Date: 2016-01-25Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause 2 of Article 146 of the Constitution the Chief Justice of India, with the approval of the President, hereby makes the following Rules effecting the revision of pay scales of the certain categories of staff on the establishment of the Supreme
Executive Summary:
This notification from the Supreme Court of India, dated January 21, 2016, outlines The Supreme Court Officers and Servants Revised Pay Rules, 2014. It revises the pay scales for certain categories of staff within the Supreme Court establishment, effective from January 1, 2006, with some revisions dating back to January 1, 1996. The rules detail the revised pay bands and grade pay, as well as procedures for pay fixation and arrears payment.
Key Points / Main Content:
General Provisions:
* These Rules are called "The Supreme Court Officers and Servants Revised Pay Rules, 2014."
* The rules came into force immediately on January 21st, 2016 and are deemed to have come into effect from January 1st, 2006.
* The term "Existing Pay Band and Grade Pay" refers to the pay structure applicable to Supreme Court staff as specified in Columns III & IV of the Schedule.
* "Revised Pay Band and Grade Pay" refers to the pay structure outlined in Columns V & VI of the Schedule.
Revision of Pay Band:
* For staff categories listed in S. Nos. 1 to 3 of Column II of the Schedule, the existing Pay Band and Grade Pay are revised as indicated in Columns V & VI of the Schedule, effective from January 1, 2006.
* The pre-revised pay scale for categories in S.No.4 Column II of the Schedule is revised as mentioned in Column V with effect from January 1, 1996.
Fixation of Pay:
* The pay for staff in categories mentioned in S.No.4 Column II of the Schedule will be fixed notionally from January 1, 1996, in the scale shown in Column V, but actual benefits are available from January 1, 2006.
* Pay fixation in the revised Pay Band from January 1, 2006, will follow the procedure prescribed in Supreme Court Resolution No.F.342008 SCAI dated September 13, 2008, along with CCS Revised Pay Rules, 2008.
Arrears and Allowances:
* Payment of arrears will be made as per Supreme Court's Resolution No.F.342008SCAI dated September 13, 2008, and CCS Revised Pay Rules, 2008.
Other Provisions:
* The Chief Justice of India's decision is final in case of difficulties in implementing these Rules.
* The Pay Band and Grade Pay of other categories of Officers and Officials shall remain unchanged.
Impact Analysis:
Staff of the Supreme Court in Categories S. Nos. 1 to 4 of Column II of the Schedule:
* Impact: Revised pay scales, potential arrears payments, and changes to their overall compensation structure as outlined in the schedule.
* Action Required: Understand the new pay structure, review pay fixation calculations, and follow procedures for claiming arrears.
Accounts Staff of the Supreme Court:
* Impact: Need to implement the revised pay rules, calculate revised salaries, and process arrears payments.
* Action Required: Apply the new rules to payroll processing and ensure accurate and timely payments.
Chief Justice of India:
* Impact: Final decision-making authority in case of implementation difficulties.
* Action Required: Be available to resolve any disputes or questions regarding the application of these rules.
Key Entities Referenced
Supreme Court of India: The apex court of India, the institution to which the notification pertains.
Chief Justice of India: The head of the Supreme Court of India, responsible for making the rules outlined in the notification.
President: The President of India, whose approval is required for the Chief Justice's rules regarding pay revision.
Constitution: Refers to the Constitution of India, specifically Article 146, which grants the power to revise pay scales.
Supreme Court Officers and Servants Revised Pay Rules, 2014: The official name of the rules outlined in the notification, pertaining to the revision of pay scales.
CCS Revised Pay Rules, 2008: Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008, a set of rules used in conjunction with the Supreme Court's resolutions for pay fixation and arrears.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
Supreme Court Resolution No.F.342008 SCAI dated 13th September, 2008: A resolution of the Supreme Court of India, outlining procedures for pay fixation.
