District managers have been directed to shift surplus staffers to outlets facing shortages and complete the exercise by Nov 30. CHENNAI: Employees of Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) cannot insist on continuing at shops of their choice. The govt ordered a statewide manpower rationalisation exercise.
In a circular, Tasmac headquarters directed senior regional managers and district managers to implement the Transfer and Posting Policy for Liquor Retail Vending Shop Personnel, 2026. Approved at the corporation’s 224th board meeting on Sept 29, the policy came into effect on Nov 1.
The classification list issued by headquarters will be final and cannot be altered by regional or district officials,” said an official. Employees completing the prescribed tenure cannot continue at the same shop without prior approval from the senior regional manager under specified circumstances,” said an official. “District managers have been instructed to assess the available workforce, identify shops with excess staff and vacancies, and prepare a list for redeployment. “The district manager’s decision on redeployment will be final.