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Original Rule Text

F.R. 111. A transfer to Foreign Service is not admissible unless- (a) the duties to be performed after the transfer are such as should, for public reasons, be rendered by a Government servant; and (b) the Government servant transferred holds at the time of transfer, a post paid from General Revenues, or holds a lien on a permanent post, or would hold a lien on such a post had his lien not been suspended.

What This Means

FR 111 governs when a government employee can be transferred to 'Foreign Service'. Foreign Service, in this context, doesn't necessarily mean working for the Ministry of External Affairs abroad. It refers to being seconded to a non-government entity, often an organization funded or controlled by the government, but not directly part of it. This rule ensures that such transfers are only permitted when the work the employee will be doing is essentially governmental in nature, serving a public purpose. It also mandates that the employee must have a secure connection to the government, either by holding a permanent government post paid from the central government's budget, having a lien on such a post, or having had a lien that was only temporarily suspended.

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

Key Points

  • •Transfer to Foreign Service requires the work to be of a public nature.
  • •The employee must hold a post paid from General Revenues or have a lien on a permanent post.
  • •Suspension of lien does not disqualify an employee if they would otherwise hold it.
  • •Foreign Service in this context refers to secondment to non-government entities for public purposes.

Practical Example

Ms. Anjali Sharma, a Section Officer in the Ministry of Finance with a confirmed lien on her post, is offered a position at the National Institute for Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP), an autonomous body that advises the government on economic policy. NIPFP is considered 'Foreign Service' for the purposes of FR 111. Since Anjali's work at NIPFP will involve research and policy recommendations directly impacting government decisions (a public purpose), and she holds a lien on a permanent government post, her transfer is admissible under FR 111. However, if Mr. Rajesh Kumar, a temporary employee without a lien, were offered the same position, his transfer would not be permissible under FR 111, even if the work at NIPFP was deemed to be for public reasons.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What constitutes 'Foreign Service' under FR 111?▼
It refers to being seconded to a non-government entity, often an organization funded or controlled by the government, but not directly part of it. It doesn't necessarily mean working abroad.
Does FR 111 apply if I am being transferred to a private company?▼
Generally, no. FR 111 is intended for transfers to organizations that, while not directly part of the government, are performing functions of a public nature. A transfer to a purely private company would likely not fall under this rule.
What happens if my lien was suspended because I was on deputation to another government department?▼
If your lien was suspended solely due to a deputation, and you would otherwise hold a lien on a permanent post, FR 111(b) still considers you eligible for transfer to Foreign Service, provided the other conditions are met.
What is the meaning of 'General Revenues'?▼
'General Revenues' refers to the Consolidated Fund of India, which is the main account of the Government of India where all revenues received by the government are deposited.

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

Test Your Knowledge

Question 1 of 3

According to F.R. 111, which of the following is a mandatory condition for a government servant's transfer to Foreign Service?

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