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CENTRAL CIVIL SERVICES - TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE RULES

Ta/da rules - government of india's orders.

F.No.19030/3/2008-E.IV Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure

New Delhi, the 23rd September, 2008

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Travelling Allowance Rules - Implementation of the Sixth Central Pay Commission.

The undersigned is directed to say that in pursuance of the decisions taken by the Government on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission relating to Travelling Allowance entitlements, sanction of the President is conveyed to the modifications in the Travelling Allowance Rules as set out in the Annexure to this Office Memorandum in so far as they apply to civilian employees of the Central Government. Separate orders will be issued by the Ministries of Defence and Railways in respect of their personnel.

2. The 'Grade Pay' for determining the TA/DA entitlement is as indicated in Central Civil Service (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008.

3. The term 'pay' for the purpose of these Orders refer to basic pay as defined in Rule 3(8) of Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 and includes the revised non-practicing allowance, if any, admissible in addition.

4. In respect of those employees who opt to continue in their pre-revised scales of pay, the corresponding Grade Pay of the pay scales 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.

5. These orders shall take effect from 1st September, 2008. 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 entitlements.

6. The claims submitted in respect of journey made on or after 1st September, 2008, may be regulated in accordance with these orders.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Hindi version will follow.

(MADHULIKA P. SUKUL) Joint Secretary to the Government of India

Annexure to Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure O.M.No.19030/3/2008-E.IV dated 23rd September, 2008.

In supersession of S.R. 17 and G.O.I., M.F. No. 10/2/98-1C & 19030/2/97-E.IV dated 17/4/1998; the following provisions will be applicable with effect from 1.9.2008.

2. Entitlements for Journeys on Tour:

A. Travel Entitlements within the Country:

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.

B. International Travel Entitlement:

C. Entitlement for journeys by Sea or by River Steamer (SR. 40):

(ii) 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:

D. 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:

(b) 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:

(i) For journeys performed in own car/taxi: Rs. 16 per km.

(ii) For journeys performed by auto rickshaw own scooter, etc.: Rs. 8 per km.

(c) The rate of Mileage Allowance for journeys on bicycle on tour and transfer, is revised from 60 paise to Rs 1.20 per kilometer.

3. Daily Allowance on Tour:

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.

4. TA on Transfer:

A. 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.

B. 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.

C. Transportation of Personal Effects:

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.

D. Transportation of Conveyance:

5. T.A. Entitlement of Retiring employees:

A. 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.

B. 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.

6. The TA/DA rates mentioned in para 2 D(b) and (c) (mileage for road journey by/taxi/own car/auto rickshaw/ own scooter/bicycle etc.), para (3) (all components of dally allowance on tour including rate of DA for journey on foot) and para 4(c) (rates of transportation of personal effects) of this Annexure, shall automatically increase by 25% whenever Dearness Allowance payable on the revised pay structure goes up by 50%.

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FIXING OF RATE PER KILOMETRE IN RESPECT OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 8(1)(b)(ii) AND (iii) OF THE INCOME TAX ACT, 1962

Prescribed rate per kilometre: 

The prescribed rate per kilometre used for reimbursive travel allowance for 2022/2023 has increased from R3.82 to  R4.18

Vehicle lookup table for the purpose of calculating a travel allowance (deemed cost rate per kilometre on assessment): 

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7th CPC Mileage Allowance for Journeys by Road

“7th cpc mileage allowance for road journeys”.

The 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) has introduced a new policy for Mileage Allowance for Journeys by Road. Under this policy, specific rates have been prescribed for places where employees are required to travel for work purposes. This policy aims to provide fair compensation to employees for the expenses incurred during their travels, while also ensuring that the rates are reasonable and in line with market standards. By implementing this policy, the 7th CPC hopes to improve the job satisfaction of government employees and promote a culture of fairness and transparency in the workplace.

What is the 7th CPC Mileage Allowance for Journeys by Road?

The 7th CPC Mileage Allowance for Journeys by Road is a daily allowance for journeys taken by ordinary public bus or at prescribed rates for auto rickshaw, own scooter, motor cycle, moped, etc.

