Government of Jharkhand Government of Jharkhand Finance Department Finance Department Resolution Resolution Ranchi, 28… February, 2009 Ranchi, 28… February, 2009 Sub :
Sub : Revision of Revision of the scale of pay the scale of pay State Government employees.State Government employees.
The Government of India has granted revised pay scale / new pay structure on the recommendation of the 6
The Government of India has granted revised pay scale / new pay structure on the recommendation of the 6 thth CentralCentral Pay Commission with effect from 01.01.2006. The State Government is agreed in principle to grant Central Pay Scale and Pay Commission with effect from 01.01.2006. The State Government is agreed in principle to grant Central Pay Scale and other allowances with Central service conditions to its employees. The State of Jharkhand vide its Resolution No. 2687/ F. other allowances with Central service conditions to its employees. The State of Jharkhand vide its Resolution No. 2687/ F. dated 15
dated 15thth September, 2008 constituted a Fitment Committee for giving recommendations with regard to central pay scaleSeptember, 2008 constituted a Fitment Committee for giving recommendations with regard to central pay scale on the line of Government of India in respect of the State Government employees. On 15
on the line of Government of India in respect of the State Government employees. On 15thth December, 2008 the FitmentDecember, 2008 the Fitment Committee submitted its Report relating to structure of emoluments, allowances, conditions of service and retirement Committee submitted its Report relating to structure of emoluments, allowances, conditions of service and retirement benefits of State Go
benefits of State Government employees.vernment employees. 2.
2. The State Government has given careful coThe State Government has given careful consideration to the recommendatinsideration to the recommendations ons of the Fitment Committee in respectof the Fitment Committee in respect of th
of the Stae State Govte Government emernment employees ployees and hand have decided ave decided that that post wise post wise Central Central scales scales of pay of pay shall be shall be accepted. accepted. The The revisedrevised pay structure
pay structure has been indicated in Schedule I has been indicated in Schedule I and the Schedule II contains the existing and the Schedule II contains the existing pay scales. Departmentpay scales. Department wise and post wise pay scales, which have been revised in the new pay structure with some conditions and wise and post wise pay scales, which have been revised in the new pay structure with some conditions and modifications, are appended as Schedule III. Some of the recommendations of the Fitment Committee are modifications, are appended as Schedule III. Some of the recommendations of the Fitment Committee are conditional and subject to fulfillment of all the service condition prevailing in Government of India. These conditional and subject to fulfillment of all the service condition prevailing in Government of India. These recommenda
recommendations have also tions have also been accepted by the State Governbeen accepted by the State Government ment and are incland are included in Schedule III. In casuded in Schedule III. In case of e of interpretation regarding any
interpretation regarding any of of the conditions the conditions is required; is required; it sit should be hould be read with read with context of context of the Gothe Government vernment of of India, Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) Resolution No. 1/1/2008 – IC dated 29
India, Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) Resolution No. 1/1/2008 – IC dated 29thth August, 2008 &August, 2008 & Notification No. G.S.R. 622 dated 29
Notification No. G.S.R. 622 dated 29thth August, August, 2008 and also othe2008 and also other office memorandum r office memorandum / notification / notification / circulars issued / circulars issued byby Government of India in this regard from time to time. It has been further decided that existing scales of pay of the Gazetted Government of India in this regard from time to time. It has been further decided that existing scales of pay of the Gazetted and Non-gazetted post under the State Government should be
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3. The revised pay structure shall come into effect from 1The revised pay structure shall come into effect from 1stst January, 2006. The revised pay structure will apply to allJanuary, 2006. The revised pay structure will apply to all State Government employees who were in service on 1
State Government employees who were in service on 1stst January, 2006 and to all new appointments made on or after theJanuary, 2006 and to all new appointments made on or after the said date, provided that in respect of the Government employees who were under suspension or on leave or were not on said date, provided that in respect of the Government employees who were under suspension or on leave or were not on duty on 1
duty on 1ststJanuary, 2006, the revised pay structure will be applicable from the date of return to duty and no arrears wouldJanuary, 2006, the revised pay structure will be applicable from the date of return to duty and no arrears would be admissible for the period of
be admissible for the period of absence.absence. 4.
4. Definitions Definitions ::
The provisions in this Resolution unless
The provisions in this Resolution unless the context otherwise requires:-the context otherwise requires:-(i)
(i) “existing basic pay” means pay drawn in the prescribed existing scale of pay, including stagnation increment(s), but“existing basic pay” means pay drawn in the prescribed existing scale of pay, including stagnation increment(s), but does not include any
does not include any other type of pay like ‘special pay’ etc.other type of pay like ‘special pay’ etc. (ii)
(ii) “existing scale” in relation to a Government servant means the present scale applicable to the post held by the“existing scale” in relation to a Government servant means the present scale applicable to the post held by the Government servant (or, as the case may be, personal scale applicable to him) as on the 1
Government servant (or, as the case may be, personal scale applicable to him) as on the 1stst day of January, 2006 in aday of January, 2006 in a substantive capacity.
substantive capacity. (iii)
(iii) “existing emoluments” mean the sum of (i) existing basic pay, (ii) dearness pay appropriate to the basic pay and (iii)“existing emoluments” mean the sum of (i) existing basic pay, (ii) dearness pay appropriate to the basic pay and (iii) dearness allowance appropriate to the basic pay + dearness
dearness allowance appropriate to the basic pay + dearness pay at index average 536 (1982=100).pay at index average 536 (1982=100). (iv)
(iv) “present scale” in relation to any post / grade specified in column 2 of the Schedule I means the scale of pay“present scale” in relation to any post / grade specified in column 2 of the Schedule I means the scale of pay specified against that post in column 3
specified against that post in column 3 thereof.thereof. (v)
(v) “pay in the pay band” means pay drawn in the running pay bands specified in column 5 of the Schedule I and“pay in the pay band” means pay drawn in the running pay bands specified in column 5 of the Schedule I and Schedule III.
Schedule III. (vi)
(vi) “grade pay” is the fixed amount corresponding “grade pay” is the fixed amount corresponding to the pre-revised pay scales / to the pre-revised pay scales / posts.posts. (vii)
(vii) “revised pay structure” in relation to any post specified in column 2 & 3 of the Schedule I & III means the pay band“revised pay structure” in relation to any post specified in column 2 & 3 of the Schedule I & III means the pay band and grade pay specified against that post or the pay scale specified in column 5 & 6 of schedule I and column 6 & 7 and grade pay specified against that post or the pay scale specified in column 5 & 6 of schedule I and column 6 & 7 of Schedule III.
