**Executive Summary**
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on June 27, 2018, contains notifications issued by Secretariat Departments concerning service rules. The document includes amendments to the Adhoc Rules for Junior Co-operative Auditors, the Fundamental Rules, and the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service. The amendments have various effective dates, with the earliest being January 27, 2010, and the latest being August 10, 2010.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Finance Department - Junior Co-operative Auditor Rules Amendment**
* Effective January 27, 2010, the amendment modifies the eligibility criteria for direct recruitment as Junior Co-operative Auditor.
* The revised criteria require candidates to possess specific degrees: B.B.M., B.Com., B.Com.(Computer Application), B.A. (Co-operation), or Diploma in Rural Services from Gandhigram Rural University, B.A.(Economics), B.A. (Corporate Secretaryship) degree or B.B.E degree from a recognized University.
* **Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department - Fundamental Rules Amendment**
* Effective April 28, 2015, the amendment addresses the status of government servants retained in service beyond their retirement date.
* A retained government servant cannot be dismissed, removed, or compulsorily retired retrospectively from their original retirement date; the final order takes effect only from the date it's issued.
* **Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department - Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service Amendment**
* Effective August 10, 2010, the amendment modifies the eligibility criteria for direct recruitment as Assistant.
* The revised rule requires candidates to possess a degree from any University recognized by the University Grants Commission.
**Impact Analysis**
**Finance Department - Junior Co-operative Auditor Candidates**
* **Impact:** Changes to the qualification requirements for potential candidates.
* **Action Required:** Candidates must ensure their qualifications meet the updated degree requirements for direct recruitment as Junior Co-operative Auditor.
**Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department - Government Servants Retained in Service**
* **Impact:** Clarifies the conditions under which retained government servants can be subject to disciplinary actions.
* **Action Required:** Ensure that any disciplinary actions follow the updated rule, specifically regarding effective dates.
**Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department - Ministerial Service Assistant Candidates**
* **Impact:** Updates the degree requirement for candidates.
* **Action Required:** Candidates must ensure they have a degree from a UGC recognized university to be eligible.
Key Entities Referenced
Article 309 of the Constitution of India: Empowers the Governor of Tamil Nadu to make amendments to service rules.
Fundamental Rules: Amended regarding the service of government servants retained after their retirement date.
Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service: The Special Rules for this service were amended, specifying degree requirements for Assistant appointments.
Tamil Nadu Co-operative Subordinate Service: Adhoc rules for Junior Co-operative Auditors amended, altering education requirements.
University Grants Commission: An institution that recognizes universities for the purposes of educational qualifications to be considered suitable for government jobs.