What do levels 1-5 cover?

Levels 1-5 cover actual fare by ordinary public bus or at prescribed rates for auto rickshaw, own scooter, motor cycle, moped, etc.

What do levels 6-13a cover?

Levels 6-13a cover the same as levels 1-5, with the exception that journeys by AC taxi will not be permissible.

What does level 14 (GP 10000) cover?

Level 14 covers actual fare by any type of bus including AC bus or at prescribed rates for AC taxi when the journey is actually performed by AC taxi or at prescribed rates for auto rickshaw, own car, scooter, motor cycle, moped, etc.

How much is the allowance for journeys performed in own car/taxi?

The allowance for journeys performed in own car/taxi is Rs. 24/- per Km.

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7th CPC Travelling Allowance Rates

7th pay commission travelling allowance rules for central government employees.

Travelling Allowance is not a regular allowance for all employees! Travelling Allowance is that the permission to avail reimbursement of the expenses incurred by an employee while on duty in outstation! Travelling Allowance is a package of various allowances. Travelling Allowance and Daily Allowance (TA-DA),  Hotel Charges, Travelling Charges, Food Charges, Mileage Allowance, Reservation Charges, Internet and E-Ticketing Charges, Cancellation Charges, Conveyance Charges, TA on Deputation, TA on Transfer and TA on Retirement.

Compilation of TA/DA Rules for CG Employees

New Revised Rate and Entitlements of Travelling allowance as per 7th pay commission with effect from 1st July 2017: For Armed Forces Defence Personnel and Railway employees, the concerned department will issue separate orders on this subject respectively. Supersession of all orders issued earlier, particularly DoE Office Memorandum No.19030/3/2008-E.IV dated 23.9.2008, in respect of Travelling Allowance rules.

Travelling Allowance (TA) on Retirement

Time-limit for submission of claims for TA on Retirement is modified from 60 days to 180 days (six months), succeeding the date of completion of the journey – Finance Ministry Orders on 15th June 2021.

TA/DA Rules for Central Govt Employees

What is TA/DA?

TA/DA stands for Travelling Allowance and Daily Allowance (not Dearness allowance ). TA means the travel expenses as per entitlement on official duty. DA means the food and accommodation charges as per the entitlement. Travelling allowance and Daily allowance are fixed amounts as per the pay matrix level after the 7th pay commission.

What is Travelling Allowance?

A reimbursement system for travelling expenses while on duty (official duty or temporary duty). And any kind of travelling expenses is permissible as per entitlements of TA/DA Rules. Other than travel expenses, accommodation, food and other related expenses are also eligible for reimbursement under Daily Allowance. The revised rates of TA and DA allowances after the 7th pay commission are given below in detail.

• 7th Pay Commission Travel Entitlement
• 7th Pay Commission Rate of Travelling Allowance
• 7th Pay Commission Orders on Travelling Allowance

Travelling Allowance Rates 7th Pay Commission – Travel Entitlement as per Pay Level in Pay Matrix

Entitlement of Daily Allowance and Travelling Allowance as per Pay Level in Pay Matrix Table

Travel Entitlement for Tour and Training (within the Country)

Entitlement of Premium Trains, Premium Tatkal, Suvidha, Shatabdi, Rajdhani and Duronto Trains

International Travel Entitlement

Entitlement for journeys by Sea or by River Steamer

(i) For places other than A&N Group of Islands and Lakshadweep Group of Islands:-

For travel between the mainland and the A&N Group of Islands and Lakshadweep Group of Islands by ships operated by the Shipping Corporation of India Limited

Mileage Allowance for Journeys by Road

(i) At places where specific rates have been prescribed:-

Daily Allowance as per Pay Level in Pay Matrix

Rate of Daily Allowance Travelling Allowance as per Pay Level in Pay Matrix Table

Note: The Rates of Accommodation Charges, Travelling Charges, and Lump sum amount will further increase by 25% whenever DA increases by 50%.

Clarification on accommodation charges for stay in Hotels as per CCS (TA) Rules – Dated: 18.6.2018

Claiming of hotel charges procedure for CG Staff and Officers with effect from 1st July 2017 as per the recommendations of the 7th pay commission.

