Subject:- The Central Government’s decision on recommendations of the 7th CPC on allowance payment to Pensioners: revised Fixed Medical Allowance and Constant Attendance Allowance on 100% disablement regarding.
Attention is invited to Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure Resolution No.11-1/2016-IC dated 6th July, 2017 on the above subject whereby it has been decided to revise the existing rates of following allowances for Pensioners:
Sl.No
Name of the Allowance
Existing Rates
Revised Rates
1
Fixed Medical Allowance
Rs.500/-
Rs,1000/?
2
Constant Attendance Allowance on 100% disablement
Rs.4500/?
Rs.6750/?
These revised rates are payable w.e.f. 01.07.2017.
In view of the above, Heads of CPPCs/Government Business Departments of all the banks are requested to arrange to credit the pensions/family pensions to the bank accounts from the month of July, 2017 onwards, for the respective pensioners who are already being paid above allowances, with the revised rates without waiting for any specific/separate authority from CPAO for such Pensioners.
This issues with the approval of the competent authority.
Time limit for disposal of anomalies will stand extended by three months
No.11/2/2016 – JCA
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
North Block, New Delhi – 110 001
Dated: 17th July, 2017
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Extension of time limit for forwarding of 7th CPC-related anomalies by the Staff-Side, NC (JCM) and for their disposal by the National Anomaly Committee – regarding
The undersigned is directed to refer to the aforementioned subject and to say that in further partial modification of this Department’s O.M. of even no.dated 5th May, 2017, it has been decided to extend the time limits for both receipt and disposal of the 7th CPC-related anomalies, as per the following details:
(i) The time limit for receipt of anomalies will stand extended by three months from 15.05.2017(as notified vide OM. referred to above) to 15.08.2017; and
(ii) The time limit for disposal of anomalies will stand extended by three months from 15.11.2017 (as notified vide QM. referred to above) to 15.02.2018.
2. This issues with the concurrence of Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.
Guidelines for special provisions to CGHS beneficiaries aged 80 years and above
Government of India
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Department of Health & Family Welfare
Directorate General of CGHS
Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi 110 011
No Z-16025/98/2017-CGHS-III
Dated the 11th July, 2017
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:– Guidelines for special provisions to CGHS beneficiaries aged 80 years and above
With reference to the above mentioned subject the undersigned is directed to convey the approval of competent authority for special provisions under CGHS to the beneficiaries aged 80 years and above, in continuation of earlier guidelines in this regard , as per the details given below:
a) Consultation of Doctor at CGHS Wellness Centre without standing in Queue
b) CGHS Doctors shall enquire by phone, at least once in a month to enquire about their wellbeing / make a home visit if residing within 5 K.M.s of CGHS WC
c) Settlement of medical claims on priority out of turn.
d) Follow up treatment from same specialist in non-empanelled hospital from where he/she was earlier taking treatment- as a special case in view of advanced age and difficulty to change physician subject to the reimbursement limited to CGHS rates and collection of medicines as per CGHS guidelines.
Cycle (maintenance) Allowance 7th CPC Implementation FINMIN ORDER
F.No.19039/4/2008-E.IV
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
New Delhi, the 14th July, 2017
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject :- Implementation of the Recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission – Revision in the rates of Cycle (maintenance) Allowance.
Consequent upon the acceptance of the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission and in supersession of this Department O.M.No. F.11(18)-E.IV(B)/62 dated 31st August, 1962 including all its amendments thereafter and O.M. No.19039/3/2008-E.IV dated 29th August, 2008, the President is pleased to revise the rates of Cycle (maintenance) Allowance from Rs. 90/- per month to Rs.180/- per month subject to the provisions of SR-25.
2. The admissibility of Cycle (maintenance) Allowance will be subject to the following conditions:
(A) The official concerned maintains and uses his own cycle for official journeys.
(B) Travelling Allowance (i.e., daily and mileage allowance) to a Government servant in receipt of Cycle (maintenance) Allowance under these orders will be regulated as under
(i)
For Journeys within a radius of 8 kilometres from the usual place of duty
No T.A.
