Refresher Questions for Exam Preparation (Set - 1)

 Staff Rulings – 207
TRANSPORT ALLOWANCE & SPLIT DUTY ALLOWANCE

41. Whether Transport Allowance is admissible to members of inspection parties on duty exceeding 8 kms from headquarters? 
If one receives road mileage, Daily Allowance, or free transportation for commuting from and to residence for a period covering the whole calendar month, they may not be entitled to transport allowance. (OM No. 21(2)/2001-E.II (B) dated 26.11.2001)

SPLIT DUTY ALLOWANCE
42. What are the conditions prescribed for grant of split duty Allowance? 
The break between two duty spells is not less than two hours. It is not admissible during leave and training. Only officials residing beyond 5 kms from the duty place are eligible. (G.I. M.F. OM No. 21(2)/2001-E.II (B) dated 26.11.2001)

43. Whether the split duty allowance can be drawn in addition to Transport allowance? 
Yes. It is payable in addition to Transport allowance to Group ‘C’ & Group ‘D’ employees of the Department of Posts. (DG (P) No. 4-4/88-PCC dated 21.09.1990)

44. Whether the split duty allowance is admissible to LR staff? 
Yes. It is admissible to Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ employees, including LR Staff of these categories. (DG (P) No. 4-4/88-PCC dated 21.09.1990)

45. Whether PRI (P)s are eligible for drawal of split duty allowance? 
No, they are not to be paid the said allowance. (DG (P) No. 4-4/88-PCC dated 21.09.1990)