For levels 8 and below, the amount of claim (up to the ceiling) may be paid without the production of vouchers against self-certified claims only. The self-certified claim should clearly indicate the period of stay, name of dwelling, etc. Additionally, for a 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.

Reimbursement of Travelling charges

Reimbursement of TA for Central Government Officers and Staff from 1st July 2017.

Similar to Reimbursement of staying accommodation charges, for level 8 and below, the claim (up to the ceiling) may be paid without the 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 per cent whenever DA increases by 50 per cent. For journeys on foot, an allowance of Rs.12/- per kilometre travelled on foot shall be payable additionally.

Reimbursement of Food charges Procedure

Reimbursement of food bills procedure for CG Employees after 7th pay commission.

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.

Timing restrictions – Absence from Headquarter

Absence from Head Quarter will be reckoned from midnight to midnight and will be calculated on a per-day basis.

If absence from headquarters is less than 6 hours = 30% of the Lumpsum amount

If absence from headquarters is between 6 -12 hours = 70% of the Lumpsum amount

If absence from headquarters is more than 12 hours = 100% of the Lumpsum amount

Travelling Allowance Rules – Implementation of the Seventh Central Pay Commission

Transportation Rules for Personal Effects

Transportation of personal effects on transfer by road calculation. Transportation entitlement for Central Government employees with effect from 1.7.2017

Transportation Rules for Conveyance

Reimbursement for transportation of conveyance charges for CG employees effective from 1.7.2017.

Classification of pay level for Travelling allowance

Rate of transportation of conveyance on transfer

TA-DA Allowance Rules for Central Government Employees

Sr 116 of ta rules pdf.

The travelling allowance referred to will be admissible in respect of the journey of the Government servant and members of his family from the last station of his duty to his home town or to the place where he and his family is to settle down permanently even if it is other than his declared home town and in respect of the transportation of his personal effects between the same places.

SR 147 of TA Rules PDF

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 the public interest. Finance Ministry issued an important clarification order on Travelling Allowances rules and rates as per 7th Pay Commission on 13.7.2017.

TA/DA Rules for Retiring Employees

TA on Retirement includes 4 components:-

• Travel entitlement for self and family
• Composite Transfer and packing grant (CTG)
• Reimbursement of charges on transportation of personal effects
• 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 the 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 km may be paid one-third of the CTG subject to the condition that a change of residence is actually involved.

(iii) Transportation 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.

Who is eligible for Travelling Allowance?

7th CPC Travel Entitlements

Travelling Allowance and Related matters | Finmin Orders

Transfer Travelling Allowance Form for Central Government employee

Travelling Allowance Bill For Transfer

• Part-A (To be filled by the Government Servant)

Particulars of an employee

Part-B (To be filled in the Bills Section)

• Expenditure Details

Note: This bill should be prepared in duplicate-one for payment and the other as an office copy

Time limit for submission of claims for Travelling Allowance (TA) on retirement regarding

The time limit for submission of TA claim in all other cases i.e. on tour, transfer and training etc. will remain 60 days.

Travelling Allowance (TA/DA) Chart

Travelling Allowance on transfer to/from the North-Eastern Region, Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep Island and Ladakh

If the family of the Railway employee does not accompany him. transfer to from these areas, the employee is entitled to carry personal effects up to 1/3rd of his entitlement and production of receipt/voucher is not mandatory to claim 1/3rd of his entitlement of transportation of personal effects.

If the family of the Railway employee accompanies him on transfer to/from these areas, the employee is entitled to the admissible cost of transportation of personal effects and production of receipt/voucher is mandatory to claim the admissible amount as per his entitlement for transportation of personal effects.

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Travel and subsistence

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Civil service rates

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Civil service motoring and bicycle rates

Cars (rate per kilometre).

The kilometres accumulated by an employee between 1 January 2022 and 31 August 2022 will not be altered by the introduction of these new rates. Actual kilometres driven to date will, however, count towards total kilometres for the year.

