Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part III, Section 1(b), No. 10 (10 III 1b v2)
The Government of Tamil Nadu published three service rule amendments through G.O. Ms. No. 4, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department [EI(2)], dated 20 February 2018, and G.O. Ms. Nos. 36 and 37, Higher Education Department (B1), both dated 13 February 2018. They change the eligibility rules for Foreman Instructor (Enamels), Head of Department in Government Polytechnics, and Principal in Government Polytechnic Colleges. These amendments concern government employment and do not govern land ownership, registration, planning or property transactions.
What the Gazette governs
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part III, Section 1(b), No. 10 contains amendments to ad hoc service rules for three government posts. The notifications were made by the Governor of Tamil Nadu under the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India.
The amendments affect recruitment qualifications and experience requirements. They do not contain provisions about land, buildings, planning permission, property registration or ownership.
Foreman Instructor (Enamels)
G.O. Ms. No. 4, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department [EI(2)], dated 20 February 2018, amends the rules for the temporary post of Foreman Instructor (Enamels) in the Tamil Nadu Industries Subordinate Service.
Key change:
- The option based on at least seven years of practical experience as a Production Assistant in an enamel factory is omitted from the eligibility rules.
- The amendment came into force on 20 February 2018.
Head of Department in Government Polytechnics
G.O. Ms. No. 36, Higher Education Department (B1), dated 13 February 2018, changes the ad hoc rules for Heads of Department in Government Polytechnics for men and women.
Key provisions include:
- Certain references to Workshop Superintendents, Superintendents (Sandwich) and Superintendents in Government Technical Higher Secondary Schools are omitted from the appointment methods.
- Candidates must hold appropriate Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Engineering, Technology or Architecture, with first class or equivalent at either level.
- One route requires at least ten years of relevant teaching, research or industry experience.
- Another route requires a Ph.D. or equivalent and at least five years of relevant experience.
- Certified professional practice in Architecture may count as experience.
- Research and industry experience must meet the specified academic, publication, patent, managerial and participation standards.
- Management and leadership ability is essential.
- Existing post holders are protected from adverse effect.
- The amendments are treated as having taken effect on 25 May 2010.
Principals of Government Polytechnic Colleges
G.O. Ms. No. 37, Higher Education Department (B1), dated 13 February 2018, revises qualifications for Principals in Government Polytechnic Colleges for men and women.
Key provisions include:
- Candidates need appropriate Bachelor's and Master's degrees with at least sixty percent marks or equivalent.
- A relevant Ph.D. or five qualifying international journal papers is required.
- At least ten years of relevant research, industry or teaching experience is required, including at least three years at Head of Department level or equivalent.
- Existing post holders are protected from adverse effect.
- The amendments are treated as having taken effect on 25 May 2010.
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Common questions
Does this Gazette notification affect my land or property purchase?
No. The notifications amend government service rules for specified technical education and industries posts. They do not deal with land ownership, planning, registration or property transactions.
Can seven years as a Production Assistant in an enamel factory still be used under the omitted Foreman Instructor route?
The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department amendment removes the eligibility option based on at least seven years of practical experience as a Production Assistant in an enamel factory.
When did the Polytechnic Head of Department and Principal amendments take effect?
Both Higher Education Department amendments are treated as having come into force on 25 May 2010.
Will the revised Polytechnic rules adversely affect people already holding the posts?
The savings provisions state that the rules will not adversely affect persons holding the relevant posts on the date the rules were issued.
