**Executive Summary**
The document is comprised of notifications from the Gujarat Government Gazette. These notifications pertain to declaring a specific location as a "prohibited place" under The Official Secrets Act, and adjustments to rules regarding women working night shifts in factories, and amendments to examination rules for head clerks. It includes effective dates, deadlines, and required actions related to these changes.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Declaration under the Official Secrets Act, 1923**
* GETCO's 66 KV Kheda Sub-Station in Village: Kheda, Ta: Dhansura, Dist: Aravalli is declared a "prohibited place."
* The order is effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
* The prohibited area consists of 4900 Sq. m. of area, with defined boundaries to the East, West, North, and South.
* **Night Shift Permissions for Women in Factories**
* Two notifications grant permission for women to work in the second shift (afternoon to midnight) under specific conditions at National Engineering Industries Ltd. and AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED.
* Permission is granted until one year from the publication date of the notifications.
* Conditions include:
* Free shift-wise transportation to and from the factory.
* Adequate safety measures in transportation vehicles.
* Reassessment of pick-up locations if an employee's address changes.
* Provision and maintenance of facilities for children under 6 years.
* Displaying exemptions in Gujarati where workers can read them.
* Written consent from women working the night shift.
* Prohibition of dismissal or notice without just cause.
* Provision of a female supervisor during the shift.
* Compliance with Factory Act provisions regarding working hours.
* Prevention of sexual harassment and establishment of Internal Complaints Committee.
* Strict safety and security measures.
* Renewal of permission three months prior to expiry.
* Provision of training for women workers to enhance their skills.
* Monthly report on compliance with the Director of Industrial Safety and Health.
* **Amendment to Head Clerk Examination Rules**
* The Head Clerk, Class III (Pre-service Training and passing of Post-training Examination) (Amendment) Rules, 2026, are introduced.
* The rules come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
* Key changes:
* The passing mark requirement is reduced from "sixty percentage" to "fifty per cent".
* Provision for grace marks (up to 5% of total marks) in a single question paper if a candidate falls short of qualifying standard.
* **Corrigendum**
* For the Chief Officer, Class III, in the Directorate of Social Defence (Department Examination) Rules, 2025, the following words were corrected.
* "Paper II: Service Matters (With Books)", will be read as “Paper II: Financial Matters (With Books)"
* “Paper III: Financial Matters (With Books)", will be read as “Paper III: Service Matters (With Books)”
**Impact Analysis**
**Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO):**
* **Impact:** The designated location now falls under enhanced security measures and scrutiny due to its "prohibited place" status.
* **Action Required:** Implement necessary security protocols and ensure compliance with regulations related to prohibited places.
**Factory Owners/Management (National Engineering Industries Ltd. and AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED):**
* **Impact:** Operational requirements for employing women in night shifts.
* **Action Required:** Comply with the listed conditions, including transportation, safety, childcare, consent, and reporting.
**Women Employees in Factories:**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to work in night shifts with added provisions for safety and well-being.
* **Action Required:** Understand and consent to the working conditions, and report any non-compliance with the specified regulations.
**Candidates for Head Clerk Examination:**
* **Impact:** Adjusted passing criteria and provision for grace marks.
* **Action Required:** Be aware of the revised passing requirements for the examination.
**Chief Officer, Class III, in the Directorate of Social Defence (Department Examination) Rules, 2025:**
* **Impact:** Corrected information to ensure clear rules.
* **Action Required:** Be aware of the amended rules.
Key Entities Referenced
The Official Secrets Act, 1923: Central Act under which the Government of Gujarat declares GETCO's 66 KV Kheda Sub-Station as a 'prohibited place'.
Gujarat Factories Act, 1948: Act that is being mentioned to provide permissions to factories in allowing women to work in night shifts.
Gujarat Government Gazette: Official publication used to publish the notifications related to the Official Secrets Act and permission to certain factories allowing women to work during night shifts.
Gandhinagar: Location where notifications are issued by the Home Department and Labour, Skill Development and Employment Department.
Kheda: Village in Aravalli district where the GETCO's 66 KV Sub-Station is located, declared as 'prohibited place' under Official Secrets Act.