Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, No. 14, Part III, Section 1(b)
The Government of Tamil Nadu, through the Home Department in G.O. Ms. No. 222, Home (Courts-I), dated 5th April 2011, amended the Tamil Nadu State Judicial Service (Cadre and Recruitment) Rules, 2007 by replacing the annexure governing direct recruitment of Civil Judges. The Government of Tamil Nadu, through the Revenue Department in G.O. Ms. No. 127, Revenue (ser. 5), dated 15th March 2011, also made ad hoc service rules for the temporary post of Joint Commissioner (Land Reforms), deemed effective from 14th August 2007. These notifications concern government recruitment and service qualifications, not land ownership or property transactions.
What the Gazette contains
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, No. 14, Part III, Section 1(b), published on 20th April 2011, contains two government service notifications. The Home Department notification changes the recruitment framework for Civil Judges. The Revenue Department notification sets service rules for a temporary Joint Commissioner (Land Reforms) post.
Direct recruitment of Civil Judges
G.O. Ms. No. 222, Home (Courts-I), dated 5th April 2011, substitutes Annexure II of the Tamil Nadu State Judicial Service (Cadre and Recruitment) Rules, 2007. Key provisions include:
- The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission must invite applications through one English daily and one Tamil daily.
- Applicants must provide the certificates required by the recruitment notification. Advocates, Assistant Public Prosecutors, Government Pleaders and fresh law graduates must provide documents relevant to their status.
- Minimum written examination marks in each paper are 30 percent for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Caste (A) and Scheduled Tribe candidates, 35 percent for the listed backward and most backward categories, and 40 percent for others.
- The written examination covers translation, civil and criminal procedure, evidence, pleading, constitutional law, framing issues or charges, and writing judgments.
- The viva-voce carries a maximum of 60 marks, with 18 as the minimum pass mark for every category. Only candidates who meet the written examination minimum can attend.
- The notification prescribes procedures for setting, securing, transporting and opening question papers, evaluating anonymised answer scripts, conducting interviews and publishing results.
- Viva-voce candidates may be shortlisted in a ratio of 1:2 or 1:3, as specified in candidate instructions.
Joint Commissioner of Land Reforms post
G.O. Ms. No. 127, Revenue (ser. 5), dated 15th March 2011, creates ad hoc rules for the temporary post of Joint Commissioner (Land Reforms) in the Tamil Nadu General Service. The rules are deemed effective from 14th August 2007.
- The post is a temporary addition to Class LXVIII of the Tamil Nadu General Service.
- Appointment is by promotion from specified Assistant Commissioner (Land Reforms) posts.
- Eligibility requires at least six years of qualifying service in the specified Assistant Commissioner roles.
- The candidate must also have undergone Tahsildar training for at least one year.
Relevance to property owners
The two notifications regulate government recruitment, examinations, promotions and service qualifications. They do not contain provisions changing land title, land classification, development rights or procedures for buying and selling property.
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Common questions
Does this Gazette notification change my land ownership or patta?
No. The notifications deal with Civil Judge recruitment and service rules for a temporary Joint Commissioner (Land Reforms) post. They do not set out changes to land ownership or patta.
Who can be promoted as Joint Commissioner (Land Reforms)?
Appointment is by promotion from the specified Assistant Commissioner (Land Reforms) posts. A candidate must have at least six years of qualifying service and at least one year of Tahsildar training.
What examinations are required for direct recruitment as a Civil Judge?
The written examination has translation and three law papers covering the subjects listed in the notification. Candidates who achieve the required written minimum may attend a viva-voce testing general knowledge, legal knowledge, procedural law and suitability.
When did the rules for the temporary Joint Commissioner post take effect?
The Revenue Department rules are deemed to have come into force on 14th August 2007.
