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Original Rule Text

F.R. 33. When a Government servant officiates in a post the pay of which has been fixed at a rate personal to another Government servant, the Central Government may permit him to draw pay at any rate not exceeding the rate so fixed or, if the rate so fixed be a time-scale may grant him initial pay not exceeding the lowest stage of that time-scale and future increments not exceeding those of the sanctioned scale.

What This Means

FR 33 deals with a specific situation where a government employee is temporarily (officiating) assigned to a post where the salary has been specially fixed for another employee. This 'personal pay' might be different from the regular pay scale for that position. Rule 33 essentially gives the government the power to decide how much the officiating employee should be paid. They can't be paid more than the 'personal pay' of the original employee. If the 'personal pay' is a time-scale (a range of pay with increments), the government can allow the officiating employee to start at the lowest point of that time-scale and also receive future pay increases, but these increases can't be greater than what's normally allowed for that position's standard pay scale.

In simpler terms, it prevents an officiating employee from earning more than the person whose place they're temporarily filling, especially if that person has a specially negotiated salary. It also ensures that the officiating employee is fairly compensated, allowing them to start at the bottom of the time-scale if applicable and receive appropriate increments. The rule aims to balance fairness and prevent undue financial burden on the government. This rule affects government employees who are temporarily assigned to positions with personalized pay scales.

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

Key Points

  • •Applies when a government servant officiates in a post with 'personal pay' fixed for another employee.
  • •The officiating employee's pay cannot exceed the 'personal pay' of the original employee.
  • •If the 'personal pay' is a time-scale, the officiating employee can start at the lowest stage.
  • •Increments for the officiating employee cannot exceed those of the sanctioned scale for the post.
  • •The Central Government has the discretion to determine the officiating employee's pay within these limits.

Practical Example

Mr. Sharma is a Section Officer in the Ministry of Finance. Ms. Verma, a Deputy Secretary, has a 'personal pay' of ₹80,000 per month due to her exceptional qualifications and experience. Ms. Verma goes on a 6-month sabbatical. Mr. Sharma is asked to officiate as Deputy Secretary during her absence. According to FR 33, the Central Government can permit Mr. Sharma to draw a pay not exceeding ₹80,000. If the Deputy Secretary post has a regular pay scale of ₹60,000 - ₹85,000, the government might allow Mr. Sharma to start at ₹60,000 and receive increments as per the regular Deputy Secretary scale, but his pay cannot exceed ₹80,000 while he is officiating.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'officiating' mean in the context of FR 33?▼
'Officiating' means temporarily holding a position or performing the duties of a higher post, usually in the absence of the regular incumbent.
What is meant by 'personal pay' in FR 33?▼
'Personal pay' refers to a salary that has been specifically fixed for a particular government servant, often due to unique qualifications, experience, or other special circumstances. It may differ from the standard pay scale for that position.
Can an officiating employee claim the same allowances as the original employee?▼
Allowances are generally governed by separate rules. FR 33 only deals with the basic pay. The allowances would depend on the specific allowance rules applicable to the post.
Does FR 33 guarantee that the officiating employee will receive the maximum pay allowed?▼
No, FR 33 only sets the upper limit. The Central Government has the discretion to decide the actual pay within the prescribed limits, considering factors like the employee's experience and the duration of the officiating period.
Is FR 33 applicable to all government employees?▼
Yes, FR 33 is applicable to all Central Government servants who are governed by the Fundamental Rules and Supplementary 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. 33, when a government servant officiates in a post with a pay scale personal to another government servant, what is the maximum pay the officiating servant can draw?

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