Government Rules — Questions & Answers
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If I am covered under ESI, does it affect my leave salary?
Yes, if you are covered under the Employees’ State Insurance Act, your leave salary (other than for earned leave) will be reduced by the amount of benefit ...
Who is the Director General of Archives?
The Director General, National Archives of India (NAI), is the apex authority for preservation of public records. The NAI must be consulted before destroyi...
What happens if the Principal fails to take action after the IEM's report?
Failure to act by the Principal can lead to further scrutiny from higher authorities, potential disciplinary action against the responsible officials, and ...
Can a government officer be imprisoned for destroying records?
Yes. Section 9 of the Public Records Act, 1993 provides for imprisonment up to 5 years for contravening the provisions of Sections 4 or 8. This is a crimin...
What if no appointment authority is specified for a Group C post in the General Central Service?
Rule 9(2) provides a fallback — the authority specified in the Schedule for similar posts is used. Alternatively, a presidential order can designate the ap...
What is an ECS mandate and where do I get it?
An ECS mandate is a form authorizing the government to debit funds from the supplier's bank account for payments. The format is available with all banks as...
Does this rule apply to all types of goods procured by the government?
Yes, this rule applies to all goods procured under the Manual for Procurement of Goods, 2017....
What if the employee was permanently absorbed into the foreign service before death/missing?
If the employee was permanently absorbed, then this rule would not apply. The pension and gratuity would be governed by the rules of the foreign service or...
What constitutes a 'substantial change' in requirements that necessitates re-tendering?
A substantial change refers to alterations in the scope, specifications, or quantity of the project that significantly impact the cost or feasibility of th...
Is there any protection for an officer who destroys records under genuine administrative error?
The Act does not explicitly provide for a good-faith exception. However, in practice, prosecution would be determined based on intent and whether proper pr...
Is the IEM's report made public?
The decision to make the IEM's report public rests with the Management of the Principal. Generally, the report is not made public unless there is a compell...
Can the employee invoke Rule 31 after the deadline has already passed?
Yes. Rule 31 explicitly covers both extension of time (before the deadline) and condonation of delay (after the deadline). However, applying before the dea...
If the contractor receives a GST refund related to the contract, who is entitled to it?
The contractor must refund the Procuring Entity's share of the GST refund immediately upon receiving it from the tax authorities....
What is the time limit for the President to exercise revision?
The President is not bound by the six-month limit. The six-month limit applies only to the appellate authority exercising its revisional power. The Preside...
What if the e-procurement server clock seems inaccurate?
The e-procurement server clock is the official time. No complaints regarding its accuracy will be entertained. Bidders should use this clock as the referen...
Is the 60-day period for refunding the performance security mandatory?
Yes, the performance security should be refunded within 60 days of completion of all contractual obligations, including warranty periods....
Can I withdraw my resignation if I haven't joined the new company yet?
Even if you haven't formally joined the new company, if your resignation was submitted with the intention of joining a private company or government-contro...
Is it necessary to submit original documents, or are copies sufficient?
Generally, copies of the documents are sufficient, but they should be duly attested by a Gazetted Officer. The original service book is usually required fo...
Can a government officer manually override a seller's eligibility if they know the seller's data is correct, even if GeM shows a discrepancy?
No, GeM's eligibility determination is based solely on data fetched, validated, or verified through external official databases. Government officers cannot...
What if the employee disputes being returned to the lending authority?
The employee has no legal right to prevent repatriation when major penalty proceedings are involved. The administrative decision to return services is betw...