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1. Short Title and Commencement
Explanation:
T 1. Short Title and Commencement
Explanation:
This Order is officially called the Federal Constitutional Court Judges (Leave, Pension and Privileges) Order, 2025. It came into force immediately upon issuance on 10 December 2025.
Key Point:
Applies from the date of enforcement
2. Definitions
Explanation:
This section defines important terms such as Judge, Chief Justice, Acting Judge, actual service, vacation, and service for pension. These definitions ensure clarity and uniform interpretation throughout the Order.
Importance:
Prevents ambiguity
Ensures legal certainty
3. Kinds of Leave
Explanation:
Judges may avail leave on full salary, half salary, or a combination of both. Leave on full salary counts as double leave on half salary for calculation purposes.
Key Idea:
Flexible leave options
4. Leave Account
Explanation:
A leave account is maintained for each Judge. Leave is credited based on actual service and unused vacation time and debited when leave is taken.
Purpose:
Transparent record of leave
5. Aggregate Amount of Leave
Explanation:
The Order limits total leave to 36 months on half salary during the entire service. It also limits how much leave can be taken at one time.
Reason:
Prevents excessive absence
6. Grant of Leave Not Due
Explanation:
Judges may be granted leave even if no leave is available in their account, mainly on medical grounds, subject to conditions.
Safeguard:
Used only in special circumstances
7. Leave Salary
Explanation:
A Judge on leave receives full or half salary depending on the type of leave. Rules regarding payment in foreign currency are also specified.
Key Point:
Financial continuity during leave
8. Encashment of Leave
Explanation:
A Judge with unused leave at retirement is entitled to salary payment in lieu of leave, ensuring financial benefit for unavailed leave.
9. Extraordinary Leave
Explanation:
Extraordinary leave may be granted without salary for a limited period and only once during service.
Purpose:
For exceptional situations
10. Combining Leave with Vacation
Explanation:
Judges may combine leave with vacation, provided it does not require appointing an acting Judge.
11. Overstaying Leave or Vacation
Explanation:
If a Judge overstays leave or vacation, no salary is paid for the excess period unless justified by uncontrollable circumstances.
12. Special Disability Leave
Explanation:
Special disability leave is granted if a Judge suffers injury while performing official duties, following federal service rules.
13. Authority to Grant Leave
Explanation:
The President grants leave to the Chief Justice, while the Chief Justice grants leave to other Judges.
14. Pension Entitlement
Explanation:
Judges become entitled to pension upon retirement, resignation, or removal, provided minimum service conditions are fulfilled.
15. Payable Pension
Explanation:
Pension is calculated as a percentage of salary, increasing with years of service, subject to a maximum limit.
Key Feature:
Financial security after retirement
16. Pension on Re-employment
Explanation:
If a retired Judge is re-employed, pension is adjusted against salary to avoid double benefit.
17. Commutation of Pension
Explanation:
Judges may commute part of their pension according to applicable pension rules.
18. Extraordinary Pension
Explanation:
Extraordinary pension applies in cases of injury or death caused by violence during official duties.
19. Subsidiary Conditions of Service
Explanation:
Judges receive benefits similar to senior federal secretaries, including medical allowance.
20. Official Residence and Accommodation
Explanation:
Judges are entitled to official residences or housing allowance, including maintenance and utilities.
21. Official Car
Explanation:
Judges are entitled to official vehicles with fuel limits defined by the Order.
22. Superior Judicial Allowance
Explanation:
Judges receive a substantial monthly judicial allowance recognizing the importance of their office.
23. Tax Exemptions
Explanation:
Allowances and privileges granted under the Order are exempt from income tax.
24. Facilities to Retired Judges
Explanation:
Retired Judges and their widows receive facilities such as staff, utilities, petrol, security, and tax exemptions.
🧠 KEY POINTS (FOR QUICK REVISION)
Issued in 2025
Applies to Federal Constitutional Court Judges
Regulates leave, pension, and privileges
Ensures judicial independence
Provides post-retirement benefits
Tax-free allowances
❓ EXAM / ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS
Discuss the objectives of the Federal Constitutional Court Judges Order, 2025.
Explain the kinds of leave available to Judges under the Order.
Describe the pension scheme for Judges of the Federal Constitutional Court.
What privileges and facilities are granted to Judges during service?
Explain the benefits provided to retired Judges and their widows.
📊 PRESENTATION SLIDE HEADINGS
Introduction to the Order, 2025
Definitions and Scope
Leave Rules for Judges
Pension Entitlements
Allowances and Privileges
Official Residences and Transport
Facilities for Retired Judges
Importance of the Order
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