(viii)
(viii) “basic pay” in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed pay band plus the applicable grade“basic pay” in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed pay band plus the applicable grade pay but not include any other type of pay like special pay, etc.
pay but not include any other type of pay like special pay, etc. (ix)
(ix) “revised emoluments” means the pay in the pay band plus grade pay of a Government servant in the revised pay“revised emoluments” means the pay in the pay band plus grade pay of a Government servant in the revised pay structure.
structure. (x)
(x) “Schedule” means a schedule annexed to this Resolution.“Schedule” means a schedule annexed to this Resolution. 5.
5. Exercise Exercise of of Option Option ::
A Government employee may elect to continue to draw pay in the existing scale until the date on which he earns his A Government employee may elect to continue to draw pay in the existing scale until the date on which he earns his next or subsequent increments in the existing scales or until he vacates his post or ceases to draw pay in that scale subject to next or subsequent increments in the existing scales or until he vacates his post or ceases to draw pay in that scale subject to the following condition
the following condition :-(i)
(i) The option to retain the The option to retain the existing scale shall be available only in respect of the existing scale shall be available only in respect of the present pre-revised scale of pay.present pre-revised scale of pay. (ii)
(ii) The aforesaid option shall not be admissible to any person appointed to a post on or after 1The aforesaid option shall not be admissible to any person appointed to a post on or after 1ststJanuary, 2006, whetherJanuary, 2006, whether for the first time in Government service or by transfer or promotion from another post and he / she shall be allowed for the first time in Government service or by transfer or promotion from another post and he / she shall be allowed pay only in
pay only in the revised pay structure.the revised pay structure. (iii)
(iii) The option shall have to be exercised in writing within three months from the date of publication of this ResolutionThe option shall have to be exercised in writing within three months from the date of publication of this Resolution in the Gazette in the ‘Form A’ annexed to this Resolution, so as to reach the Head of Office in case of non-gazetted in the Gazette in the ‘Form A’ annexed to this Resolution, so as to reach the Head of Office in case of non-gazetted Government servants and in case of gazetted Government servants, the pay slip section of the Finance Department Government servants and in case of gazetted Government servants, the pay slip section of the Finance Department (in case the Grade Pay is below Rs. 6600/-) / Accountant General (others) with a copy to the head of the Office. (in case the Grade Pay is below Rs. 6600/-) / Accountant General (others) with a copy to the head of the Office. Where a Government employee is under suspension / on leave on the date, the option may be exercised within three Where a Government employee is under suspension / on leave on the date, the option may be exercised within three months from the date of his / her return to duty.
months from the date of his / her return to duty. (iv)
(iv) If the intimation regarding the option is not received within the stipulated period, or the employee concerned drawsIf the intimation regarding the option is not received within the stipulated period, or the employee concerned draws his pay in the new pay structure within the period, it will be deemed that he /she has elected to be governed by the his pay in the new pay structure within the period, it will be deemed that he /she has elected to be governed by the new pay structure w.e.f. 01.01.2006.
new pay structure w.e.f. 01.01.2006. (v)
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6. Scale Scale of of pay pay of of posts posts ::
The pay band and grade pay or the pay scale, as applicable, of every post / grade specified in column 2 of Schedule I The pay band and grade pay or the pay scale, as applicable, of every post / grade specified in column 2 of Schedule I & column 4 of Schedule III shall be as specified against it in column 5 & 6 of Schedule I and column 6 & 7 of Schedule III. & column 4 of Schedule III shall be as specified against it in column 5 & 6 of Schedule I and column 6 & 7 of Schedule III. 7.
7. Drawal Drawal of of pay pay in in the the revised revised pay pay structure structure :: (i)
(i) The detailed procedure of drawal of The detailed procedure of drawal of pay in the revised pay structure is contained ed pay in the revised pay structure is contained ed in Schedule IV of the in Schedule IV of the Resolution.Resolution. (ii)
(ii) Save as otherwise provided in this Resolution, a Government servant shall draw pay in the revised pay structureSave as otherwise provided in this Resolution, a Government servant shall draw pay in the revised pay structure applicable to the post to
applicable to the post to which he is appointed;which he is appointed;
Provided that a Government servant may elect to continue to draw pay in the existing scale until the date on which he Provided that a Government servant may elect to continue to draw pay in the existing scale until the date on which he earns his next or any subsequent increment in the existing scale or until he vacates his post or ceases to draw pay in that earns his next or any subsequent increment in the existing scale or until he vacates his post or ceases to draw pay in that scale.
scale.
Provided further that in cases where a
Provided further that in cases where a Government servant has been placed in a Government servant has been placed in a higher pay scale between 01.01.2006higher pay scale between 01.01.2006 and the date of
and the date of issue of this order on issue of this order on account of promotion, up gradation of pay scale account of promotion, up gradation of pay scale etc., the Government servant may electetc., the Government servant may elect to switch over to the
to switch over to the revised pay structure from the date of revised pay structure from the date of such promotion, up gradation, etc.such promotion, up gradation, etc. Explanation – 1
Explanation – 1 The option to retain the existing scale under this provision shall be admissible only in respect of oneThe option to retain the existing scale under this provision shall be admissible only in respect of one existing scale.
existing scale. Explanation - 2
Explanation - 2 The aforesaid option shall not be admissible to any person appointed to a post on or after the 1st day of The aforesaid option shall not be admissible to any person appointed to a post on or after the 1st day of January, 2006, whether for the first
January, 2006, whether for the first time in Government service or by time in Government service or by transfer from another post and hetransfer from another post and he shall be allowed pay only
shall be allowed pay only in the revised pay structure.in the revised pay structure.
