Recovery of Shortfall Increments to SSTs dt 16.01.2023
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Shortfall Increments
I am directed to refer to your letter No.IT(FD) (TT) 10-2/2020 dated 26.10.2022, on the subject cited above.
2. The case has been examined. The Finance Department observes that the incumbent has already availed benefit of advance increments on acquiring higher qualification i.e. B. Ed and M.A when he was EST on 12.02.1995. After his promotion as SST, he cannot reclaim the so-called shortfall advance increments on the basis of the same qualification for which he had already been benefited. It is tantamount to a double benefit and the same is not admissible under the rules.
3. The two shortfall increments being drawn by SSTs w.e.f. 1996 & 1997 or from any other date after 01.07.1983 are liable to be discontinued and recovery of increments may be made as these increments granted to them were contrary to the above said policy of the Government.
4. In view of the above, it is requested to provide a number of SSTs who are getting increments which need to be recovered in forms of recovery.