You have claimed 1,400km by 31 August 2022. You would move to the new rate applicable to Band 1 for the remaining 100km in that band.

Mileage claims made in respect of journeys carried out in electric vehicles should use the rates applicable to engine capacity 1201cc-1500cc. Please see the above table.

Reduced mileage rates apply for journeys associated with an official’s job but not solely related to the performance of those duties. Examples include necessary travel in relation to:

•  attendance at confirmed promotion competitions
•  attendance at approved courses of education or conferences.

Motorcycles (rate per kilometre)

Civil service subsistence rates, rates for assignments within the state, overnight allowance.

Overnight allowance covers an overnight assignment of up to 24 hours. This must be at least 100km from the employee's home and their normal place of work.

The rate category depends on the period of an assignment:

• normal rate is for up to 14 nights
• reduced rate covers the next 14 nights
• detention rate covers each of the next 28 nights.

For assignments over 56 nights, you must make an application to Revenue to confirm subsistence is still available.

The period of subsistence at any one location is limited to six months.

Day allowances

The assignment must be outside eight kilometres of the employee's home and normal place of work.

You can only claim both a day and overnight allowance if you work five hours or more the next day.

Rates for assignments outside the State

Short term assignment.

These rates can be used for a single temporary assignment of up to six months where your employee is working abroad.

Long term assignment

A long term assignment will be more than six months.

For the first month of the assignment, you can allow subsistence for the overnight rate. This is to facilitate the employee to find self-catering accommodation.

For the remainder of the assignment you can allow subsistence costs and a portion of the ten-hour day rate. The subsistence cost can cover the cost of reasonable accommodation. You can allow 50% of the day rate (ten-hour) for the location.

Historic civil service rates

The historic rates are available in Part 05-01-06 of the Tax and Duty Manuals.

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7th Pay Commission TA DA – Travelling and Daily Allowance – Recommendation and decision by Govt

7th Pay Commission TA DA – List of Allowances Covered while on Travel and cadre-wise eligibility – Committee’s recommendation and Government approval.

7th Pay Commission TA DA – Allowances allowed relating to Travel.

7th Pay Commission TA DA – Travelling and Daily Allowance are payable to Government Employees who are on official tour subject to certain conditions.

The analysis and recommendations of 7th Pay Commission as far as this reimbursement is concerned is as follows.

Daily Allowance

8.15.12 Daily allowance is meant to cover living expenses when employees travel out of their headquarters for work. Presently it is in the form of reimbursement of staying accommodation expenses, travelling charges (for travel within the city) and food bills, payable at the following rates:

For journeys on foot, undertaken in organizations like FSI, Survey of India, GSI, etc. for data collection purposes, an additional allowance of ₹7.5 per km travelled on foot shall be payable.

8.15.13 The existing dispensation is different for Railway employees who are paid a flat sum because they are currently not entitled to stay in any accommodation other than Railway rest houses. The lump-sum rates for Railway personnel are as follows:

8.15.14 Representations received regarding this allowance primarily deal with the reimbursement procedure, as it is claimed that getting hotel bills (in small towns) and food bills is not always practical.

Analysis and Recommendations

8.15.15 The Commission considered the present model of this allowance, followed both in Railways and in other ministries. It is proposed to adopt the best from both of them so that the administration of the allowance can be simplified. Accordingly the following is recommended :

a)  Reimbursement of staying accommodation charges ( ₹ per day)

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. The ceiling for reimbursement will further rise by 25 percent whenever DA increases by 50 percent. Additionally, it is also provided that for stay in Class ‘X’ cities, the ceiling for all employees up to Level 8 would be ₹1,000 per day, but it will only be in the form of reimbursement upon production of relevant vouchers.

b)  Reimbursement of travelling charges

Similar to Reimbursement of staying accommodation charges, for levels 8 and below, the claim (up to the ceiling) should 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. The rate of allowance for foot journeys shall be enhanced from the current rate of ₹7.5 per km to ₹12 per km travelled on foot. This rate also shall further rise by 25 percent whenever DA increases by 50 percent. c)  There will be no separate reimbursement of food bills. Instead, the lump sum amount payable will be as per Table 1 below and, depending on the length of absence from headquarters, would be regulated as per Table 2 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.            Lump sum amount payable

( ₹ per day)

The Lump sum amount will increase by 25 percent whenever DA increases by 50 percent.

ii.            Timing restrictions

Absence from Head Quarter will be reckoned from midnight to midnight and will be calculated on a per day basis.

