Indian Railway Establishment Code Chapter 9

Rules governing provident funds for railway servants.

Railway employees eligible for a pension.

Railway employees not eligible for a pension.

Financial officer in charge of railway funds.

Legitimate, step, or adopted children.

Railway companies formerly under private ownership.

Financial contribution from government to the fund.

Financial aid for traveling to a religious site.

Money provided for building a house or flat, requiring approval from local authorities.

The advance amount cannot exceed the actual cost of travel.

Advance capped at three months' pay or half the fund balance, whichever is less.

Advance depends on the gender of the marrying individual, with higher limits for women.

The limit can be relaxed for exceptional situations, but not exceeding six months' pay or half the account balance.

Maximum advance for marriage is 10 months' pay, with a limit of 6 months for men.

If the Provident Fund balance is low, an advance can be granted up to 90% of the balance for marriage.

If the entitlement for marriage advance exceeds 90% of the fund balance, the higher entitlement will be allowed.

This term refers to the period of being confined to a hospital or medical facility due to an illness as defined in the Provident Fund Rules.

A pre-payment or loan from the Provident Fund that can be accessed for specific purposes, such as a betrothal ceremony or a marriage ceremony.

A ceremony marking the engagement of a couple, where the advance can be obtained from the Provident Fund.

The ceremony where a couple is united in marriage. The Provident Fund can provide an advance for this purpose.

Documentation or confirmation of the illness required for accessing a Provident Fund advance.

The body responsible for managing the Indian Railways, including the handling of Provident Fund requests.

The process of withdrawing the accumulated funds from the Provident Fund after the employee's death.

Costs associated with a funeral, which can be covered by a Provident Fund advance in case of a deceased subscriber.

The family of a deceased subscriber who may need an advance due to financial hardship, according to Provident Fund rules.

Extreme poverty or lack of resources, considered during the approval for a Provident Fund advance for a deceased subscriber's family.

The total accumulated amount in the employee's Provident Fund account, payable upon retirement or death.

The repayment of the Provident Fund advance, which may occur at the time of payment of the Fund money or through alternative means.

The maximum amount a railway servant can contribute to the Provident Fund in a year is capped by the Income Tax Rules.

When a railway servant is suspended, no Provident Fund contributions are collected. However, if reinstated later, they can pay the arrears in one lump sum or installments.

Provident Fund contributions are rounded off to the nearest rupee, with 50 paise and above rounded up.

Railway servants subscribing to the non-contributory Provident Fund are exempted from contributions for the last 3 months of service.

Refunds for advances taken from the Provident Fund are not allowed in the last 3 months of service.

Temporary advances from the Provident Fund are not allowed during the last 3 months of service.

Railway servants under the contributory Provident Fund scheme can choose whether to contribute for their last month of service.

Provident Fund subscriptions and advances are deducted from the railway servant's salary.

Provident Fund subscriptions and advances are recovered from salary paid from government treasuries in India.

Provident Fund subscriptions and advances are recovered from salaries paid from authorized offices outside India.

The Central Government (Ministry of Railways) can order that the officer will not receive a portion of the government's contribution to their Provident Fund, and if they already received it, they must refund it.

The Central Government (Ministry of Railways) looks at the financial circumstances of the officer, the nature and pay of their new job, any hardship the officer faces if they don't get permission, and other relevant factors.

The amount can be collected as arrears of land revenue, meaning it will be taken from the officer's assets.

It's the date on which the officer finally stops working for the government, even if they were re-employed after retirement without any break.

The Central Government can withhold or reclaim a portion of their Government contributions to the Provident Fund.

For Provident Fund payments, adoption is only legally recognized as conferring the status of a natural child if the Accounts Officer is satisfied after obtaining legal advice.

The General Manager decides on special contributions to the Provident Fund, regardless of the adoption's validity under the subscriber's personal law.

The officer responsible for managing Provident Fund payments, depending on the subscriber's position and department.

The Provident Fund payment for an adopted child requires legal recognition by the Accounts Officer.

The General Manager decides on payment of special contributions to the Provident Fund, regardless of the adoption's legal status.

A non-pensionable Railway officer, taking up commercial employment without permission, can lose a portion of their Government contributions.

For a non-pensionable Railway officer, the date of retirement is when they permanently stop working for the government, regardless of re-employment.

