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Original Rule Text

28. Condonation of interruption in service.- (1) In the absence of a specific indication to the contrary in the service book, an interruption between two spells of civil service rendered by a Government servant under Government including civil service rendered and paid out of Defence Services Estimates or Railway Estimates shall be treated as automatically condoned and the pre-interruption service treated as qualifying service.

What This Means

Rule 28 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, deals with 'condonation of interruption in service'. Simply put, it means that if a government employee has a break in their service, that break might not necessarily disqualify their previous service from being counted towards their pension. This rule is designed to be employee-friendly, recognizing that people may have breaks in their careers for various reasons. The rule applies when a government servant has worked for the government, had a break, and then rejoined government service. It affects all government employees covered under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021.

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Key Points

  • •Interruption between two spells of civil service is automatically condoned.
  • •Pre-interruption service is treated as qualifying service for pension.
  • •Applies to civil service under the Government, including Defence and Railway Estimates.
  • •Absence of specific indication in the service book is crucial for automatic condonation.

Practical Example

Ms. Priya Sharma worked as a Section Officer in the Ministry of Finance from 2010 to 2015. She then took a break for personal reasons and rejoined the government service as an Assistant Director in the Department of Personnel and Training in 2018. According to Rule 28, since there is no negative remark or disciplinary action recorded in her service book regarding her previous service, the interruption from 2015 to 2018 will be automatically condoned. Her service from 2010 to 2015 will be counted as qualifying service towards her pension, along with her service from 2018 onwards.

This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'condonation of interruption' mean in the context of pension rules?▼
It means that a break in your government service is officially excused, and your previous service is still counted towards your pension eligibility.
What happens if my service book *does* have a negative remark about my previous service?▼
If there's a specific negative indication in your service book, the interruption might not be automatically condoned. The competent authority will then decide whether to condone the interruption based on the specific circumstances.
Does this rule apply to temporary government employees?▼
Yes, this rule applies to all government employees covered under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, regardless of whether they are temporary or permanent, provided they meet the other conditions of the rule.
Is there a limit to the length of the interruption that can be condoned?▼
Rule 28 doesn't specify a limit on the length of the interruption. The key factor is the absence of a specific negative indication in the service book.
If my interruption is condoned, does it affect my seniority?▼
Condonation of interruption primarily affects pension eligibility. Seniority is governed by separate rules and may or may not be affected depending on the specific circumstances and applicable seniority rules.

This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.

Test Your Knowledge

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According to Rule 28 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, under what condition is an interruption between two spells of civil service automatically condoned?

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