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Original Rule Text

(iii)where a Government servant is formally appointed to hold charge of another post or posts which is or are not in the same office, or which, though in the same office, is or are not in the same cadre/line of promotion, he shall be allowed the pay of the higher post, or of the highest post, if he holds chargé of more than two posts, in addition to ten per cent of the presumptive pay of the additional post or posts, if the additional charge is held for a period exceeding 45 days but not exceeding 3 months:

What This Means

Rule 49 of the Fundamental and Supplementary Rules (F&SR) deals with the pay a government employee receives when they are temporarily assigned to handle the responsibilities of another position, or multiple positions. This is often called 'holding charge.' The rule primarily addresses situations where the additional post(s) are in a different office or, if in the same office, are not part of the same career progression path as the employee's original post.

Essentially, if you're asked to take on the duties of another role that's not directly related to your current job (either because it's in a different department or a different line of promotion), and you do so for more than 45 days but less than 3 months, you're entitled to additional compensation. This compensation includes the pay of the higher post you're holding charge of (or the highest post if you're holding charge of multiple), plus an extra 10% of the 'presumptive pay' of the additional post(s). 'Presumptive pay' is the pay you *would* receive if you were permanently appointed to that additional post.

This rule is important for government employees because it ensures fair compensation when they are asked to shoulder extra responsibilities outside their regular job description. It also provides a clear framework for calculating the additional pay, ensuring transparency and accountability.

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 holds charge of another post (or posts) not in the same office or cadre.
  • •The additional charge must be held for more than 45 days but not exceeding 3 months to qualify for the allowance.
  • •Compensation includes the pay of the higher post (or highest post) plus 10% of the presumptive pay of the additional post(s).
  • •Rule aims to compensate employees for additional responsibilities outside their regular duties.
  • •Presumptive pay refers to the pay the employee would receive if permanently appointed to the additional post.

Practical Example

Ms. Anjali Sharma, a Section Officer in the Ministry of Finance, is asked to hold charge of the post of Under Secretary in the Department of Expenditure, which is a different cadre. The Under Secretary post carries a higher pay scale. She holds this charge for 60 days. The presumptive pay of the Under Secretary post is calculated to be ₹70,000 per month.

According to Rule 49, Ms. Sharma will receive the pay of the Under Secretary (let's say ₹65,000) plus 10% of the presumptive pay of the Under Secretary post (10% of ₹70,000 = ₹7,000). Therefore, her total pay for those 60 days will be ₹65,000 + ₹7,000 = ₹72,000 per month. This is in addition to her regular pay as a Section Officer.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I hold charge for less than 45 days?▼
Rule 49(iii) doesn't apply if the additional charge is held for 45 days or less. Other rules might apply for shorter durations, but this specific provision does not.
What does 'presumptive pay' mean?▼
'Presumptive pay' is the salary you would be entitled to if you were permanently appointed to the additional post you are holding charge of. It's used as a basis for calculating the 10% allowance.
Does this rule apply if the additional post is in the same line of promotion?▼
No, Rule 49(iii) specifically applies when the additional post is not in the same office or, if in the same office, is not in the same cadre/line of promotion.
What if I hold charge of multiple posts?▼
If you hold charge of more than two posts, you will be allowed the pay of the *highest* post, in addition to ten per cent of the presumptive pay of the additional post or posts.
Is the 10% allowance pensionable?▼
The pension rules applicable at the time will determine whether the allowance is pensionable. Consult the relevant pension rules for clarification.

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&SR Rule 49, under what circumstance is a government servant eligible for additional compensation when holding charge of another post?

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