**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification by the Tamil Nadu Government, specifically the Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department. It pertains to amendments to the special rules for the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service, effective from March 27, 2010. The amendments focus on the inclusion of the Department for Welfare of Differently Abled Persons within these rules.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Rule 11 Amendment:**
* Adds the Department for Welfare of Differently Abled Persons to the list of departments where employees in all offices in the city of Chennai and outside together are covered.
* **Annexure-I Amendment (Selection Categories and Grades):**
* Adds the Department for Welfare of Differently Abled Persons with the categories of Superintendent and Assistant.
* **Annexure-II Amendment (Appointing Authority):**
* Specifies the State Commissioner for the Differently Abled as the Appointing Authority for Superintendent, Assistant/Accountant, Junior Assistant, Steno-typist, and Typist in the Department for Welfare of Differently Abled Persons.
* **Annexure-III Amendment (Special Qualifications):**
* Superintendent in the Department for Welfare of Differently Abled is promotable, requiring Tamil Nadu Government Office Manual Test and Account Test for Subordinate Officers Part I and Part II.
* Assistant/Accountant in the Department for Welfare of Differently Abled is promotable, requiring Tamil Nadu Government Office Manual Test and Account Test for Subordinate Officers Part I.
* **Annexure-IV Amendment (Tests to be Passed for Promotion):**
* Superintendent in the Department for Welfare of Differently Abled is required to pass Tamil Nadu Government Office Manual Test; and Account Test for Subordinate Officers Part I and II.
* Assistant / Accountant in the grade of Assistant is required to pass Tamil Nadu Government Office Manual Test; and Account Test for Subordinate Officers Part I.
* **Annexure-V Amendment (Tests/Training for Appointees):**
* Junior Assistants in the Department for Welfare of Differently Abled Persons must pass the Tamil Nadu Government Office Manual Test within the probation period or within two years from the date of appointment.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Employees in the Department for Welfare of Differently Abled Persons**
* **Impact:** Inclusion under the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service rules, affecting appointment, promotion criteria, and required qualifications.
* **Action Required:** Comply with the specified test requirements and qualifications for promotions or appointments.
**Stakeholder: State Commissioner for the Differently Abled**
* **Impact:** Designated as the Appointing Authority for specific roles within the Department.
* **Action Required:** Fulfill the responsibilities associated with the Appointing Authority role as per the amended rules.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service: Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service, being amended by this notification.
Part III-Section 1(b): Section of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette containing service rules.
Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department: Department responsible for the notification amending the service rules.
Department for Welfare of Differently Abled Persons: Department to which the amended rules pertain.
Chennai: Location where offices of the Department of Economics and Statistics, and the Department for Welfare of Differently Abled Persons are located.