Section 5(4) in The Indian Police Service (Pay) Rules, 2016
(4)The initial pay of a member of the Service in the Senior Time Scale, on appointment to the Junior Administrative Grade, be fixed in Level 12 of the Pay Matrix in the manner provided in sub-rule (2) and in the case the pay drawn by the member of Service in the Senior Time Scale is less than the minimum of Level 12, it shall be fixed at the minimum of Level 12.