(ii)
For journeys beyond a radius of 8 Kilometres but not exceeding 16 Kilometres from the place of duty
(a) If the destination point falls within the local
jurisdiction.
No T.A.
(b) If the destination point falls outside the local jurisdiction
T.A. admissible under normal rules, provided the journey is performed other- wise than on a cycle
(iii)
For journeys beyond a radius of 16 kilometres from the usual place of duty.
T.A. admissible under the normal rules.
(C) The allowance will not be admissible for the calendar month(s) wholly covered by leave, training or temporary transfer.
(D) For any period of more than one month at a time during which a Government servant in receipt of Cycle (maintenance) Allowance does not maintain a cycle or the cycle maintained by him remains out of order or is not used for official journeys for any other reason, the Cycle (maintenance) Allowance will not be admissible
3. The Cycle (maintenance) Allowance under these orders shall be granted by the sanctioning authority for a period not exceeding two years at a time and its continuance shall be reviewed sufficiently in advance of the expiry of such period. The sanctioning authority may, for this purpose, specify whenever necessary the local jurisdiction of a Government servant at the time of sanctioning the allowance. They should also make a review of the posts under their control and decide the posts for which the Cycle (maintenance) Allowance should be sanctioned. The Allowance may be sanctioned with reference to the posts and not to the individual incumbents.
4. These orders will be effective from July 01, 2017.
5. In so far as the staff serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued in consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India.
(Nirmaia Dev)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
No, 27/1/2017-E. II (B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
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New Delhi, the 14th July, 2017.
Subject: Implementation of the recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission – grant of Split Duty Allowance to Sweepers and Farashes in Central Secretariat and Allied Offices.
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Consequent upon the acceptance of the recommendations of Seventh Central Pay Commission by the Government, the President, in supersession of all existing orders issued on the subject from time to time, is pleased to decide that the Sweepers and Farashes working in Central Secretariat and allied offices performing split duties, where the break in between the shift is at least 2 hours duration and they have not been provided residential accommodation within 1 km. of the office premises, shall be entitled to Split Duty Allowance at the revised rate of Rs.450/- p.m.
2.The rate will further rise by 25% each time Dearness Allowance (DA) rises by 50%.
3.These orders shall be effective from 1st July, 2017.
4.In so far as the employees working in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued with the concurrence of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
Hindi version will follow.
(Nirmala Dev)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
No.13/1/2017-E,II(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
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New Delhi, the 14th July, 2017.
OFFICE MEMORENDUM
Subject : Implementation on the recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission regarding grant of Hard Area Allowance to the Central Government employees posted in the Nicobar Group of Islands and Islands of Union Territory of Lakshadweep other than Kavaratti & Agatti.
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Consequent upon the acceptance of the recommendations of Seventh Central Pay Commission by the Government, the President, in supersession of all existing orders issued on the subject from time to time, is pleased to decide that Central Government employees posted in Nicobar Group of islands and Minicoy, Kiltan, Andrott, Kalpeni, Chetlat, Kadmat, Amini and Bithra Islands of Lakshadweep shall be paid Hard Area Allowance at the following rates:
Place where posted
Rate per month
(i) Nicobar Group of Islands and Minicoy in Lakshadweep Islands
20% of Basic Pay
(ii) Lakshadweep Group of Islands
(Kiltan, Andrott, Kalpeni, Chetlat, Kadmat, Amini and Bithra Islands)
12% of Basic Pay
2. The term ‘Basic Pay’ in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed Level in the Pay Matrix but does not include any other type of pay like Special Pay, etc.
3. In places where more than one Special Compensatory Allowances are admissible, the Central Government employees posted in such stations will have the option to choose the allowance which benefits them the most, i.e. Hard Area Allowance or one of the Special Compensatory Allowances subsumed under Tough Location Allowance Category-I, II and III.
4. The Hard Area Allowance shall be admissible in addition to the Island Special Duty Allowance, where admissible.
5. These orders shall take effect from 1st July, 2017.
6. These orders shall also apply to the civilian employees paid from the Defence Services Estimates and the expenditure will be chargeable to the relevant head of the Defence Services Estimates. In respect of Armed Forces personnel and Railway employees, separate orders will be issued by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways, respectively.
