Government Rules — Questions & Answers
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Can a Disbursing Officer refuse to pay a legitimate bill if it causes an excess?
A Disbursing Officer cannot refuse a legitimate claim outright. However, if honouring the claim would lead to an excess over the available funds, the Disbu...
What if I miss both the 30-day and the 60-day deadlines for submitting my LTC claim?
If you fail to submit your claim within the final prescribed time limit (either 30 days if you submitted on time with an advance, or 60 days in all other c...
Does Rule 37 apply to all government employees, regardless of their position?
Yes, Rule 37 applies to all government officers and employees. The level of responsibility and the potential impact of negligence may vary depending on the...
What should be done when an employee transfers to another government office?
When an employee transfers, both the office from which they are transferring and the office to which they are transferring must make a necessary note of th...
What kind of situations qualify as 'exceptional' for using this rule?
An 'exceptional situation' typically refers to emergencies, situations where only one supplier can provide the service due to unique expertise, proprietary...
Who is responsible for preparing these receipt estimates?
The "estimating authorities," which are essentially the government ministries, departments, autonomous bodies, and implementing agencies that collect reven...
Why is the Ministry of Finance so strict about budget formats and classifications?
This strictness ensures uniformity, transparency, and proper financial control across all government departments. It helps in consistent financial reportin...
Where can I find the detailed rules for classifying these transactions?
The detailed principles and specific instructions for classifying various types of transactions, including advances, suspense, and remittances, are primari...
Does this rule apply to one-time grants, such as those for celebrating an anniversary?
Yes, the reporting requirement applies to both recurring and non-recurring grants, including those meant for celebrations, special tours, or maintenance gr...
Does this rule apply to deputation within India?
No, Rule 4(2) specifically applies to foreign service outside India and temporary transfers to the Armed Forces. Deputation within India generally falls un...
Are price variations allowed on advance or stage payments?
No, price variations are not admissible on portions of the price for which advance or stage payments have been made....
What happens if the contractor disagrees with the Engineer's decision on the EOT?
The contractor can raise their concerns and follow the dispute resolution mechanism outlined in the contract's General Conditions of Contract (GCC). This m...
What are 'emoluments' as referred to in Rule 45?
Emoluments generally refer to the basic pay, dearness allowance, and any other allowances specifically classified as emoluments for pensionary benefits, as...
What kinds of disputes can be referred to arbitration under this rule?
A very broad range of disputes can be referred, including those related to specifications, designs, drawings, instructions, quality of workmanship or mater...
What happens if the overpayment was due to the pensioner providing false information?
Rule 66(4) specifically addresses situations where the overpayment is NOT due to misrepresentation by the pensioner. If false information was provided, dif...
If I am suspended and then reinstated, will my suspension period be counted for pensionable service?
Rule 27(c) states that suspension followed by reinstatement doesn't automatically disqualify you from pension. However, the treatment of the suspension per...
Where should this procurement information be disclosed?
The information should be disclosed on the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) and the public authority's website, ensuring easy access for the public...
Does this rule apply to all types of consultancy service procurements?
Yes, Para 6 applies to all procurements of consultancy services governed by the Manual for Procurement of Consultancy Services....
What are the key responsibilities of an Accountant in processing a final withdrawal case?
Verifying all documents, clearing missing credits, ensuring proper authorization, and maintaining accurate records....
Who is responsible for keeping the residential address list of Section staff?
Para 8(e) makes the Section Officer responsible for maintaining a list of residential addresses of all Section staff. This is needed for emergency contacts...