Section 19 in Tamil Nadu Town Panchayats (Establishment) Rules, 1988
19. Conditions of service similar to that of Government servant. - Save as otherwise provided in these rules, or in any other rules in force for the time being, the conditions of service of the members of the establishment under Town Panchayats shall be the same as those of Government servants of similar standing and status in respect of the following matters, namely: -
(i)Salary and allowances;(ii)Leave and leave allowances;(iii)Travelling allowance;(iv)Superannuation and retirement; and(v)Refusal of leave preparatory to retirement and grant of such leave after retirement.Any powers assigned to Government and the Head of the department in the provisions applicable to such Government servants shall be exercised by the Director of Town Panchayats and the appointing authority respectively.