7. In so far as the employees working in the indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued with the concurrence of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
Hindi version is attached.
(Nirmala Dev)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
Gazette Notification for use of Aadhaar as identity document to receive pensionary benefits in respect of Armed Forces Personnel under Section 7 of Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016.
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
(Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare )
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 3rd March, 2017
S.O. 747(E).— Whereas, the use of Aadhaar as identity document for delivery of services or benefits or subsidies simplifies the Government delivery processes, brings in transparency and efficiency, and enables beneficiaries to get their entitlements directly in a convenient and seamless manner and Aadhaar obviates the need for producing multiple documents to prove one’s identity;
And, whereas, the payment of pension is given to retired Defence Forces pensioners/ Family Pensioners (hereinafter referred to as beneficiaries) by the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence in the Government of India under the Pension Regulations for Army, 1961, the Pension Regulations for Air Force, 1961, and the Pension Regulations for Navy 1964 and the pension is disbursed to beneficiaries through Pension Disbursement Agencies;
And, whereas, the aforesaid benefit of pension involves recurring expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India;
Now, therefore, in pursuance of the provisions of the section 7 of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 (18 of 2016) (hereinafter referred to the said Act), the Central Government hereby notifies the following, namely: —
1. (1) An individual eligible to receive the pension benefits is hereby required to furnish proof of possession of Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.
(2) Any eligible beneficiary entitled to receive pension benefits, who does not possess the Aadhaar Number or, not yet enrolled for Aadhaar, but desirous of availing pension benefits is hereby required to make application for Aadhaar enrolment by 30th June, 2017, provided he or she is entitled to obtain Aadhaar as per section 3 of the said Act and such individuals shall visit any Aadhaar enrolment centre (list available at UIDAI website www.uidai.gov.in) to get enrolled for Aadhaar.
(3) As per regulation 12 of the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016, the Ministry of Defence through Pension Disbursement Agencies or other means which requires an individual to furnish Aadhaar is required to offer Aadhaar enrolment facilities for the beneficiaries who are not yet
enrolled for Aadhaar and in case there is no Aadhaar enrolment centre located in the respective Block or Taluka or Tehsil, the Ministry of Defence through Pension Disbursement Agencies or other means is required to provide Aadhaar enrolment facilities at convenient locations in coordination with the existing Registrars of Unique Identification Authority of India or by becoming Unique Identification Authority of India registrar:
Provided that, till the Aadhaar is assigned to the beneficiary of pension benefits, benefits shall be given to such individuals subject to the production of the following identification documents, namely:
(a) Ex-servicemen Card issued by the concerned authorities; and
(b) (i) If he or she has enrolled, his or her Aadhaar Enrolment ID slip; or
(ii) a copy of his or her request made for Aadhaar enrolment, as specified in sub-paragraph (2) of paragraph 2 below; and any of the following documents, namely :-
(i) Voter ID card issued by the Election Commission of India; or
(ii) Permanent Account Number Card issued by Income Tax Department; or
(iii) Passport; or
(iv) Driving License issued by Licensing authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or
(v) Certificate of Identity having photo issued by a Gazetted officer or Tehsildar on an official letter head; or
(vi) Address card having Name and Photo issued by Department of Posts; or
(vii) Kisan Photo Passbook; or
(viii) any other document as specified by the Ministry of Defence:
Provided further that the above documents shall be checked by an officer specifically designated by the Ministry of Defence for that purpose.
2. In order to provide convenient and hassle free pension benefits to the beneficiaries, the Ministry of Defence through Pension Disbursement Agencies or other means shall make all the required arrangements including following; namely:-
(1) Wide publicity through media and individual notices shall be given to beneficiaries of pension benefits to make them aware of the requirement of Aadhaar under the scheme and they may be advised to get themselves enrolled at the nearest Aadhaar enrolment centres available in their areas by 30th June, 2017 in case they are not already enrolled and the list of locally available enrolment centres shall be made available to them.
