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Rule 51 - Deputation & Leave | KartavyaDesk

FR/SR

Original Rule Text

Provided that a Government servant, who is placed on deputation while already on leave out of India on average pay, may be required by the President to continue to be on leave, in which case he shall be given during that period, in addition to his leave salary, an honorarium of one- sixth of the pay which he would have drawn had he remained on duty in India; the cost of passages from and to India shall be borne by him.

What This Means

Rule 51 of the Fundamental and Supplementary Rules deals with a specific situation where a government employee is sent on deputation (temporary assignment to another office or organization) while already on leave outside India. Basically, if the President (or the relevant authority) decides that the employee should continue their leave instead of immediately joining the deputation, this rule kicks in. This means the employee remains on leave, but with a special perk: an honorarium.

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Key Points

  • •Applies to government servants on leave outside India who are then placed on deputation.
  • •The President (or delegated authority) can direct the employee to continue their leave.
  • •The employee receives leave salary plus an honorarium of one-sixth of their regular pay.
  • •The employee bears the cost of travel to and from India.
  • •This rule aims to balance the needs of the government with the employee's pre-existing leave plans.

Practical Example

Ms. Sharma, a Section Officer in the Ministry of Finance, is on earned leave in London. While on leave, she receives orders posting her on deputation to the Indian Embassy in Washington D.C. The President, considering the administrative requirements, directs Ms. Sharma to continue her leave for the remaining period. According to Rule 51, Ms. Sharma will continue to receive her leave salary. In addition, she will receive an honorarium equal to one-sixth of her regular pay, which is calculated as if she were working in India. However, the cost of her flights from London to Washington D.C. and back to India after the deputation will be borne by Ms. Sharma herself.

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 'honorarium' mean in this context?▼
An honorarium is an additional payment, in this case, one-sixth of the pay the government servant would have received if they were on duty in India.
Who decides if the government servant continues on leave?▼
The President (or the authority delegated by the President) makes the decision.
Does this rule apply to all types of leave?▼
The rule specifically mentions 'leave out of India on average pay,' which generally refers to earned leave or similar types of leave where full pay is granted.
Who pays for the travel expenses?▼
The government servant is responsible for the cost of passages (travel) from and to India.
Is the honorarium taxable?▼
The taxability of the honorarium would depend on the prevailing income tax rules and regulations. It's advisable to consult with a tax professional.

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 FSR Rule 51, what additional benefit, besides leave salary, is a government servant entitled to if directed to continue leave while on deputation from abroad?

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