8.15.16 All the above provisions will apply to Railway personnel also .

Daily Allowance on Foreign Travel

8.15.17 This allowance is granted to employees when they undertake foreign travel. The rate of the allowance varies from $60 to $100 per day, depending upon the country involved. No demands have been received regarding this allowance.

8.15.18 Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Finance decide the rate of this allowance from time to time. Hence, the rates may be kept unchanged .

M ileage Allowance for Journeys by Road

8.15.35 It is more in the nature of entitlement for road journeys performed by different levels of employees. No demands have been received for any change.

8.15.36 The Commission is of the view that present provisions are adequate. Hence, status quo may be maintained except at places where no specific rates have been prescribed. There the rates should be enhanced by 50 percent. Accordingly, the following is recommended :

8.15.37 At places where no specific rates have been prescribed, the rate per km will go up by 25 percent each time DA rises by 50 percent.

Travelling Allowance

8.15.55 This allowance is in the nature of travel entitlements for different ranks of government employees. No demands have been received regarding this allowance.

8.15.56 The Commission opines that the present provisions are adequate. Hence, status quo is recommended with the present system of differentiation based on Grade Pay duly substituted by the Levels of the Pay Matrix:

8.15.57 It is suggested that Indian Railways reconsider its position regarding air travel to its employees, in light of the possible savings in terms of cost and man-hours, particularly after the pay revision as recommended by the Commission. The fact that additional seats will be released in trains for the public will be an added advantage. 7th Pay Commission TA DA – Travelling and Daily Allowance – Recommendation and decision by Govt

Here are the decisions of Govt with respect to Travelling Allowance and Daily Allowance which are effective from 1st July 2017

Daily Allowance:

• Level 6 to 8 of Pay Matrix to be entitled for Air Travel

2. Travelling Charges for Level -12 – 13 revised from ‘Non-AC Taxi charges up to 50 km to ‘AC taxi charges upto 50 Kms.’ and for level 14 and above to be revised from ‘AC Taxi charges up to 50 km’ to ‘AC taxi charges as per actual expenditure commensurate with official engagements’.Existing system of Daily allowance in the Ministry of Railways to continue.

Accepted as such.

Travelling Allowance:

Modifications accepted by the Government:

Level 6 to 8 of Pay Matrix to be entitled for Air travel. Level 5 A of Defence Forces to be clubbed with Level 6 for travelling entitlements. Existing system to continue in Ministry of Railways.

Mileage Allowance for journeys by road:

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Tax-free travel allowance increases

On this page, what has changed.

Are you an employer or self-employed professional without staff ( zzp'er )? The tax-free travel allowance ( reiskostenvergoeding ) has increased from €0.21 per kilometre to €0.23 per kilometre from 1 January 2024.

Are you self-employed ( zzp'er) ? If you are an entrepreneur for income tax purposes , you can deduct the amount per kilometre from your profit.

Employers can refund their employees’ travel costs free of tax. This also applies to public transport costs. And for taxi, boat, or airplane costs, within reason.

Employers may also choose to refund more than the tax-free kilometre allowance of €0.23. The surplus counts as wages and you have to pay wage tax over this. You can also make use of the discretionary scope in the work-related cost scheme (WKR) for the surplus. This way, the extra travel allowance remains untaxed.

The tax-free travel allowance does not apply to employers who offer their employees a company car or bicycle.

• employers who refund their employees’ travel costs
• self-employed professionals without staff ( zzp’ers ) who deduct travel expenses from their profit

The change in law has entered into effect on 1 January 2024.