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8. Fixation Fixation of of initial initial pay pay in in the the revised revised pay pay structure structure :: (1)
(1) The The initial initial pay opay of a f a Government Government servant who servant who elects, elects, or ior is deems deemed ed to havto have ee elected lected to be to be governed governed by tby the revhe revised ised paypay structure on and from the 1st day of January, 2006, shall, unless in any case the State Government by special order structure on and from the 1st day of January, 2006, shall, unless in any case the State Government by special order otherwise directs, be fixed separately in respect of his substantive pay in the post on which he holds a lien or would otherwise directs, be fixed separately in respect of his substantive pay in the post on which he holds a lien or would
have held a lien if
have held a lien if it had not it had not been suspended, in the following manner, namely:-been suspended, in the following manner, namely:-(A)
(A) In In the the case case of of all all employeeemployees:- s:-(i)
(i) The The pay pay in in the the pay pay band/pay band/pay scale scale will will be be determined determined by mby multiplying ultiplying the the existing existing basic pabasic pay y as as onon 01.01.2006 by a
01.01.2006 by a factor of 1.86 and rounding off the factor of 1.86 and rounding off the resultant figure to the next multiple of 10.resultant figure to the next multiple of 10. (ii)
(ii) If the miIf the minimum of nimum of the revithe revised pay sed pay band / band / pay scale pay scale is mis more than ore than the amthe amount aount arrived at rrived at as per as per (i) abo(i) above,ve, the pay shall be
the pay shall be fixed at the minimum of the revised pay band fixed at the minimum of the revised pay band / pay scale;/ pay scale; Provided further
Provided further
that:-Where, in the fixation of pay, the pay of Government servants drawing pay at two or more consecutive Where, in the fixation of pay, the pay of Government servants drawing pay at two or more consecutive stages in an existing scale gets bunched, that is to say, gets fixed in the revised pay structure at the stages in an existing scale gets bunched, that is to say, gets fixed in the revised pay structure at the same stage in the pay band, then, for every two stages so bunched, benefit of one increment shall be same stage in the pay band, then, for every two stages so bunched, benefit of one increment shall be given so as to avoid bunching of more than two stages in the revised running pay bands. For this given so as to avoid bunching of more than two stages in the revised running pay bands. For this purpose, the increment will be calculated on the pay in the pay band. Grade pay would not be taken purpose, the increment will be calculated on the pay in the pay band. Grade pay would not be taken into account for the purpose
into account for the purpose of granting increments to alleviate bunching.of granting increments to alleviate bunching.
If by stepping up of the pay as above, the pay of a Government servant gets fixed at a stage in the If by stepping up of the pay as above, the pay of a Government servant gets fixed at a stage in the revised pay band / pay scale (where applicable) which is higher than the stage in the revised pay band revised pay band / pay scale (where applicable) which is higher than the stage in the revised pay band at which the pay of a Government servant who was drawing pay at the next higher stage or stages in at which the pay of a Government servant who was drawing pay at the next higher stage or stages in the same existing scale is fixed, the pay of the latter shall also be stepped up only to the extent by the same existing scale is fixed, the pay of the latter shall also be stepped up only to the extent by which it falls short of that of the former.
which it falls short of that of the former. (iii)
(iii) The pay The pay in the in the pay band pay band will be will be determinedetermined in the d in the above mabove manner. In anner. In addition addition to the to the pay in pay in the pay the pay band,band, grade pay corresponding to the existing scale will
grade pay corresponding to the existing scale will be payable.be payable. (B)
(B) In tIn the case he case of emplof employees who aoyees who are in re in receipt of receipt of special paspecial pay / y / allowance allowance in additin addition to ion to pay in pay in the existing the existing scalescale which has been recommended for replacement by a pay band and grade pay without any special pay / which has been recommended for replacement by a pay band and grade pay without any special pay / allowance, pay shall be fixed in the revised pay structure in accordance with the provisions of clause (A) allowance, pay shall be fixed in the revised pay structure in accordance with the provisions of clause (A) above.
Note - 1
Note - 1 Where a post has been upgraded the fixation of pay in the applicable pay band will be done in the mannerWhere a post has been upgraded the fixation of pay in the applicable pay band will be done in the manner prescribed in accordance with above Clause (A) (i) and (ii) by multiplying the existing basic pay as on prescribed in accordance with above Clause (A) (i) and (ii) by multiplying the existing basic pay as on 01.01.2006 by a factor of 1.86 and rounding the resultant figure to the next multiple of ten. The grade pay 01.01.2006 by a factor of 1.86 and rounding the resultant figure to the next multiple of ten. The grade pay corresponding to the upgraded scale will be payable in
corresponding to the upgraded scale will be payable in addition.addition. Note - 2
Note - 2 In the case of merger of pay scales, pay in the revised pay bands will be fixed in the manner prescribed inIn the case of merger of pay scales, pay in the revised pay bands will be fixed in the manner prescribed in accordance with Clause (A) (i) and (ii) of this
accordance with Clause (A) (i) and (ii) of this rule by multiplying the existing basic pay as on 01.rule by multiplying the existing basic pay as on 01.01.2006 by a01.2006 by a factor of 1.86 and rounding the re
factor of 1.86 and rounding the resultant figure to the next multiple of tsultant figure to the next multiple of ten. The grade pay corresponding to then. The grade pay corresponding to thee merged scale will be
merged scale will be payable.payable. Note - 3
Note - 3 Where in the fixation of pay under this provision, the pay of a Government servant, who, in the existing scaleWhere in the fixation of pay under this provision, the pay of a Government servant, who, in the existing scale was drawing immediately before the 1st day of January, 2006 more pay than another Government servant was drawing immediately before the 1st day of January, 2006 more pay than another Government servant junior to him in the sa
junior to him in the same cadre, gets fixed in the revised pay band at me cadre, gets fixed in the revised pay band at a stage lower than that of a stage lower than that of such junior, hissuch junior, his pay shall be stepped up to the same stage in the revised pay band as that of the junior.
pay shall be stepped up to the same stage in the revised pay band as that of the junior.
