Date: 2019-12-04Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
TOURISM, CULTURE AND RELIGIOUS ENDOWMENTS DEPARTMENT -Amendments to the Adhoc Rules relating to the Merger of 5 Posts of Epigraphist, Exploration-cum-Excavation Archaeologist, Pre-Historic Archaeologist, Curator in T.N. General Subordinate services
**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette from December 14, 2016, and contains notifications by the Government regarding amendments to service rules for various departments. The gazette covers changes in the Agriculture, Health and Family Welfare, and Law Departments. Amendments to special rules come into force from 15.11.2016, and deemed to have come into force 11th February 2014 for the Law department.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Agriculture Department: Amendment to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Agricultural Subordinate Service**
* Rule 2(a) is amended regarding the filling of 25% of reserved posts for Junior Engineer (Agricultural Engineering).
* The order of rotation for filling the posts is specified, including direct recruitment, promotion, and recruitment by transfer.
* **Health and Family Welfare Department: Amendments to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Medical Subordinate Service**
* A new category "2A Radiotherapy Technician" is inserted under "CLASS II".
* Details are provided on the methods of recruitment for the new category: promotion, recruitment by transfer, or direct recruitment.
* The maximum age limit for this position is 30 years.
* Details of required diploma courses for Radiotherapy Technician are included.
* New probation rule for Radiographer or Radiotherapy Technician is added if recruitment is by transfer (1 year on duty within continuous period of 2 years).
* **Law Department: Amendments to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu General Service**
* Deemed to have come into force on the 11th February 2014.
* A new class "CLASS-XII-E Director (Tamil Translation) and Assistant Director (Tamil Translation), Official Language (Legislative) Wing, Law Department" is inserted.
* The constitution of the new class is outlined, consisting of two categories: Director (Tamil Translation) and Assistant Director (Tamil Translation).
* The methods of appointment for each category are specified, including transfer, promotion, and direct recruitment.
* Qualifications, including special qualifications related to experience at Bar, are detailed for both positions.
* General qualifications, including required degrees, experience, and proficiency in Tamil, are specified.
* The appointing authority for these positions is the Government.
* Probation periods are defined for direct recruits (2 years) and those recruited by transfer (1 year).
* Pay scales for Director and Assistant Director (Tamil Translation) are provided (Rs. 15,600-39100 + Grade Pay).
* The crucial date for the preparation of the approved list is the first of July every year.
**Impact Analysis**
**Agriculture Department Employees**
* **Impact:** Changes to the promotion and recruitment processes for Junior Engineer (Agricultural Engineering) positions.
* **Action Required:** Familiarize themselves with the new rotation order for filling reserved posts.
**Health and Family Welfare Department Employees**
* **Impact:** Creation of a new Radiotherapy Technician category and changes to related recruitment rules.
* **Action Required:** Review the qualifications, recruitment methods, and probation rules for Radiotherapy Technician positions.
**Law Department Employees**
* **Impact:** Establishment of new Director (Tamil Translation) and Assistant Director (Tamil Translation) positions and changes to related rules.
* **Action Required:** Review the qualifications, recruitment methods, and probation rules for these new positions.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Agricultural Subordinate Service: Special rules governing the agricultural subordinate service in Tamil Nadu, subject to amendment by this notification.
Tamil Nadu Medical Subordinate Service: Special rules governing the medical subordinate service in Tamil Nadu, subject to amendment by this notification.
Tamil Nadu General Service: Special rules governing the general service in Tamil Nadu, subject to amendment by this notification.
Article 309 of the Constitution of India: Constitutional provision granting the power to make rules regulating the recruitment and conditions of service of persons serving in connection with the affairs of the Union or of any State.