**Executive Summary**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated July 26, 2017, contains notifications regarding amendments to the Tamil Nadu Pension Rules, 1978, and the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Industries Subordinate Service. The effective dates for the amendments vary as stated in the document. The document outlines specific changes related to eligibility criteria for family pensions and qualification requirements for the Assistant Inspector of Sericulture role.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendments to Tamil Nadu Pension Rules, 1978:**
* Effective from 02-09-2016, families of Ex-Servicemen re-employed in State Government Service prior to 1-4-2003 and earning re-employment pension are entitled to both Military family pension and Civil family pension.
* **Amendments to Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Industries Subordinate Service:**
* Amendment (1) related to educational qualifications for Assistant Inspector of Sericulture, is deemed effective from January 13, 2016.
* Amendments (2) and (3) related to mode of recruitment and educational qualifications for Assistant Inspector of Sericulture, are effective from July 10, 2017.
* **Educational Qualification Changes (Assistant Inspector of Sericulture):**
* The "B.Sc., Degree in Botany or Zoology or Chemistry or Sericulture or M.Sc., Sericulture." entry is substituted for the method "By direct recruitment or by recruitment by transfer" in column (2).
* The entry "By Direct Recruitment or recruitment by transfer" in column (2) is substituted, namely: "b) By direct recruitment".
* The "B.Sc., Degree in Sericulture from any University recognized by the University Grants Commission" entry is substituted for the method "b) By direct recruitment" in column (2).
**Impact Analysis**
* **Families of Ex-Servicemen:**
**Impact:** Entitlement to both Military and Civil family pensions under specific re-employment conditions.
**Action Required:** Review eligibility criteria and apply for relevant pension benefits if qualified.
* **Candidates Applying for Assistant Inspector of Sericulture:**
**Impact:** Changes to educational qualification requirements for the position.
**Action Required:** Ensure qualifications meet the amended criteria before applying for the role.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Pension Rules, 1978: Rules governing pensions in Tamil Nadu, specifically amended by this notification.
Tamil Nadu Industries Subordinate Service: The subordinate service cadre in the Tamil Nadu Industries Department, for which special rules are being amended regarding the post of Assistant Inspector of Sericulture.
Finance Department: A department of the Tamil Nadu Government, issuing amendments to the pension rules.
Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi Department: A department of the Tamil Nadu Government, issuing amendments to the special rules for the Tamil Nadu Industries Subordinate Service.
Article 309 of the Constitution of India: Constitutional article that empowers the Governor of Tamil Nadu to make rules regulating the recruitment, and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the State.