FR 48 — FRSR

F.R. 48. Any Government servant is eligible to receive and, except as otherwise provided by a general or special order of the President, to retain without special permission—

(a) the premium awarded for any essay or plan in public competitions;

(b) any reward offered for the arrest of a criminal, or for information or special service in connection with the administration of justice;

(c) any reward in accordance with the provisions of any Act or Regulation or rules framed thereunder;

(d) any reward sanctioned for services in connection with the administration of the customs and excise laws; and

(e) any fees payable to a Government servant for duties which he is required to perform in his official capacity under any special or local law or by order of Government.

F.R. 48-A. A Government servant whose duties involve the carrying out of scientific or technical research shall not apply for or obtain, cause or permit any other person to apply for or obtain a patent for an invention made by such Government servant save with the permission of the Central Government and in accordance with such conditions as the Central Government may impose.

F.R. 48-B. If a question arises whether a Government servant is a Government servant to whom Fundamental Rule 48-A applies, the decision of the Central Government will be final.