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What happens to a government servant's pay when summoned to give evidence in court?

Government AccountsGARRule 9

Pay and allowances (including TA) during the period of absence to give evidence in official capacity are debited to the government under which the servant is employed. If the court awards witness fees, those are treated as court contingency expenses, not reimbursed to the government.

Source: GAR Rule 9

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