Note - 4
Note - 4 In cases where a senior Government servant promoted to a higher post before the 1st day of January, 2006In cases where a senior Government servant promoted to a higher post before the 1st day of January, 2006 draws less pay in the revised pay structure than his junior who is promoted to the higher post on or after the draws less pay in the revised pay structure than his junior who is promoted to the higher post on or after the 1st day of January, 2006, the
1st day of January, 2006, the pay in the pay band of pay in the pay band of the senior Government servant should be stepped up to the senior Government servant should be stepped up to anan amount equal to the pay in the pay band as fixed for his junior in that higher post. The stepping up should be amount equal to the pay in the pay band as fixed for his junior in that higher post. The stepping up should be done 'with effect from the date of promotion of the junior Government servant subject to the fulfillment of the done 'with effect from the date of promotion of the junior Government servant subject to the fulfillment of the following conditions, namely
following conditions, namely :-(a)
(a) both both the the junior junior and and the the senior Govesenior Government servrnment servants ants should beshould belong long to to the samthe same e cadre cadre and and the postthe posts ins in which they have been promoted should be
which they have been promoted should be identical in the same cadre.identical in the same cadre. (b)
(b) the the pre-revised pre-revised scale scale of pay of pay and and the revthe revised grade ised grade pay pay of the of the lower lower and hand higher poigher posts in sts in which which they they areare entitled to draw pay should
entitled to draw pay should be identical.be identical. (c)
than the junior. than the junior. (d)
(d) the the anomaly anomaly should should be direbe directly ctly as as a a result oresult of f the apthe application plication of of the the provisions provisions of of Fundamental Fundamental Rule Rule 2222 or any other rule or order regulating pay fixation on such promotion in the revised pay structure. If or any other rule or order regulating pay fixation on such promotion in the revised pay structure. If even in the lower post, the junior officer was drawing more pay in the pre-revised scale than the senior even in the lower post, the junior officer was drawing more pay in the pre-revised scale than the senior by virtue of any advance increments granted to him, provision of this Note need not be invoked to step by virtue of any advance increments granted to him, provision of this Note need not be invoked to step up the pay of the senior officer.
up the pay of the senior officer. Note - 5
Note - 5 Fitment Committee table in new pay structure is annexed as Fitment Committee table in new pay structure is annexed as Annexure I series.Annexure I series. Note - 6
Note - 6 Grade Pay will determine seniority of posts Grade Pay will determine seniority of posts only within a cadre’s hierarchy and only within a cadre’s hierarchy and not between various cadres.not between various cadres. (2)
(2) On aOn account ccount of of merger merger of of pre-revised pre-revised pay pay scales oscales of Rs. f Rs. 5000-8000, 5000-8000, Rs. Rs. 5500-9000 5500-9000 and and Rs. Rs. 6500-10500, 6500-10500, some some postsposts which presently constitute feeder and promotion grades will co
which presently constitute feeder and promotion grades will come to lie in an me to lie in an identical grade. In case it is identical grade. In case it is not feasiblenot feasible to merge the posts in these pay scales on functional considerations, the posts in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000 and Rs. to merge the posts in these pay scales on functional considerations, the posts in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000 and Rs. 5500-9000 are recommended to be merged, with the post in the scale of 6500-10500 being upgraded to the next 5500-9000 are recommended to be merged, with the post in the scale of 6500-10500 being upgraded to the next higher grade in pay band PB-II i.e. to the grade pay of Rs. 4600 corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale of Rs. higher grade in pay band PB-II i.e. to the grade pay of Rs. 4600 corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale of Rs. 7450-11500. The proposal for up-gradation as
7450-11500. The proposal for up-gradation as in above will be examined by in above will be examined by the concerned department then it will bethe concerned department then it will be referred to the Finance Department for decision.
referred to the Finance Department for decision. 9.
9. Fixation Fixation of of pay pay in in the the revised revised pay pay structure of structure of employees employees appointed appointed as as fresh fresh recruits on recruits on or or after after 001.01.2006 :1.01.2006 :
Section I of Schedule I of this Resolution indicates the entry level pay in the pay band at which the pay of direct Section I of Schedule I of this Resolution indicates the entry level pay in the pay band at which the pay of direct recruits to a particular post carrying a
recruits to a particular post carrying a specific grade pay will be fixed on specific grade pay will be fixed on or after 01.01.2006.or after 01.01.2006. This will also be applied in the case of those recruited between 01.01.2006 and the date of
This will also be applied in the case of those recruited between 01.01.2006 and the date of issue of this Resolution. Inissue of this Resolution. In such cases, where the emoluments in the pre-revised pay scale(s) [i.e. basic pay in the pre-revised pay scale(s) plus such cases, where the emoluments in the pre-revised pay scale(s) [i.e. basic pay in the pre-revised pay scale(s) plus Dearness Pay plus Dearness Allowance applicable on the date of joining] exceeds the sum of pay fixed in the revised pay Dearness Pay plus Dearness Allowance applicable on the date of joining] exceeds the sum of pay fixed in the revised pay structure and the applicable dearness allowance thereon, the difference shall be allowed as personal pay to be absorbed in structure and the applicable dearness allowance thereon, the difference shall be allowed as personal pay to be absorbed in future increments in pay.
future increments in pay. 10.
The rate of increment in the revised pay structure will be 3% of the sum of the pay in the pay band and grade pay The rate of increment in the revised pay structure will be 3% of the sum of the pay in the pay band and grade pay applicable, which will be rounded off
applicable, which will be rounded off to the next multiple of 10. This will to the next multiple of 10. This will be applicable to all the employees of the State.be applicable to all the employees of the State. 11.
11. Date Date of of next next increment increment in in the the revised revised pay pay structure structure ::
There will be a uniform date of annual increment, viz. 1
There will be a uniform date of annual increment, viz. 1stst July of every year. Employees completing 6 months andJuly of every year. Employees completing 6 months and above in the revised pay structure as on 1
above in the revised pay structure as on 1stst of July will be eligible to be granted the increment. The first increment afterof July will be eligible to be granted the increment. The first increment after fixation of pay on 01.01.2006 in the revised pay structure will be granted on 01.07.2006 for those employees for whom the fixation of pay on 01.01.2006 in the revised pay structure will be granted on 01.07.2006 for those employees for whom the date of next increment was between 1
date of next increment was between 1ststJuly, 2006 to 1July, 2006 to 1ststJanuary, 2007.January, 2007.
Provided that in the case of persons who had been drawing maximum of the existing scale for more than a year as on Provided that in the case of persons who had been drawing maximum of the existing scale for more than a year as on the 1
the 1ststday of January, 2006, the day of January, 2006, the next increment in the revised pay structure shall be allowed on next increment in the revised pay structure shall be allowed on the 1st day of the 1st day of January, 2006.January, 2006. Thereafter, the above provision would apply.
