The document discusses rules for pay fixation in the Indian civil service. Key points:
- Pay fixation rules were revised in 1989 and again in 2008 after the 6th Central Pay Commission's recommendations.
- Pay now consists of a pay band and grade pay. On promotion, pay is fixed by granting one increment in the existing pay band plus the higher grade pay.
- Government employees have the option to fix pay from the date of promotion or date of next increment in the lower grade. This allows them to receive two increments on the date of next increment.
- Other situations like appointment on the same pay scale or ex-cadre posts also have rules for pay fixation outlined in the Fundamental Rules.