G.O. (Ms.) No. 42, Appointment of Persons with Disabilities as Multipurpose Health Workers (Male), 2022
The Tamil Nadu Health and Family Welfare Department issued Government Order (Ms.) No. 42 on 29 January 2022, permitting specified categories of persons with disabilities to be appointed as Multipurpose Health Worker (Male), also called Health Inspector Grade II, under the 4 per cent reservation. The permitted categories are persons affected in one leg, persons affected in one arm, acid attack survivors and persons with dwarfism.
What the government order does
Government Order (Ms.) No. 42 of the Tamil Nadu Health and Family Welfare Department, dated 29 January 2022, identifies the categories of persons with disabilities who may be appointed as Multipurpose Health Worker (Male), also described as Health Inspector Grade II. These appointments fall within the 4 per cent reservation for persons with disabilities.
The decision follows consideration of recommendations from the Director for Welfare of the Differently Abled and the agreement of the Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine. The order was issued with the approval of the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled.
Who is eligible under the order
Government Order (Ms.) No. 42 permits appointment of persons in the following disability categories:
- Persons affected in one leg.
- Persons affected in one arm.
- Persons affected by acid attacks.
- Persons with dwarfism.
The classifications printed in the notification include LD, OA, OL, AC and DF. The order records that the duties of the post cannot be performed by every category of person with disability, but that people within the listed categories can perform them.
Background to the decision
The Medical Services Recruitment Board had requested exemption from the 4 per cent reservation and approval for its recruitment notification for the Multipurpose Health Worker (Male) or Health Inspector Grade II post.
The Director for Welfare of the Differently Abled instead recommended that candidates with dwarfism, one affected leg, one affected arm or acid attack injuries could be appointed. The Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine agreed with that recommendation. After considering which disability categories could perform the duties, the Tamil Nadu Government approved recruitment from the listed categories.
Who is affected
Government Order (Ms.) No. 42 affects applicants with disabilities seeking direct appointment as Multipurpose Health Worker (Male) or Health Inspector Grade II, as well as the authorities responsible for recruitment and public health staffing.
The notification concerns government employment and disability reservation. It does not contain provisions about land ownership, property registration, planning permission, land use or building approval.
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Common questions
Which government post is covered by Government Order (Ms.) No. 42?
It covers the post of Multipurpose Health Worker (Male), also referred to as Health Inspector Grade II.
Which persons with disabilities may be appointed under the order?
The order permits appointment of persons affected in one leg, persons affected in one arm, acid attack survivors and persons with dwarfism.
Does the order remove the 4 per cent reservation for persons with disabilities?
No. Although the Medical Services Recruitment Board had requested an exemption, the government decided that candidates from the specified disability categories may be appointed within the 4 per cent reservation.
Does this notification affect land or property transactions in Tamil Nadu?
No land or property provisions appear in the notification. It concerns recruitment to a public health post and the disability categories eligible for appointment.
