**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated September 21, 2016. It contains notifications by the government regarding amendments to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Registration Subordinate Service, and the Adhoc Rules for certain posts in the Public Works Department. The amendments came into force on various dates in August 2016 and August 1982.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Commercial Taxes and Registration Department:**
* Amendments to the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Registration Subordinate Service.
* Effective from August 24, 2016.
* A new clause (c) is inserted in rule 8(1) requiring individuals to undergo Foundational 'B' Course Training at A & B Wing Foundational Course Training Institute, Chennai, for three weeks.
* A new sub-rule (2) is added to rule 8 requiring Sub-Registrar II Grade appointed by transfer to undergo the Foundational 'B' Course Training during probation, unless they are over 53 years of age.
* **Public Works Department:**
* Amendments to the Adhoc Rules for Assistant Geologist, Assistant Geophysicist, and Assistant Geochemist posts.
* Amendment (1) is effective from August 27, 1982.
* Amendments (2) and (3) are effective from August 24, 2016.
* "Geologicial Assistant" and "Geophysical Assistant" are replaced by "Assistant Geologist" and "Assistant Geophysicist" respectively.
* Appointment to these posts shall be by direct recruitment.
* For appointment to the post, one must possess a Master's Degree in Geology or in Applied Geology or Master of Science (Technology) in Hydrogeology with Geochemistry/Chemistry as one of the subjects in degree Level or in the Post Graduate Level of any University recognised by the University Grants Commission.
* Table with qualifications required.
* Assistant Geologist : Master of Science degree in Geology or Master of Science degree in Applied Geology or Master of Science (Technology) in Hydrogeology of any University recognized by the University Grants Commission.
* Assistant Geophysicist : Master of Science degree in Geology or Master of Science degree in Applied Geology or Master of Science (Technology) in Hydrogeology with Geophysics/Geophysical Prospecting as one of the subjects of any University recognized by the University Grants Commission.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Tamil Nadu Registration Subordinate Service Employees:**
* **Impact**
* Sub-Registrar II Grade appointees, especially those appointed by transfer, will need to attend the Foundational 'B' Course Training.
* **Action Required**
* Attend the Foundational 'B' Course Training at the A & B Wing Foundational Course Training Institute, Chennai, unless exempt due to age.
* **Public Works Department Personnel and Aspiring Candidates:**
* **Impact**
* Changes in nomenclature of positions and mode of appointment.
* Changes in Qualifications for appointment to posts.
* **Action Required**
* Existing personnel should note the changes in position names.
* Aspiring candidates should ensure they meet the revised qualification requirements.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official publication of the Government of Tamil Nadu containing notifications and amendments.
Article 309 of the Constitution of India: Constitutional provision granting power to make rules regulating the recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or of any State.
Tamil Nadu Registration Subordinate Service: A service cadre within the Tamil Nadu government, the rules for which are being amended.
Public Works Department: A department of the Tamil Nadu government responsible for public works, with ad hoc rules for posts of Assistant Geologist, Assistant Geophysicist and Assistant Geochemist in the Ground Water Wing being amended.
Chennai: Location of the A & B Wing Foundational Course Training Institute relevant to service rule amendments.