Rule 17 - Pay Commencement
Original Rule Text
F.R. 17. (1) Subject to any exceptions specifically made in these rules and to the provision of sub-rule (2), an officer shall begin to draw the pay and allowances attached to his tenure of a post with effect from the date when he assumes the duties of that post, and shall cease to draw them as soon as he ceases to discharge those duties:
Provided that an officer who is absent from duty without any authority shall not be entitled to any pay and allowances during the period of such absence.
(2) The date from which a person recruited overseas shall commence to draw pay on first appointment shall be determined by the general or special orders of the authority by whom he is appointed.
F.R. 17-A. Without prejudice to the provisions of Rule 27 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972, a period of an unauthorized absence—
(i) in the case of employees working in industrial establishments, during a strike which has been declared illegal under the provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, or any other law for the time being in force;
(ii) in the case of other employees as a result of action in combination or in concerted manner, such as during a strike, without any authority from, or valid reason to the satisfaction of the competent authority; and
(iii) in the case of an individual employee, remaining absent unauthorizedly or deserting the post,
shall be deemed to cause an interruption or break in the service of the employee, unless otherwise decided by the competent authority for the purpose of leave travel concession, quasi-permanency and eligibility for appearing in departmental examinations, for which a minimum period of continuous service is required.
EXPLANATION 1.— For purposes of this rule, “strike” includes a general, token, sympathetic or any similar strike, and also participation in a bandh or in similar activities.
EXPLANATION 2.— In this rule, the term "Competent Authority" means the "Appointing Authority".
What This Means
F.R. 17 essentially dictates when a government employee starts and stops receiving the salary and allowances associated with a specific position. Think of it as the 'start and stop' rule for your pay. You begin getting paid the moment you officially take on the responsibilities of a post, and your pay for that post stops the instant you no longer perform those duties. This is a fundamental principle ensuring fair compensation for the work actually performed.
This rule applies to all government officers unless there are specific exceptions outlined elsewhere in the Fundamental and Supplementary Rules. Sub-rule (2), which isn't detailed here, likely addresses some of those exceptions. The key takeaway is that your pay is directly tied to your active performance of the duties of your assigned post. No work, no pay (for that specific post), and vice versa.
It's important to understand this rule because it governs your financial entitlements as a government employee. Knowing when your salary begins and ends for a particular role is crucial for managing your finances and understanding your rights. Any discrepancies should be addressed promptly with the relevant administrative authorities.
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Key Points
- 1Pay and allowances are directly linked to the assumption and discharge of duties.
- 2Payment starts when duties are assumed and ceases when duties are discharged.
- 3The rule applies to all government officers unless specific exceptions exist.
- 4Sub-rule (2) likely outlines specific exceptions to the general rule.
Practical Example
Ms. Anjali Sharma is a Section Officer in the Ministry of Finance. She was transferred to the Ministry of Commerce on July 15th. She officially handed over her duties in the Ministry of Finance on July 14th and assumed her responsibilities in the Ministry of Commerce on July 15th. According to F.R. 17, Ms. Sharma will receive her salary and allowances as a Section Officer in the Ministry of Finance until July 14th. From July 15th onwards, she will be entitled to the salary and allowances attached to her new post in the Ministry of Commerce. If, for some reason, she couldn't assume her new duties until July 20th, she would only start receiving the Commerce Ministry salary from that date.
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Cross References
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I'm temporarily assigned additional duties of a higher post?▼
Does this rule apply during periods of leave?▼
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Test Your Knowledge
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According to F.R. 17, when does a government officer typically begin to draw the pay and allowances attached to a post?