**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on March 29, 2017. It contains notifications by the government, specifically amendments to ad hoc rules for technical posts in Police Transport Workshops and the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Regulations. The amendments regarding the Police Transport Workshops are effective from February 11, 2010, and the TNPSC amendments are effective from September 2, 2011.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Home Department - Police Transport Workshop Ad Hoc Rules:**
* Amendments to ad hoc rules relating to the technical posts of Police Transport Workshop-cum-Training School, Avadi and Regional Police Transport Workshop, Trichy.
* A proviso is added to Rule 3, stating that promotions of Electrician Grade-II or Batteryman from Helper before February 11, 2010, will not be adversely affected.
* These individuals are entitled to promotion as Fitter Grade-I, pay fixation on par with juniors, and restoration of seniority in the Fitter Grade-II post.
* The amendments are deemed to have come into force on February 11, 2010.
* **Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department - TNPSC Regulations:**
* Amendments to the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Regulations.
* The term "Accountant" is replaced with "Assistant Section Officer-cum-Programmer" in Regulation 13(1).
* In Annexure-III, "Accountant" is replaced by "Assistant Section Officer-cum-Programmer" with a change in the count from "10" to "26."
* In Annexure V:
* A new sub-clause is added stating that the post of Assistant Section Officer-cum-Programmer constitutes a distinct category, and the Secretary is the competent authority for appointment.
* Appointment to the post of Assistant Section Officer-cum-Programmer shall be by direct recruitment or by promotion from the category of Data Entry Operator in the Commission.
* Direct recruits must not have completed 30 years of age as of July 1st of the appointment year.
* Candidates for Assistant Section Officer-cum-Programmer must possess a Master's Degree in Computer Application or Computer Science for both direct recruitment and promotion.
* The principle of reservation of appointments applies for direct recruitment to Assistant Section Officer-cum-Programmer.
* Those appointed directly will be on probation for two years and must complete foundational training at Civil Service Training Institute, Bhavanisagar.
* Direct recruits must pass the Tamil Nadu Government Office Manual Test and the Departmental Test in Tamil Nadu Services Manual Volume-I within probation. Failure to do so will result in withholding increments until tests are passed.
* Service rules applicable to Assistant Section Officer in the Commission also apply to Assistant Section Officer-cum-Programmer, except where otherwise specified.
* "Assistant promoted to officiate as Accountant" is replaced by "Data Entry Operator promoted to officiate as Assistant Section Officer-cum-Programmer."
* The amendments are deemed to have come into force on September 2, 2011.
**Impact Analysis**
**Employees of Police Transport Workshops**
* **Impact**
* Employees previously promoted to Electrician Grade-II or Batteryman positions as of February 11, 2010, are protected by the new proviso and retain their rights to further promotions, pay parity, and seniority.
* **Action Required**
* No immediate action required, but employees should be aware of their protected rights regarding promotions and pay.
**Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Staff**
* **Impact**
* The creation of the "Assistant Section Officer-cum-Programmer" post affects several regulations, especially regarding appointment, probation, and applicable service rules.
* **Action Required**
* Data Entry Operators who wish to be promoted to Assistant Section Officer-cum-Programmer must meet the updated qualifications. Direct recruits must satisfy the age and educational requirements. Individuals appointed as Assistant Section Officer-cum-Programmers need to complete required training and pass specific tests during probation.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Regulations, 1954: The set of regulations governing the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, amended by this notification.
Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016: Law of Tamil Nadu which prescribes principles for reservation of appointments for state government servants. It is being applied to the category of Assistant Section Officer-cum-Programmer.
Home Department: The department of the Tamil Nadu Government issuing rules related to the Police Transport Workshop.
Chennai: Location where the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette is published.