FR & SR ( Fundamental Rules & Supplementary Rules)- Introduction |
Fundamental Rules |
In simple words, the Fundamental Rules (FR) are a set of rules that govern the terms and conditions of service for all Central Government employees. They lay down the basic principles and guidelines for recruitment, appointment, promotion, and discipline of employees in the government service. The FRs were first introduced in 1922 and have been revised from time to time. In other words, Fundamental Rules (FR) are the set of general rules by which all Government Servants whose pay is debatable to the Civil Estimates. These rules had been brought into force with effect from 1st January1922. There are a total of 130 Fundamental Rules starting from Fundamental Rule - 1 (FR-1) to Fundamental Rule - 130 (FR-130). Fundamental Rules together with the Supplementary Rules (popularly known as FRSR) are considered the Bible of Rules for the central Govt. employees. Fundamental Rules trace back their origin to the pre-independence time (came to effect from 01-01-1922) and are the first set of rules which have been governing the terms and conditions of service of the central Govt. employees till today (of course with amendments from time to time). There are a total of 130 Fundamental Rules. Came into Effect from : 1st Jan 1922 Became applicable to Defence Accounts Department Personnel w.e.f : 1st July 1976 |
Part | Chapter | Fundamental Rules | Description |
Part 1 | Chapter 1. Chapter 2. | Extent of Application Definitions | |
Rule 1 to Rule 9 | Introduction and Definition Definition (Rule 9) | ||
FR 6 | Central government may delegate to any of its officers, subject to any conditions it may think fit to impose, any power conferred upon it. | ||
Part 2 | Chapter 3 | Rule 10 to Rule 18 | General Conditions of Service |
FR 10 | Requirement of Medical Certificate | ||
FR 11 | Government Service is whole time employment | ||
FR 12 | Cessation of Lien | ||
FR 13 | Retention of Lien | ||
FR 16 | Contribution to PF and Pension | ||
FR 17 | Drawal of Pay and Allowances | ||
FR 17-A | Unauthorised absence - Break in service | ||
FR 18 | Leave should not exceed 5 years | ||
Part 3 | 4. Pay 5. Addition to Pay 6. Combination of Appointments 7.Deputation out of India 8.Dismissal, Removal & Suspension. 9.Retirement | ||
Chapter 4 | Rule 19 to Rule 43 | Pay and Fixation | |
FR 19 | Pay not to exceed sanctioned pay | ||
FR 20 | Pay during training / course of study | ||
FR 22 | Pay Fixation | ||
FR 22(I)(a)(1) | |||
FR 23 | Change of Pay of a post implies transfer | ||
FR 24 | Drawal/ Withheld of increment | ||
FR 26 | Counting of service for increment | ||
FR 27 | Grant of premature increment | ||
FR 28 | Pay on reduction to lower post/grade | ||
FR 29 | Period of reduction to be specified | ||
FR 29 A | Pay on setting aside the order of reduction | ||
FR 31 | Pay on discovery of erroneous appointment | ||
FR 33 | Pay on officiating in a post with personal pay | ||
FR 35 | Limit of officiating pay | ||
FR 36 | Acting Promotion | ||
FR 37 | Adjustment of personal Pay | ||
FR 39 | Pay of temporary posts not likely to be permanent | ||
FR 40 | Pay of temporary posts likely to be permanent | ||
Chapter 5 | Rule 44 to Rule 48 | Additions to Pay | |
FR 44 | Compensatory Allowances | ||
FR 45 | Residential Accommodation | ||
FR 45 A | Licence fee for Govt. Employees | ||
FR 45 B | Licence Fee for others | ||
FR 45 C | Emoluments for determination of licence fee | ||
FR 46 (a) | Permission to receive fees | ||
FR 46 (b) | Grant of honorarium | ||
FR 46 (C) | Both fee and honorarium | ||
FR 46(A) | Fee received for medical officer | ||
FR 47 | Honorarium to Medical Officers | ||
FR 48 | When permission not required to receive fees | ||
FR 48 A | Restriction in applying for patents | ||
Chapter 6 | Rule 49 | Combinations of Appointment | |
Chapter 7 | Rule 50- Rule 51 | Deputation Out of India | |
FR 50 | Requirement of approval from central government | ||
FR 51 | Pay and allowances | ||
FR 51 A | Deputation abroad to hold a regular post | ||
Chapter 8 | Rule 52 to Rule 55 | Dismissal, Removal & Suspension. | |
FR 52 | Cessation of pay and allowances | ||
FR 53 | Entitlements on suspension, Subsistence Allowance | ||
FR 54 | Pay on reinstatement on appeal | ||
FR 54 A | Pay on reinstatement on court order | ||
FR 54 B | Pay on reinstatement on due course | ||
FR 55 | No leave while under suspension | ||
Chapter 9 | Rule 56 - Rule 57 | Retirement | |
FR 56 | Retirement | ||
FR 57 | Deleted | ||
Part 4 | Chapter 10 (Leave) | FR 58 to 104 | Deleted, Now CCS (Leaves Rules), 1972 |
Chapter 11 ( Joining Time) | FR 105 to 107 | Deleted, Now CCS (Joining Time Rules), 1979 | |
FR 108 | No pay after expiry of joining time | ||
FR 108 A | Joining Time on appointment | ||
Part 5 | Chapter 12 ( Foreign Service) | FR 109 to 127 | Foreign Service |
FR 109 | Applicability | ||
FR 110 | Sanction of transfer to foreign service | ||
FR 111 | Admissibility of transfer to foreign service | ||
FR 112 | Transfer to foreign service while on leave | ||
FR 113 | Continuity in own cadre during Foreign Service | ||
FR 114 | Drawl during Foreign Service | ||
