Date: 2024-08-07Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
TAMIL DEVELOPMENT AND INFORMATION DEPARTMENT--Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Tamil Development Service. -- TOURISM, CULTURE AND RELIGIOUS ENDOWMENTS DEPARTMENT--Amendment to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (Administration) Service
**Executive Summary**
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on August 7, 2024, contains notifications regarding service rules issued by Secretariat Departments. It details special rules for the Tamil Nadu Tamil Development Service and an amendment to the special rules for the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (Administration) Service. The amendment to the latter is effective from October 1, 2023.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Tamil Nadu Tamil Development Service Special Rules:**
* **Constitution:** The service comprises two categories of officers: Deputy Director and Assistant Director.
* **Method of Appointment:**
* Deputy Director: By promotion from Assistant Director.
* Assistant Director:
* By Recruitment by transfer from Superintendents in the Tamil Development Department.
* By Direct Recruitment. The two methods will fill substantive vacancies in a 1:1 ratio.
* **Appointing Authority:** The Government is the Appointing Authority for both Deputy Director and Assistant Director.
* **Qualifications:**
* Assistant Director (Recruitment by Transfer): Requires a Bachelor's degree with Tamil as a subject, passing the Account Test for Executive Officers, and the Tamil Nadu Government Office Manual Test.
* Assistant Director (Direct Recruitment): Requires a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Tamil Literature. Candidates must be aged between 21 and 34 (39 for reserved categories) as of July 1st of the selection year.
* **Probation:** Assistant Directors (Direct Recruitment) undergo a two-year probation period, while those recruited by transfer have a one-year probation.
* **Test:** Assistant Directors appointed by Direct Recruitment must pass the Account Test for Executive Officers and the Tamil Nadu Government Office Manual Test during probation, unless already exempt.
* **Preparation of annual list:** Crucial date for qualification acquisition is 1st September of every year.
* **Direct Recruitment:** Appointment from a list drawn up by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission.
* **Promotion:** Made on the grounds of merits and ability. Seniority only considered when merit and ability is the same.
* **Pay:** Salaries are determined based on levels in the pay matrix. Deputy Director - Level 25 (59300-187700), Assistant Director - Level 22 (56100-177500).
* **Amendment to Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (Administration) Service Rules:**
* In Rule 2, sub-rule (a), the qualification specified in item (ii) of column (3) for Assistant Commissioner is deleted, except the provisos thereunder.
* The amendment is deemed effective from October 1, 2023.
**Impact Analysis**
**Tamil Nadu Tamil Development Service Employees**
* **Impact:** Establishes rules governing appointments, promotions, qualifications, and other service-related matters.
* **Action Required:** Familiarize themselves with the new rules and ensure compliance with the specified requirements.
**Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (Administration) Service Employees**
* **Impact:** Modifies the qualifications for the post of Assistant Commissioner.
* **Action Required:** Note the change in qualifications for Assistant Commissioner which is effective from October 1, 2023.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Tamil Development Service: Subject of Special Rules outlined in the notification.
Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959: Act under which the amendment to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (Administration) Service is made.
Constitution of India: Referenced for the power to create these rules.
Chennai: Location of publication of the gazette.
Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016: Act that provides guidelines for reservation of appointments.