Drawal of full D.A. during half pay leave -Dispensed. (G.O.Ms.No.166, Dated: 23-09-1992)

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

Drawal of Full D.A. During Half Pay Leave

Dispensed With — Government Orders

G.O.Ms.No.166

Dated: 23-09-1992

Finance and Planning (FW.PC.t) Department

Government Order Details

G.O. Number G.O.Ms.No.166

Date of Issue 23 September 1992

Department Finance and Planning

Subject Dearness Allowance during Half Pay Leave

Subject of the Order

Allowances — Dearness Allowance — Drawal of full Dearness Allowance during Half Pay Leave — Dispensed with — Orders issued.

Background

Under Rules 28(b) and 29(b) of the Andhra Pradesh Leave Rules, government servants proceeding on Half Pay Leave are entitled to leave salary equal to half of the emoluments drawn immediately before proceeding on such leave.

Earlier provision: The order records that government servants drawing basic pay of Rs.1,065 and below under the Revised Pay Scales, 1978, were eligible for full Dearness Allowance on the pay drawn immediately before Half Pay Leave, up to four months.

Government Decision

After reviewing the matter, the Government of Andhra Pradesh decided to adopt the pattern followed by the Government of India and discontinue the system of payment of full Dearness Allowance on leave salary when an employee is on Half Pay Leave.

Important provision: All government servants proceeding on Half Pay Leave are entitled to leave salary equal to half of the emoluments drawn immediately before proceeding on such leave, irrespective of the pay drawn at that time.

Key Points for Teachers

• The order concerns Dearness Allowance during Half Pay Leave.
• The previous provision for payment of full DA during Half Pay Leave was discontinued.
• The leave salary is equal to half of the emoluments drawn immediately before Half Pay Leave.
• The decision applies irrespective of the employee's pay at the time of proceeding on Half Pay Leave.
• The order refers to the Government of India's corresponding pattern of leave salary and DA.

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