Rule 23 - Pay Retention Option | KartavyaDesk
Original Rule Text
Provided that he may at his option retain his old pay until the date on which he has earned his next or any subsequent increment on the old scale, or until he vacates his post or ceases to draw pay on that time-scale. The option once exercised is final.
What This Means
F.R. 23 gives a government employee some flexibility when they are promoted or move to a new position with a different pay scale. Imagine you're moving to a role with a higher salary scale. This rule allows you to choose whether to immediately switch to the new pay scale or to continue receiving your old salary until your next increment date on the old scale, or until you leave the post. This can be beneficial if your next increment on the old scale would result in a higher immediate pay than starting on the new scale. It's all about maximizing your earnings in the short term.
This option is available only when moving to a new post with a different pay scale. It's a one-time choice; once you decide, you can't change your mind. The rule aims to protect employees from potentially losing out on a near-term increment benefit when transitioning to a new role. It's important to carefully calculate which option is financially more advantageous before making a decision.
Essentially, Rule 23 provides a safety net, allowing you to strategically time your transition to a new pay scale to your financial advantage. It's a small but important detail to be aware of when navigating career advancements within the government.
This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.
Key Points
- •Allows retaining old pay scale until next increment or vacating the post.
- •Applies when moving to a post with a different pay scale.
- •The option to retain old pay is a one-time, final decision.
- •Aims to prevent immediate pay loss during transitions.
- •Requires careful calculation to determine the most beneficial option.
Practical Example
Ms. Priya, a Section Officer, is promoted to Under Secretary with a new pay scale. Her current salary is ₹60,000, and her next increment of ₹3,000 is due in two months. The starting salary in the Under Secretary pay scale is ₹62,000. Under F.R. 23, Priya has the option to either switch to ₹62,000 immediately or continue receiving ₹60,000 for the next two months, then get her ₹3,000 increment, bringing her salary to ₹63,000 before switching to the Under Secretary scale.
If Priya chooses to retain her old pay, she'll earn ₹60,000 for two months, then ₹63,000. If she switches immediately, she earns ₹62,000 from the start. In this case, retaining her old pay until the increment is more beneficial. Once she makes the decision, she cannot change it.
This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does F.R. 23 apply?▼
Is the option to retain old pay reversible?▼
What happens if I don't exercise the option?▼
Does this rule apply to all types of appointments?▼
How do I decide which option is best for me?▼
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
Under Fundamental Rule 23, an employee moving to a new post with a different pay scale can retain their old pay. Until when can they exercise this option?
Related Rules
Need help understanding this rule?
Ask Niti — your AI assistant for FR/SR and other government rules