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    Audit(Pay DA HRA CEA etc.)

    1. If a Government employee, who is promoted, opts to get his pay fixed on the date of next increment, how will his pay be fixed?

    Ans: On DNI, his pay will be re-fixed and two increments will be granted in the Level from which promoted and fixed at a cell equal to or next higher, if no equal cell is available in the Level of the post to which promoted.

    2. In case of transfer to a lower post on own request, while fixing the pay, if no such stage is available in the lower Level, how will the pay be fixed?

    Ans: The pay will be fixed at a stage next below in the Lower level and the difference in pay will be granted as personal pay to be absorbed in future increment(s).

    3. How will the pay of a Government servant be fixed if he has been stagnating at the maximum of the Grade Pay for more than two years as on 01-01-2016?

    Ans: One increment for every two years will be granted subject to the condition that the pay arrived at after grant of such increment does not exceed the maximum level in the Pay Matrix.

    4. What is the multiplication factor for fixation of pay in Level 13?

    Ans: The fitment factor for the purpose of fixation of pay in Level 13 is 2.57.

    5. If the headquarters of a Government servant is a ‘X’ class city but he resides in a nearby village outside the municipal limit, what will be the rate of HRA that he will be eligible for?

    Ans: HRA is admissible with reference to the headquarters of the Government servant and therefore he will be eligible to draw HRA at 24%.

    8. How is Dearness Allowance regulated during suspension of an employee?

    Ans: DA will be regulated on the Subsistence Allowance.

    9. Can a woman employee be granted HRA during Child Care Leave, when taken in continuation of maternity Leave?

    Ans: HRA during CCL in excess of first 180 days of leave, if otherwise admissible, can be drawn subject to furnishing of certificate proscribed in Para 8 (d) of OM, dated 27.11.1965.

    10. Can CEA or hostel subsidy be claimed for third child if not claimed for first or second child? Elaborate the cases when CEA can be claimed for a third child.

    Ans: No. CEA or hostel subsidy cannot be claimed for a third child even if the same was not claimed for the first or second child because CEA is admissible for the two eldest surviving children only. Claim will be admissible for a third child if the second child birth resulted in multiple birth or in cases of failure of sterilization operation.

    11. Can CEA be claimed for the same class twice?

    Ans: CEA can be claimed for the same class twice only when the child fails in a particular class. If the child is admitted to the same class due to other reasons, CEA cannot be claimed twice for the same class.

    12. A Government servant’s willful absence for 10 days was treated as dies non. How will the period of dies non impact his claim for CEA?

    Ans: For any period which is treated as ”dies non’’ the Government servant is not eligible for allowance /reimbursement/subsidy.

    14. When will reimbursement be made and what are the maximum limits for CEA and Hostel Subsidy per year?

    Ans: Reimbursement will be made once a year, after the completion of the financial year. The limits for CEA is Rs. 27,000 and hostel Subsidy is Rs. 81,000 and will be automatically raised by 25% every time DA goes up to 50%.

    15. State whether the DA entitlement of hotel accommodation /guest house is inclusive of taxes/GST.

    Ans: No. The entitlement prescribed is exclusive of all taxes /GST. Taxes incurred will be reimbursed over and above the prescribed entitlement.

    16. How will the journeys on tour by air non-entitled officers be regulated between places where Rajdhani /Shatabdi trains operate?

    Ans: Reimbursement of Rajdhani /Shatabdi rates will be allowed. If the fare paid on travel is less than the fare charged for Rajdhani/ shatabdi type trains, reimbursement would be limited to the actual expenditure.

    18. How the classification of cities/ towns affect the rates for transportation of personal effects?

    Ans: The classification of cities/towns for the purpose of transportation of personal effects has been done away with and therefore does not affect the rates in any way.

    22. How will the journey on LTC performed by a private/personal transport be regulated assuming that the place is not connected by any public transport?

    Ans: For journey between places not connected by any Public/Government means of transport, reimbursement as per entitlement for a maximum of 100 kms. will be allowed. Expenditure for distance beyond 100kms. should be borne by the Government servant.

    23. What are the penalties imposed for misuse of LTC?

    Ans: If a Government servant is charged of misuse of LTC-

    • He shall not be allowed the next two sets of LTC in addition to the LTC already withheld.
    • In case of grave misuse, he may be disallowed more than two sets of LTC.
    • This will be without prejudice to the punishment for any proved misconduct in disciplinary proceedings.

    24. What is the time –limit for drawal of LTC advance?

    Ans: The time –limit for drawal of LTC advance is 125 days for journeys by train and 65 days for journeys by other modes of transport, viz. air/road/sea.

    26. Is Special duty Allowance treated as a special pay or as an allowance?

    Ans: Special (duty) Allowance is treated as an allowance.

    31. Is it necessary to obtain a referral letter for undergoing treatment at private hospitals empanelled under CGHS?

    Ans: No, the prescription in original (or a self- attested photocopy) along with hospital bill is sufficient for treatment of procedures for which CGHS rates are available.

    33. What is the validity period for a private hospital recognized under CS (MA) Rules?

    Ans: As per the instant guidelines, private hospitals are recognized for a fixed period of 4 years from the date of issue of OM.

    35. A spouse of a Central Government employee is also employee under central Government and is eligible for a separate card. Is it necessary for them to obtain separate CGHS cards?

    Ans: No. The spouse drawing higher pay shall obtain the card and the other spouse can avail CGHS benefits as a member.

    37. Under what circumstance is a nominee debarred from receiving retirement Gratuity/ Death Gratuity?

    Ans: When a nominee is convicted for murder or abatement of murder of the employee, his/her share of gratuity will be paid to the other members of the family as per extent rules.

    38. What is the minimum period of service which should have been rendered by a deceased Government servant to be eligible for higher rate of family pension?

    Ans: A higher rate of family pension (enhanced family pension) is admissible to the family, if the deceased Government servant had rendered not less than seven years ‘continuous service.