Thereafter, the above provision would apply.
Provided that in cases where an employee reaches the maximum of his pay band shall be placed in the next higher Provided that in cases where an employee reaches the maximum of his pay band shall be placed in the next higher pay band after one year of reaching such a maximum. At the time of placement in the higher pay band, benefit of one pay band after one year of reaching such a maximum. At the time of placement in the higher pay band, benefit of one increment will be provided.
increment will be provided. 12.
12. Fixation Fixation of of pay pay in in the the revised revised pay pay structure structure subsequent subsequent to to the the 11ststday of January, 2006:day of January, 2006:
Where a Government servant continues to draw his pay in the existing scale and is brought over to the revised pay Where a Government servant continues to draw his pay in the existing scale and is brought over to the revised pay structure from a date later than the 1
structure from a date later than the 1stst day of January, 2006, his pay from the later date in the revised pay structure shall beday of January, 2006, his pay from the later date in the revised pay structure shall be fixed in the following manner
fixed in the following manner :-(i)
(i) Pay Pay in in the the pay bapay band nd will will be fibe fixed xed by adby adding tding the he basic basic pay pay applicable applicable on on the the later later date, the date, the dearness dearness paypay applicable on that date and the pre-revised dearness allowance based on rates applicable as on 01.01.2006 This figure will applicable on that date and the pre-revised dearness allowance based on rates applicable as on 01.01.2006 This figure will be rounded off to the next multiple of 10 and will then become the pay in the applicable pay band. In addition to this, the be rounded off to the next multiple of 10 and will then become the pay in the applicable pay band. In addition to this, the grade pay corresponding to the pre-revised pay
grade pay corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale will be payable.scale will be payable. 13.
13. Fixation Fixation of of pay pay on on promotion promotion on on or or after after 01.01.2006 01.01.2006 ::
In the case of promotion from one grade pay to another in the revised pay structure, the fixation will be done as In the case of promotion from one grade pay to another in the revised pay structure, the fixation will be done as
follows:-One increment equal to 3% of the sum of the pay in the pay band and the existing grade pay will be computed and One increment equal to 3% of the sum of the pay in the pay band and the existing grade pay will be computed and rounded off to the next multiple of 10. This will be added to the existing pay in the pay band. The grade pay corresponding rounded off to the next multiple of 10. This will be added to the existing pay in the pay band. The grade pay corresponding to the promotion post will thereafter be granted in addition to this pay in the pay band. In cases where promotion involves to the promotion post will thereafter be granted in addition to this pay in the pay band. In cases where promotion involves change in the pay band also, the same methodology will be followed. However, if the pay in the pay band after adding the change in the pay band also, the same methodology will be followed. However, if the pay in the pay band after adding the increment is less than the minimum of the higher pay band to which promotion is taking place, pay in the pay band will be increment is less than the minimum of the higher pay band to which promotion is taking place, pay in the pay band will be stepped to such
stepped to such minimumminimum.. Note - 1
Note - 1 On promotion from one grade to another / financial up gradation under ACP, a Government servant has anOn promotion from one grade to another / financial up gradation under ACP, a Government servant has an option under FR22(1)(a)(1) to get his pay fixed in the higher post either from the date of his promotion, or option under FR22(1)(a)(1) to get his pay fixed in the higher post either from the date of his promotion, or from date of his next increment, viz. 1
from date of his next increment, viz. 1ststJuly of the year. The pay will be fixed in the following manner in theJuly of the year. The pay will be fixed in the following manner in the revised pay structure
revised pay structure :-(a)
(a) In case the Government servant opts to get his pay fixed from his date of next increment, then, on theIn case the Government servant opts to get his pay fixed from his date of next increment, then, on the date of promotion, pay in the pay band shall continue unchanged, but the grade pay of the higher post date of promotion, pay in the pay band shall continue unchanged, but the grade pay of the higher post will be granted. Further re-fixation will be done on the date of his next increment i.e. 1
will be granted. Further re-fixation will be done on the date of his next increment i.e. 1stst July. On thatJuly. On that day, he will be granted two increments; one annual increment and the second on account of promotion. day, he will be granted two increments; one annual increment and the second on account of promotion. While computing these two increments, basic pay prior to the date of promotion shall be taken in to While computing these two increments, basic pay prior to the date of promotion shall be taken in to account. To illustrate, if the basic pay prior to the date of
account. To illustrate, if the basic pay prior to the date of promotion was Rs. 100, promotion was Rs. 100, first increment wouldfirst increment would be computed on Rs. 100 and the second on Rs. 103.
be computed on Rs. 100 and the second on Rs. 103. (b)
(b) In case the Government servant opts to get his pay fixed in the higher grade from the date of hisIn case the Government servant opts to get his pay fixed in the higher grade from the date of his promotion, he shall get his first increment in the higher grade on the next 1
promotion, he shall get his first increment in the higher grade on the next 1stst July if he was promotedJuly if he was promoted between 2
between 2ndnd July and 1July and 1ststJanuary. However, if he was promoted between 2January. However, if he was promoted between 2ndnd January and 30January and 30thth June of aJune of a particular year he shall get his increment on 1
particular year he shall get his increment on 1ststJuly of next year.July of next year. 14.
14. Assured Assured Career Career Progression Progression Scheme Scheme ::
The State Government have agreed to implement the modified Assured Career Progression Scheme on the pattern The State Government have agreed to implement the modified Assured Career Progression Scheme on the pattern
applicable to Central Government employees. In the modified ACP Scheme there will be three financial up-gradations i.e. applicable to Central Government employees. In the modified ACP Scheme there will be three financial up-gradations i.e. after 10, 20 and 30 years. Detailed instructions for implementation of the modified ACP Scheme would be issued after 10, 20 and 30 years. Detailed instructions for implementation of the modified ACP Scheme would be issued separately.
separately. 15.
