Overtime Allowance: RBE No.58/2000 – Upon Revision of Pay Scales

No.PC.V/97/I/7/17, dated 03.04.2000

S.No.PC-V/263

Sub:  Grant of Overtime Allowance to Railway employees consequent upon revision of pay scales and allowances.

Ref: Board’s letter of even number dated 09.02.1998 (RBE No.32/1998).

1.     Consequent upon revision of pay scales w.e.f. 01.01.1996, instructions were issued on the subject of rate of Overtime Allowance in reference to revised pay scales vide Board’s letter of even number dated 09.02.1998 (RBE No.32/1998). The question as to whether Dearness Allowance should also be included within the purview of emoluments in the case of employees who are paid Over Time Allowance under Rule 1505 R-II (1987 Edition) read together with Railway Board’s letter No.E(LL)80/AT/FAC/1-13, dated 27.02.1982 has been under consideration. It has now been decided that Over Time Allowance payable under Rule 1505 R-II (1987 Edition) shall continue to be computed on the basis of revised rates of pay plus Dearness Allowance.

2.     The Dearness Allowance forming part of the emoluments as clarified above for the purpose of computation of rates of Overtime Allowance may be taken into consideration with effect from the dates and at the rates, notified from time to time.

3.     This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

4.     Hindi version is enclosed.

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No.58/2000

Forward reference ⇒ RBE No.