An extra amount added to a subscriber's provident fund account when they die while in service. It's calculated to reach a minimum amount based on their service length and ensures financial support for their family.

If a subscriber dies within their first year of service, the special contribution is the difference between two months' pay and the subscriber's government contribution plus interest.

If a subscriber dies after completing one year but before five years, the special contribution is the difference between six months' pay and the subscriber's government contribution plus interest.

If a subscriber dies after completing five years of service or more, the special contribution is equivalent to twelve months' pay.

The General Manager can delegate the powers related to Provident Fund rules to other officials like Head of a Department, Divisional Railway Manager, or in some cases, a Divisional Officer.

If a subscriber's pay is reduced, it might affect the calculation of their special contribution.

When a subscribing railway employee dies during service, their family receives a special contribution to their provident fund account.

The special contribution ensures a minimum amount is credited to the deceased subscriber's provident fund account, depending on their years of service.

The General Manager has the power to delegate responsibilities for handling Provident Fund matters to different officials based on their rank and experience.

A non-pensionable Railway officer must get permission from the Ministry of Railways before taking up any commercial employment within two years of retirement.

A non-pensionable Railway officer needs to request permission from the Ministry of Railways before taking up commercial employment within two years of retirement. This permission applies even if the officer was previously allowed to work in that specific role during their leave before retirement.

If a non-pensionable Railway officer wants to take up commercial employment within two years of retirement, they should apply for permission through a specific form and process.

A 'Railway Officer' in this context refers to someone who contributes to the State Railway Provident Fund. They must be a member of a Railway Service Group ‘A’ and not employed on a contract.

If a non-pensionable Railway officer takes up commercial employment without permission, the Ministry of Railways can withhold or reclaim a portion of their Government contributions to the Provident Fund.

The Ministry of Railways considers the officer's financial circumstances, the nature and pay of their new job, any hardship they face if they don't get permission, and other relevant factors when deciding on the consequences of unauthorized commercial employment.

For a non-pensionable Railway officer, the date of retirement is the final date they stop working for the government, even if they were re-employed after retirement without any break.

The Central Government can withhold or reclaim a portion of Government contributions to the Provident Fund if a non-pensionable Railway officer breaches conditions of commercial employment.

For Provident Fund payments, adoption is legally recognized as conferring the status of a natural child if the Accounts Officer is satisfied after obtaining legal advice.

The General Manager decides on special contributions to the Provident Fund, regardless of the adoption's validity under the subscriber's personal law.

If a railway servant doesn't pay their monthly dues on time, the total amount owed, including interest, must be paid immediately. If they fail to pay, the Accounts Officer can deduct it from their salary.

If a railway servant is temporarily working for a government-owned company, their subscriptions will be deducted and forwarded to the Accounts Officer by the company they're working for.

Only those appointed before 16th November 1957 who opted out of the pension scheme are eligible for government contributions to their Provident Fund.

The government contribution and interest already credited to a railway servant's Provident Fund will be returned to the government if they opt for the pension scheme introduced on 16th November 1957.

If a railway servant joins the Provident Fund later than they should have, they will have to pay any missed subscriptions, either in full or in installments decided by their controlling officer.

If a railway servant doesn't pay their dues on time, the Accounts Officer can order the amount to be deducted from their salary in installments or as determined by the authority that approves loans.

The maximum contribution is limited by the Income Tax Rules, ensuring it doesn't exceed certain tax benefits.

Provident Fund subscriptions are rounded off to the nearest rupee, with 50 paise and above being rounded up.

No contributions are taken during suspension. But if they are reinstated, they have to pay the arrears in one lump sum or installments.

Railway servants subscribing to the non-contributory Provident Fund are exempted from contributions for their last 3 months of service.

A non-pensionable railway officer seeking a job outside of the railway service.

A non-pensionable railway officer must get permission from the Ministry of Railways before taking on commercial employment.

The Ministry of Railways considers the officer's new job's nature, the employer, potential conflicts with the government, and the financial impact on the officer.

A non-pensionable railway officer working a commercial job without permission may lose government contributions to their Provident Fund.

For a non-pensionable railway officer, the date of retirement is when they permanently stop working for the government, even if they take on jobs after retirement.