**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on August 23, 2017. It contains notifications by the Government relating to service rules including Ad hoc Rules, Regulations, etc., issued by Secretariat Departments. The document includes amendments and errata related to the Highways Engineering Subordinate Service, Information Technology Service, and Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service Rules.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Highways and Minor Ports Department**
* The Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Highways Engineering Subordinate (Work Charged) Service are amended.
* "Road Inspector Grade-I" and "Road Inspector Grade-II" are replaced with "Skilled Assistant Grade-I" and "Skilled Assistant Grade-II" respectively.
* **Information Technology Department**
* An errata is issued for the Information Technology Department Notification No. SRO B-36(a)/2017, dated June 14th, 2017.
* In rule 7, the amount "Rs.15600-39100+GP 5400" for System Engineer shall be read as "Rs.15600-39100+GP 5100"
* In rule 7, an Assistant System Engineer must hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in relevant fields.
* **Legislative Assembly Secretariat**
* Amendments are made to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service Rules.
* In APPENDIX II, for "Class II", the entries shall be substituted, namely: "(ii) Direct recruitment; or (iii) Recruitment by transfer from any other service,"
* In APPENDIX III, for "Class II", "Direct recruitment or recruitment by transfer from any other service. Must hold a Bachelor degree in any subject and a degree in Library and information Science of any University recognized by the University Grants Commission."
**Impact Analysis**
**Highways and Minor Ports Department Employees**
* **Impact:** Employees previously designated as "Road Inspector Grade-I" and "Road Inspector Grade-II" will have their titles changed to "Skilled Assistant Grade-I" and "Skilled Assistant Grade-II", respectively.
* **Action Required:** Update professional documents and internal systems to reflect the new job titles.
**Information Technology Department Employees/Applicants**
* **Impact:** There is a salary correction for System Engineer and clarification of educational qualifications for applicants for Assistant System Engineer positions.
* **Action Required:** System Engineers to note the salary adjustment. Potential applicants for Assistant System Engineer positions should ensure they meet the specified degree requirements.
**Legislative Assembly Secretariat Staff**
* **Impact:** Changes to the librarian roles and rules for Direct Recruitment.
* **Action Required:** Staff should familiarize themselves with the changes to the Librarian rules.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Highways Engineering Subordinate (Work Charged) Service: Service rules amended in Part III-Section 1(b) regarding road inspectors.
Tamil Nadu Information Technology Service: Special rules established for service regarding system engineers.
Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat Service Rules: Rules amended in Part III-Section 1(b) regarding librarian recruitment.
Highways and Minor Ports Department: Tamil Nadu government department responsible for the amendment to the highways engineering subordinate service rules.
Information Technology Department: Tamil Nadu government department responsible for the special rules for the Tamil Nadu Information Technology Service.