Indian Railway Fundamental Rules

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When does a railway servant begin to draw pay and allowances attached to their post?

From the date they assume the duties of the post. (correct)

After a one-month probation period.

From the date the officer is appointed.

Immediately upon receiving the appointment letter.

What happens if a railway servant is absent from duty without authority?

They must make up the absence later.

They are not entitled to any pay during the absence. (correct)

They receive reduced pay.

They are entitled to full pay.

If a charge is transferred to a railway servant before noon, when do they start receiving pay?

At the end of the month.

From the following day.

From the same day. (correct)

Immediately after the transfer.

What is the consequence if a charge is transferred in the afternoon?

Pay begins the next day. Signup and view all the answers

How is the starting date for drawing pay determined for a person recruited overseas?

It is set by the authority issuing the appointment. Signup and view all the answers

Which provision applies to higher pay for more important duties performed?

It does not affect the guidelines on drawing pay. Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall purpose of the regulations stated in the document?

To provide guidelines for pay and allowance management. Signup and view all the answers

What entitlement does a senior have when a junior is promoted after receiving a promotion in an intermediary post?

Entitled to stepping up benefits if due Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can a railway servant be treated as having been promoted to the lower post before a higher one?

If it is certified he would have held the post for at least 22 days Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the pay of a holder of a post is changed and he opts to retain his old pay?

He can only retain it until the next increment on the old scale Signup and view all the answers

Which term is included under ‘subsequent increment’ as per the Audit Instructions?

Grade promotion when time-scale replaces grade scale Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of F.R. 23 when a revision of pay is made?

Applies equally in cases of pay revision with a change in status Signup and view all the answers

What pay is an officiating officer entitled to during training?

The pay of the officiating appointment held prior to training Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression 'the pay of any officiating appointment' mean according to F.R.20 (Rule 1311)?

The pay drawn in the post held substantively and in an officiating capacity Signup and view all the answers

Which rules do not apply to time scale pay when inconsistent with specific terms sanctioned by the President?

Rules 1313 to 1323 and Rule 1326 Signup and view all the answers

During the training of an officiating officer, what type of pay is included in the term 'pay'?

Special pay, if drawn in an officiating capacity Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an official was drawing higher pay prior to their training?

They maintain the higher pay for the duration of training Signup and view all the answers

According to F.R.21, what primary provision is made regarding time scale pay?

It should not conflict with the rules provided by the President Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in the expression of pay during the training of officiating officers?

Leave encashment from previous assignments Signup and view all the answers

What must a government servant draw if placed on duty during training?

The pay they would have drawn if holding the officiating appointment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about time scale pay and the rules is correct?

Certain rules may not apply if they contradict sanctioned terms Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the presumptive pay of a post for a railway servant?

The pay to which the railway servant is entitled if holding the post substantively. Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances is special pay granted to a railway servant?

For performing duties considered especially arduous or involving additional work or responsibility. Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to grant special pay according to the rules stated?

The authority empowered to regulate the scales of ordinary pay. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes presumptive pay from special pay?

Presumptive pay is based on an absence from the post, while special pay relates to additional responsibilities. Signup and view all the answers

What should happen if different rates of special pay exist for old and new entrants?

The single rate should be established for all future incumbents based on new entrants' rates. Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT a condition for a railway servant to secure special pay?

Being part of the management team. Signup and view all the answers

Why should conditions for securing pay not be viewed as automatic?

They are meant to filter obviously weak claims. Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes the nature of special pay for doctors?

Non-practicing allowance in lieu of private practice. Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the intent behind defining presumptive pay?

To assist railway servants who have been absent but retain their position. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'special pay' specifically exclude?

Pay for additional or special responsibilities, unless they are performed. Signup and view all the answers

What determines the pay a Railway servant last drew if it was inflated by premature increments?

The pay for the regular basis held post Signup and view all the answers

What must happen for the service in a temporary post to count towards initial pay fixation?

The Railway servant must be approved for a specific post Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is NOT required for counting previous service towards pay fixation?

The Railway servant holding multiple junior posts Signup and view all the answers

When does the service count from for a Railway servant upon reversion to their parent cadre?

The date their junior is promoted on a regular basis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following promotions are excluded from the rules mentioned?

Ad-hoc promotions between Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a junior scale post in terms of duties and responsibilities?

It holds greater importance than a Class II post Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for a Railway servant's previous service to count upon reversion?

Serving with at least one junior promoted regularly Signup and view all the answers

If a junior was not promoted, how will the period of benefit be affected?

Benefits are limited to before the junior's promotion Signup and view all the answers

For the purpose of substantive pay fixation, what is considered superior?

Junior scale posts compared to Class II posts Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a railway servant to be deemed as having been promoted to a lower post before a higher one?

