Daily Allowance: RBE No.187/2000 – Reduction in Rates While on Duty in Various Countries

No.F(E)II/2000/AL1/1, dated 24.10.2000

Sub: Rates of daily allowance for journeys on duty in various countries. 

Ref: Board’s letter No.F(E)II/96/AL1/1, dated 04.02.1997 (RBE No.26/1997).

The rate of daily allowance for journeys on duty in various countries as contained in Ministry of External Affairs’ Order No.Q/FD/695/1/90, dated the 11^th November, 1996 were circulated vide Board’s letter referred to above.

With a view to further control the growth in non-plan, non-developmental expenditure, it has been decided by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, to enforce certain austerity measures with immediate effect.  Accordingly, the permissible per diem allowance for travel abroad shall stand reduced by 25% for all countries, officials/ non-officials.  These instructions shall also apply to autonomous institutions and PSUs. 

The above reduction shall apply from the date of issue of this letter. 

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No.187/2000                                             

Forward reference ⇒ RBE No.107/2001, RBE No.72/2022,