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GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR

CIVIL SECRETARIAT—FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Subject :—Grant of Transport Allowance to the Employees of Union

Territory of J&K.

Reference :—(i) Department of Jammu and Kashmir Affairs,

Ministry of Home Affairs, GoI’s Letter No. 12011/13/
2019-K-IV dated 22-10-2019.

(ii) Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, GoI,

O. M. No. 21/5/2017-E.Il(B) dated: 7th July, 2017.

(iii) Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, GoI,

O. M. No. 21/5/2017-E.ll(B) dated 2nd August, 2017.

Government Order No. 472-F of 2019

Dated 28-11-2019.

Sanction is hereby accorded to the grant of Transport Allowance in

favour of employees of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir at
following rates :—

Employees drawing Rates of Transport Allowance per month

pay in the Pay Level
Employees posted Employees posted at
in the Cities as per all other places
Annexure
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9 and above Rs. 7200+DA thereon Rs. 3600+DA thereon
3 and above but Rs. 3600+DA thereon Rs. 1800+DA thereon
below Level 9

Up to Level 2 Rs. 1350+DA thereon Rs. 900+DA thereon

Note :—Government Employees who are drawing pay of Rs. 24200/-
and above in Pay Level SL1, SL2, SL3, 1 and 2 of the Pay
Matrix, shall be eligible for grant of Transport Allowance @
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Rs. 3600 + DA thereon at the Cities mentioned in the Annexure

and @ Rs. 1800 + DA thereon at all other places.
2. The grant of Transport Allowance shall be subject to the following
conditions :—
i. The allowance shall not be admissible to those employees who
have been provided with/avail the facility of Government transport
or use official vehicle.
ii. In respect of those employees who opt to continue in their
prerevised Pay-structure/Pay Scales, the corresponding Level
in the Pay Matrix of the post occupied on 01.01.2016 as indicated
in J&K Civil Services Revised Pay Rules, 2018 would determine
the allowance under these orders.
iii. Physically disabled employees viz. visually impaired, orthopedically
handicapped, deaf and dumb/hearing impaired, spinal deformity,
shall be paid Transport Allowance at double the normal rates,
which shall, in no case, be less than Rs. 2250/- p.m. plus
applicable rates of Dearness Allowance. Benefit of Conveyance
Allowance available to above categories of employees under
Article 328-E of J&K CSR Vol-l shall not be available.
3. Admissibility of Transport Allowance during the following
circumstances :—
(a) During leave.—The allowance will not be admissible for the
calendar month(s) wholly covered by leave.
(b) During deputation abroad.—The allowance will not be
admissible during the period of deputation abroad.
(c) During tour.—If an employee is absent from the Headquarters/
Place of Posting for full calendar month(s) due to tour, he/she
will not be entitled to Transport Allowance during that/those
calendar month/months. However, If the absence does not cover
any calendar month(s) in full, Transport Allowance will be
admissible for full month.
(d) During training treated as duty.—The allowance may be
granted during such training, if no Transport Facility/Travelling
Allowance/Daily Allowance is provided for attending the training
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institute. During official tour in the training course, the allowance

will not be admissible when the period of the tour covers the
whole calendar month. Also, during training abroad, no Transport
Allowance will be admissible when the period of such training
covers the whole calendar month.
(e) During inspection/survey duty by Members of Special
Parties within the city but exceeding 8 Kms. from the
Headquarters or during continuous field duty either in or
outside Headquarters.—Transport Allowance is given to
compensate for the expenditure incurred for commuting to and
fro between the place of duty and residence. In case when one
gets Road Mileage/Daily Allowance or free transportation for
field/inspection/survey duty or tour for a period covering the
whole calendar month, he/she will not be entitled to Transport
Allowance during that calendar month(s).
(f) To vacation staff.—Vacation staff is entitled to Transport
Allowance provided no free transport facility is given to such
staff. However, the allowance shall not be admissible when
such vacation spell, including all kinds of leave, cover the whole
calendar month(s).
(g) During suspension.—As a Government employee under
suspension is not required to attend office, he/she is not entitled
to Transport Allowance during suspension where suspension
covers full calendar month(s). This position will hold good even
if the suspension period is finally treated as duty. Where
suspension period covers a calendar month partially, Transport
Allowance payable for that month shall be reduced
proportionately.
4. These orders shall be effective from 31st October, 2019.
By order of the Lieutenant Governor.

(Sd.) DR. ARUN KUMAR MEHTA,

Financial Commissioner,
Finance Department.
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Annexure to the Government Order No. 472F of 20 19

Dated 28 -11-2019.
List of Cities/Towns eligible for higher rates of
Transport Allowance on reclassification of cities/towns
as per census 2011.

