar membership.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016: Act that defines the conditions of service for government employees in Tamil Nadu; specifically mentioned as applying to the posts addressed in the document.
Tamil Nadu Industries Service: Service cadre to which the temporary post of Legal Officer is being sanctioned, rules applying to category 3.
Finance Department: Department responsible for creating the ad hoc rules relating to the Senior System Manager position.
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department: Department responsible for framing the ad hoc rules relating to the Legal Officer position in Industries and Commerce Department.
Constitution of India: Referenced article providing the Governor of Tamil Nadu the power to make rules.