**Executive Summary**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated March 8, 2017, contains amendments to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service and the Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Engineering Subordinate Service. These amendments pertain to service rules including ad hoc rules, regulations, etc., issued by Secretariat Departments. The amendments regarding the General Subordinate Service came into effect on February 11, 2014, and those regarding the Panchayat Development Engineering Subordinate Service on August 5, 2014.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendments to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service (Law Department):**
* A new Class-III is inserted, consisting of Translation Officer and Translator in the Official Language (Legislative) Wing, Law Department.
* Appointment methods for these positions are specified, including direct recruitment, promotion, or recruitment by transfer from other services.
* Age and other qualifications for direct recruitment are defined, including required degrees, proficiency in Tamil, and experience.
* The Secretary to the Government in the Law Department is the appointing authority for these positions.
* Probation periods are defined (two years for direct recruitment, one year for recruitment by transfer).
* Pay scales and Grade Pay are specified for Translation Officer (Rs. 15,600-39,100 + Grade Pay Rs. 5,400) and Translator (Rs. 9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4,600).
* An annual list of approved candidates for appointment by promotion and recruitment by transfer shall be prepared, with July 1st as the crucial date.
* Reservation of appointments rules apply for direct recruitment, with the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016 applicable from September 15, 2016.
* **Amendment to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Engineering Subordinate Service (Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department):**
* Direct recruitment to posts shall be made by calling for candidates from Employment Exchanges in the District.
* Advertisements must be placed in at least two vernacular newspapers with wide circulation in that district, inviting applications from eligible candidates when vacancies arise.
* Selection is to be carried out by a Selection Committee following prescribed procedures issued by the Government, with the Committee constituted by the District Collector.
**Impact Analysis**
**Impact on Applicants for Translation Officer and Translator positions in the Official Language (Legislative) Wing, Law Department**
* **Impact:** Affected by the new rules and qualifications required for these positions.
* **Action Required:** Need to meet the specified qualifications (age, education, experience) to be eligible for appointment and be aware of the methods of appointment (direct recruitment, promotion, or transfer).
**Impact on Current Employees in Lower Categories Within the Law Department**
* **Impact:** Eligible for promotion to Translation Officer based on service length.
* **Action Required:** Meet the eligibility requirements for promotion based on experience and qualifications.
**Impact on Appointing Authority (Secretary to Government in Law Department)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for appointing Translation Officers and Translators.
* **Action Required:** Adhere to the new rules and qualifications when making appointments.
**Impact on the Selection Committee for the Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Engineering Subordinate Service**
* **Impact:** Must follow the prescribed selection procedure for direct recruitment.
* **Action Required:** Implement the amended rule by calling candidates from Employment Exchanges, advertising vacancies in vernacular newspapers, and following the government's prescribed selection procedure.
**Impact on District Collectors Concerned**
* **Impact:** Responsible for constituting the Selection Committee.
* **Action Required:** Form the Selection Committee according to government guidelines.
**Impact on Candidates for the Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Engineering Subordinate Service**
* **Impact:** Direct recruitment now includes candidate calls from Employment Exchanges in the District and Newspaper advertisements.
* **Action Required:** Candidates should register with Employment Exchanges and respond to newspaper advertisements to be considered for positions.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu General Subordinate Service: The existing rules being amended by the notification regarding Translation Officer and Translator positions.
Law Department: The department responsible for the amendments to the Special Rules concerning Translation Officer and Translator positions.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: The official publication where the amendments to the service rules are published.
Article 309 of the Constitution of India: Constitutional basis for the Governor of Tamil Nadu's power to make amendments to service rules.
Tamil Nadu: The state to which this notification and the amended service rules apply.