Subsistence allowance entitlement rises after an initial suspension period if inquiry delay is not attributable; refund and non-refund rules apply.

An employee on suspension receives a staged subsistence allowance with an enhanced rate contingent on there being no enquiry delay attributable to the employee or their representatives; if no disciplinary penalty is imposed, the employee is refunded the difference between subsistence allowance and the emoluments they would have received, while imposition of a penalty precludes any order requiring refund; suspension, unless culminating in dismissal, removal or compulsory retirement, is treated as duty or leave as directed by the Competent Authority.

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