S. No. Name of the States/Union Territories Name of the City/Town

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1 ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ––

2 ANDHRA PRADESH/ Hyderabad

TELANGANA

3 ARUNACHAL PRADESH ––

4 ASSAM ––

5 BIHAR Patna

6 CHANDIGARH ––

7 CHAlTISGARH ––

8 DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI ––

9 DAMAN AND DIU ––

10 DELHl Delhi (UA)

11 GOA ––

12 GUJARAT Ahrnadabad (UA),

Surat (UA)

13 HARYANA ––

14 HIMACHAL PRADESH ––

15 JAMMU AND KASHMIR/ ––

LEH AND KARGIL

16 JHARKHAND ––
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1 2 3
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17 KARNATAKA Bengalore/Bengaluru (UA)
18 KERALA Kochi (UA), Kozhikode (UA)
19 LAKSHADWEEP ––
20 MADHYA PRADESH lndore (UA)
21 MAHARASHTRA Greater Mumbai (UA) ;
Nagpur (UA); Pune (UA)
22 MANIPUR ––
23 MEGHALAYA ––
24 MIZORAM ––
25 NAGALAND ––
26 ODISHA ––
27 PUDUCHERRY/ ––
PONDICHERRY
28 PUNJAB ––
29 RAJASTHAN Jaipur (UA)
30 SIKKIM ––
31 TAMIL NADU Chennai (UA), Coimbatore
(UA)
32 TRIPURA ––
33 UlTAR PRADESH Ghaziabad (UA), Kanpur
(IJA), Lucknow (UA)
34 UlTARAKHAND ––
35 WEST BENGAL Kolkata (UA)
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GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR

CIVIL SECRETARIAT—FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Subject :—Grant of Children Education Allowance (CEA) and Hostel

Subsidy to the Employees of Union Territory of J&K.

Reference :—(i) Department of Jammu and Kashmir Affairs, Ministry

of Home Affairs, GoI’s Letter No. 12011/13/
2019-K- IV dated 22-10-2019.

(ii) Department of Personnel & Training, Ministry of

Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions,
GoI, O. M. No. A/27012/02/2017-Estt. (AL) dated
16th July, 2018.

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Government Order No. 473-F of 2019

Dated 28-11-2019.

Sanction is hereby accorded to the grant of children Education

Allowance and Hostel Subsidy in favour of Employees of Union Territory
of Jammu and Kashmir at par with the Central Government Employees.

2. The allowance is subject to following conditions :—

i. The reimbursement of Children Education Allowance/Hostel

subsidy can be claimed only for the two eldest surviving
children with the exception in case the second child birth
results in twins/multiple birth. In case of failure of sterilization
operation, the CEA/Hostel Subsidy would be admissible in
respect of children born out of the first instance of such
failure beyond the usual two children norm.

ii. The amount for reimbursement of Children Education

allowance will be Rs. 2250/- per month (fixed) per child. This
amount of Rs. 2250/- is fixed irrespective of the actual
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expenses incurred by the Govt. Servant. In order to claim

reimbursement of CEA, the Govt. servant should produce a
certificate issued by the Head of the Institution for the period/
year for which claim has been preferred. The certificate
should confirm that the child studied in the school during the
previous academic year. In case such certificate cannot be
obtained, self-attested copy of the report card or self-attested
fee receipt(s) [including e-receipt(s)] confirming/indicating that
the fee deposited for the entire academic year can be produced
as a supporting document to claim CEA. The period/year
means academic year i. e. twelve months of complete
academic session.

iii. The amount of ceiling of hostel subsidy is Rs. 6750/- pm. In

order to claim reimbursement of Hostel Subsidy for an
academic year, a similar certificate from the Head of Institution
confirming that the child studied in the school will suffice,
with additional requirement that the certificate should mention
the amount of expenditure incurred by the Government servant
towards lodging and boarding in the residential complex. In
case such certificate cannot be obtained, self- attested copy
of the report card and original fee receipt(s)/e-receipt(s) which
should indicate the amount of expenditure incurred by the
Government servant towards lodging and boarding in the
residential complex can be produced for claiming Hostel
Subsidy. The expenditure on boarding and lodging or the ceiling
of Rs. 6750/- as mentioned above, whichever is lower, shall
be paid to the employee as Hostel Subsidy. The period/year
will mean the same as explained above in clause (ii) of this
para.

iv. The reimbursement of Children Education Allowance for

Divyaang children of government employees shall be payable
at double the normal rates of CEA prescribed above in
clause (ii) i. e. Rs. 4500/- per month (fixed).

