Hospital Patient Care Allowance: RBE No.74/2014 – HPCA & PCA

No.E(P&A)-II/2013/AL-3, dated 14.07.2014

Sub: Increase in the existing rates of Hospital Patient Care Allowance and Patient Care Allowance to eligible Group ‘C’ & ‘D’ (Non-Ministerial) Railway Employees working the Railway Hospitals and Health Units/ Clinics, w.e.f. 01.01.2014.

1. Attention is drawn to Board’s letter No.E(P&A)II-2013/AL-3, dated 20.02.2013 (RBE No.15/2013) vide which the rates of Hospital Patient Care Allowance (HPCA) and Patient Care Allowance (PCA) to eligible Group ‘C’ and ‘D’ (Non-Ministerial) Railway Employees working in Railway Hospitals and Health Units/ Clinics were revised w.e.f. 01.09.2008.

2. In order to dispel any doubts that may arise regarding increase of the rates after increase in the rate of Dearness Allowance by 50% and 100%, the following clarifications are being given: 

(i)  The rate of Dearness Allowance (DA) had crossed 50% w.e.f. 01.01.2011, therefore the rates of HPCA/ PCA had increased by 25% (on the rates effective on 01.09.2008) with effect from 01.01.2011.

(ii) The rate of Dearness Allowance (DA) has now been enhanced to 100% w.e.f. 01.01.2014.  Therefore, the rates of HPCA/ PCA shall again be increased by 25% (on the rates effective on 01.09.2008) with effect from 01012014.    

3. The other terms and conditions regarding admissibility of HPCA/ PCA as contained in Board’s letter E(P&A)II-98/HW-6, dated 09.01.2008 (RBE No.01/2008) and E(P&A)II-2013/AL-3, dated 20.02.2013 (RBE No.15/2013) shall remain the same. 

4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. 

5. Please acknowledge the receipt.

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No.74/2014                                              

Forward reference ⇒ RBE No.