Rule 18, terms of service of the Board
In short
Rule 18 provides that the Chairperson and every other Member shall receive such salary and allowances, and have such other terms and conditions of service, as are specified in the Fifth Schedule.
01What the Fifth Schedule sets
| Item | Provision |
|---|---|
| Salary, Chairperson | A consolidated salary of four lakh fifty thousand rupees per month, without the facility of house and car |
| Salary, other Members | A consolidated salary of four lakh rupees per month, without the facility of house and car |
| Provident fund | Eligible to contribute to the Provident Fund of the Board on the same terms as apply to its other officers and employees |
| Pension and gratuity | Not entitled to pension or gratuity for service rendered in the Board |
| Travelling allowance | At the scales applicable to a Central Government officer at level 17 of the pay matrix for the Chairperson and level 15 for other Members |
| Sitting fee and sumptuary allowance | Not entitled to either |
| Conflict of interest | Must ensure absence of conflict of interest, and must not hold financial or other interests likely to prejudicially affect the performance of the office |
The Schedule also covers medical assistance, leave, leave travel concession and the application of the Central Civil Services rules, and provides that any matter not expressly provided for is referred to the Central Government, whose decision is final.
02Common questions
Where are the salary figures set?
In the Fifth Schedule to the Rules, applied by Rule 18.
Do Members receive a pension for Board service?
No. The Fifth Schedule provides that they are not entitled to pension or gratuity for service rendered in the Board.
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