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FR/SR

Original Rule Text

F.R. 37. Personal Pay.— Except when the authority sanctioning it orders otherwise, personal pay shall be reduced by any amounts by which the recipient's pay may be increased, and shall cease as soon as his pay is increased by an amount equal to his personal pay.

What This Means

FR 37 deals with 'Personal Pay,' which is an extra allowance given to an employee for specific reasons, like special skills or taking on additional responsibilities. Think of it as a bonus added to your regular salary. This rule basically says that if your regular salary increases, your personal pay will be reduced accordingly. The goal is to prevent you from getting a double benefit – both the personal pay and the full increase in your regular salary.

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Key Points

  • •Personal pay is an additional allowance granted for specific reasons.
  • •Personal pay is reduced if the employee's regular pay increases.
  • •Personal pay ceases entirely when the pay increase equals the personal pay amount.
  • •The sanctioning authority can make exceptions to this rule, but it must be explicitly stated.

Practical Example

Mr. Sharma, a Section Officer, receives a personal pay of ₹2,000 per month for his expertise in handling RTI applications. Later, his basic pay is increased by ₹1,500 due to a promotion. As per FR 37, his personal pay will be reduced to ₹500 (₹2,000 - ₹1,500). If, subsequently, his basic pay increases by another ₹500, his personal pay will cease altogether. However, if the order sanctioning Mr. Sharma's personal pay specifically stated that it would not be reduced by future pay increases, then FR 37 would not apply, and he would continue to receive the full ₹2,000.

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 'personal pay' in the context of FR 37?▼
Personal pay is an extra allowance granted to an employee for specific reasons, such as possessing special skills, taking on additional responsibilities, or performing duties of a higher post temporarily.
Does FR 37 always apply to personal pay?▼
No. The authority sanctioning the personal pay can order that FR 37 does not apply. This exception must be explicitly stated in the sanctioning order.
What happens if my pay increases by more than my personal pay amount?▼
According to FR 37, your personal pay will cease entirely once your pay increase equals or exceeds the amount of your personal pay.
Is personal pay considered part of my basic pay?▼
No, personal pay is a separate allowance added to your basic pay. It is not considered part of your basic pay for calculating other allowances or benefits unless specifically stated otherwise.

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

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