(2) In case, beneficiaries of pension benefits are not able to enrol due to non-availability of enrolment centres in the near vicinity such as in the block or tehsil or taluka, the Ministry through Pension Disbursement Agencies or other means is required to create Aadhaar enrolment facilities at convenient locations and the beneficiaries of pension benefits may register their request for Aadhaar enrolment by giving their name, address, mobile number with ExServicemen Card and other details specified in the proviso to clause (b) sub-paragraph (3) of paragraph 1 with their Pension Disbursement Agencies or other means or through the web portal provided for the purpose.
3. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette in all States and Union Territories except the States of Assam, Meghalaya and Jammu and Kashmir. Provided that this notification shall not be applicable for following categories of Pensioners or Family Pensioners, namely:—
(i) NRI who resides in other or foreign country,
(ii) Overseas settled Indian who is citizen of other or foreign country,
(iii) Nepal Domiciled, Burmese and similar categories of defence pensioners.
[F. No. 14(2)/2014/D(P/P)(Part-I)]
RAVI KANT, Jt. Secy.
Transport Allowance comparison table between 6th CPC and 7th CPC
Comrade,
With reference to the 6th CPC orders issued vide letter number 21(2)/2008-E.II (B) dated 28th August 2008 and 7th CPC orders issued vide letter number No 21/5/2017-E(B) dated: 7th July 2017 issued by the Ministry of Finance, the Department of Expenditure. A analysis of comparison of the transport allowances of 6th CPC and 7th CPC was made, it is found that the Employees those who were in 1800 GP and 1900 GP as per 6th CPC and pay in the pay band equivalent to Rs.7440 and above are losing considerable amount on switching over to 7th CPC transport allowances, Hence the issue is being taken up by the Confederation
A study is made and computed as below.
Level/ Grade pay
6th CPC Rates of Transport Allowances
DA as on 1/7/2017
@136%
Transport Allowances as on 1/7/2017 as per 6th CPC
7th CPC Transport Allowances
w.e.f 1/7/2017
Transport Allowances +Â New DA as on 1/7/2017
@4% +
Loss or Profit of
Transport Allowances
Cities Classified in Annexure -I
6th CPC: Below Rs 4200 GPÂ pay in the band below Rs 7440/-
7th CPC: Level 1& 2
Rs 600/-
Rs 816/-
Rs 1416/-
Rs 1350/-
Rs 1404/-
(- )Rs 12/-
6th CPC:Â below Rs 4200 GPÂ pay in the band above Rs 7440/-
7th CPC: Level 1& 2
Rs 1600/-
Rs 2176/-
Rs 3776/-
Rs 1350/-
Rs 1404/-
(-) Rs 2426/-
6th CPC:Â below Rs 4200 GPÂ pay in the band above Rs 7440/-
7th CPC: Level 3 to 5
Rs 600/-
Rs 816/-
Rs 1416/-
Rs 3600/-
Rs 3774/-
( +) Rs 2358/-
6th CPC:Â Â Rs 4200 GPÂ to Rs 4800 GP
7th CPC: Level 6& 8
Rs 1600/-
Rs 2176/-
Rs 3776
Rs 3600/-
Rs 3774/-
(-)Â Rs 2/-
6th CPC:Â Â Rs 5400 and above Grade pay
7th CPC: Level 9 and above
Rs 3200/-
Rs 4352/-
Rs 7552/-
Rs 7200/-
Rs 7488/-
(-)Â Rs 4/-
Case-II
Level/ Grade pay
6th CPC Rates of Transport Allowances
DA as on 1/7/2017
@136%
Transport Allowances as on 1/7/2017 as per 6th CPC
7th CPC Transport Allowances
w.e.f 1/7/2017
Transport Allowances +Â New DA as on 1/7/2017
@4% +
Loss or Profit of
Transport Allowances
Cities Classified other than Annexure -I
6th CPC: Below Rs 4200 GPÂ pay in the band below Rs 7440/-
7th CPC: Level 1& 2
Rs 400/-
Rs 544/-
Rs 944/-
Rs 900/-
Rs 936/-
(- )Rs 8/-
6th CPC:Â below Rs 4200 GPÂ pay in the band above Rs 7440/-
7th CPC:Level 1& 2
Rs 800/-
Rs 1088/-
Rs 1888/-
Rs 900/-
Rs 936/-
(-) Rs 952/-
6th CPC:Â below Rs 4200 GPÂ pay in the band above Rs 7440/-
7th CPC:Level 3 to 5
Rs 800/-
Rs 1088/-
Rs 1888/-
Rs 1800/-
Rs 1872/-
 (-) 16/-
6th CPC:Â Â Rs 4200 GPÂ to Rs 4800 GP
7th CPC:Level 6& 8
Rs 800/-
Rs 1088/-
Rs 1888/-
Rs 1800/-
Rs 1872/-
(-)Â Rs 16/-
6th CPC:Â Â Rs 5400 and above Grade pay
7th CPC: Level 9 and above
7th CPC Abolition of Special Compensatory (Hill Area) Allowance
No. 4/1/2017-E.II(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
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New Delhi, the 13th July, 2017
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Abolition of Special Compensatory (Hill Area) Allowance – Recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission.
