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Request for Clarification on HRA Grant Procedures
Request for Clarification on HRA Grant Procedures
What are the specific documentation requirements and effective dates for the initial and continued grant of House Rent Allowance (HRA) to postal staff working in areas adjacent to classified cities, as outlined in the Department of Posts order dated May 24, 2002?
According to Order No. 4-16/99-PAP dated 24.05.2002, the Department of Posts has clarified that all proposals for the continued grant of HRA must be accompanied by a Dependency Certificate. These certificates must include a mandatory validity period and be issued on the official letterhead of the concerned Deputy Commissioner or Collector. For the document to be valid, it must bear the signature of the authorized official and the round seal of the Collector’s or Deputy Commissioner’s office.
For the initial grant of HRA, the Department specifies that the allowance is sanctioned starting from the first day of the month in which the Dependency Certificate was issued. Unlike cases of continued grant, the validity period on the certificate is not counted for initial applications. Furthermore, for initial grants, circle offices must provide full details regarding the post office using the prescribed Annexure/Proforma to avoid unnecessary delays in processing
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