Rule 60 - LPR for Deputation
Original Rule Text
60. Admissibility of allowances in addition to Study Allowance (1) For the first (180) days of the Study Leave, House Rent Allowance shall be paid at the rates admissible to the Government servant from time to time at the station from where he proceeded on study leave. The continuance of payment of House Rent Allowance beyond (180) days shall be subject to the production of a certificate as prescribed in Para.8
(d) of Ministry of Finance, O.M. No.2 (37)-E.II (B)/64, dated 27-11-1965, as amended from time to time. (DOPT Notification No. 13023/1/82-Estt. (L), dated 16.04.1983) (DOPT Notification No. 11014/3/89-Estt. (L), dated 21.01.1992) (2) Except for house rent allowance as admissible under sub-rule (1) and the Dearness Allowance, where admissible, no other allowance shall be paid to a Government servant in respect of the period of study leave granted to him. (DOPT Notification No. 13023/1/2017-Estt.(L), dated01.01.2018) NOTE- Where a Government servant serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department is on study leave in India, the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India may, in exceptional circumstances, sanction the grant of Travelling Allowance.
Provided that in no case shall the cost of fees be paid to a Government servant who is in receipt of scholarship or stipend from whatever source or who is permitted to receive or retain, in addition to his leave salary, any remuneration in respect of part-time employment. NOTE- Where a Government servant serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department is on study leave in India, the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India may, in exceptional circumstances, sanction the grant of the cost of fees paid for the study.
What This Means
CCS (Leave) Rule 60 deals with Leave Preparatory to Retirement (LPR) for government servants who are serving with a State Government but are originally employees of the Central Government (on deputation). It essentially outlines the process for granting or refusing LPR in such cases. The rule ensures that the lending authority (the Central Government) has a say in whether the employee can take LPR, considering they are still technically their employee. This is important because the Central Government might have plans for the employee's return or need their expertise.
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Key Points
- 1Rule 60 applies to Central Government employees on deputation to State Governments seeking Leave Preparatory to Retirement (LPR).
- 2The State Government must obtain prior concurrence from the Central Government (lending authority) before granting or refusing LPR.
- 3If the Central Government disagrees with the refusal of LPR, the leave must be granted.
- 4The State Government can re-employ the officer concurrently with their LPR if their services are still needed, with leave salary regulated as per Rule 40(6).
- 5The 'lending authority' can be a Ministry/Department of the Central Government, Administrator, Comptroller and Auditor-General, Head of Department, or the appointing authority.
Practical Example
Mr. Rajesh Kumar, a Section Officer in the Ministry of Finance, is on deputation to the Government of Karnataka. He applies for LPR six months before his intended retirement date. The Karnataka government wants to refuse his LPR because they need him for a crucial project. However, according to Rule 60, they must first seek the concurrence of the Ministry of Finance. If the Ministry of Finance disagrees with the refusal and insists that Mr. Kumar be granted LPR, the Karnataka government must grant it. If Karnataka still needs Mr. Kumar's services, they can re-employ him during his LPR period, and his salary will be adjusted according to Rule 40(6).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if the State Government doesn't seek concurrence from the Central Government before refusing LPR?▼
Does this rule apply to all types of leave, or only Leave Preparatory to Retirement?▼
Who is considered the 'lending authority' in the Central Government?▼
What is the significance of Rule 40(6) mentioned in the rule?▼
If the Central Government agrees to the refusal of LPR, can the State Government automatically refuse it?▼
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Test Your Knowledge
Question 1 of 3
According to CCS (Leave) Rule 60, when a Central Government employee on deputation to a State Government applies for Leave Preparatory to Retirement (LPR), what is the State Government required to do before granting or refusing the leave?