Consequent upon the decision taken by the Government on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission, the President is pleased to decide that, Special Compensatory (Hill Area) Allowance stands abolished with effect from 1st July, 2017. This allowance was admissible to Central Government employees vide this Ministry’s O.M. No. 4(2)/2008-E.II(B) dated 29th August, 2008.
2. These orders shall also apply to the civilian employees paid from the Defence Services Estimates. In respect of Armed Forces personnel and Railway employees, separate orders will be issued by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry.of Railways, respectively,
3. In so far as the employees working in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued with the concurrence of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
4. Hindi version is attached,
(Nirmala Dev)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
No.19030/1/2017-E.IV
Govemment of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
New Delhi, the 13th July 2017
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Travelling Allowance Rules – Implementation of the Seventh Central Pay Commission.
Consequent upon the decisions taken by the Government on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission relating to Travelling Allowance entitlements to civilian employees of Central Government, President is pleased to decide the revision in the rates of Travelling Allowance as set out in the Annexure to this office Memorandum.
2. The Pay Level for determining the TA/DA entitlement is as indicated in Central Civil Service (Revised pay) Rules 2016.
3. The term ‘Pay in the Level’ for the purpose of these orders refer to Basic Pay drawn in appropriate Pay level in the Pay Matrix as defined in Rule 3(8) of Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 and does not include Non-Practising Allowance (NPA), Military Service pay (MSP) or any other type of pay like special pay, etc
4. However, if the Travelling Allowance entitlements in terms of the revised entitlements now prescribed result in a lowering of the existing entitlements in the case of any individual, groups or classes of employees, the entitlements, particularly in respect of mode of travel, class of accommodation, etc, shall not be lowered. They will instead continue to be governed by the earlier orders on the subject till such time as they become eligible, in the normal course, for the higher entitlement
5. The claims submitted in respect of journey made on or after 1st July, 2017, may be regulated in accordance with these orders. In respect of journeys performed prior to 1st July 2017, the claims may be regulated in accordance with the previous orders dated 23.09.2008.
6. It may be noted that no additional funds will be provided on account of revision in TA/DA entitlements. It may therefore be ensured that permission to official travel is given judiciously and restricted only to absolutely essential official requirements.
7. These orders shall take effect from 01st July, 2017
8. Separate orders will be issued by Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways in respect of Armed Forces personnel and Railway employees, respectively.
9. In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit & Accounts Department are concerned, these orders issue in consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India
Hindi version is attached
(Nirmala Dev)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
ANNEXURE
Annexure to Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure O.M.No. 19030/1/2017-E.IV dated 10th July 2017.
