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Original Rule Text

F.R.2.The Fundamental Rules apply, subject to the provisions of Rule 3 to all Government servants whose pay is debatable to Civil Estimates and to any other class of Government servants to which the President may by general or special order, declare them to be applicable.

What This Means

Fundamental Rule 2 (FR 2) essentially defines who is governed by the Fundamental Rules. Think of the Fundamental Rules as the core set of regulations for government employees regarding things like pay, leave, and allowances. This rule states that these rules apply to all government employees whose salaries are paid from the 'Civil Estimates' – this basically means the government's budget allocated for civilian administration.

However, FR 2 also allows the President of India to extend the applicability of these rules to other categories of government employees through specific orders. This means that even if your salary isn't directly from the Civil Estimates, you might still be subject to the Fundamental Rules if the President has issued an order stating so. Rule 3 provides exceptions to this rule.

In simple terms, if you're a government employee and your salary comes from the government's civilian budget, or if the President has specifically said these rules apply to you, then you need to follow the Fundamental Rules. This ensures uniformity and consistency in how government employees are treated across different departments and roles.

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

Key Points

  • •FR 2 defines the scope of applicability of the Fundamental Rules.
  • •It primarily applies to government servants whose pay is drawn from Civil Estimates.
  • •The President can extend the applicability to other classes of government servants through specific orders.
  • •Rule 3 provides exceptions to the applicability of FR 2.
  • •Ensures uniformity in the treatment of government employees.

Practical Example

Mr. Sharma works as a Section Officer in the Ministry of Finance. His salary of ₹60,000 per month is directly paid from the Civil Estimates. Therefore, according to FR 2, the Fundamental Rules apply to him. This means rules regarding his leave, pay increments, and other service conditions are governed by the Fundamental Rules.

On the other hand, Ms. Verma works in a government-owned corporation that is not directly funded by the Civil Estimates. However, the President issued a specific order stating that the Fundamental Rules also apply to employees of this corporation. Therefore, Ms. Verma is also governed by the Fundamental Rules, even though her salary isn't directly from the Civil Estimates.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Civil Estimates?▼
Civil Estimates refer to the part of the government's budget that is allocated for the expenses of civil administration, including salaries of government employees.
If my department is not directly funded by the Civil Estimates, do the Fundamental Rules still apply to me?▼
Potentially, yes. If the President has issued a general or special order declaring the Fundamental Rules applicable to your class of government servants, then they will apply to you, even if your department isn't directly funded by the Civil Estimates.
Where can I find the specific orders issued by the President regarding the applicability of Fundamental Rules?▼
These orders are usually published in the official gazette and are available on the websites of relevant government departments and ministries. Consult your department's administrative section for clarification.
Does FR 2 apply to All India Service officers?▼
Generally, yes. All India Service officers (IAS, IPS, IFS) are typically governed by the Fundamental Rules, as their pay is usually debatable to Civil Estimates. However, specific service rules may also apply.
What is the relationship between FR 2 and SR?▼
FR 2 defines the applicability of Fundamental Rules. Supplementary Rules (SR) are issued by the President under Article 309 of the Constitution to supplement the Fundamental Rules. SRs provide detailed instructions and procedures for implementing the Fundamental Rules.

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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According to F.R. 2, to whom do the Fundamental Rules primarily apply?

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