**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, publishing the Chennai Port Trust Employees' (Recruitment, Seniority, and Promotion) Amendment Regulations, 2016. These regulations, approved by the Central Government of India, amend the 2008 Regulations and came into force upon publication in the Official Gazette on March 22, 2017. The key change pertains to the duration of deputation periods.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendment Regulations:**
* The document publishes the Chennai Port Trust Employees' (Recruitment, Seniority and Promotion) Amendment Regulations, 2016.
* This is an amendment to the Chennai Port Trust Employees' (Recruitment, Seniority and Promotion) Regulations, 2008.
* **Deputation Period Modification:**
* Regulation 4 of the 2008 Regulations is amended.
* The normal period of deputation is changed from "five years" to "3 years which is extendable to 4 years".
* Extension to 5 years is permissible by the Central Government for Head of Department posts.
* For posts below Head of Department, the Chairman can extend to 5 years.
**Impact Analysis**
**Chennai Port Trust Employees**
* **Impact:**
* The change in deputation period impacts their potential assignments and career progression.
* **Action Required:**
* Employees need to be aware of the revised deputation terms and plan accordingly.
**Board of Trustees for the Port of Chennai**
* **Impact:**
* The Board has approved and implemented the changes to the deputation periods.
* **Action Required:**
* The Board should ensure the revised regulations are followed and implemented.
Key Entities Referenced
Chennai Port Trust Employees' (Recruitment, Seniority and Promotion) Amendment Regulations, 2016: Regulations governing recruitment, seniority, and promotion of employees within the Chennai Port Trust, as amended in 2016.
Major Port Trusts Act, 1963: The primary legislation authorizing the creation and operation of major port trusts in India. Specifically referenced in sections 124, 132, and 28.
Chennai Port Trust: A major port trust in Chennai, India, and the employer affected by the regulations. The board of trustees makes the regulations.