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• Company use of a private car

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Revised Rates of various 7th CPC Allowances – Existing and Revised rates: RBE No. 51/2024

Revised Rates of various 7th CPC Allowances upon Dearness Allowance being raised to 50% – Existing and Revised rates: Railway Board Order RBE No. 51/2024 dated 05.06.2024

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR) MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA) (RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE No. 51/2024

No. F(E)l/2024/AL-28/34

New Delhi, Dated: 05.06.2024

The General Managers/Principal Financial Advisers, All Zonal Railways & Production Units etc, DGs of RDSO and NAIR.

Sub: Revised Rates of various Allowances upon Dearness Allowance being raised to 50%.

Ref: Board’s letter No. PC-VII/2016/117/2/l(RBE No. 26/2024) dated 15.03.2024.

Vide Board ‘s letter referred above, the rate of Dearness Allowance was raised to 50%. Consequently, multiple references have been received regarding revision in the rates of various allowances whose rates were slated to be revised upon DA reaching 50%.

2. In view of the same, a list of such allowances whose rates shall be revised with DA reaching 50%, along with the revised rates is enclosed as Annexure-I.

3.The revised rates of these allowances shall be applicable with effect from 1st January, 2024. Hindi version will follow.

(Sanjay Prashar) Jt Director Finance (Estt.)

REVISED RATES OF VARIOUS ALLOWANCES UPON DEARNESS ALLOWANCE BEING RAISED TO 50%

(i) Conveyance Allowance : In partial modification to Board’s letter No. F(E)I/2017/AL-4/3, dated 10.08.2017 (RBE No. 89/2017) & dated 11.01.2024 (RBE No. 04/2024), the revised rates will be as following:-

(ii) Conveyance Allowance to Railway Medical Officers : ln partial modification to Board’s letter No F(E)l/2020/AL-7/1, dated 10.01.2022 (RBE No. 03/2022), the revised rates will be as following:-

(iii) Daily Allowance : In partial modification to Board’s letter No. F(E)l/2017/AL-28/40, dated 08.08.2017 (RBE No. 84/2017), the revised rates will be as following:-

(iv) Special Compensatory Allowances (Subsumed in Tough Location Allowance) : In partial modification to Board’s letter No.F(E)l/2017/AL-4/5, dated 11.08.2017 (RBE No. 91/2017), the revised rates will be as following:

(v) Mileage Allowance for journeys by road : In partial modification to Board ‘s letter No. F(E)l/201 7IAL-28/41 , dated 24.08.2017 (RBE No. 103/2017), the revised rates of Mileage Allowance at places where no specific rates have been prescribed either by the Directorate of Transport of the concerned State or of the neighboring States, will be as following:-

(vi) Transportation of Personal effects on Transfer/Retirement : In partial modification to Board ‘s letter No. F(E)l/2017/AL-28/4 l , dated 24.08.2017 (RBE No. 103/2017), the revised rates will be as following:-

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Why city mps could soon earn mileage perks, lawmakers seek law change to allow psc to set their benefits.

• Only MPs making 350-km round-trip are eligible for mileage claims
• MPs say the PSC and JSC are independent bodies that should be allowed to function as such

MPs from within the Nairobi metropolitan area could soon get mileage allowances if a proposed law gives the Parliamentary Service Commission powers to determine lawmakers’ perks.

Only MPs making a round trip of 350 kilometres to their constituencies are entitled to reimbursement for monies they spend on their travel.

“A Member of Parliament shall be reimbursed a claimable mileage of one return journey per week from the National Assembly (Nairobi) to his/her constituency office at the rate of Sh116.63 per kilometre, based on a car of engine capacity not exceeding 3,000cc,”  the Salaries and Remuneration Commission said in a gazette notice setting perks for MPs.

Those who cover a maximum of 700 kilometres are entitled to a monthly claim of up to Sh353,778, while those who go beyond 351 kilometres are paid based on the actual distance – at Sh116.63 per kilometre.

“The Parliamentary Service Commission shall ensure that Members of Parliament are reimbursed within the maximum actual distance from the National Assembly (Nairobi) to respective constituency offices,” SRC instructed.

As a result of the limitations, MPs [about 42] representing constituencies in Nairobi, Kiambu, parts of Kajiado, Machakos, and parts of Muranga counties have been unable to draw mileage claims.

