**Executive Summary**
This document is a Tamil Nadu Government Gazette notification, dated July 26, 2017. It contains 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, with some being retroactive to January 13, 2016, and others effective from July 10, 2017.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendments to Tamil Nadu Pension Rules, 1978:**
* Effective from September 2, 2016, families of Ex-Servicemen re-employed in State Government Service prior to April 1, 2003, who earned re-employment pension, are entitled to both Military and Civil family pensions.
* **Amendments to Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Industries Subordinate Service:**
* Effective January 13, 2016, qualification for Assistant Inspector of Sericulture:
* The qualification entries under "By direct recruitment or by recruitment by transfer" have been changed. The new qualifications shall be "B.Sc., Degree in Botany or Zoology or Chemistry or Sericulture or M.Sc., Sericulture."
* Effective July 10, 2017, qualification for Assistant Inspector of Sericulture:
* The entry under "By Direct Recruitment or recruitment by transfer" changed to "b) By direct recruitment"
* The entry under "b) By direct recruitment" has been changed. The new qualifications shall be "B.Sc., Degree in Sericulture from any University recognized by the University Grants Commission"
**Impact Analysis**
**Families of Ex-Servicemen**
* **Impact:** Families who meet the specified criteria (re-employment prior to 1-4-2003, earned re-employment pension) now have increased pension benefits, receiving both Military and Civil family pensions.
* **Action Required:** Review eligibility criteria and claim the additional pension benefits.
**Applicants for Assistant Inspector of Sericulture Position**
* **Impact:** Changes to required educational qualifications for direct recruitment as Assistant Inspector of Sericulture.
* **Action Required:** Prospective applicants should ensure they meet the revised educational qualification requirements to be eligible for the position.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Pension Rules, 1978: Rules amended regarding pension benefits for families of re-employed ex-servicemen.
Tamil Nadu Industries Subordinate Service: Service for which the Special Rules are being amended.
Finance Department (Tamil Nadu): Department responsible for the amendment to the Tamil Nadu Pension Rules, 1978.
Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi Department (Tamil Nadu): Department responsible for amendments to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Industries Subordinate Service.
Article 309 of the Constitution of India: Constitutional article providing the powers exercised to make the rule amendments.