15. Allowances Allowances ::
With regard to different kinds of allowances payable to the State Government employees, Government decisions are With regard to different kinds of allowances payable to the State Government employees, Government decisions are as follows
as follows :-(a)
(a) City Compensation AllowanceCity Compensation Allowance : It is abolished with effect from 01.09.2008.: It is abolished with effect from 01.09.2008. (b)
(b) Medical Allowance : The medical allowance @ 300/- PM will be admissible to the State GovernmentMedical Allowance : The medical allowance @ 300/- PM will be admissible to the State Government employees w.e.f. 01.09.2008.
employees w.e.f. 01.09.2008. (c)
(c) Transport AllowanceTransport Allowance : Transport allowance will be admissible to the State Government employees with: Transport allowance will be admissible to the State Government employees with effect from 01.09.2008 in the
effect from 01.09.2008 in the following manner:-following
manner:-Rate of Transport Allowance Rate of Transport Allowance
per month per month Employees drawing grade pay
Employees drawing grade pay of (Rs.) of (Rs.) A1 / A ClassA1 / A Class City (Rs.) City (Rs.) Other Places Other Places (Rs.) (Rs.) Grade Pay Rs. 5400 & above
Grade Pay Rs. 5400 & above and posts in the apex scale and posts in the apex scale
Rs. 3200 + DA Rs. 3200 + DA thereon thereon Rs. 1600 + DA Rs. 1600 + DA thereon thereon Grade Pay Rs. 4200 to 4800 Grade Pay Rs. 4200 to 4800 employees employees Rs. 1600 + DA Rs. 1600 + DA thereon thereon Rs. 800 + DA Rs. 800 + DA thereon thereon Grade
Grade pay pay below below Rs. Rs. 4200 4200 Rs. Rs. 600 600 + + DADA thereon thereon Rs. 400 + DA Rs. 400 + DA thereon thereon Note - 1
Note - 1 This allowance shall not be admissible to those employees who have been provided with theThis allowance shall not be admissible to those employees who have been provided with the facility of Government transport.
facility of Government transport. Note - 2
Note - 2 This allowance shall be admissible to the State Government employees irrespective of officialThis allowance shall be admissible to the State Government employees irrespective of official accommodation within one kilometer of
accommodation within one kilometer of office.office. Note - 3
which is notified by
which is notified by Government.Government. (d)
(d) House rent AllowanceHouse rent Allowance : House Rent Allowance on the basis of revised classification of cities / towns as: House Rent Allowance on the basis of revised classification of cities / towns as applicable in Government of India will be payable to
applicable in Government of India will be payable to the State Government employees w.e.f. the State Government employees w.e.f. from 01.09.2008from 01.09.2008 in the following manner
in the following manner :-Revised
Revised classification of classification of Cities and Towns Cities and Towns
on population on population
criteria criteria
Revised classification of Revised classification of
Cities / Towns Cities / Towns Rates of HRA as Rates of HRA as percentage of percentage of Pay in the Pay Pay in the Pay Band + Grade Band + Grade
Pay Pay 50
50 Lakhs Lakhs & & above above XX
(earlier classified as A-1) (earlier classified as A-1)
30 % 30 % 50-5 50-5 Lakhs Lakhs YY (earlier classified as A, (earlier classified as A, B-1 & B-2) B-1 & B-2) 20 % 20 % Below
Below 5 5 Lakhs Lakhs (earlier (earlier classified classified as as CC and unclassified) and unclassified)
10 % 10 %
(e)
(e) Dearness Allowance : Dearness Allowance will be Dearness Allowance: Dearness Allowance will be admissible as per rate indicated below :-admissible as per rate indicated below :-Date from which payable
Date from which payable Rate of DearnessRate of Dearness Allowance per Allowance per From From 01.01.2006 01.01.2006 0%0% From From 01.07.2006 01.07.2006 2%2% From From 01.01.2007 01.01.2007 6%6% From From 01.07.2007 01.07.2007 9%9% From From 01.01.2008 01.01.2008 12%12% From From 01.07.2008 01.07.2008 16%16% 16.
16. Mode Mode of of payment payment of of Arrears Arrears of of PayPay :: (a)
(a) The State Government employees would be entitled for arrears in revised pay / new pay structure along withThe State Government employees would be entitled for arrears in revised pay / new pay structure along with allowances with effect from 01.09.2008.
(b)
(b) The arrears of revised pay / new pay structure from 01.04.2007 to 31.08.2008 The arrears of revised pay / new pay structure from 01.04.2007 to 31.08.2008 will be paid in two installments, thewill be paid in two installments, the first installment being 40% would be paid currently and the rest 60% amount will be payable in the next financial first installment being 40% would be paid currently and the rest 60% amount will be payable in the next financial year (2009-10).
year (2009-10). (c)
(c) The arrears of revised pay / new pay structure from 01.01.2006 to 31.03.2007 The arrears of revised pay / new pay structure from 01.01.2006 to 31.03.2007 will be paid in two installments, thewill be paid in two installments, the first installment being 50% of this arrear amount would be paid in 2010-2011 and the rest 50% arrear would be paid first installment being 50% of this arrear amount would be paid in 2010-2011 and the rest 50% arrear would be paid in 2011-2012.
in 2011-2012. (d)
(d) In the case of retired Government servant, the entire arrears of revised pay / new pay structure would be paid inIn the case of retired Government servant, the entire arrears of revised pay / new pay structure would be paid in only one installment. Those Government servants, who will retire in future, will also be paid the remaining only one installment. Those Government servants, who will retire in future, will also be paid the remaining installments of arrears at the time of
installments of arrears at the time of retirement.retirement.
17.
17. Revision Revision of of PensionPension :: (a)
(a) The State Government have decided to implement the recommendation of the Fitment Committee as contained inThe State Government have decided to implement the recommendation of the Fitment Committee as contained in Chapter V of the Fitment Committee report (annexed to this Resolution) with regard to revision of pension / gratuity Chapter V of the Fitment Committee report (annexed to this Resolution) with regard to revision of pension / gratuity / computation of pension / family pension of the State Government employees on the line of Government of India / computation of pension / family pension of the State Government employees on the line of Government of India decisions. The relevant decision of Government of India communicated through different office memorandums are decisions. The relevant decision of Government of India communicated through different office memorandums are enclosed for reference. The same will be
enclosed for reference. The same will be applicabapplicable for the le for the State Government employees also.State Government employees also. (b)
(b) The provisions as contained in Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Personnel andThe provisions as contained in Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training), Government of India memo no. 140
Training), Government of India memo no. 140 28/3/2008 Estt.(L) dated 2528/3/2008 Estt.(L) dated 25ththSeptember, 2008 shall also be September, 2008 shall also be applicableapplicable for the
for the State Government employees.State Government employees. 18.
