**Executive Summary**
This document, a part of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette dated December 14, 2016, details amendments to the special service rules for the Tamil Nadu Agricultural Subordinate Service, the Tamil Nadu Medical Subordinate Service, and the Tamil Nadu General Service. These amendments were enacted by the Governor of Tamil Nadu using powers conferred by the Constitution of India. The effective date for amendments to the Tamil Nadu General Service is February 11, 2014, while the amendments to the Tamil Nadu Medical Subordinate Service came into force from November 15, 2016.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Agriculture Department - Tamil Nadu Agricultural Subordinate Service**
* Amends rule 2(a) regarding the filling of reserved posts for Junior Engineer (Agricultural Engineering).
* Specifies the order of rotation for filling 25% of the reserved posts, including direct recruitment, promotion from various positions (Agricultural Engineering Foreman, Assistant Soil Conservation Officer, Junior Draughting Officer), and recruitment by transfer from other positions (Drill Supervisor, Inspector of Hand Boring Set Grade-I, Compressor Driver).
* **Health and Family Welfare Department - Tamil Nadu Medical Subordinate Service**
* Inserts "2A Radiotherapy Technician" under "CLASS II" after "2. Radiographers".
* Outlines methods of appointment: promotion, transfer, or direct recruitment if no qualified candidates are available.
* Sets a maximum age limit of 30 years for Radiotherapy Technicians.
* Specifies educational qualifications: Diploma in Radio Diagnosis/Therapy Technology from recognized institutions.
* Mandates a probation period of one year for transfer appointees.
* **Law Department - Tamil Nadu General Service**
* Creates a new class, "CLASS-XII-E Director (Tamil Translation) and Assistant Director (Tamil Translation), Official Language (Legislative) Wing, Law Department."
* Specifies the composition of this class: Category 1 - Director (Tamil Translation), Category 2 - Assistant Director (Tamil Translation).
* Details the methods of appointment for each category (transfer, promotion, direct recruitment).
* Outlines qualifications for direct recruitment: advocate experience and age limit.
* Lists general qualifications: B.L. degree, experience in legislative bill preparation or translation, and proficiency in Tamil.
* Identifies the Government as the appointing authority.
* Sets probation periods: two years for direct recruits, one year for transfer appointees.
* Defines pay scales for each position.
* Sets the first of July as the crucial date for the preparation of the approved list for the posts.
**Impact Analysis**
**Tamil Nadu Agricultural Subordinate Service Personnel**
* **Impact:** Changes to the order of rotation for filling reserved posts of Junior Engineer (Agricultural Engineering).
* **Action Required:** Familiarize themselves with the new rotation order for promotions and recruitments.
**Tamil Nadu Medical Subordinate Service Personnel**
* **Impact:** Introduction of the Radiotherapy Technician position and changes to eligibility criteria, qualifications, and appointment methods.
* **Action Required:** Current Radiographers and Dark Room Assistants may need to review eligibility for promotion or transfer. Potential Radiotherapy Technician applicants should meet the new requirements.
**Tamil Nadu General Service Personnel (Law Department)**
* **Impact:** Creation of new Director and Assistant Director positions for Tamil Translation and related appointment methods.
* **Action Required:** Current Under Secretaries, Translation Officers, Section Officers, and other potentially qualified personnel should review eligibility criteria for appointment or promotion to these new positions. Potential applicants need to meet the set qualifications.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Services Manual: A manual containing the rules and regulations governing the service conditions of government employees in Tamil Nadu, referenced in amendments to special rules.
Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Agricultural Subordinate Service: Rules governing the service conditions of employees in the Agricultural Subordinate Service of Tamil Nadu. This document amends these rules.
Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Medical Subordinate Service: Rules governing the service conditions of employees in the Medical Subordinate Service of Tamil Nadu. This document amends these rules.
Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu General Service: Rules governing the service conditions of employees in the General Service of Tamil Nadu. This document amends these rules.
Article 309 of the Constitution of India: Constitutional provision that empowers the Governor of Tamil Nadu to make amendments to the Special Rules for various services.