Grant of Adhoc Relief Allowance – 2012 @ 20% of Basic Pay to the Civil Employees of the Federal Government
Finance Division’s 2 July 2012 memorandum granted Adhoc Relief Allowance-2012 at 20% of basic pay to eligible Federal Government civil employees with effect from 1 July 2012.
Overview
The 2 July 2012 Finance Division memorandum grants Adhoc Relief Allowance-2012 at 20% of basic pay to covered Federal Government civil employees from 1 July 2012, subject to the stated conditions.
Key Highlights
- 20% of basic pay
- Effective 1 July 2012
- Subject to income tax and stated leave conditions
- Excluded from pension and gratuity emoluments
- Not admissible during posting or deputation abroad
Detailed Explanation
Finance Division Office Memorandum dated 2 July 2012 sanctioned Adhoc Relief Allowance-2012 at 20% of basic pay to civil employees of the Federal Government. The allowance was made effective from 1 July 2012, subject to the coverage and conditions stated in the memorandum.
Key Details of Adhoc Relief Allowance-2012
- Rate: 20% of basic pay.
- Effective date: 1 July 2012.
- Coverage: Civil employees of the Federal Government and the other covered employee groups described in the memorandum.
- Tax: The allowance is subject to income tax.
- Budget: Expenditure is to be met from the existing budgetary allocation, subject to the memorandum.
Who Is Covered by ARA-2012?
The memorandum applies to the civil employees of the Federal Government and identifies the additional categories covered by the order. Contract employees are subject to the stated standard terms and conditions of contract appointment. The scope should not be extended to provincial employees or other organizations unless they are specifically included by the relevant authority.
Rate and Calculation
The notified rate is 20% of basic pay. The calculation of basic pay and treatment of personal pay are governed by the definitions and conditions in the original memorandum. Payroll offices should use the relevant employee’s pay record and the exact provisions of the order when calculating the allowance.
Conditions During Leave and Overseas Posting
- The allowance is subject to income tax.
- It is admissible during leave and Leave Preparatory to Retirement (LPR), except extraordinary leave, subject to the memorandum.
- It is not treated as part of emoluments for pension or gratuity, or for recovery of House Rent.
- It is not admissible during posting or deputation abroad; the memorandum sets out the applicable treatment on repatriation.
Budgetary Arrangement
The memorandum directs that the expenditure be met within the existing budgetary allocation and addresses the treatment of supplementary grants. Ministries, Divisions and Departments should follow the specific budget direction in the original order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the rate of Adhoc Relief Allowance-2012?
20% of basic pay.
From which date was ARA-2012 effective?
1 July 2012.
Was the allowance included in pension or gratuity?
No. The memorandum excludes it from emoluments for pension and gratuity.
Was it payable during overseas posting?
No. The memorandum excludes the allowance during posting or deputation abroad and sets out the treatment on repatriation.
Related EmployeesDesk Resources
For subsequent Federal Government relief allowances, see Ad-hoc Relief Allowance-2025 and Ad-hoc Relief Allowance-2023.
Official Finance Division Office Memorandum
For the complete employee coverage, allowance calculation and exclusions, consult the original order: