Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part III, Section 1(b), No. 43, 25 October 2017
The Government of Tamil Nadu Gazette publishes service rule amendments made by the Governor of Tamil Nadu through the Home Department, G.O. Ms. No. 735 dated 3rd October 2017, the Tamil Development and Information Department, G.O. Ms. No. 142 dated 18th August 2017, and the Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments Department, G.O. Ms. No. 212 dated 27th September 2017. The amendments change the appointment methods, qualifications, training and tests for specified government posts. They do not contain provisions concerning land ownership, property transactions, planning or land use.
What the Gazette governs
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part III, Section 1(b), No. 43 publishes amendments to government service rules for three groups of posts. The notifications concern recruitment, promotion, transfer, qualifications, training and posting arrangements for government employees.
Home Department changes
The Home Department notification under G.O. Ms. No. 735 dated 3rd October 2017 amends the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu General Service.
- The post formerly described as Legal Advisor to the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (C.I.D.), Chennai is renamed Legal Advisor in the Crime Branch Criminal Investigation Department, Chennai.
- Appointment must be by transfer from Assistant Public Prosecutors, Grade I, in Class XLIX of the Tamil Nadu General Service.
- Posting after return from leave is to be made by the Additional Director General of Police, Crime Branch C.I.D.
Public relations recruitment changes
The Tamil Development and Information Department notification under G.O. Ms. No. 142 dated 18th August 2017 amends the ad hoc rules for the temporary post of Assistant Public Relations Officer (Publicity).
- Appointments may be through direct recruitment, promotion from four listed technical posts, or transfer from the post of Reporter in the Tamilarasu Office.
- Every ten vacancies follow a stated rotation, with five filled by direct recruitment and the remaining five through the listed promotion or transfer routes.
- Direct recruits need a recognised Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of public relations experience.
- Promotion and transfer candidates need a recognised Bachelor’s degree and at least four years of relevant experience.
- Computer knowledge and Tamil and English typewriting are preferable for all three routes.
Government Museum posts
The Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments Department notification under G.O. Ms. No. 212 dated 27th September 2017 amends rules for Taxidermists Grade I and Grade II in Government Museums.
- Taxidermists Grade I are appointed through direct recruitment and promotion in a 1:2 ratio.
- Direct recruits to either grade must complete Government Museum taxidermy training and pass the specified practical test during probation.
- The notification sets education, experience, training and testing requirements for direct recruitment, promotion and transfer.
Effect on property owners
The three notifications regulate government employment only. They do not change land records, ownership rights, registration requirements, development controls or property-related charges.
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Common questions
Does this Gazette notification affect my land or property purchase?
No. The notifications deal only with service rules for specified Tamil Nadu government posts and contain no provisions about land ownership, registration, planning or land use.
Who can be appointed as Legal Advisor in the Crime Branch Criminal Investigation Department, Chennai?
Appointment is by transfer from holders of the post of Assistant Public Prosecutor, Grade I, in Class XLIX of the Tamil Nadu General Service.
What qualifications are required for direct recruitment as Assistant Public Relations Officer (Publicity)?
A candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a university recognised by the University Grants Commission and have at least two years of public relations experience. Computer knowledge and typewriting in Tamil and English are preferable.
Must directly recruited Government Museum taxidermists complete training and a test?
Yes. Direct recruits to Taxidermist Grade I or Grade II must undergo taxidermy training conducted by the Government Museum, Chennai during probation and pass the specified practical test before completing probation.
