- Known as TA among Railway employees. (TA is rarely paid as most of the official duties are performed by Train).
- Daily Allowance is paid for official journey beyond 8 km from headquarters.
- It is paid based on duration of absence from headquarters in the following scale:
|
Absense from headquarters |
|
|
Not exceeding 6 hours |
30% |
|
Above 6 hours and upto 12 hours |
70% |
|
Above 12 hours |
100% |
Rates of Daily Allowance(from 1.1.2014)
|
Grade Pay |
Full Rate |
|
GP 10000 and above |
Rs. 780 |
|
GP 7600 to 8900 |
Rs. 690 |
|
GP 5400 to 6600 |
Rs. 600 |
|
GP 4200 to 4800 |
Rs. 510 |
|
GP below 4200 |
Rs. 315 |
- Admissible on transfer also.
- Admissible to family of Railway servant who dies while in service.
- Reemployed person may also be granted Daily Allowance.
- For long tours it may be given in advance.
References
1. Railway Board Letter No: F(E)I/2008/AL-28/14 dated 01.12.2008
2. Railway Board Letter No: F(E)1/2011/AL-28/18 New Delhi, dt. 29.04.2014(RBE No: 39/2014)