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**Summary:**

The Tamil Nadu Revenue Officials’ Association is urging the state government to urgently fill approximately 3,000 vacant Office Assistant (OA) posts within the Revenue and Disaster Management Department. The Association claims that despite a government directive to Collectors to fill 546 positions, no progress has been made. The Association cites increased workload due to new programs, pressure to meet deadlines leading to errors, a reduction in compassionate employment opportunities, and demanding work hours as reasons for their urgency. They are demanding immediate action to fill the vacant positions, increased time for project implementation, restoration of fair compassionate employment provisions, and better incentives for the long hours required by their work.

**News Article:**

**Tamil Nadu Revenue Officials Demand Filling of Thousands of Vacant Posts**

**MADURAI, May 20, 2025** – The Tamil Nadu Revenue Officials’ Association has issued a strong call to the state government to address the critical issue of vacant Office Assistant (OA) positions within the Revenue and Disaster Management Department. The Association claims that approximately 3,000 OA posts have remained unfilled for the past five years, placing significant strain on existing staff.

Despite repeated protests by the association, and a government directive to Collectors to immediately fill 546 of the vacancies, the association says no progress has been made.

“We demand Collectors to fill the vacancies and the order for filling remaining vacancies should also be issued,” a spokesperson for the association stated today.

The Association cites several pressing concerns: the implementation of numerous new government programs and schemes, increased pressure on officials to meet tight deadlines, and a reduction in compassionate employment opportunities for families of deceased government employees. They also note that the demanding nature of their work, often requiring 10-hour days, warrants better incentives.

“Due to the pressure on them to work within a deadline causes errors in the work we do. So, enough time should be given for the implementation of any new projects,” they stated.

The Association is urging the government to expedite the filling of all vacant positions, provide adequate time for project implementation, restore fair compassionate employment provisions for bereaved families, and provide appropriate compensation for the demanding work hours endured by Revenue and Disaster Management Department staff. The association hopes to alleviate the current burden on existing staff and ensure the efficient delivery of essential services to the public.

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