In supersession of Department of Expenditure’s O.M.No.19030/3/2008-E.IV dated 23.09.2008, in respect of Travelling Allowance the following provisions will be applicable with effect from 01.07.2017:
2. Entitlements for Journeys on Tour or Training
A.(i) Â Travel Entitlements within the Country
Pay Level in Pay Matrix
Travel entitlement
14 and above
Business/Club class by air or AC-I by train
12 and 13
Economy class by air or AC-I by train
6 to 11
Economy class by air or AC-II by train
5 and below
First Class/AC-III/AC Chair car by train
(ii) It has also been decided to allow the Government officials to travel by Premium Trains/Premium Tatkal Trains/Suvidha Trains, the reimbursement to Premium Tatkal Charges for booking of tickets and the reimbursement of Dynamic/Flexi-fare in Shatabdi/Rajdhani/Duronto Trains while on official tour/training. Reimbursement of Tatkal Seva Charges which has fixed fare, will remain continue to be allowed. Travel entitlement for the journey in Premium / Premium Tatkal / Suvidha / Shatabdi / Rajdhani / Duronto Trains will be as under:-
Pay Level in Pay matrix
Travel Entitlements in Premium/Premium Tatkal/Suvidha/Shatabdi/Rajdhani/Duronto Trains
12 and above
Executive/AC 1st Class (In case of Premium/Premium
6 to 11
AC 2nd Class/Chair Car (In Shatabdi Trains)
5 & below
AC 3rd Class/Chair Car
(iii) The revised Travel entitlements are subject to following:-
(a) In case of places not connected by rail, travel by AC bus for all those entitled to travel by AC II Tier and above by train and by Deluxe/ordinary bus for others is allowed.
(b) In case of road travel between places connected by rail, travel by any means of public transport is allowed provided the total fare does not exceed the train fare by the entitled class.
(c) All mileage points earned by Government employees on tickets purchased for official travel shall be utilized by the concerned department for other official travel by their officers. Any usage of these mileage points for purposes of private travel by an officer will attract departmental action. This is to ensure that the benefits out of official travel, which is funded by the Government, should accrue to the Government.
(d) In case of non-availability of seats in entitled class, Govt.servants may travel in the class below their entitled class.
B. International Travel Entitlement:
Pay Level in Pay Matrix
Travel entitlement
17 and above
First class
14 to 16
Business/Club class
13 and below
Economy class
C. Entitlement for journeys by Sea or by River Steamer
(i) For places other than A&N Group of Islands and Lakshadweep Group of Island:-
Pay Level in Pay Matrix
Travel entitlement
9 and above
Highest class
6 to 8
Lower class if there be two classes only on the steamer
4 and 5
If two classes only, the lower class, if three classes, the middle or second class. If there be four classes, the third class
3 and below
Lowest class
(ii) For travel between the mainland and the A&N Group of Islands and Lakshadweep Group of Island by ships operated by the Shipping Corporation of India Limited:-
Pay Level in Pay Matrix
Travel entitlement
9 and above
Deluxe class
6 to 8
First/’A’ Cabin class
4 and 5
Second/’B’ Cabin class
3 and below
Bunk class
D. Mileage Allowance for Journeys by Road:
(i) At places where specific rates have been prescribed:-
Pay Level in Pay Matrix
Entitlements
14 or above
Actual fare by any type of public bus including AC bus
OR
At prescribed rates of AC taxi when the journey is actually performed by AC taxi
OR
At prescribed rates for auto rickshaw for journeys by auto rickshaw, own car, scooter, motor cycle, moped, etc.
6 to 13
Same as above with the exception that journeys by AC taxi will not be permissible.
4 and 5
Actual fare by any type of public bus other than AC bus
OR
At prescribed rates for auto rickshaw for journeys by auto rickshaw, own car, scooter, motor cycle, moped, etc.
3 and below
Actual fare by ordinary public bus only
OR
At prescribed rates for auto rickshaw for journeys by autorickshaw, own scooter, motor cycle, moped, etc
(ii) At places where no specific rates have been prescribed either by the Directorate of Transport of the concerned State or of the neighboring States :
For journeys performed in own car/taxi
Rs. 24/- per km
For journeys performed by auto rickshaw own scooter, etc
Rs. 12/- per km
At places where no specific rates have been prescribed, the rate per km will further rise by 25 percent whenever DA increases by 50 percent.
