Date: 2017-05-31Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
WELFARE OF DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS DEPARTMENT - Amendments to Ad hoc Rules for the Post of Warders and Head Warders (Men and Women) in Government Rehabilitation Homes.
**Executive Summary**
This document is a Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated May 31, 2017, containing notifications regarding amendments to ad hoc service rules. It addresses changes in the Higher Education Department regarding the re-designation of a mechanic post and amendments to rules concerning warder positions in the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department. The changes for the Higher Education Department are effective from May 21, 2009.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Higher Education Department:**
* The post of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic Grade-I is re-designated as Air Condition Plant Operator Grade-I in Government Engineering Colleges of Tamil Nadu Technical Education Subordinate Service.
* In the existing ad hoc rules, the expression "subject to the modifications specified in the following rules" will be added after "Tamil Nadu."
* The phrase "by direct recruitment by transfer" will be changed to "recruitment by transfer" in sub-rule (6)(b).
* **Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department:**
* Amendments are made to the ad hoc rules for the posts of Warders and Head Warders (Men and Women) in Government Rehabilitation Homes.
* **Appointing Authority:** The Appointing Authority is now the Administrative Officer of the Government Rehabilitation Home concerned. The Transferring Authority is now the Joint Director, Commissionerate for the Welfare of the Differently Abled.
* **Age Qualifications:** Applicants for direct recruitment must have completed 18 years of age by July 1st of the year in which the selection is made.
* **Other Qualifications and Requirements for Head Wardens**:
* Must have passed S.S.L.C.
* Must have experience for a period of not less than 5 years as warder in any one of the Government Rehabilitation Homes
* **Other Qualifications and Requirements for Wardens**:
* Must have passed S.S.L.C.
* Must have worked for a period of not less than 10 years as a Peon, Sanitary Worker or Cook Maty.
* **Physical Requirements:** Minimum height and chest measurements are specified for both male and female candidates, with some variance in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes
**Impact Analysis**
* **Employees of Government Engineering Colleges of Tamil Nadu Technical Education Subordinate Service:**
* **Impact:** Employees previously holding the post of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic Grade-I will now have the designation of Air Condition Plant Operator Grade-I.
* **Action Required:** Update job titles and understand any associated changes in responsibilities or compensation.
* **Applicants for Warder and Head Warder positions in Government Rehabilitation Homes:**
* **Impact:** Changes to the Appointing and Transferring Authorities, the age requirements, the required academic and professional qualifications and the physical requirements will impact eligibility for these positions.
* **Action Required:** Review the updated rules to determine eligibility and adjust applications accordingly. Prospective applicants should take note of the new minimum age, educational qualifications, and physical measurement standards.
* **Administrative Officers, Government Rehabilitation Homes:**
* **Impact:** New role as the Appointing Authority for Warders and Head Warders.
* **Action Required:** Understand and implement the new responsibilities related to the appointment of Warders and Head Warders.
* **Joint Director, Commissionerate for the Welfare of the Differently Abled:**
* **Impact:** New role as the Transferring Authority for Warders and Head Warders.
* **Action Required:** Understand and implement the new responsibilities related to the transfer of Warders and Head Warders.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official publication containing government notifications, rules, and regulations.
Article 309 of the Constitution of India: Constitutional article enabling the legislature to regulate 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.
Higher Education Department: Tamil Nadu government department responsible for higher education policies, as this document includes an amendment related to the department.
Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department: Tamil Nadu government department responsible for the welfare of differently abled persons, as the document includes amendments to ad hoc rules related to posts within government rehabilitation homes.