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SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 21st January, 2016
No. F. 61/2007-SCA(I).— In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (2) of Article 146 of the
Constitution, the Chief Justice of India, with the approval of the President, hereby makes the following Rules
effecting the revision of pay scales of the certain categories of staff on the establishment of the Supreme Court
of India :-
1. Short title and commencement :-
(1) These Rules shall be called “The Supreme Court Officers and Servants
(Revised Pay) Rules, 2014”.
(2) These Rules shall be deemed to have come into force at once.
2. Definitions :- In these Rules unless the context otherwise requires -
(a) Existing Pay Band and Grade Pay means the Pay Band and Grade Pay applicable to concerned
officers and staff of the Supreme Court specified at Column III & IV of the Schedule.
(b) 'Revised Pay Band and Grade Pay' with reference to any of the concerned officers and staff of the
Supreme Court means the Pay Band and Grade Pay mentioned in Column V & VI of the Schedule.
(c) 'Schedule' means the Schedule appended to these Rules.
3. Revision of Pay Band :-
(i) The existing Pay Band and Grade Pay in respect of staff of the Supreme Court in categories shown
at S. Nos. 1 to 3 of Column II of the Schedule shall stand revised as indicated in Column V & VI of
the said Schedule with effect from 1-1-2006.
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(ii) The pre-revised pay scale (effective from 1-1-1996) of the categories shown at S.No.4 (column II of
the Schedule) shall be revised as mentioned in Column V with effect from 1-1-1996.
4. Fixation of Pay in the revised Pay Band:-
(i) The pay of the staff members of the Supreme Court in the categories as mentioned at S.No.4
(Column II) in the Schedule shall be fixed on notional basis with effect from 1-1-1996 in the scale
shown in Column V and the actual benefits shall be available with effect from 1-1-2006.
(ii) The fixation of pay in the revised Pay Band effective from 1-1-2006 shall be made in accordance with
the procedure prescribed for fixation of pay in terms of Supreme Court Resolution No.F.34/2008-
SCA(I) dated 13th September, 2008 read with CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008.
5. Provision regarding arrears of Pay and Allowances :-
The payment of arrears shall be made to the concerned categories of staff of the Supreme Court
in the manner indicated in Supreme Court's Resolution No.F.34/2008-SCA(I) dated 13th September,
2008 read with CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008.
6. Removal of difficulties :-
If any difficulty or question arises in the implementation of these Rules, the decision of the Hon'ble
the Chief Justice of India on such matter, shall be final.
7. The Pay Band and Grade Pay of other categories of Officers and Officials shall remain unchanged.
SCHEDULE
S. Post Existing Pay Band/Pay Existing Grade Revised Revised
No. Scale Pay corresponding fitment Grade Pay
in Pay Band
I II III IV V VI
1 Junior Court Assistant 5200-20200 2800 9300-34800 4200
(PB-1) (PB-2)
2 Court Assistant, Accountant, 9300-34800 4200 9300-34800 4600
Cashier and Personal Assistant (PB-2) (PB-2)
3 PS to Additional Registrar, (i) 9300-34800 (i) 4600 (i) 9300-34800 (i) 4800
Senior Personal Assistant, (PB-2) (PB-2)
Senior Court Assistant, Court
Associate, Editor of Paper (ii) 9300-34800 (ii) 5400 (ii) 15600-39100 (ii) 5400
Books, Assistant Librarian, (PB-2) (PB-3)
Proof Reader, Assistant [On completion of [On completion of 4
Accounts Officer (Concurrent 4 years service] years service]
Audit) & Building Supervisor
4 Daftry (now Senior Court (i) Pre-revised (effective - (i) Pre-revised -
Attendant), Usher (previously from 1-1-1996 (effective from
Jamadar) and Jamadar (Farash) to 31-12- 1-1-1996 to
& Jamadar (Safaiwala) 2005) 31-12-2005)
Rs.3500-90-5120 Rs.3700-95-5600
(ii) 5200-20200 Rs.2400 (ii) No change (ii) No
change
By Order and under the authority
of Chief Justice of India,
M.V. RAMESH, Registrar
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