Strict Compliance with ORSP Rules 2017 (MACPS) & DA/DR Regulation – Finance Dept Odisha Letter No.7121 Dated 18.03.2026
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Strict Compliance with ORSP Rules 2017 (MACPS) & Regulation of DA/DR Drawal
Department: Finance Department, Government of Odisha
Letter No: 7121 | Date: 18.03.2026
Published: 18 March 2026 Applicable to: All Departments, Heads of Departments, DDOs, Pension Authorities & Treasuries
The Principal Accountant General (A&E) and Principal Accountant General (Audit-I), Odisha have pointed out serious irregularities in pay fixation under MACPS, grant of financial upgradations, and simultaneous drawal of Dearness Allowance (DA) on pay + Dearness Relief (DR) on pension.
All departments are directed to ensure strict compliance with Odisha Revised Scales of Pay Rules, 2017 (especially Rule-13 – MACPS) and prevent excess payments.
Key Irregularities Noticed & Instructions Issued
- Irregular pay fixation under MACPS without fulfilling eligibility conditions
- Grant of MACP benefits without reckoning prior promotions/financial upgradations
- Incorrect fixation in pay levels without proper reference to Rules/illustrations
- Simultaneous drawal of DA on pay + DR on pension in cases of re-engaged pensioners, ex-servicemen on fresh appointment, etc. (not admissible)
Mandatory Directions to All Departments / Offices
- Strictly comply with provisions of **Odisha Revised Scales of Pay Rules, 2017** – particularly **Rule-13 (MACPS)** while allowing financial upgradations and pay fixation.
- Properly verify and reckon **prior promotions/financial upgradations** before granting MACP benefits.
- Scrutinize pay fixation carefully before forwarding pension cases to the Office of the Accountant General.
- Ensure **Dearness Relief on pension** and **Dearness Allowance on pay** are **not** drawn simultaneously where not admissible.
- Issue suitable instructions to subordinate offices for strict compliance.
Critical Warnings:
- Irregularities lead to **excess drawal of pay** and complications in pension revision.
- Such cases are detected during audit/scrutiny by AG offices.
- Departments/DDOs are personally responsible for correct pay fixation & DA/DR regulation.
- Non-compliance may result in recovery, audit objections, and disciplinary action.
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1. What is the main subject of Finance Dept Letter No.7121 dated 18.03.2026?
It directs strict compliance with ORSP Rules 2017 (especially MACPS – Rule-13) and prohibits simultaneous drawal of DA on pay + DR on pension in ineligible cases.
2. What irregularities were noticed by AG offices?
Irregular pay fixation under MACPS, non-reckoning of prior promotions, incorrect level fixation, and excess DA/DR drawal in re-engaged pensioners/ex-servicemen cases.
3. What should departments verify before granting MACP benefits?
Proper reckoning of all prior promotions/financial upgradations and fulfilment of eligibility conditions as per Rule-13 of ORSP Rules 2017.
4. Is simultaneous DA on pay + DR on pension allowed?
No – it is not admissible in cases like re-engaged pensioners or ex-servicemen on fresh appointment. Such drawal must be stopped immediately.
5. What action should departments take now?
Scrutinize pay fixation before sending pension cases to AG; issue instructions to subordinates; ensure no excess payments or irregular DA/DR drawal.