The MPs now want the law changed to grant the PSC power to determine their perks.

While the agency is in charge of the parliamentary service, MPs’ pay, being state officers, is set by the SRC, a situation that has occasioned a push and shove for years.

Some of the affected MPs highlighted discrimination in the payment of mileage, saying they equally spend when going about activities in their constituencies.

A government-sponsored bill provides that the PSC can determine the transport reimbursements for MPs.

Plenary sitting allowance is another bone of contention with SRC, which MPs seek to address using the proposed law. SRC banned plenary sitting allowances.

“The Commission shall review and determine the rates of reimbursement for travel by motor vehicle for Members, in accordance with international best practice,” the proposed law reads.

“The Commission shall review and determine the rates of reimbursement of the daily subsistence costs expended by members and staff of Parliament in the performance of their duties.”

The omnibus bill is extending the powers to the Judicial Service Commission as well, to determine travel reimbursements and subsistence allowances for judges.

“The Commission (JSC) shall review and determine the nature of transport facilitation and the rates of reimbursement the daily subsistence costs expended by judges, judicial officers and staff of the Judiciary in the performance of their duties,” the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill (No67) of 2023 reads.

Kilifi North MP Owen Baya said, “Initially, these rates were set by the Ministry of Roads, Transport and Public Works, Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), and other bodies. However, we will bring back this function to PSC.”

“JSC should now look at transport facilitation and rates of daily subsistence allowance, which the SRC had taken away. We want to restore this to the JSC.”

For the MPs, the PSC and JSC are independent bodies that should be allowed to function as such “without necessarily having interference from SRC.”

The lawmakers hold that SRC has been wrongfully interpreting Article 230(4) of the Constitution to say it has the mandate to facilitate Parliament and the Judiciary.

The Supreme Court made a pronouncement that Article 230 “must be read alongside other provisions that provide the same powers to PSC and JSC.”

“We have conflict with SRC every time because it wants to set limits for Parliament and JSC. This Bill will give these two bodies an opportunity to run away from the conflict with SRC all the time,” Baya explained.

Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda said she had heard of complaints by her colleagues about the lack of equity in the payment of mileage.

“I agree that those who come from areas near Nairobi should benefit. It should not be an issue of some people benefiting while others do not. We should look at this matter objectively, so that those who have not been benefiting can benefit,” she said.

Majority leader Kimani Ichung’wah said it was time MPs in the city and its neighbourhood were equally compensated.

He said MPs, especially those in Nairobi, make several trips to their constituencies even on the days Parliament has scheduled business.

Using the example of Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi, Ichung’wah said it was possible the lawmaker was making trips in between parliamentary sittings.

He argued that Parliament is an independent arm of government “just like the Judiciary.’

“Therefore, we must not be treated any differently. If the Judicial Service Commission takes care of the well-being of the members of the Judiciary and their staff, we also need to align our Parliamentary Service Act so that our own Commission takes care of our well-being.

"You need not have any apologies having a Commission to take care of your well-being even those who benefit from mileage,” Ichung’wah said.

Elachi backed the sentiments.

“The work we do in Nairobi is not a joke. In Nairobi we do not sleep. We are 24/7 in our constituencies day and night. When we were hit by floods, we had to be in the constituency all the time.”

Ol Jorok MP Michael Muchira said, “There is no way you would have a commission and then again purport to regulate the sittings of Parliament.”

Tharaka MP Gitonga Murugara said the change, if adopted, would help better the welfare of MPs and staff.

“Some [of us] have to travel long distances from their constituencies to the central House of Parliament here in Nairobi. They encounter hardships. They do not know where to sleep or put up. Possibly, they do not know where to spend their evenings. This is where the Parliamentary Service Commission comes in,” he said.

“It is now being empowered to ensure that, away from other bodies, it is able to take care of members’ welfare. This is very important. The same applies to judges and members of staff of the Judiciary,” Murugara, who is also Justice Committee chairman, said.

The bill is at the second reading stage and is lined up for a decision of the whole House by the end of this month.

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