5.0 FEE/REMUNERATION:
5.1 The consolidated fee/remuneration payable to retired person(s) engaged as consultant on short term contract basis shall be governed by Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance O.M. No.3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 09.12.2020 [endorsed by Department of Telecommunications vide No. 1-3(01)/2021-PAT dated 08.02.2021], DoT (Integrated Finance Division) letter no. 3-10/2014-SEA-I/Fin. Dated 29.03.2022 and other circulars/orders, if any issued by the Government from time to time.
5.2 As per above DoE OM, a fixed monthly amount shall be admissible, arrived at by deducting the basic pension from the pay drawn at the time of retirement. The amount of remuneration so fixed shall remain unchanged for the term of the contract
5.3 There will be no annual increment/percentage increase during the contract period.
5.4 The income tax or any other tax liable to be deducted as per the prevailing rules will be deducted at source and for this, department will issue TDS certificate.
6.0 ALLOWANCES:
6.1 Accommodations/HRA: No accommodation or HRA will be provided by the department.
6.2 Transportation Allowance: An appropriate and fixed amount as Transport Allowance for the purpose of commuting between the residence and the place of work shall be allowed not exceeding the rate applicable to the appointee at the time of retirement. The amount so fixed shall remain unchanged during the term of appointment. No Dearness Allowance shall be admissible on the Transportation Allowance.
6.3 TA/DA: No TA/DA is admissible for joining the assignment or on its completion. The retired employees engaged as consultants may be allowed TA/DA on official Tour, if any, as per his/her entitlement at the time of retirement.
6.4 Leave: Paid leave of absence will be allowed at the rate of 1.5 days for each completed month of service. Accumulation of leave beyond a calendar year shall not be allowed.