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Original Rule Text

F.R. 114. A Government servant in foreign service will draw pay from the foreign employer from the date on which he relinquishes charge of his post in Government service. Subject to any restrictions which the President may by general order impose, the amount of his pay, the amount of joining time admissible to him and his pay during such joining time will be fixed by the authority sanctioning the transfer in consultation with the foreign employer.

What This Means

Fundamental Rule (F.R.) 114 deals with the pay and allowances of a government employee who is going on 'foreign service'. Foreign service, in this context, means being deputed to work for an organization that is not directly under the Indian government's control, like an international body or a private company. This rule essentially states that once the employee hands over their responsibilities in their government post, their salary will be paid by the foreign employer, not the Indian government. The exact amount of salary, joining time (if any), and pay during that joining time are determined by the government authority that approved the foreign service, in consultation with the foreign employer. This ensures a fair and transparent arrangement for the employee.

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

Key Points

  • •F.R. 114 applies to government servants going on 'foreign service' (deputation to non-government entities).
  • •The employee's salary is paid by the foreign employer from the date they relinquish their government post.
  • •The salary amount, joining time, and pay during joining time are fixed by the sanctioning authority in consultation with the foreign employer.
  • •The President may impose restrictions on the terms of foreign service through general orders.
  • •This rule ensures a clear transition of financial responsibility from the government to the foreign employer.

Practical Example

Dr. Anika Sharma, a scientist working with the Department of Biotechnology, is selected for a two-year assignment with the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva. The Department of Biotechnology approves her foreign service. Before leaving, the Department, in consultation with WHO, determines that her salary will be $8,000 per month, and she will be entitled to 10 days of joining time with full pay equivalent to her WHO salary. Once Dr. Sharma officially hands over her responsibilities at the Department of Biotechnology on July 1st, her salary will be paid by WHO, and she will receive her joining time pay from WHO as well. This arrangement is documented and approved by both the Department and WHO, ensuring clarity and compliance with F.R. 114.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is considered 'foreign service' under F.R. 114?▼
Foreign service refers to a government employee being deputed to work for an organization that is not directly controlled by the Indian government, such as an international organization, a foreign government, or a private company.
Who determines the salary and allowances during foreign service?▼
The government authority that sanctions the foreign service determines the salary, joining time, and pay during joining time, in consultation with the foreign employer. This ensures a mutually agreeable arrangement.
When does the foreign employer start paying the salary?▼
The foreign employer starts paying the salary from the date the government servant relinquishes charge of their post in government service.
Can the President impose any restrictions on foreign service terms?▼
Yes, the President can impose restrictions on the terms of foreign service through general orders. These orders must be followed when determining the specific terms of the foreign service.
What happens if the foreign employer doesn't agree with the salary proposed by the government?▼
The sanctioning authority must negotiate with the foreign employer to reach a mutually agreeable salary. If an agreement cannot be reached, the foreign service may not be approved.

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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