The IAS Officers Mess was constituted and located in SAF Games Village, Koyambedu in the year 2000 by the Government of Tamil Nadu and is a service Mess with the following Mission:
- To enhance the effectiveness of member's public service – by promoting a healthy lifestyle among them.
- To promote a sense of pride and sense of belongingness among members.
- To promote cordial interaction among the members and their families.
Towards this end, the IAS Officers Mess will:
- Provide decent Boarding and Lodging of Officers areas or to their guests and dependent Members at reasonable prices.
- Promote sports and recreational facilities and other pursuits and pastimes, games, and entertainments.
- Promote, specifically, - Lawn Tennis, Squash, Badminton, Table Tennis, Swimming, Dinners, Balls, Dances, concerts, Debates, Workshops, musical programmes, theatrical and other entertainments, Billiards, Game of cards, and hold any other competitive events/tournaments with other suitable service clubs etc.
- Promote skill development and camaraderie.
In furtherance of the objectives, the Mess shall make arrangements to:
- Get on deputation, hire, outsource services, workforce and pay them in return for services as per contracts/rules.
- Hire/Outsource coaches/trainers.
- Invite Guests/Speakers etc.
Membership of the IAS Officers' Mess:
There are two categories of membership of the IAS Officers Mess which will be open to the officers as: