Rule 46 - Extra Income for Govt Employees
Original Rule Text
F.R. 46.
(a) Fees.—Subject to any rule made under Rule 46-A and & Rule 47, a Government servant may be permitted, if this can be done without detriment to his official duties and responsibilities, to perform a specified service or series of services for a private person or body or for a public body including a body administering a local fund and to receive a remuneration therefor, if the service be material, a non-recurring or recurring fee.
NOTE.--- This clause does not apply to the acceptance of fees by medical officers in civil employ, for professional attendance which is regulated by the orders of the President.
(b)Honoraria. — The Central Government may grant or permit a government servant to receive an honorarium as remuneration for work performed which is occasional or intermittent in character and either so laborious or of such special merit as to justify a special reward. Except when special reasons which should be recorded in writing, exist for a
departure from this provision, sanction to the grant of acceptance of an honorarium should not be given unless the work has been undertaken with the prior consent of the Central Government and its amount has been settled in advance.
(c) Fees and honoraria. — In the case of both fees and honoraria, the sanctioning authority shall record in writing that due regard has been paid to the general principle enunciated in Fundamental Rule 11 and shall record also the reasons which in his opinion justify the grant of the extra remuneration.
F.R. 46-A. The President may make rules prescribing the conditions and limits subject to which a fee may be received by a Medical Officer in civil employ for services other than professional attendance.
What This Means
FR 46 basically says that a government employee can take on extra work for someone outside the government (like a private company or even another government organization) and get paid for it. However, there are a few conditions. First, your boss has to say it's okay, meaning it won't interfere with your regular job duties. Second, the extra work has to be a specific task or set of tasks, and the payment you receive is considered a 'fee'.
This rule applies when a government servant's expertise is needed outside of their regular government work. Think of it as moonlighting, but with the government's permission. The fee can be a one-time payment or a recurring payment, depending on the nature of the service provided. It's important to remember that this is subject to other rules (FR 46-A and FR 47), which might have additional restrictions or guidelines. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that government employees can use their skills and expertise, but not at the expense of their primary duties to the government.
Essentially, FR 46 allows government employees to earn extra income by providing services outside their regular job, as long as it doesn't harm their official responsibilities and they get proper permission. It's a way to utilize their skills for the benefit of others while still serving the government.
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Key Points
- 1Government servants can perform services for external entities (private, public, or local bodies).
- 2Remuneration for these services is received as a 'fee' (recurring or non-recurring).
- 3The service must not detrimentally affect the government servant's official duties and responsibilities.
- 4Prior permission is required from the appropriate authority.
- 5This rule is subject to other rules, specifically FR 46-A and FR 47.
Practical Example
Dr. Anika Sharma, a government doctor specializing in public health, is approached by a local NGO, 'Swasth Bharat Abhiyan,' to conduct a series of workshops on hygiene and sanitation in rural areas. The NGO offers her a fee of ₹10,000 per workshop. Dr. Sharma seeks permission from her department head, explaining that the workshops will be conducted on weekends and will not interfere with her hospital duties. After reviewing her request and ensuring that it aligns with government policy, the department head grants her permission under FR 46. Dr. Sharma successfully conducts the workshops and receives the agreed-upon fees from the NGO.
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Cross References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Test Your Knowledge
Question 1 of 3
According to F.R. 46, under what condition can a government servant be permitted to perform a service for a private entity and receive remuneration?