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20. ADVANCES20.1 Advances are provided to the government servant for cateringto his personal needs and/or to finance the acquisition of assets. It isan important welfare measure and contributes towards keeping upthe morale. Under the provisions of General Financial Rules, 1963,two types of advances, namely, interest free advances and interestbearing advances can be sanctioned to a government servant, who isotherwise eligible under the relevant rules.20.2 Interest Free Advances20.2.1 Festival AdvanceSanctioning Authority : Head of Office- Rule236(GFR)Festivals : To be selected by Headof Department {SeeGID(l) below Rule 236(GFR)}Amount of Advance : Maximum Rs 1500/-( Rule 241 (GFR)Eligibility:a) Non Gazetted staff whose basic pay does not exceed Rs8300 p.m (Rule 236 GFR).b) Employees on EL/Maternity leave are also eligible(Rule237-GFR).c) Employees who have taken advance to visit hill stationin summer as a member of government sponsored party are noteligible for festival advance, in that financial year.d) Contingent staff are not eligible (Explanation below Rule236-GFR).e) Temporary staff not likely to continue for at least 6months after drawing advance are not eligible (Rule 240-GFR).f) Employees under suspension are not eligible (Rule 237-GFR).g) Employees on half pay leave or extraordinary leave orLPR at the time of disbursement are not eligible (Rule-237-GFR).Page 143 of 143