G.O. Ms. No. 1434, Amendment to Ad-hoc Rules for Assistant Commissioner (Land Reforms), 1988
The Revenue Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, issued G.O. Ms. No. 1434 dated 4 August 1988 to amend the ad-hoc appointment rules for temporary Assistant Commissioner (Land Reforms) posts outside the Deputy Collector cadre of the Tamil Nadu Civil Service. The amendment revises the required service experience and retains training and account test qualifications, with effect from 4 August 1988.
Purpose and scope
G.O. Ms. No. 1434 dated 4 August 1988 was issued by the Revenue Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. It amends the ad-hoc rules governing eligibility for appointment to temporary Assistant Commissioner (Land Reforms) posts that are not included in the Deputy Collector cadre of the Tamil Nadu Civil Service.
The amendment substitutes the existing qualification rule. It follows recommendations concerning whether service on deputation in the Office of the Land Tribunal should count towards the required experience and where the minimum period of relevant service could be completed.
Who is affected
The qualification amendment affects government personnel seeking appointment as Assistant Commissioner (Land Reforms) under these ad-hoc rules. It is relevant particularly to Superintendents in the Office of the Director of Land Reforms, personnel deputed as Superintendents to the Office of the Land Tribunal or the Office of the Assistant Commissioner (Land Reforms), and Deputy Tahsildars under the Assistant Commissioner (Land Reforms).
The document deals with government service qualifications. It does not introduce changes to private land ownership, land transactions or land ceiling limits.
Revised eligibility requirements
The substituted qualification rule requires an eligible person to have:
- At least eight years of qualifying service. This covers service as Superintendent in the Office of the Director of Land Reforms, including deputation as Superintendent in the Office of the Land Tribunal or the Office of the Assistant Commissioner (Land Reforms), or service as Deputy Tahsildar under the Assistant Commissioner (Land Reforms).
- At least two years, within the total eight years, as Superintendent in the Office of the Land Tribunal or the Office of the Assistant Commissioner (Land Reforms), or as Deputy Tahsildar under the Assistant Commissioner (Land Reforms).
- Completed continuous training as Revenue Inspector for two years, or worked continuously for two years as Deputy Tahsildar on duty in a district.
- Passed either the Account Test for Executive Officers or the Account Test for Subordinate Officers, Part I.
Commencement and publication
The amendment made through G.O. Ms. No. 1434 takes effect from 4 August 1988. The notification was directed to be published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
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Common questions
Does G.O. Ms. No. 1434 change my land ownership or ceiling rights?
No change to private land ownership or land ceiling rights is stated. The document amends service qualifications for appointment to temporary Assistant Commissioner (Land Reforms) posts.
Does deputation service in the Office of the Land Tribunal count?
Yes. Service on deputation as Superintendent in the Office of the Land Tribunal is included when calculating the required eight years of qualifying service.
What minimum relevant service is required within the eight years?
At least two years must have been served as Superintendent in the Office of the Land Tribunal or the Office of the Assistant Commissioner (Land Reforms), or as Deputy Tahsildar under the Assistant Commissioner (Land Reforms).
When did the qualification amendment take effect?
The notification states that the amendment came into force on 4 August 1988.