FR - 115 | Contribution for pension and leave | ||
FR - 116 | Rate of contribution for pension and leave | ||
FR - 117 | Basis for fixing rate of contribution | ||
FR 119 | Remittance of contribution and interest | ||
FR 120 | No right to withhold or refund contribution | ||
FR 121 | No gratuity / pension from foreign employer | ||
Fr 122 | Leave during foreign service in India | ||
FR 123 | Leave during foreign service outside India | ||
FR 124 | Pay during foreign Service is not considered for pay fixation | ||
FR 125 | Return from foreign service | ||
FR 126 | Pay and contribution after return from f.s | ||
FR 127 | Recovery of cost for additional establishment | ||
Chapter 13 | FR 128-130 | Service Under Local fund - Now Deleted |
Supplementary Rules |
In simple words, Supplementary Rules are a set of rules that supplement the Fundamental Rules and provide further guidelines for various aspects of government service, such as leave, pay, and pension. The SRs are specific to individual government departments or organisations and are framed by the concerned department or organisation in accordance with the Fundamental Rules. Supplementary Rules are the rules framed by the President under various Fundamental Rules. There are a total of 335 Supplementary Rules. They apply to those Government servants only, who are subject to the Fundamental Rules, and whose pay is debitable to Central Revenues. Expect where it is otherwise expressly stated in the rules, they apply to all Government servants fulfilling these conditions. We can conclude that the Fundamental Rules lay down the basic principles and guidelines for government service, whereas the Supplementary Rules provide further guidance and details specific to each department or organisation. |
Supplementary Rules | Description |
SR 19 | An employee in transit from one post to another ranks in the lower of the two |
SR 25 | Conveyance Allowance (Average monthly travelling should exceed 200 km). |
S.R. 46 | TA on Tour |
S.R. 48-B | Journey by Air, International travel by Air |
SR 51 | Reimbursement of the Taxes/GST, Reimbursement of Travelling charges, Admissibility of DA in case of boarding and lodging |
SR 71 | Local Journey, Journey beyond 8 km in the city |
SR 89 | Competent Authority : Ministry/Departments of Govt. of India and the Heads of Departments for Gazetted Officers, and Head of Offices for others. |
SR 201 | Personal certificate of character |
Service Rules |
In addition to the Fundamental Rules and the Supplementary Rules, there are certain other rules which regulate some particular dimensions of service of the central Government. employees. These rules are known as Central Civil Service Rules or CCS Rules. The CCS Rules for Central government employees in India are a set of guidelines that define the terms and conditions of employment for the individuals serving under the Central Government. The rules cover the following topics given below: 1. Recruitment: These rules govern the process of recruitment for various posts in the government. Such as eligibility criteria, selection process and the qualifications required for different posts. 2. Promotion: Central Civil Service Rules also cover the process of promotion for government employees. They define the criteria for promotion, procedures for assessment and the rules and quota for seniority. 3. Retirement: The Central Civil Service Rules specify the age of retirement, procedure for applying for retirement and the benefits available to retired employees. 4. Disciplinary proceedings: The Central Civil Service Rules define the process of disciplinary proceedings on government employees. They explain the types of misconduct that can result in disciplinary action, procedure for conducting an inquiry ,the penalties that can be imposed and scope of Appeal thereafter. 5. Leave: The service rules also cover the types of leave available to government employees, including earned leave, casual leave, and medical leave, paternity leaves, maternity leave, etc. it also explains the limitations with respect to leaves in central service. 6. Pay and allowances: The Central Civil Service Rules govern the pay and allowances for government employees, including basic pay, dearness allowance, and other allowances applicable to central government employees from time to time. Conclusively we can say that the service rules for Central government employees in India are designed to ensure that employees are treated fairly and equitably, and that the government is able to maintain an efficient and effective workforce. The list of service rules covered are given below: 1. GPF (Central Services) Rules, 1960 2. CFP(India) Rules, 1962 3. CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 4. CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 5. CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972 6. CCS(Leaves) Rules, 1972 7. CCS (Extra Ordinary Pension) Rules 8. CCS (Joining Time) Rules, 1979 9. CCS (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 1981 10. CCS (LTC) Rules, 1988 11. New Pension Scheme, 2004 12. CCS (Revised Pay) Rules , 2008 |
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