18. The Departments of the State Government are advised to bring to the notice of the Finance Department any omissionThe Departments of the State Government are advised to bring to the notice of the Finance Department any omission or mistake found in the details as contained in this Resolution for rectification and / for other suitable action. If any or mistake found in the details as contained in this Resolution for rectification and / for other suitable action. If any confusion / discrepancy arises in implementation of the provision regarding revised pay structure, the matter should be confusion / discrepancy arises in implementation of the provision regarding revised pay structure, the matter should be referred to the
referred to the Finance Department.Finance Department. 19.
consolidated rate of pay or scales of pay, the Departments are advised to examine such case on the basis of prescribed consolidated rate of pay or scales of pay, the Departments are advised to examine such case on the basis of prescribed qualification, nature of duties, revised pay structure and other relevant factors and refer each such case to the Finance qualification, nature of duties, revised pay structure and other relevant factors and refer each such case to the Finance Department for appropriate advice. The existing holder of the posts will continue to draw pay in the existing scale with the Department for appropriate advice. The existing holder of the posts will continue to draw pay in the existing scale with the allowances at the existing scales until such time a
allowances at the existing scales until such time a final order is taken.final order is taken. Order :
Order : Ordered that copy of Ordered that copy of this Resolution be published in the Jharkhand Gazetted.this Resolution be published in the Jharkhand Gazetted.
By the order of Governor Jharkhand By the order of Governor Jharkhand
(Rajbala Verma) (Rajbala Verma) Secretary
Secretary Finance Department, J
Finance Department, Jharkhand,harkhand, Ranchi
Ranchi Memo
Memo No. No. :……660…………... :……660…………... Ranchi, Ranchi, Dated Dated :28.-2-09……….:28.-2-09………. Copy to :
Copy to : Superintendent, Government Press Jharkhand, Doranda, Ranchi for publication in the extra ordinary issueSuperintendent, Government Press Jharkhand, Doranda, Ranchi for publication in the extra ordinary issue of Jharkhand Gazette. Request to supply 1000
of Jharkhand Gazette. Request to supply 1000 copies of this Gazette to copies of this Gazette to this Department.this Department.
(Rajbala Verma) (Rajbala Verma)
Secretary Secretary Memo
Memo No. No. :…660………... :…660………... Ranchi, Ranchi, Dated Dated :28.-2-09……….:28.-2-09………. Copy to :
Copy to : The Accountant General, Jharkhand, P.O.-Doranda, Ranchi for The Accountant General, Jharkhand, P.O.-Doranda, Ranchi for information and necessary action.information and necessary action.
(Rajbala Verma) (Rajbala Verma)
Secretary Secretary Memo
New Pay Scale of Jharkhand Administrative Service New Pay Scale of Jharkhand Administrative Service S.No
S.No Rank Rank Old Old Scale Scale NewNew Scale Scale New Pay New Pay Band Band Scale Grade Scale Grade Pay Pay 1
1 Deputy Deputy CollectorCollector (Basic)
(Basic)
8000-13000
8000-13000 S-15 S-15 PB-II PB-II 9300-34800 9300-34800 54005400
2
2 Under Under Secretary Secretary Rank Rank 10000-15200 10000-15200 S-19 S-19 PBIII PBIII 15600-39100 15600-39100 66006600 3
3 Deputy Deputy Secretary Secretary Rank Rank 12000-16500 12000-16500 S-21 S-21 PBIII PBIII 15600-39100 15600-39100 76007600 4
4 Joint Joint Secretary Secretary 14300-18300 14300-18300 S-24 S-24 PBIV PBIV 37400-67000 37400-67000 87008700 5
5 Additional Additional Sec. Sec. Rank Rank 15100-18300 15100-18300 S-25 S-25 PBIV PBIV 37400-67000 37400-67000 87008700 6.
SCHEDULE- IV SCHEDULE- IV
PROCEDURE FOR DRAWAL OF PAY IN THE REVISED SCALE OF PAY / NEW PAY STRUCTURE PROCEDURE FOR DRAWAL OF PAY IN THE REVISED SCALE OF PAY / NEW PAY STRUCTURE
1.
1. In respect of non-gazetted Government employees, the following procedure should be In respect of non-gazetted Government employees, the following procedure should be followed :-followed :-(i)
(i) A Statement in the enclosed ‘Form B’ should be duly filled in respect of every non-gazetted GovernmentA Statement in the enclosed ‘Form B’ should be duly filled in respect of every non-gazetted Government servant and the pay as on duty with effect from 1
servant and the pay as on duty with effect from 1stst January, 2006 should be fixed by the Drawing andJanuary, 2006 should be fixed by the Drawing and Disbursing authority in accordance with the rules. Where Drawing and Disbursing is not the Head of Office, Disbursing authority in accordance with the rules. Where Drawing and Disbursing is not the Head of Office, pay Fixation ‘Form B’ should be checked by the Head of Office.
