Date: 2017-06-14Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES DEPARTMENT - Framing of Adhoc Rules relating to the One Post of Legal Officer sanctioned to Industries and Commerce Department in Tamil Nadu Industries Service
**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated June 14, 2017. It publishes notifications from the government regarding service rules. Specifically, it contains ad hoc rules relating to the temporary post of Senior System Manager in the Finance Department and the one post of Legal Officer sanctioned to the Industries and Commerce Department. The rules regarding the Senior System Manager position have been in force since July 12, 2011.
**Key Points / Main Content**
*Senior System Manager (Finance Department)*
* **Constitution:** The post constitutes a distinct category within its service class.
* **Appointment:** By promotion from System Analysts in the Finance Department.
* **Approved Candidates List:** The crucial date for candidate qualification is September 1st annually.
* **Unit of Appointment:** The Finance Department in the Secretariat is a single unit.
* **Appointing Authority:** The Secretary to Government, Finance Department.
* **Qualifications:**
* By Promotion, candidates must have a B.E. in Computer Science/Information Technology with 3 years of software experience *or* a Master's Degree in Computer Applications/Computer Science/Information Technology with 5 years of software experience. In either case they must possess at least one year's work experience in Finance Department budget matters.
* **Pay:** Monthly pay based on Rs. 15600-39100 + G.P. Rs. 6600 (Pay Band 3).
*Legal Officer (Industries and Commerce Department)*
* **Effective Date:** The rules came into force on May 26th, 2017.
* **Constitution:** The post constitutes a separate category within its service class.
* **Appointment Methods:**
* Recruitment by transfer from any other service.
* Recruitment by transfer from Superintendents in the Department of Industries and Commerce or persons holding identical/higher scales.
* Transfer from specific roles: Personal Assistant (General/Cottage Industries), Assistant Director (Industrial Escort Service), Public Relations Officer, Personal Assistant to Superintendent (Technical Training Centre), Manager (VIA) Grade II in District Industries Centres.
* Direct recruitment.
* **Appointing Authority:** The Government.
* **Qualifications:**
* **Age Limit (Direct Recruitment):** Must not have completed 31 years of age by July 1st of the year of appointment.
* **By Recruitment by Transfer from any Other Service:** A Bachelor of Law Degree from a University Grants Commission recognized university is required, as well as at least 3 years experience as Section Officer in Law Department of Secretariat or at least 3 years as Section Officer in other Departments of Secretariat.
* **By Transfer from among the Superintendents:** A Bachelor of Law Degree from a University Grants Commission recognized university is required, as well as at least five years of service as Superintendent or in posts carrying identical / higher scale.
* **By Transfer from Specified Roles:** A Bachelor of Law Degree from a University Grants Commission recognized university is required, as well as at least three years of service in the post of Assistant Director cadre.
* **By Direct Recruitment:** A Bachelor of Law Degree from a University Grants Commission recognized university is required. The candidate must be registered with the Bar Council of India and possess at least two years experience as an advocate.
* **Probation:**
* Recruitment by transfer: One year on duty within two years.
* Direct recruitment: Two years on duty within three years.
* **Test:** Must pass the Tamil Nadu Government Office Manual Test and the Account Test for Subordinate Officers Part I or Account Test for Executive Officers within probation.
* **Pay:** Monthly pay in pay band 3 of Rs.15600-39100 with grade pay of Rs. 5,400/-.
**Impact Analysis**
*Finance Department Employees (System Analysts)*
**Impact:** Those holding the position of System Analyst in the Finance Department are now eligible for promotion to Senior System Manager.
**Action Required:** System Analysts should assess their qualifications against the new ad hoc rules.
*Industries and Commerce Department Employees*
**Impact:** Holders of specific roles (e.g., Superintendents, Personal Assistants, Assistant Directors) within the Industries and Commerce Department are now eligible for transfer to the Legal Officer position.
**Action Required:** Potentially eligible employees should review their qualifications against the rules and consider applying for the Legal Officer post.
*Applicants from other Government Departments*
**Impact:** Certain employees from other Government Departments are now eligible for transfer to the Legal Officer position.
**Action Required:** Potential candidates should review their qualifications against the rules and consider applying for the Legal Officer post.
*Direct Recruitment Candidates*
**Impact:** These rules determine the eligibility criteria for individuals seeking to be directly recruited to the Legal Officer position.
**Action Required:** Potential candidates for direct recruitment should review their qualifications against the rules and consider applying for the Legal Officer post.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016: Governs the conditions of service for Tamil Nadu government employees.
Constitution of India: The supreme law of India, referenced for the Governor's powers to make rules.
Tamil Nadu Industries Service: Rules applicable to positions within the Tamil Nadu Industries Service, particularly regarding the Legal Officer post.
Finance Department: The department issuing ad hoc rules for the post of Senior System Manager.
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department: The department framing ad hoc rules relating to the Legal Officer post sanctioned to Industries and Commerce Department.