Official guidance, Tamil Nadu land law
G.O.(Ms.)No.174, Amendment to Tamil Nadu State Housing Board Service Regulations, 1969
The Housing and Urban Development [HB-1(2)] Department issued G.O.(Ms.)No.174, dated 27 September 2024, approving amendments to the Tamil Nadu State Housing Board Service Regulations, 1969. The amendments replace the designation Building Inspector with Technical Assistant and prescribe separate qualifications, pay levels and direct recruitment for Technical Assistant (Civil) and Technical Assistant (Electrical).
What the government order changes
The Housing and Urban Development [HB-1(2)] Department issued G.O.(Ms.)No.174, dated 27 September 2024, under the Tamil Nadu State Housing Board Act, 1961. The Governor of Tamil Nadu approved and confirmed amendments to the Tamil Nadu State Housing Board Service Regulations, 1969.
The amendments concern posts in the State Housing Board Engineering Subordinate Service. Their stated subject is Tamil Nadu Housing Board staffing and recruitment, rather than property ownership, housing allotment or land use.
Replacement of the post name
G.O.(Ms.)No.174 replaces the expression “Building Inspector” with “Technical Assistant” wherever it occurs in the Tamil Nadu State Housing Board Service Regulations, 1969.
This replacement is deemed to have taken effect from 17 November 1994.
Technical Assistant categories
The amended Appendix A creates separate entries under the Engineering Branch for two Technical Assistant categories:
- Technical Assistant (Civil), with pay of Rs. 20300 to Rs. 75900, Level 10.
- Technical Assistant (Electrical), with pay of Rs. 20600 to Rs. 75900, Level 10.
Both categories are to be filled by direct recruitment.
Required qualifications
The prescribed educational qualifications are:
- Technical Assistant (Civil) requires a Diploma in Civil Engineering from an institute approved by the All India Council for Technical Education.
- Technical Assistant (Electrical) requires a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from an institute approved by the All India Council for Technical Education.
The changes to the category entries, qualifications, pay and recruitment method take effect from the date the amendment is published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
Who is affected
G.O.(Ms.)No.174 directly affects the Tamil Nadu Housing Board and people seeking direct recruitment as Technical Assistant (Civil) or Technical Assistant (Electrical). It also matters to officials administering the State Housing Board Engineering Subordinate Service. The document does not state any change to the rights or obligations of Tamil Nadu Housing Board property buyers, owners or allottees.
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Common questions
Does G.O.(Ms.)No.174 change Tamil Nadu Housing Board property or allotment rules?
The document only states amendments concerning Technical Assistant posts, qualifications, pay and recruitment in the Tamil Nadu Housing Board service. It does not state any change to property ownership or housing allotment rules.
What qualification is required for Technical Assistant (Civil)?
A candidate must have a Diploma in Civil Engineering from an institute approved by the All India Council for Technical Education. The post is filled by direct recruitment.
What qualification is required for Technical Assistant (Electrical)?
A candidate must have a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from an institute approved by the All India Council for Technical Education. The post is filled by direct recruitment.
When do the amendments take effect?
The replacement of “Building Inspector” with “Technical Assistant” is deemed effective from 17 November 1994. The revised category entries take effect from the date of publication in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
