189. Daily Rules Recap - Department of Posts clarifies on enhancement of allowances including HRA
o In many circles, the enhanced House Rent Allowance (HRA) has not been disbursed, with the reasoning that the 2017 orders literally mentioned a crossing of the 50% Dearness Allowance (DA) threshold.
o However, the Department of Posts (DOP), through its letter dated June 5, 2024, has now clarified that the enhancement is applicable to the following allowances/benefits:
• Conveyance Allowance
• Special Allowance for children of women with disabilities
• Children Education Allowance
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Hotel Accommodation
• Traveling charges within the city for touring stations
• Food charges & Lump Sum amount or Daily Allowance
• Rate of transportation of personal effects on transfer
• Dress Allowance
• Split Duty Allowance
These enhanced rates, specifically a 25% increase, are effective from January 1, 2024.
(DG (P) No. PP-08/2/2021-PAP-DOP dated 5.6.2024)
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