pay Fixation ‘Form B’ should be checked by the Head of Office. (ii)
(ii) Fully completed Service Books, along with ‘Form B’ in duplicate duly checked by the Head of Office, shouldFully completed Service Books, along with ‘Form B’ in duplicate duly checked by the Head of Office, should be forwarded by the Drawing and Disbursing authority / Head of
be forwarded by the Drawing and Disbursing authority / Head of Office to the competent authority for vetting.Office to the competent authority for vetting. The Service Books and ‘Form B’ should be sent to
The Service Books and ‘Form B’ should be sent to the competent authothe competent authority as soon as possible rity as soon as possible and in any caseand in any case not later than June, 2009. The competent authority will intimate their concurrence in ‘Form B’ referred to not later than June, 2009. The competent authority will intimate their concurrence in ‘Form B’ referred to above and will return one copy of ‘Form B’ to the Drawing and Disbursing authority for issue of final office above and will return one copy of ‘Form B’ to the Drawing and Disbursing authority for issue of final office orders by the appointing authority. The drawal of pay in the revised pay structure need not however, wait till orders by the appointing authority. The drawal of pay in the revised pay structure need not however, wait till the final checking is done by the competent authority. After the Head of Office is satisfied about the the final checking is done by the competent authority. After the Head of Office is satisfied about the correctness of ‘Form B’ pay may be
correctness of ‘Form B’ pay may be drawn in the revised pay sdrawn in the revised pay structure.tructure. (iii)
(iii) It will be the personal responsibility of It will be the personal responsibility of the Head of the Head of Office to ensure inter-alias:-Office to ensure inter-alias:-(a)
(a) That the post / posts born on the establishment in respect of which revised scales / pay structure areThat the post / posts born on the establishment in respect of which revised scales / pay structure are applied, are duly covered by sanction;
applied, are duly covered by sanction; (b)
(b) That the revised pay structure are such That the revised pay structure are such as have actually been sanctioned by as have actually been sanctioned by Government;Government; (c)
(c) That the payees give an undertaking in the enclosed proforma ‘Form C’ that the payments strictlyThat the payees give an undertaking in the enclosed proforma ‘Form C’ that the payments strictly provisional and they will be liable to refund to Government, without question, any over payments provisional and they will be liable to refund to Government, without question, any over payments which may, at any time subsequently, be found to have been made in the detailed check of the pay which may, at any time subsequently, be found to have been made in the detailed check of the pay fixation form by the competent authority or in
provisionally unless they have been authorised by the A.G., Jharkhand / Finance Department to draw pay in provisionally unless they have been authorised by the A.G., Jharkhand / Finance Department to draw pay in the existing scale of pay;
the existing scale of pay; (ii)
(ii) that statement in the enclosed proforma (‘Form B’) should be attached to the Bills presented in the new paythat statement in the enclosed proforma (‘Form B’) should be attached to the Bills presented in the new pay structure which should be countersigned, by the
structure which should be countersigned, by the Controlling Officer (for the purpose of T.A.);Controlling Officer (for the purpose of T.A.); (iii)
(iii) that drawal of provisional pay will be subject to confirmation eventually by the issue of that drawal of provisional pay will be subject to confirmation eventually by the issue of necessary pay slips bynecessary pay slips by the A.G., Jharkhand / Finance
the A.G., Jharkhand / Finance DepartmeDepartment authorizing pay as adnt authorizing pay as admissible;missible; (iv)
(iv) that no Officer will be permitted to draw arrear pay until and unless necessary authority slip is issued by thethat no Officer will be permitted to draw arrear pay until and unless necessary authority slip is issued by the A.G., Jharkhand / Finance Department;
A.G., Jharkhand / Finance Department; (v)
(v) that no additional increment in the new pay structure subsequent to pay fixation will be drawn by a Gazettedthat no additional increment in the new pay structure subsequent to pay fixation will be drawn by a Gazetted Government servant unless necessary authority slip has been issued by the A.G., Jharkhand / Finance Government servant unless necessary authority slip has been issued by the A.G., Jharkhand / Finance Department;
Department; (vi)
(vi) that the Government Servant will be required to give a declaration in the enclosed form (‘Form C’) that anythat the Government Servant will be required to give a declaration in the enclosed form (‘Form C’) that any sums overdrawn as a result of fixation of pay from 1st January, 2006 will eventually be recovered from him sums overdrawn as a result of fixation of pay from 1st January, 2006 will eventually be recovered from him from the arrear pay bills of
from the arrear pay bills of future dues or from pension and future dues or from pension and gratuity.gratuity.
The controlling officers will ensure that the replacement scale / pay structure are checked properly and that necessary The controlling officers will ensure that the replacement scale / pay structure are checked properly and that necessary declaration is obtained.
Form – A
Form – A
Form of Option
Form of Option
* (i)
* (i)
I ……….. hereby elect the revised pay structure with effect fromI ……….. hereby elect the revised pay structure with effect from 11ststJanuary, 2006.January, 2006.
* (ii)
* (ii)
I ……….. hereby elect to continue on the existing scale of pay myI ……….. hereby elect to continue on the existing scale of pay my substantive / officiating post mentioned below until.substantive / officiating post mentioned below until. * The date of my next increment
* The date of my next increment The date of my subsequent increment The date of my subsequent increment
Raising my pay to Rs. ………..… Raising my pay to Rs. ………..… I vacate or case of draw pay in the existing scale. I vacate or case of draw pay in the existing scale. The date of my promotion to ………... The date of my promotion to ………... Existing Scale ………. Existing Scale ………. Signature: ………. Signature: ………. Name: ………... Name: ………... Designation: ………. Designation: ………. Office in which employed ………. Office in which employed ……….
Form – B
Form – B
Statement of Fixation of Pay for Government Servant Statement of Fixation of Pay for Government Servant 1.
1. Name Name of of the the Govt. Govt. Servant Servant :: 2.
2. Designation Designation of of the the post post in in which which pay pay isis to
to be be fixed fixed as as on on 01.01.2006 01.01.2006 :: 3.
3. Existing Existing Scale Scale of of Pay Pay :: 4.
4. Pay Pay Band Band applicable applicable :: 5.
5. Existing Existing basic basic pay pay as as on on 01.01.2006 01.01.2006 :: 6.
6. Pay Pay after after multiplication multiplication by by a a factor factor of of
1.86 :
1.86 :
7.
7. Pay Pay in in the the Pay Pay Band Band :: 8.
8. Pay Pay in in the the Pay Pay Band Band after after includingincluding benefit
benefit of of bunching, bunching, if if admissible admissible :: 9.
9. Grade Grade Pay Pay attached attached to to the the scale scale :: 10.
10. Revised Revised basic basic pay pay – t– total otal of of pay in pay in thethe pay band and grade pay as on pay band and grade pay as on
01.01.2006. :
01.01.2006. :
11.
11. Date Date of of next next incrementincrement ::
Signature & Designation of
Signature & Designation of
Head of Office
Head of Office
Date : Date : Office : Office :Form – C
Form – C
UNDERTAKING
UNDERTAKING
I hereby undertake that any excess payment may be found to have been made as a result of incorrect I hereby undertake that any excess payment may be found to have been made as a result of incorrect fixation of pay excess payment detected in the light of discrepancies noticed subsequently will be refunded by me fixation of pay excess payment detected in the light of discrepancies noticed subsequently will be refunded by me to the Government either by adjustment against future payments due to me or otherwise.
to the Government either by adjustment against future payments due to me or otherwise.
Signature: ………. Signature: ………. Name: ………... Name: ………... Designation: ………. Designation: ………. Date: Date: Station: Station:
