Rule 115 - Foreign Service Contributions
Original Rule Text
FR. 115
(a) While a Government servant is in foreign service, contribution towards the cost of his pension must be paid to general revenues on his behalf.
(b) If the foreign service is in India, contributions must be paid on account of the cost of leave salary also.
(c) Contributions due under Clauses
(a) and
(b) above shall be paid by the Government servant himself, unless the foreign employer consents to pay them. They shall not be payable during leave taken while in foreign service.
(d) By special arrangement made under Rule 123 (b), contributions on account of leave salary may be required in the case of foreign service out of India also, the contributions being paid by the foreign employer,
NOTE 1.- Pensions, throughout this Chapter, include Government contribution, if any, payable to a Government servant's credit in a Provident Fund.
NOTE 2.- Deleted.
What This Means
In essence, Rule 115(c) clarifies the financial responsibilities of government employees on foreign service, ensuring their benefits are protected while also outlining when these contributions are not required. It affects all government employees who are permitted to work for organizations outside the direct control of the Indian government.
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Key Points
- 1Government employees on foreign service are responsible for paying contributions (pension, leave salary).
- 2The foreign employer can agree to pay the contributions on behalf of the employee.
- 3Contributions are *not* payable during leave taken while in foreign service.
- 4This rule ensures continuity of benefits for employees on foreign service.
- 5It clarifies the financial responsibilities of both the employee and the foreign employer.
Practical Example
Ms. Priya Sharma, a government engineer, is seconded to the United Nations for a two-year foreign service assignment. According to Rule 115(c), Priya is responsible for paying her pension and leave salary contributions to the Indian government. However, the UN offers to cover these contributions as part of her compensation package. Therefore, the UN pays the contributions directly to the relevant government account. Later, Priya takes 15 days of leave during her foreign service. For those 15 days, no contribution is required from either Priya or the UN.
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Cross References
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if the foreign employer only agrees to pay part of the contribution?▼
Does 'leave' in this context include all types of leave?▼
What if the foreign employer fails to pay the agreed-upon contributions?▼
Where do I find the exact rates for these contributions?▼
Does this rule apply to employees of state governments as well?▼
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Test Your Knowledge
Question 1 of 3
According to Rule 115(c) of the Fundamental & Supplementary Rules, who is primarily responsible for paying the contributions (pension, leave salary) of a government servant on foreign service?