**Executive Summary**
The Gujarat Government Gazette, published on December 11, 2025, contains several notifications and rules under the authority of the Government of Gujarat, including amendments to recruitment rules, declarations of prohibited places under the Official Secrets Act, and orders related to stamp duty. The documents outline changes to eligibility for Assistant Librarian positions in the Gujarat Legislature Secretariat, regulations for Administrative Officer positions in the Fisheries Department, and extension of stamp duty utilization for TATA AIA Life Insurance. The key dates mentioned are the publication date and various effective dates for specific rules and orders.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Gujarat Legislature Secretarial Staff (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) (Amendment) Rules, 2025:**
* These rules amend the 1974 rules concerning staff recruitment and conditions of service.
* New rule 17 is substituted, focusing on "Appointment to the post of Assistant Librarian".
* Appointment of Assistant Librarian (Class-III) in the Gujarat Legislature Secretariat will be made by the Speaker through direct selection.
* Eligibility criteria include:
* Age not more than 36 years, with relaxation for existing Gujarat Government employees as per the 1967 rules.
* Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science or Library Science from a recognized institution.
* Basic computer knowledge as prescribed in the 1967 rules.
* Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
* Rule 9-A of the 1967 rules applies to candidates appointed by direct selection.
* Selected candidates must undergo prescribed training and pass examinations.
* Selected candidates must furnish a security and surety bond.
* **Assistant Administrative Officer, Class II/Assistant Administrative cum Accounts Officer, Class II, under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Recruitment (Amendment) Rules, 2025:**
* The words "by promotion of a person of proved merit and efficiency" are replaced with "by promotion of a person who possesses 'Good' benchmark for being considered fit for promotion within the zone of consideration as laid down in the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967".
* Sub-clause (ii) of rule 2(a) is deleted.
* In rule 3(b), "class III, in the Government" is replaced with "class III, in the subordinate service of the Directorate of Animal Husbandry".
* **Administrative Officer, Class II, in the General State Service under the Commissionerate of Fisheries, Recruitment Rules, 2025:**
* Appointment will be by promotion of a person who possess 'Good' benchmark for being considered fit for promotion within the zone of consideration as laid down in the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967 from amongst the persons who:
* have worked for not less than seven years in the cadre of Office Superintendent, Class III, in the subordinate service of the Commissionerate of Fisheries, Gujarat State;
* have passed the prescribed departmental examination; and
* have passed the qualifying examination for computer knowledge in accordance with the provisions of the Gujarat Civil Services Computer Competency Training and Examination Rules, 2006:
* The government can waive the 7 year Office Superintendent experience to no less than 2/3s of the time.
* Appointed candidates must undergo prescribed training and pass examinations.
* **Declarations Under the Official Secrets Act, 1923:**
* GETCO's 66 KV Dhanori Sub-Station, Ta: Gandevi, Dist: Navsari, is declared a prohibited place, described by survey numbers and boundaries.
* GAIL (India) Limited's Magnad Terminal, Village: Magnad, Ta: Jambusar, Dist: Bharuch, is declared a prohibited place, described by survey numbers and boundaries.
* GAIL (India) Limited's Aamboli Terminal, Village: Aamboli, Ta: Ankleshwar, Dist: Bharuch, is declared a prohibited place, described by survey numbers and boundaries.
* GETCO's 66 KV Mordevi, Village: Mordevi, Ta: Valod, Dist: Tapi, is declared a prohibited place, described by survey numbers and boundaries.
* **Amendments to Stamp Duty Order (Indian Stamp Act, 1899):**
* TATA AIA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD's permission to pay consolidated stamp duty of Rs. 1,00,000 on receipts is extended.
* The date for utilizing the remaining balance is extended from "22nd July 2025" to "22nd July 2027".
* **Consolidation of Stamp Duty (Indian Stamp Act, 1899):**
* The Government of Gujarat provides for consolidation of stamp duty of Rs. 5,000 paid by Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Ltd. in Gandhinagar, chargeable on receipts issued by its branches within Gujarat from 24th June, 2025, to 25th June, 2026.
**Impact Analysis**
**Gujarat Legislature Secretariat**
* **Impact:** Candidates seeking the Assistant Librarian position are directly impacted by the revised eligibility criteria and selection process.
* **Action Required:** Potential candidates must meet the new educational, age, and knowledge requirements to be eligible. Candidates also need to prepare for training and exams post appointment.
**Employees of the Directorate of Animal Husbandry**
* **Impact:** Employees seeking promotion to the Class II Assistant Administrative Officer are affected by the change to the good benchmark, as well as a removal of clause (ii) from rule 2(a) and a change of location from government to the subordinate service of the Directorate of Animal Husbandry in rule 3(b).
* **Action Required:** No action required, other than familiarisation with the changes.
**Employees of the Commissionerate of Fisheries**
* **Impact:** Employees seeking promotion to the Administrative Officer position are affected by the new experience clause and related waiver period for meeting the 7 year superintendent experience.
* **Action Required:** Employees to familiarise themselves with the revised terms.
**GETCO (Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited) / GAIL (India) Limited**
* **Impact:** These entities are affected by the declarations of their specific sub-stations and terminals as prohibited places under the Official Secrets Act.
* **Action Required:** They must ensure security measures are in place and that awareness of the prohibited status of these locations is communicated to relevant personnel.
**TATA AIA Life Insurance**
* **Impact:** The company benefits from the extended period for utilizing prepaid stamp duty and consolidated stamp duty.
* **Action Required:** The company should track and manage the remaining stamp duty balance to ensure it is used within the extended timeframe (until July 22, 2027).
Key Entities Referenced
The Official Secrets Act, 1923: Used to declare certain locations in Gujarat as 'prohibited places'.
Indian Stamp Act, 1899: Deals with consolidated stamp duty payments by TATA AIA Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967: Referenced for age relaxation and other rules regarding government service.
Gujarat Legislature Secretarial Staff (Recruitment and Conditions of service) Rules, 1974: Amended in this document, specifically regarding the appointment of Assistant Librarians.
Gandhinagar: Location of Gujarat Legislature Secretariat, Revenue Department, and other government offices where notifications are issued.