STAFF RULINGS – 87. LEAVE TRAVEL CONCESSION
217. . What is LTC 80?
LTC 80 is a scheme offered by Air India for booking air tickets when Central Government officers avail LTC. Prior to July 2009, tariff under LTC 80 was very significant as officers were allowed to travel on private airlines while claiming LTC. In such cases rates under LTC 80 were reimbursed to officers irrespective the amount spent by them for travelling in private airlines allowed to claim only the economy class airfare or LTC 80 rates.
218. Whether air tickets can be booked through private agents on TA/DA<C
No, as per para 3 (viii) of MOF, Dept. of Exp. OM No. 19024/1/E-IV/2005 dt. 24.3.06 wherever officer seeks to utilize the service of travel agents, it should be limited to M/s Balmer Lawrie & Com. IRCTC and M/s Ashoka Tours & Travels.
219. How will the claims of LTC be adjusted in case of delayed submission?
Where advance has been drawn, the claim for reimbursement shall be submitted within one month of the completion of the return journey.
Where no advance has been drawn, the claim for expenditure incurred shall be submitted within three months of the completion of the return journey.
Administrative Ministry/Department concerned can admit the claims in relaxation of the provisions subject to the following time limits without reference to DOPT:
(a) Where no advance is taken, LTC Bill submitted within a period not exceeding six months; and
(b) Where advance has been drawn, claim for reimbursement submitted within a period of three months after the completion of return journey (provided the Govt. servant refunds the entire advance within 45 days after the completion of the return journey.
(Rule 14 of CCS(LTC) Rules,1988 read with O.M. No. 31011/5/2007-Estt.A dated 27.09.2007)
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