Date: 2022-07-27Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
SOCIAL WELFARE AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT - Ad hoc Rules relating to the Temporary post of Assistant Director of Social Defence in
Tamil Nadu General Service
**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part III, Section 1(b), dated July 26, 2017, which contains notifications by the government regarding service rules. It includes amendments to the Tamil Nadu Pension Rules, 1978, and the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Industries Subordinate Service. An amendment regarding pension eligibility for families of re-employed ex-servicemen is effective from September 2, 2016. Amendments to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Industries Subordinate Service are effective from January 13, 2016 and July 10, 2017.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Tamil Nadu Pension Rules, 1978 Amendment (Finance Department)**
* Effective September 2, 2016, families of ex-servicemen re-employed in State Government Service prior to April 1, 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 (Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi Department)**
* Amendment (1) regarding qualification requirements for Assistant Inspector of Sericulture is effective from January 13, 2016.
* Amendments (2) and (3) regarding method of recruitment and qualification requirements for Assistant Inspector of Sericulture are effective from July 10, 2017.
* Qualification changes for Assistant Inspector of Sericulture position include:
* Substituting "B.Sc., Degree in Botany or Zoology or Chemistry or Sericulture or M.Sc., Sericulture."
* Substituting "By direct recruitment"
* Substituting "B.Sc., Degree in Sericulture from any University recognized by the University Grants Commission"
**Impact Analysis**
**Families of Ex-Servicemen:**
* **Impact:** Those families whose members were re-employed in State Government service will now be eligible for both military and civil family pensions, potentially increasing their financial benefits.
* **Action Required:** To claim the dual pension, they may need to apply through the relevant government channels, providing necessary documentation and proof of eligibility, subject to the provisions in the gazette.
**Applicants/Employees in Tamil Nadu Industries Subordinate Service (Specifically Assistant Inspector of Sericulture):**
* **Impact:** The amendments to the qualification criteria for the Assistant Inspector of Sericulture post broaden the pool of eligible candidates, especially those with degrees in Botany, Zoology, Chemistry or Sericulture or M.Sc., Sericulture. Also changes the method of recruitment.
* **Action Required:** Potential applicants should ensure they meet the revised educational qualifications and recruitment requirements before applying for the position. Current employees in relevant positions should be aware of the revised rules as they may affect future promotions or transfers.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Pension Rules, 1978: Rules governing pension for government employees in Tamil Nadu. The document contains an amendment to these rules related to family pension eligibility for re-employed ex-servicemen.
Tamil Nadu Industries Subordinate Service: A service under the Government of Tamil Nadu. The document contains amendments to the Special Rules governing this service, specifically regarding qualifications for Assistant Inspector of Sericulture.
Article 309 of the Constitution of India: Article granting powers to the governor to make rules relating to recruitment and conditions of service of persons serving in connection with the affairs of the State.
Finance Department (Tamil Nadu): The department responsible for financial matters in the Government of Tamil Nadu, which issued the amendment to the pension rules.
Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi Department: The department that issued amendments to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Industries Subordinate Service.