Travelling allowance rules- implementation of the Recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission - Corrisendum
Travelling allowance rules- implementation of the Recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission - Corrisendum
Download recommendations of 7th CPC regarding travelling allowance
Latest Dearness Allowance, HRA, TA, Overtime and other Allowances Rates.
Allowances Rates:
1. Dearness Allowance (DA):
With effect from 1.1.2006, Dearness allowance is granted to compensate price increase above to which the revised pay scales relate. This will be sanctioned twice a year, payable from 1st January and 1st July.
(More on Dearness Allowance and How to calculate DA).
The following table shows the rates of Dearness Allowance (as on August 2010)
| Date From Which Payable | Rate (in Percentage) |
| 1-1-2007 | 6 |
| 1-7-2007 | 9 |
| 1-1-2008 | 12 |
| 1-7-2008 | 16 |
| 1-1-2009 | 22 |
| 1-7-2009 | 27 |
| 1-1-2010 | 35 |
| 1-7-2010 | 45 (Expected) |
2. House Rent Allowance (HRA):
| Classification of Cities | Rates (In Percentage) |
| X | 30 |
| Y | 20 |
| Z | 10 |
3. Special Compensatory Hill Area Allowance:
| Grade Pay | Bad Climate Allowance(in Rs) | Composite HCA (in Rs) |
| Rs 5400 & Above and HAG + and above | 400 | 600 |
| Less than Rs 5400 | 240 | 480 |
4. Project Allowance:
| Grade Pay | Rate Per Month |
| Rs. 5400 and above and pay scale of HAG + and above | 1500 |
| Less than Rs 5400 | 1000 |
5. Bad Climate Allowance:
| Grade Pay | Rate per Month |
| Rs. 5400 and above and pay scale of HAG + and above | 400 |
| Less than Rs 5400 | 240 |
6. Transport Allowance (TA):
| Grade Pay | Rate of TA per Month | Rate of TA per Month |
| Rs. 5400 and above | 3200 + DA | 1600 + DA |
| Rs. 4200, 4600 and above Rs. 4800 | 1600 + DA | 800 + DA |
| Below Rs. 4200 but drawing pay in the pay band equal to Rs. 7440 & above | 1600 + DA | 800 + DA |
| Below Rs. 4200 but drawing pay in the pay band less than Rs. 7440 | 600 + DA | 400 + DA |
7. Overtime Allowance:
Office staff
| Emoluments pre-revised Scale | For the First one hour ( Per Hour) | Thereafter (in Rs) (Per Hour) |
| Rs. 2201 and above | NIL | 12.50 |
Operative Staff
| Rate of OTA per Hour(in Rs) | ||||||
| Emoluments | For Working Days | For Working Days | For Working Days | For Sundays & Holidays | For Sundays & Holidays | For Sundays & Holidays |
| 48 Hrs Duty | 44 Hrs Duty | 42 1/2 Hrs Duty | 48 Hrs Duty | 44 Hrs Duty | 42 1/2 Hrs Duty | |
| 2201 and above | 15.85 | 17.25 | 19.90 | 21.15 | 23.05 | 22.85 |
Staff Car Drivers:
| Emoluments | Rate of OTA per hour | |
| Up to the first one hour in excess of the prescribed hours of duty | Thereafter | |
| Rs. 2201 and above | NIL | 16.50 |
Casual Employees:
| Category | Hourly Rate of OTA |
| Employees drawing Minimum wage | 1/8 th of the daily wage |
| Employees drawing 1/30 of the pay at the minimum of the relevant pay scale + DA for 8 Hrs work per day | Minimum of the relevant pay scale plus DA admissible at the rates divided by (30*8) |
| Casual workers having temporary status | Like in the case of Office staff mentioned above. |
8. Cash Handling Allowance to Cashiers:
| Amount of Average Monthly Cash Disbursed | Rate Per Month |
| Up to Rs. 50,000 | 150 |
| Over Rs. 50,000 & Up to 2,00,000 | 300 |
| Over Rs. 2,00,000 & Up to 5,00,000 | 400 |
| Over Rs. 5,00,000 & Up to 10,00,000 | 500 |
| Over 10,00,000 | 600 |
9. Conveyance Allowance
| Average Monthly travel on Official Duty ( In KM ) | Own Motor Car (In Rs) | Other Conveyance ( In Rs) |
| 201-300 | 1,120 | 370 |
| 301-450 | 1,680 | 480 |
| 451-600 | 2,070 | 640 |
| 601-800 | 2,430 | 750 |
| Above 800 KM | 3,000 | 850 |
10. Conveyance Allowance to Medical Officers:
| Mode of Conveyance | CHS Maximum per Month | CHS Minimum per month | Non CHS Maximum per Month | Non CHS Minimum per Month |
| Their own motor car | 3,300 | 160 | 550 | 80 |
| ho maintain scooter / motor cycle | 1,080 | 80 | 180 | 40 |
| who do not maintain either car or motor cycle / scooter | 900 | 60 | 150 | 30 |
11. Tribal Area Allowances:
Same as Bad Climate Allowance
12. Hard Area Allowance:
25 % of Basic Pay + NPA
13. Non-Practising Allowance:
Admissible to CHS officers and veterinary doctors at 25% of their Band + Grade pay where as BP + Grade pay does not exceed 85,000.