Certification that they would have held the post for not less than 22 days. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the pay of a railway servant if the pay of their post is changed but they opt to retain their old pay?

They can retain the old pay until they vacate their post. Signup and view all the answers

How does F.R. 23 apply in the context of changing the pay of a post?

It treats a change in pay as a transfer to a new post on a new pay scale. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the Government of India's decision regarding F.R. 23?

F.R. 23 applies equally to changes in pay accompanied by a change in the status of a post. Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can an officiating railway servant be considered to have received their subsequent increment?

If they transition from a grade scale to a time-scale of pay. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Average Pay' refer to for a government servant?

The average monthly pay earned during the 12 complete months preceding an event Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following components is specifically included in the calculation of Average Pay for railway servants entitled to running allowances?

A fixed component representing the pay element in the running allowances Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a 'calendar month' as per the mentioned rules?

A complete month irrespective of the number of days it has Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Pay' NOT include in its definition for government servants?

Any special pay or allowances based on personal qualifications Signup and view all the answers

In calculating Average Pay, which of the following time frames is used?

The 12 complete months immediately preceding the month in which the event occurs Signup and view all the answers

How should 'month' be interpreted in the context of these regulations?

As a term defined strictly by complete calendar months Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the President regarding the classification of emoluments as 'Pay'?

The President is responsible for classifying specific emoluments as pay Signup and view all the answers

How is the initial pay of a railway servant determined when promoted to a position of greater responsibility?

One increment is added to the cell of the promoted position. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if there is no corresponding cell available in the new level for a railway servant's pay after promotion?

The railway servant is placed in the next higher cell available. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a required condition for a railway servant to be promoted?

Satisfactory fulfillment of eligibility as per Recruitment Rules. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of railway servants, what does 'time scale of pay' refer to?

A structured pay scale determined by the responsibilities of the post. Signup and view all the answers

What additional factor may influence the initial pay fixation upon promotion for a railway servant?

The significance of the previous post held by the railway servant. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a condition for a railway servant promoting to a post of greater importance?

Promotion involves additional training sessions. Signup and view all the answers

When promoting, what is the result of correctly applying the pay fixation rules?

A clear differentiation in pay based on job importance. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a typical increment during the pay fixation of a railway servant?

One step increase in the pay cell from which promoted. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does not affect the initial pay fixation for a railway servant after promotion?

The overall budget of the railway department. Signup and view all the answers

Which appointment is deemed to involve the assumption of duties of greater importance?

Appointment from Lower Gazetted Service to the District Grade Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a temporary post is converted into a permanent post?

It is treated as a new, distinct post Signup and view all the answers

Which appointment does NOT assume greater responsibilities according to the stated criteria?

Appointment from the Assistant Officer’s grade to a junior administrative post Signup and view all the answers

What is required for someone to receive officiating promotion in a cadre?

Holding a specified post not in the ordinary line of service Signup and view all the answers

Which appointment indicates the assumption of the highest responsibilities?

Intermediate administrative post to a senior administrative post Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding post conversion?

Converted posts cannot be treated as the same position Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to prescribe conditions for promotions outside the ordinary line of service?

The President Signup and view all the answers

In terms of appointment transitions, which situation can lead to the assumption of a role with greater responsibility?

Appointment from a junior to a senior administrative post Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is true about appointments to the Assistant Officer's grade?

They signify an elevation in duties from non-gazetted roles Signup and view all the answers

What condition is necessary for the senior employee's pay to be stepped up to match the junior employee's in the higher post?

The posts the employees are appointed to must be identical. Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario disqualifies the senior employee from having their pay stepped up?

The junior employee draws a higher rate of pay due to accelerated promotions. Signup and view all the answers

From which date does the pay stepping up of the senior employee take effect?

From the date of promotion or appointment of the junior employee. Signup and view all the answers

What rule governs the refixing of pay for senior employees under the provisions outlined?

Rule 1321 (F.R. 27) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these statements is true regarding the application of the rules for stepping up pay?

Promotions before 1 January 1973 are exempt from pay fixation rules. Signup and view all the answers

What implication does the condition of identical pay scales in both lower and higher posts have?

Ensures that the senior employee’s pay can never exceed the junior's. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a condition for stepping up pay under the outlined provisions?

The senior employee must have a longer tenure in the service. Signup and view all the answers

How does the application of Rule 1316 (F.R. 22-C) affect senior employees when it concerns stepping up their salary?

It can lead to lower pay for older employees despite promotions. Signup and view all the answers

What consequence arises if the anomaly in pay is due to normal rules rather than Rule 1316 (F.R. 22-C)?

The provisions for stepping up cannot be invoked. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the next increment of the senior employee after their pay is refixed under these provisions?

It will occur with effect from the refixation date post qualifying service. Signup and view all the answers

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