Rule 31 — General Financial Rules 2017 (amended July 2024) - Rule 31
Original Rule Text
Rule 31 Notwithstanding anything contained in Rule 30, a sanction in respect of an addition to a permanent establishment, made from year to year under a general scheme by a competent authority, or in respect of an allowance sanctioned for a post or for a class of Government servants, but not drawn by the officer
(s) concerned, shall not lapse. Rule32 Remission of disallowances by Audit and writing off of overpayment made to Government servants. The remission of disallowances by Audit and writing off of overpayments made to Government servants by competent authorities shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Delegation of Financial Powers Rules, and instructions issued thereunder.
II. DEFALCATION AND LOSSES
What This Means
The text provided for Rule 31, 'Notwithstanding anything contained in', is an incomplete legal phrase. This phrase typically introduces a provision that overrides or clarifies other rules, regulations, or statutes. It signals that what follows in the rule takes precedence over any conflicting information found elsewhere. However, without the complete text of Rule 31, it is impossible to explain its specific meaning, who it applies to, or what actions are required. A complete rule is necessary to understand the specific subject matter being addressed and the conditions under which it operates.
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Key Points
- 1The provided rule text is incomplete and cannot be fully explained.
- 2The phrase 'Notwithstanding anything contained in' indicates that the rule's subsequent provisions override or clarify other existing rules.
- 3Without the full text of Rule 31, its specific purpose, scope, and practical application remain unknown.
Practical Example
Imagine a government officer, Ms. Priya, in the Ministry of Finance, receives a circular referencing 'Rule 31: Notwithstanding anything contained in'. If the circular stops there, Ms. Priya would be unable to understand its implications. She wouldn't know if it relates to procurement procedures, budget allocations, or staff entitlements. For instance, if the complete rule stated 'Notwithstanding anything contained in Rule 123 of the GFR, the Head of Department may sanction expenditures up to ₹50,000 without prior approval from the Accounts Section', then Ms. Priya would understand a specific override. But with only the introductory phrase, she cannot apply it to approve a ₹25,000 office supply purchase or any other financial transaction, as the core instruction is missing.
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