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Rule 55 - Leave During Suspension | KartavyaDesk

FR/SR

Original Rule Text

F.R. 55. Leave may not be granted to a Government servant under suspension. CHAPTER-IX

What This Means

Fundamental Rule 55 (FR 55) is a straightforward regulation stating that a government employee who is currently under suspension is not eligible to be granted leave. Suspension, in this context, means that the employee has been temporarily removed from their duties pending an inquiry or investigation into alleged misconduct or irregularities. During this period, the employee's connection with active service is severed, albeit temporarily. Granting leave during suspension would be contradictory, as the employee is already not performing their duties.

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Key Points

  • •FR 55 prohibits granting leave to government servants under suspension.
  • •Suspension implies a temporary removal from active duty pending investigation.
  • •The rule aims to maintain the integrity of the disciplinary process.
  • •This rule applies to all types of leave, including earned leave, medical leave, etc.

Practical Example

Mr. Sharma, a Section Officer in the Ministry of Finance, is suspended due to allegations of misappropriation of funds amounting to ₹50,000. While under suspension, Mr. Sharma applies for 15 days of earned leave, citing personal reasons. According to FR 55, his leave application will be rejected. He is not entitled to any leave while his suspension is in effect, as he is already relieved from his duties pending the investigation.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does FR 55 apply to all types of leave?▼
Yes, FR 55 applies to all types of leave, including earned leave, medical leave, casual leave, and any other form of leave.
What happens if a government servant was on leave and then gets suspended?▼
If a government servant is on leave and subsequently gets suspended, their leave is typically terminated, and they are placed under suspension from that point onwards.
Can a suspended employee apply for leave after the suspension is revoked?▼
Yes, once the suspension is revoked and the employee is reinstated, they become eligible to apply for leave as per the applicable leave rules.
Is there any exception to FR 55?▼
Generally, there are no exceptions to FR 55. The rule is absolute in its prohibition of granting leave during suspension.

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

Test Your Knowledge

Question 1 of 3

According to Fundamental Rule 55, which of the following scenarios prevents a government servant from being granted leave?

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