Adhoc Rules relating to Temporary Posts of Health Education Extension Officer
The Government of Tamil Nadu Health and Family Planning Department, through Government Order (Ms.) No. 825 dated 29 March 1973 and Government Order (Ms.) No. 826 dated 29 March 1973, sets service rules for temporary Health Education Extension Officer posts at the Regional Family Planning Training Centres in Salem and Egmore. The rules cover recruitment, age, qualifications, probation and pay, and are deemed to have taken effect on 29 October 1965. They concern government employment and do not regulate land or property transactions.
What the notifications govern
Government Order (Ms.) No. 825, Health and Family Planning Department, dated 29 March 1973, governs temporary Health Education Extension Officer posts in the Regional Family Planning Training Centres at Salem and Egmore under the Tamil Nadu Public Health Service.
Government Order (Ms.) No. 826, Health and Family Planning Department, dated 29 March 1973, governs the temporary non-gazetted Health Education Extension Officer post at the Regional Family Planning Training Centre at Egmore under the Tamil Nadu Public Health Subordinate Service.
Both sets of rules were published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette dated 27 April 2011 and are deemed to have taken effect on 29 October 1965.
Main provisions for the Salem and Egmore posts
Government Order (Ms.) No. 825 makes the Health Education Extension Officer post a distinct category in the Tamil Nadu Public Health Service. Its provisions include:
- Appointment by direct recruitment, transfer from a category in the Tamil Nadu Public Health Subordinate Service or Tamil Nadu Medical Subordinate Service, or recruitment by transfer from another service.
- For direct recruitment, an age requirement of at least 25 years and below 35 years on 1 July of the selection year.
- At least five years of teaching or social work experience, including family planning experience.
- Preference for candidates holding a diploma in Health Education.
- Probation for two years on duty within a continuous period of three years.
- Monthly pay in the scale of Rs. 225-10-275-15-350, changing from 2 October 1970 to Rs. 400-15-475-20-575-25-650.
Main provisions for the Egmore non-gazetted post
Government Order (Ms.) No. 826 makes the non-gazetted post a distinct category in the Tamil Nadu Public Health Subordinate Service. Key provisions are:
- Appointment by direct recruitment, transfer within the Tamil Nadu Public Health Subordinate Service, or recruitment by transfer from the Tamil Nadu Medical Subordinate Service or another service.
- The Director of Health Services and Family Planning, Madras, is the appointing authority.
- Direct recruits must meet the same stated age range.
- Candidates must hold a second class master's degree in Social Science, Social Works or Education, with at least five years of relevant experience.
- Preference is given to candidates with a diploma in Health Education.
- The same probation period and pay scales apply.
Relevance to property owners
These Health and Family Planning Department service rules do not change land classification, ownership, planning controls, registration requirements or property rights. They affect applicants and employees connected with the specified government posts.
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Common questions
Does this Gazette notification affect my land or property purchase?
No. The notification sets employment rules for temporary Health Education Extension Officer posts and contains no provisions governing land or property transactions.
When did these service rules take effect?
Both sets of rules are deemed to have taken effect on 29 October 1965, although they were published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette dated 27 April 2011.
Who can appoint the non-gazetted Health Education Extension Officer at Egmore?
The appointing authority is the Director of Health Services and Family Planning, Madras.
Can candidates be appointed by transfer instead of direct recruitment?
Yes. Both sets of rules allow specified forms of transfer or recruitment by transfer from relevant subordinate services or another service.
