**Executive Summary**
The document comprises statutory notifications and orders issued by Heads of Departments, published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on November 30, 2016. It includes amendments to recruitment, seniority, and promotion regulations for both Chennai Port Trust and V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust (Tuticorin). These amendments come into force from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Chennai Port Trust Employees' (Recruitment, Seniority and Promotion) Amendment Regulations, 2015:**
* These regulations amend the Chennai Port Trust Employees' (Recruitment, Seniority and Promotion) Regulations, 2008.
* For the post of Assistant Director (EDP) in the Finance Department, specific qualifications regarding Computer Applications/Science/Information Technology degrees from Recognized Universities/Institutions apply to incumbents holding specific positions as of January 7, 2009.
* Similar provisions apply to the posts of Deputy Director (EDP) and Senior Deputy Director (EDP).
* **V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust, Tuticorin - Recruitment Rules of Class III & IV Staff - Amendment to the Schedule II (Sixth Amendment Regulations, 2016):**
* These regulations amend the recruitment rules for Class III and IV posts under Regulation 5 of Tuticorin Port Trust Employees (Recruitment, Seniority and Promotion) Regulations, 2008.
* The maximum age under Column No. 7 in the said Schedule under regulations is changed to "45 years" for the posts of Tug Master Gr.I (A) (Marine), Tug Master Gr.I (B) (Marine), Tug Master Gr.II (Marine), Driver Gr.I (A) (Marine), Driver Gr.I (B) (Marine), and Driver Gr.I (Marine).
* The maximum age under Column No. 7 in the said Schedule under regulations is changed to "40 years" for the posts of Serang (Marine) and Sukkani (Marine).
**Impact Analysis**
**Chennai Port Trust Employees**
* **Impact:** Employees in the EDP Wing under the Finance Department are affected by changes in qualification requirements for certain positions.
* **Action Required:** Employees should review the amended regulations to understand the updated qualification criteria, particularly if they held specific positions as of January 7, 2009.
**V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust (Tuticorin) Class III & IV Staff**
* **Impact:** Class III and IV employees (especially in marine roles) are affected by the revised age limits in the recruitment rules.
* **Action Required:** Review the updated age limits for Tug Master and Driver posts and any implications for eligibility and career progression.
Key Entities Referenced
Major Port Trusts Act, 1963: A central act governing the major port trusts in India, including Chennai and Tuticorin.
Chennai Port Trust: A major port trust in Chennai governed by the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963. The document contains amendment regulations related to employee recruitment, seniority and promotion.
Chennai Port Trust Employees' (Recruitment, Seniority and Promotion) Regulations, 2008: The principal regulations governing the recruitment, seniority, and promotion of employees at the Chennai Port Trust, which are being amended by the document.
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust: A major port trust in Tuticorin governed by the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963. The document contains amendment regulations related to employee recruitment.
Tuticorin Port Trust Employees (Recruitment, Seniority and Promotion) Regulations, 2008: The principal regulations governing the recruitment, seniority, and promotion of employees at the Tuticorin Port Trust, which are being amended by the document.