Bare Act
The Tamil Nadu Persons Studied in Tamil Medium Act 2010
This Act mandates government employers in Tamil Nadu to prioritize hiring candidates who obtained their educational qualifications through Tamil medium studies. By granting preferential treatment, the law helps candidates with Tamil-medium backgrounds compete effectively against those who studied in English for direct recruitment to state services. It addresses a critical gap where Tamil educated individuals face significant disadvantages in the employment market compared to English-medium educated peers. Ultimately, the legislation ensures a viable pipeline of qualified Tamil speakers into government roles, thereby supporting the state’s commitment to the Tamil language in education and ensuring broader economic opportunities for Tamil medium students.
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Preferential appointment
- 4. Right to compete for other vacancies not to be affected
- 5. Reservation to apply
- 6. Filling up of vacancies in preferential allotment
- 7. Power to exempt
- 8. Power to make rules
- 9. Power to remove difficulties
- 10. Repeal and saving
- 0. Preamble
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