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Rule 24 - Increment Withholding | KartavyaDesk

FR/SR

Original Rule Text

F.R. 24. An increment shall ordinarily be drawn as a matter of course unless it is withheld. An increment may be withheld from a Government servant by the Central Government or by any authority to whom the Central Government may delegate this power under Rule 6, if his conduct has not been good or his work has not been satisfactory. In ordering the withholding of an increment, the withholding authority shall state the period for which it is withheld, and whether the postponement shall have the effect of postponing future increments.

What This Means

Fundamental Rule 24 (FR 24) basically says that you're generally entitled to your annual salary increment unless there's a good reason to withhold it. Think of it as a default: you get the raise unless something goes wrong. This rule applies to all central government employees and outlines the circumstances under which your increment can be stopped. It's important to understand that your increment isn't guaranteed; it's contingent on your performance and conduct.

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

Key Points

  • •Increments are ordinarily granted unless withheld.
  • •Increments can be withheld for unsatisfactory work or poor conduct.
  • •The Central Government or delegated authority can withhold increments.
  • •The withholding order must specify the period of withholding.
  • •The order must state if the postponement affects future increments.

Practical Example

Mr. Sharma, a Section Officer in the Ministry of Finance, is due for his annual increment of ₹5,000. However, during the year, he received multiple warnings for consistently submitting reports late and with errors. His reporting officer, after consulting with the Under Secretary and following due process, issues an order withholding Mr. Sharma's increment for six months. The order clearly states that this postponement will also delay his next increment by six months. This means Mr. Sharma will not only miss out on the ₹5,000 increment for six months but will also have to wait an additional six months for his next increment after that period.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who has the power to withhold my increment?▼
The Central Government or any authority to whom the Central Government has delegated this power under Rule 6 can withhold your increment.
What happens if my increment is withheld?▼
You will not receive the increment for the period specified in the withholding order. The order will also state whether this postponement will affect your future increments.
Can my increment be withheld without any reason?▼
No, your increment can only be withheld if your conduct has not been good or your work has not been satisfactory. There must be a valid reason.
If my increment is withheld, will I be informed?▼
Yes, you will be informed through a formal order from the withholding authority, specifying the reason and duration of the withholding.
Does withholding an increment affect my pension?▼
Potentially, yes. While FR 24 doesn't directly address pension, consistent poor performance leading to repeated withholding of increments could negatively impact your overall service record, which is considered during pension calculations.

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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Under Fundamental Rule 24, an increment is generally:

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