14. Caretaking Allowance:
10 % aggregate of pay in the pay band and Grade Pay.
15. Split Duty Allowance:
Rs. 200 per month.
16. Island Special Duty Allowance:
| Areas | Rate Per Month of Basic Pay + NPA (In Percentage) |
| Areas around Capital Towns ( Port Blair in A & N Islands, Kavaratti and Agatti in Lakshadweep ) | 12.5 |
| Difficult Areas: ( North & Middle Andaman, South Andaman , all islands of Lakshadweep (excluding above) | 20 |
| More Difficult areas: ( Little Andaman, Nicobar Group of Islands, Narcondam Islands, East Islands in A & N Islands, Minicoy in Lakshadweep) | 25 |
The ‘Grade Pay’ for determining the TA/DA entitlement is as indicated in Central Civil Service(Revised Pay) ,Rules 2008.
The term ‘Pay’ for the purpose of these orders refer to basic pay as defined in Rule3(8) of Central Civil Service(Revised Pay)Rules 2008 and includes the revised non-practicing allowance, if any, admissible in addition.
In respect of those employees who opt to continue in their pre-revised scales of pay, the corresponding Grade Pay of the pay sclaes of the post occupied on 1/1/2006 would determine the TA/DA entitlements under these orders. However, for determining the Composite Transfer Grant for such employees, the term pay shall also include, in addition to the basic pay in the pre-revised Scales, stagnation increments, Dearness Pay and NPA as per orders in force on 1/1/2006.The claims submitted in respect of journey made on or after 1st September,2008, may be regulated in accordance with these orders.
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.
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.
Entitlements for Journeys on Tour:
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs.10,000/- and above and those in pay scale of HAG + and above Business / Club Class by air / AC First class by train
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs.7,600 and Rs.8,900
Economy Class by air / AC First class by train
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs.5,400 and Rs.6,600
Economy Class by air / AC II Tier class by train
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs.4,200, Rs.4,600 and Rs.8,900
AC II Tier class by train
Officers drawing grade pay below Rs.4,200
First class / AC IIi Tier / AC Chair car by train
The revised Travel entitlements are subject to following: -
(i) 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.
(ii) 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.
(iii) Henceforth, 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.
(iv) All Government servants are allowed to travel below their entitled class of travel.
International Travel Entitlement:
Cabinet Secretary/Secretary to G.O.I. and Equivalent
First Class.
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs. 10,000 and above and those in pay scale of HAG+
Business/Club Class.
Others Economy Class.
Entitlement for journeys by Sea or by River Steamer (SR. 40):
Offiicers drawing grade pay of Rs. 5400/- and above and those in pay scales of HAG+ and above
Highest Class.
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs. 4200, Rs. 4600 and Rs. 4800
If there be two classes only on the steamer, the lower class.
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs. 2400 and Rs. 2800
If there be two classes only on the steamer, the lower class.
If there be three classes, the middle or the second class.
If there be four classes, the third class.
Officers drawing grade pay less than Rs. 2400
The lowest class.
Accommodation entitlements 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 will be as follows:
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs. 5400 and above and those in pay scales of HAG+ and above
Deluxe Class.
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs 4200, Rs.4600 and Rs 4800
First/’A’ Cabin class.
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs 2400 and Rs. 2800
Second/’B’ Cabin Class.
Officers drawing grade pay less than Rs. 2400
Bunk Class.
Mileage Allowance for Journeys by Road:
In supersession of S.R.46 and the Government of India’s order thereunder, the grade pay ranges for travel by public/bus/auto/rickshaw/scooter/motor cycle, full taxi/taxi/own car is revised as indicated below:
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs 10,000 and above and those in pay scales of HAG+ and above.
Actual fare by any type of public bus including air-conditioned 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 scooter, motor cycle, moped etc.
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs. 5400, Rs. 6600, Rs. 7600, Rs. 8700 and Rs. 8900
Same as at (i) above with the exception that journeys by AC taxi will not be permissible
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs. 4200, Rs. 4600 and Rs. 4800
Same as at above.
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs 2400 and above but less than Rs. 4200.
Actual fare by any type of public bus other than air-conditioned bus;
OR
At prescribed rates for auto rickshaw for journeys by auto rickshaw/own scooter/motorcycle/moped etc.
Officers drawing grade pay below Rs. 2400
Actual tare by ordinary public bus only;
OR
At prescribed rates for auto rickshaw/own scooter/motorcycle/ moped etc.
Mileage allowance for road journeys shall be regulated at the following rates in places where no specific rates have been prescribed either by the Director of Transport of the concerned State or of the neighbouring States:
1. For journeys performed in own car/taxi: Rs. 16 per km.
2. For journeys performed by auto rickshaw own scooter, etc.: Rs. 8 per km.
3.The rate of Mileage Allowance for journeys on bicycle on tour and transfer, is revised from 60 paise to Rs 1.20 per kilometer.
