PA Exam Materials – PO Guide part I -1

 Staff Rulings – 206
TRANSPORT ALLOWANCE

26. Whether the condition that employees provided with accommodation within one Kilometer to the office are not entitled to draw Transport Allowance is still in vogue? 
No. This provision has been withdrawn. Everyone, even the SPMs residing in the post attached quarters, is entitled. (G.I. M.F. OM No. 21(2)/2001-E.II (B) dated 26.11.2001)

27. Whether Transport Allowance is admissible during the tour? 
No Transport Allowance will be admissible where the tour covers a full calendar month(s). Where the tour covers any calendar month in part, Transport Allowance will be admissible for the full calendar month. (OM No. 21(2)/2001-E.II (B) dated 26.11.2001)

28. Whether Transport Allowance is admissible to the employees under suspension? 
No. If the suspension period covers a calendar month partially, Transport Allowance for that month shall be proportionately reduced and paid. No TA is paid even if the period is later treated as duty. (OM No. 21(2)/2001-E.II (B) dated 26.11.2001)

29. Whether the blind and orthopedically handicapped employees will get enhanced Transport Allowance? 
Yes. They will draw this allowance at double the normal rates, which shall be no less than Rs. 2250/- per month plus the applicable rate of dearness allowance. (OM No. 21(2)/2001-E.II (B) dated 26.11.2001)

30. What is the quantum of transport allowance exempted from income tax? 
Up to Rs.800/- per month of this allowance is exempted from Income Tax. (Finance Act, 1997)