RBE No.117/2018: Transport Allowance – Persons with disabilities

No.PC-V/2017/A/TA/1, dated 17.08.2018

Sub: Transport Allowance, at double the normal rate to persons with disabilities employed in Central Government.

A copy of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s OM No.21/3/2017-E.IIB, dated 12th July, 2018 on the above subject is enclosed for information and compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis-mutandis on the Railways also.
This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Ministry of Finance,
Department of Expenditure
OM No.21/3/2017-E.IIB, dated 12th July, 2018

Sub: Transport Allowance, at double the normal rate to persons with disabilities employed in Central Government.

1. References have been received in this Department seeking clarification weather Transport Allowance at double the normal rate is admissible to persons with disabilities employed in Central Government who have been provided Government Accommodation within one km of office or within the campus housing the place of work and residence.
2. The matter has been considered in this Department and it is clarified that persons with disabilities employed in Central Government as mentioned in Para 2(iii) of OM No.21/5/2017-E.IIB, dated 07.07.2017 regarding grant of Transport Allowance as per 7th CPC rates, are eligible to draw Transport Allowance at double the normal rates + DA thereon, irrespective of whether they are residing within the campus – housing the place of work and residence or Govt. or private accommodation within 1km of office.
3. All other terms and conditions regarding the Transport Allowance at double the normal rates will remain the same.
4. This is issued with the approval of Secretary (Expenditure).

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No. 117/2018

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