Daily Allowance on Tour:
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs. 10,000/- and above and those in pay scales of HAG+ and above
Reimbursement for Hotel accommodation/guest house of upto Rs. 5000 per day, reimbursement of AC taxi charges of upto 50 kms for travel within the city and reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs. 500 per day.
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs. 7600 to Rs. 8900
Reimbursement for Hotel accommodation of upto Rs. 3000 per day; reimbursement of non-AC taxi charges of upto 50 kms per diem for travel within the city and reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs. 300 per day.
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs. 5400 to Rs. 6600
Reimbursement for Hotel accommodation of upto Rs. 1500 per day, reimbursement of taxi charges of upto Rs. 150 per diem for travel within the city and reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs. 200 per day.
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs. 4200 to 4800
Reimbursement for Hotel accommodation of upto Rs. 500 per day; reimbursement of travel charges of upto Rs. 100 per diem for travel within the city and reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs. 150 per day.
Officers drawing grade pay of below Rs. 4200
Reimbursement for Hotel accommodation of upto Rs. 300 per day, reimbursement of travel charges of upto Rs. 50 per diem for travel within the city and reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs. 100 per day.
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 tor 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. For journeys on foot, an allowance of Rs. 5 per kilometer travelled on foot shall be payable additionally.
TA on Transfer:
Accommodation and Mileage Allowance Entitlements:
(i) Accommodation and Mileage Allowance entitlements as prescribed at para 2 above, except for International Travel, for journey on tour by different modes will also be applicable in case of journeys on transfer. The general conditions of admissibility prescribed in S.R. 114 will, however, continue to be applicable.
(ii) 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. 17th April 1998, shall continue to be applicable.
Transfer Grant and Packing Allowance:
(i) The Composite Transfer Grant shall be equal to one month’s pay as defined in para 3 of this O.M. in case of transfer involving a change of station located at a distance of or more than 20 km from each other.
(ii) 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.
(iii) At present, only one transfer grant is permitted if the transfer of husband and wife takes place within 6 months of each other from the same place to the same place. With effect from the date of implementation of these orders, in cases where the transfer take 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 or 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.
Transportation of Personal Effects:
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs. 7600 and above and those in pay scale HAG+ and above
6000 kgs. by goods train/4 wheeler wagon/1 double container 18.00
(Rs. 0.30 per kg. per km.)
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs. 4200, Rs. 4600, Rs. 4800, Rs. 5400 and Rs. 6600
6000 kgs. by goods Train/4 wheeler wagon/1 single container 18.00
(Rs. 0.30 per kg. per km.)
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs. 2800
3000 kgs. 9.00
(Rs.0.31 per kg. per km.)
Officers drawing grade pay below Rs. 2800
1500 kgs. 4.60
(Rs.0.31 per kg. per km.)
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.
Transportation of Conveyance:
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs. 4200 and above and those in pay scales of HAG+ and above
One motor car etc or one motor cycle/scooter, or one horse
Officers drawing grade pay less than Rs. 4200
One motorcycle/scooter/Moped or one bicycle.
T.A. Entitlement of Retiring employees:
Transportation of Conveyance:
In partial modification of S.R. 147 the expenditure on transportation of conveyance by government servants on their retirement shall be reimbursed without insisting on the requirement that the possession of the conveyance by them while in service at their last place of duty should have been in public interest.
Lumpsum Transfer Grant and Packing Allowance:
(i) The composite transfer grant equal to a month’s pay last drawn as defined in para 3 of this O.M. may be granted in the case of those employees who, on retirement, settle down at places other than the last station(s) of their duty located at a distance of or more than 20 kms. The transfer incidentals and road mileage for journeys between the residence and the railway station/bus stand, etc. at the old and new station, presently admissible are subsumed in the composite transfer grant and will not be separately admissible.
(ii) 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 composite transfer grant subject to the condition that a change of residence is actually involved.
The TA/DA rates shall automatically increase by 25% whenever Dearness Allowance payable on the revised pay structure goes up by 50%.
Download TA rules Sixth pay commission
There is a modification in the Travelling allowance rule in the sixth pay which was based on the reimbursement principle. In that case Officers have to produce receipts for the amount spent on accommodation, food, transportation etc.
Officers who had to travel on duty to remote places could not get the receipts for the amount spent by them for food as they had to use small hotels and it is difficult to get bill from there.
By the issue of new Ofice Memorandum dated 22.01.2009, as the Govt has decided to sanction daily allowance on tour, based on earlir office memorandum dated 17.04.1998 in case the officers opted to claim slab rate based daily allowance instead of reimbursement based travelling allowance prescribed vide office memorandum dated 23.09.08.
The new order provides the choice to the Officers for claiming the Travelling allowance either based on old TA rates or at actuals using the bills for food etc as per the office memorandum dated 23.09.08.
