We, Qaboos bin Said, the Sultan of Oman
after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State issued by Royal Decree 101/96,
the Civil Service Law issued by Royal Decree 8/80 and its amendments,
and the Executive Regulation of the Civil Service Law issued by Royal Decree 52/84 and its amendments,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
The increase in the salaries of state officers from the fourth grade of the second circle and below of the general schedule attached to the mentioned Civil Service Law must be in accordance with the following:
1. 10% of the basic salary for those occupying the fourth grade of the second circle up to the fifth grade of the third circle.
2. 15% of the basic salary for those occupying the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades of the third circle.
Article II
This increase applies as of the salaries due for the month of August 1997. It must be disbursed with the salaries of the mentioned month.
Article III
All that is contrary to this decree, or in conflict with its provisions, is hereby repealed.
Article IV
This decree must be published in the Official Gazette.
Issued on: 22 Rabi Al-Awwal 1418
Corresponding to: 27 July 1997
Qaboos bin Said
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 604 issued on 2 August 1997.