E (i). Daily Allowance on Tour
Pay level in pay matrix
Entitlement
14 and above
Reimbursement for hotel accommodation/guest house of up to Rs.7500/- per day,
Reimbursement of AC taxi charges as per actual expenditure commensurate with official engagements for travel within the city and
Reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs.1200/- per day.
12 and 13
Reimbursement for hotel accommodation/guest house of up to Rs.4,500/- per day,
Reimbursement of AC taxi charges of up to 50 km per day for travel within the city,
Reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs.1000/- per day.
9 to 11
Reimbursement for hotel accommodation/guest house of up to 2,250/- per day,
Reimbursement of non-AC taxi charges of up to Rs.338/- per day for travel within the city,
Reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs.900/- per day.
6 to 8
Reimbursement for hotel accommodation/guest house of up to Rs.750/- per day,
Reimbursement of non-AC taxi charges of up to Rs.225/- per day for travel within the city,
Reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs.800/- per day.
5 and below
Reimbursement for hotel accommodation/guest house of up to Rs.450/- per day,
Reimbursement of non AC taxi charges of up to Rs.113/- per day for travel within the city,
Reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs.500/- per day.
(ii) Reimbursement of Hotel charges:- For levels 8 and below, the amount of claim (up to the ceiling) may be paid without production of vouchers against self-certified claim only. The self-certified claim should clearly indicate the period of stay, name of dwelling, etc. additionally, for stay in Class ‘X’ cities, the ceiling for all employees up to Level 8 would be Rs.1,000 per day, but it will only be in the form of reimbursement upon production of relevant vouchers. The ceiling for reimbursement of hotel charges will further rise by 25 percent whenever DA increases by 50 persent.
(iii) Reimbursement of Travelling charges:– Similar to Reimbursement of staying accommodation charges, for level 8 and below, the claim (up to the ceiling) may be paid without production of vouchers against self-certified claim only. The self-certified claim should clearly indicate the period of travel, vehicle number, etc. the ceiling for levels 11 and below will further rise by 25 percent whenever DA increases by 50 percent. For journeys on foot, an allowance of Rs.12/- per kilometre travelled on foot shall be payable additionally. This rate will further increase by 25% whenever DA increases by 50%.
(iv) Reimbursement of Food charges:- There will be no separate reimbursement of food bills. Instead, the lump sum amount payable will be as per Table E(i) above and, depending on the length of absence from headquarters, would be regulated as per Table (v) below. Since the concept of reimbursement has been done away with, no vouchers will be required. This methodology is in line with that followed by Indian Railways at present (with suitable enhancement of rates). i.e. Lump sum amount payable. The lump sum amount will increase by 25 percent whenever DA increase by 50 percent.
(v) Timing restrictions
Length of absence
Amount Payable
If absence from headquarters is <6 hours
30% of Lump sum amount
If absence from headquarters is between 6-12 hours
70% of Lump sum amount
If absence from headquarters is >12 hours
100% of Lump sum amount
Absence from Head Quarter will be reckoned from midnight to midnight and will be calculated on a per day basis.
(vi) In case of stay/journey on Government ships, boats etc. or journey to remote places on foot/mules etc for scientific/data collection purposes in organization like FSI, Survey of India, GSI etc., daily allowance will be paid at rate equivalent to that provided for reimbursement of food bill. However, in this case, the amount will be sanctioned irrespective of the actual expenditure incurred on this account with the approval of the Head of Department/controlling officer.
Note: DA rates for foreign travel will be regulated as prescribed by Ministry of External Affairs.
3. T.A. on Transfer
TA on Transfer includes 4 components:- (i) Travel entitlement for self and family (ii) Composite Transfer and packing grant (CTG) (iii) Reimbursement of charges on transportation of personal effects (iv) Reimbursement of charges on transportation of conveyance.
(i) Travel Entitlements:
(a) Travel entitlements as prescribed for tour in Para 2 above, except for International Travel, will be applicable in case of journeys on transfer. The general conditions of admissibility prescribed in S.R.114 will, however, continue to be applicable.
(b) The provisions relating to small family norms as contained in para 4(A) of Annexure to M/o Finance O.M.F.No. 10/2/98-IC & F.No. 19030/2/97-EIV dt. 171, April 1998, shall continue to be applicable.
