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Rule 20 - Pay During Duty | KartavyaDesk

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Original Rule Text

F.R. 20. In respect of any period treated as duty under Rule 9 (6) (b), a Government servant may be granted such pay as Government may consider equitable but in no case exceeding the pay which the Government servant would have drawn had he been on duty other than duty under Rule 9 (6) (b).

What This Means

Fundamental Rule (F.R.) 20 deals with the pay a government employee receives when a specific period is considered 'duty' under F.R. 9(6)(b). This rule essentially says that if you're deemed to be on duty under that specific clause (which often relates to training or other officially sanctioned absences), the government can decide how much you get paid for that period. However, there's a limit: you can't be paid more than what you would have earned if you were doing your regular job. Think of it as ensuring you're fairly compensated for your time, but not overcompensated.

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

Key Points

  • •Applies to periods treated as duty under F.R. 9(6)(b).
  • •Government decides the pay for this period.
  • •Pay cannot exceed what the employee would have earned in their regular role.
  • •Aims for equitable compensation during specific duty periods.

Practical Example

Ms. Sharma, a Section Officer in the Ministry of Finance, is selected for a specialized training program on Public Financial Management. This training is considered 'duty' under F.R. 9(6)(b). The government decides to pay her a stipend during the training period. Her regular monthly salary is ₹60,000. After considering the nature of the training and her responsibilities, the government determines a stipend of ₹55,000 is equitable. This is permissible because it's less than her regular salary. If the government had initially proposed a stipend of ₹65,000, it would be a violation of F.R. 20, and the stipend would need to be reduced to ₹60,000.

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 F.R. 9(6)(b)?▼
F.R. 9(6)(b) defines certain periods as 'duty,' often related to training, examinations, or other officially sanctioned absences from regular work.
Does F.R. 20 guarantee that I'll receive my full salary during a period of duty under F.R. 9(6)(b)?▼
No, it doesn't guarantee your full salary. The government has the discretion to determine the pay, but it cannot exceed your regular salary.
If I am receiving a stipend during training under F.R. 9(6)(b), will I also receive my regular allowances?▼
The applicability of allowances during such periods depends on the specific orders issued by the government regarding the training program. F.R. 20 only addresses the basic pay component.
Who decides what is 'equitable' pay under F.R. 20?▼
The government (typically the relevant department or ministry) decides what is considered equitable pay, taking into account the nature of the duty and the employee's responsibilities.

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. 20, which of the following best describes the pay permissible to a Government servant for a period treated as duty under F.R. 9(6)(b)?

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