**Executive Summary**
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on June 27, 2018, includes notifications related to service rules issued by Secretariat Departments. It amends the Adhoc Rules for Junior Co-operative Auditors, Fundamental Rules, and Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service. Amendments are effective from specified dates, including January 27, 2010, April 28, 2015 and August 10, 2010.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Finance Department - Amendment to Adhoc Rules for Junior Co-operative Auditor:**
* Effective from January 27, 2010, the required qualifications for direct recruitment to the post of Junior Co-operative Auditor are revised.
* Acceptable qualifications now include: B.B.M., B.Com., B.Com. (Computer Application), B.A. (Co-operation), Diploma in Rural Services (Gandhigram Rural University), B.A. (Economics), B.A. (Corporate Secretaryship), or B.B.E. degrees from any University recognized by the University Grants Commission.
* **Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department - Amendment to Fundamental Rules:**
* Effective from April 28, 2015, a ruling is added to rule 56, sub-rule (1) regarding Government servants retained in service after reaching retirement age.
* A Government servant retained in service cannot be dismissed, removed, or compulsorily retired retrospectively from their initial retirement date. The order imposing such penalty will take effect from the date of issue.
* **Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department - Amendment to Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service:**
* Effective from August 10, 2010, Rule 6 in Annexure IX-E is amended, regarding the eligibility for appointment as Assistant by direct recruitment.
* The amended rule states that no person is eligible for appointment as Assistant by direct recruitment unless they possess a degree from any University recognized by the University Grants Commission.
**Impact Analysis**
**Impact**
* **Finance Department - Job Applicants for Junior Co-operative Auditor:**
* Expanded list of acceptable degrees provides a broader range of candidates eligible for the post.
* **Action Required**
* Applicants should ensure that they have the appropriate degree as per the amended rules when applying.
**Impact**
* **Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department - Government Servants Retained in Service:**
* Provides clarity and protection to government servants retained in service beyond their retirement date, ensuring any disciplinary actions are not applied retrospectively.
* **Action Required**
* Relevant authorities need to ensure that the amended ruling is adhered to in disciplinary cases.
**Impact**
* **Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department - Job Applicants for Assistant Position:**
* Clarifies that a degree from a University recognised by the UGC is an essential condition for appointment as Assistant by direct recruitment.
* **Action Required**
* Applicants should possess degree from UGC recognised University when applying.
Key Entities Referenced
Article 309 of the Constitution of India: Constitutional basis for rules governing civil servants.
Fundamental Rules: Amended rules relating to government employees, concerning retirement.
Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service: Special rules for the service are amended, specifically regarding eligibility criteria.
Junior Co-operative Auditor in Tamil Nadu Co-operative Subordinate Service: Adhoc rules amended regarding educational qualifications for the post.
University Grants Commission: Reference to Universities recognized by this commission in qualifications.