(ii) Composite Transfer and Packing Grant (CTG):
(a) The Composite Transfer Grant shall be paid at the rate of 80% of the last month’s basic pay in case of transfer involving a change of station located at a distance of or more than 20 kms from each other. However, for transfer to and from the Island territories of Andaman, Nicobar & Lakshadweep, CTG shall be paid at the rate of 100% of last month’s basic pay. Further, NPA and MSP shall not be included as part of basic pay while determining entitlement for CTG.
(b) In cases of transfer to stations which are at a distance of less than 20 kms from the old station and of transfer within the same city, one third of the composite transfer grant will be admissible, provided a change of residence is actually involved.
(c) In cases where the transfer of husband and wife takes place within six months, but after 60 days of the transfer of the spouse, fifty percent of the transfer grant on transfer shall be allowed to the spouse transferred later. No transfer grant shall be admissible to the spouse transferred later, in case both the transfers are ordered within 60 days. The existing provisions shall continue to be applicable in case of transfers after a period of six months or more. Other rules precluding transfer grant in case of transfer at own request or transfer other than in public interest, shall continue to apply unchanged in their case.
(iii) Transportation of Personal Effects:
Level
By Train/Steamer
By Road
12 and above
6000 kg by goods train/4 wheeler wagon/1 double container
Rs. 50/- per km
6 to 11
6000 kg by goods train/4 wheeler wagon/1 single container
Rs. 50/- per km
5
3000 kg
Rs. 25/- per km
4 and below
1500 kg
Rs. 15/- per km
The rates will further rise by 25 percent whenever DA increases by 50 percent. The rates for transporting the entitled weight by Steamer will be equal to the prevailing rates prescribed by such transport in ships operated by Shipping Corporation of India. The claim for reimbursement shall be admissible subject to the production of actual receipts/vouchers by the Govt servant. Production of receipts/vouchers is mandatory in r/o transfer cases of North Eastern Region, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep also.
Transportation of personal effects by road is as per kilometre basis only. The classification of cities/towns for the purpose of transportation of personal effects is done away with.
(iv) Transportation of Conveyance.
Level
Reimbursement
6 and above
1 motor car etc. or 1 motor cycle/scooter
5 and below
1 motorcycle/scooter/moped/bicycle
The general conditions of admissibility of TA on Transfer as prescribed in S.R. 116 will, however, continue to be applicable.
4. T.A. Entitlement of Retiring Employees
TA on Retirement includes 4 components:- (i) Travel entitlement for self and family (ii) Composite Transfer and packing grant (CTG) (iii) Reimbursement of charges on transportation of personal effects (iv) Reimbursement of charges on transportation of conveyance.
(i) Travel Entitlements
Travel entitlements as prescribed for tour/transfer in Para 2 above, except for International Travel, will be applicable in case of journeys on retirement. The general conditions of admissibility prescribed in S.R. 147 will, however, continue to be applicable.
(ii) Composite Transfer Grant (CTG)
(a) The Composite Transfer Grant shall be paid at the rate of 80% of the last month’s basic pay in case of those employees, who on retirement, settled down at places other than last station(s) of their duty located at a distance of or more than 20 km. however, in case of settlement to and from the Island territories of Andaman, Nicobar & Lakshadweep, CTG shall be paid at the rate of 100% of last month’s basic pay. Further, NPA and MSP shall not be included as part of basic pay while determining entitlement for CTG. The transfer incidentals and road mileage for journeys between the residence and the railway station/bus stand, etc., at the old and new station, are already subsumed in the composite transfer grant and will not be separately admissible.
(b) As in the case of serving employees, Government servants who, on retirement, settle at the last station of duty itself or within a distance of less than 20 kms may be paid one third of the CTG subject to the condition that a change of residence is actually involved.
(iii) Transportaion of Personal Effects:- Same as Para 3(iii) above.
(iv) Transportation of Conveyance:- Same as Para 3(iv) above.
The general conditions of admissibility of TA on Retirement as prescribed in S.R. 147 will, however, continue to be applicable.
