TA DA – 7th Pay Commission revised travel entitlement for Defence Personnel

Grant of Dearness Relief to Railway pensioners from July 2018

7th Pay Commission Travelling and Daily Allowance approved for Defence Personnel of Indian Army, Navy and Air Force – Travel Entitlement by Air, Train and by Road at variable Rates depending on the Rank of the Defence Personnel

CHAPTER :8 : ENTITLEMENTS ON TA/DA

(A) Travel Entitlement Within the Country.

Level Travel Entitlement
14 and above Business/Club class by air OR AC-I by train
12, 12A, 12B, 13, 13A, 13B Economy class by air OR AC-I by train
5A to 11 Economy class by air OR AC-II by train
5 and below First Class/AC-III/AC Chair Car by train

 

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 has been promulgated.

Level Travel Entitlement
12 and Above Executive / AC 1st Class (In case of Premium / Premium Tatkal / Suvidha / Shatabdi / Rajdhani Trains as per available highest class)
5A to 11 AC 2nd Class/Chair Car (in Shatabdi Trains)
5 & Below AC 3rd Class/Chair Car

 

The revised travel entitlement is subject to following:-

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • All mileage points earned by service personnel on tickets purchased for official travel shall be utilised by the concerned department for other official travel by their officers. Any usage of these mileage points for purposes of private travel by any 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.
  • In case of non-availability of seats in entitled class, service pers may travel in the class below their entitled class.

Auth: Govt of India, Ministry of Defence letter No 12630/Mov C/242/D(Mov)/ 2017 dated 15 Sep 2017.35

(B) International Travel Entitlements by Air.

Level Travel Entitlement
17 and above First Class
14 to 16 Business/Club class
13B, 13A, 13 and below Economy class

 

Auth: GoI, MoD letter No 12630/Mov C/242/D (Mov)/ 2017 dated 15 Sep 2017.

(C) Entitlement for Journey by Sea or by River Steamer.

Level Travel Entitlement
9 and above Highest Class
5A 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

 

Auth : GoI, MoD letter No 12630/Mov C/242/D (Mov)/ 2017 dated 15 Sep 2017.

(D) Entitlement for travel between the main land and the A&N Group of Islands and Lakshadweep Groups of Islands by Ships operated by the Shipping Corporation of India Limited.

Level Travel Entitlement
9 and above Deluxe class
5A to 8 First/’A’ Cabin class
4 and 5 Second/’B’ Cabin class
3 and below Bunk class

 

Auth: GoI, MoD letter No 12630/Mov C/242/D (Mov)/ 2017 dated 15 Sep 2017.

(E) Mileage Allce for Journeys by Road at places where no specific rates have been prescribed either by the Directorate of Transport of the concerned State or of the Neighbouring States.

For journeys performed by own car/taxi Rs 24 per km
For journeys performed by auto rickshaw, own scooter, etc. Rs 12 per km

 

Auth: GoI, MoD letter No 12630/Mov C/242/D (Mov)/ 2017 dated 15 Sep 2017.

(F) Mileage Allce for Journeys by Road at places where specific rates have been prescribed.

Level Entitlement
14 & 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
5A to 13, 13A & 13B Same as above with the exception that journeys by AC taxi are not permissible
4 & 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 auto rickshaw, own scooter, motor cycle, moped, etc.
Auth: GoI, MoD letters No 12630/Mov C/242/D (Mov)/ 2017 dated 15 Sep 2017.

 

(G) Daily Allowance on Tour.

Level Daily Allce
14 & above Reimbursement for: –

(a) Hotel accommodation/guest house of up to Rs. 7,500 per day.

(b) AC taxi charges as per actual expenditure commensurate with official engagements for travel within the city.

(c) Food bills not exceeding Rs. 1,200 per day.
12, 12A, 12B, 13, 13A & 13B Reimbursement for:-

(a) Hotel accommodation/guest house of up to Rs.4,500 per day.

(b) AC taxi charges of up to 50 km per day for travel within the city.

(c) Food bills not exceeding Rs1000/- per day.
09 to 11 Reimbursement for:-

(a) Hotel accommodation/guest house of up to Rs 2,250 per day.

(b) Non-AC taxi charges of up to Rs338 per day for travel within the city.

(c) Food bills not exceeding Rs900/- per day.
5A to 8 Reimbursement for:-

Hotel accommodation/guest house of up to Rs 750 per day.

Non-AC taxi charges of up to Rs 225 per day for travel within the city.

Food bills not exceeding Rs800/- per day.
Upto 5 Reimbursement for:-

Hotel accommodation/guest house of up to Rs 450 per day.

Non-AC taxi charges of up to Rs 113 per day for travel within the city.

Food bills not exceeding Rs 500/- per day.

 

Note:-

Reimbursement of Hotel Charges. For Level 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.1000/- 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 percent.

Reimbursement of Travelling Charges. Similar to Reimbursement of 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 Level 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 kilometer travelled on foot shall be payable additionally. This rate will further increase by 25% whenever DA increases by 50%.

Reimbursement of Food Charges. There will be no separate reimbursement of food bills. Instead, the lump sum amount payable will be as per Table above and, depending on the length of absence from headquarters, would be regulated as per timing restrictions given in table 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 will increase by 25 percent whenever DA increases by 50 percent.

Auth: GoI, MoD letter No 12630/Mov C/242/D (Mov)/ 2017 dated 15 Sep 2017.

(H) Timing Restrictions for Food Bills.

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

 

Auth : GoI, MoD letter No 12630/Mov C/242/D (Mov)/ 2017 dated 15 Sep 2017.

The general conditions of admissibility as laid down in Travel Regulations, 2014 Edn) will, however, continue to be applicable.

(I) Composite Transfer and Packing Grant (CTG).

The Composite Transfer Grant shall be paid at the rate 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.

In cases of transfer to stations, which are at a distance of less than 20 Kms, from the old stn and tfr within the same city, one third of the CTG will be admissible, provided a change of residence is actually involved.

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.

Auth: GoI, MoD letter No 12630/Mov C/242/D (Mov)/ 2017 dated 15 Sep 2017.

Level By Train/Steamer Rate for Transportation by Road
12 & above 6000 kg by goods train/ 4 wheeler wagon/1 double container Rs 50 per km
5A 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 & below 1500 kg Rs 15 per km

 

Auth: GoI, MoD letter No 12630/Mov C/242/D (Mov)/ 2017 dated 15 Sep 2017.

Transportation of Conveyance.

Level Scale
5A & above One Motor Car etc or one motor cycle/Scooter
5 & below One Motor Cycle/ Scooter/ Moped/Bicycle
Auth: GoI, MoD letter No 12630/Mov C/242/D (Mov)/ 2017 dated 15 Sep 2017.

 

Source: Handbook of 7th CPC pay and allowances for JCO and OR

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