v. The above rates/ceiling would be automatically raised by 25%

every time the Dearness Allowance on the revised pay
structure goes up by 50%.
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vi. The Hostel Subsidy and Children Education Allowance can

be claimed concurrently.

vii. In case both the spouses are Government servants, only one
of them can avail reimbursement under Children Education
Allowance and Hostel Subsidy.

viii. The reimbursement of CEA and Hostel Subsidy will be done

just once in a financial year after completion of the financial
year.

ix. Hostel subsidy is applicable only in respect of the child studying

in a residential educational institution located at least 50
kilometers from the residence of the Government servant.

x. The reimbursement of Children Education Allowance and

Hostel Subsidy shall have no nexus with the performance of
the child in his class. In other words, even if a child fails in
a particular class, the reimbursement of Children Education
Allowance and Hostel Subsidy shall not be stopped. However,
if the child is admitted in the same class in another school,
although the child has passed out of the same class in previous
school or in the mid-session, CEA shall not be reimbursable.

xi. If a Government servant dies while in service, the Children

Education Allowance or hostel subsidy shall be admissible in
respect of his/her children subject to observance of other
conditions for its grant provided the wife/husband of the
deceased is not employed in service of the Central Govt.,
State Government, Union Territory, Autonomous body, PSU,
Semi Government Organization such as Municipality, Port Trust
Authority or any other organization partly or fully funded by
the Central Govt./State Governments. In such cases the CEA/
Hostel Subsidy shall be payable to the children till such time
the employee would have actually received the same, subject
to the condition that other terms and conditions are fulfilled.
The payment shall be made by the office in which the
Government servant was working prior to his death and will
be regulated by the other conditions, laid down in this order.
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xii. In case of retirement, discharge, dismissal or removal from

service, CEA/Hostel Subsidy shall be admissible till the end
of the academic year in which the Government servant ceases
to be in service due to retirement, discharge, dismissal or
removal from service in the course of an academic year. The
payment shall be made by the office in which the government
servant worked prior to these events and will be regulated by
the other conditions laid down in this Order.

xiii. The upper age limit for Divyaang children has been set at 22
years. In the case of other children the age limit will be 20
years or till the time of passing 12th class whichever is earlier.
There shall be no minimum age.

xiv. Reimbursement of CEA and Hostel Subsidy shall be applicable

for children from class nursery to twelfth, including classes
eleventh and twelfth held by Junior Colleges or schools
affiliated to Universities or Boards of Education.

xv. CEA is allowed in case of children studying through

“Correspondence or Distance Learning” subject to other
conditions laid down herein.

xvi. The CEA and Hostel Subsidy is admissible in respect of

children studying from two classes before class one to 12th
standard and also for the initial two years of a diploma/
certificate course from Polytechnic/lTI/Engineering College,
if the child pursues the course after passing 10th standard
and the Government servant has not been granted CEA/
Hostel Subsidy in respect of the child for studies in 11th and
12th standards.

xvii. In respect of schools/institutions at nursery, primary and middle

level not affiliated to any Board of education, the
reimbursement under the Scheme may be allowed for the
children studying in a recognized school/institution. Recognized
school/institution in this regard means a Government school
or any education institution whether in receipt of Govt. Aid or
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not, recognized by the Central or State Government or Union

Territory Administration or by University or a recognized
educational authority having jurisdiction over the area where
the institution/school is situated.

xviii. In case of a Divyang child studying in an institution i.e. aided

or approved by the Central/State Govt. or UT Administration
or whose fees are approved by any of these authorities, the
Children Education Allowance paid by the Govt. servant shall
be reimbursed irrespective of whether the institution is
‘recognized’ or not. In such cases the benefits will be
admissible till the child attains the age of 22 years.

xix. The Children Education Allowance or hostel subsidy shall be

admissible to a Govt. servant while he/she is on duty or is
under suspension or is on leave (including extra ordinary leave).
Provided that during any period which is treated as 'dies non'
the Govt. servant shall not be eligible for the CEA/Hostel
subsidy for that period.

3. These above instructions would come into effect from

31st October, 2019.

By order of the Lieutenant Governor.

(Sd.) DR. ARUN KUMAR MEHTA, IAS,

Financial Commissioner,
Finance Department.
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GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR

CIVIL SECRETARIAT—FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Subject :—Grant of Special Allowance for Child Care for Women with
disabilities.

Reference :—(i) Department of Jammu and Kashmir Affairs, Ministry

of Home Affairs, GoI’s Letter No. 12011/13/
2019-K-IV dated 22-10-2019.

(ii) Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of

Personnel, P. G. and Pensions, GoI, No. A-27012/03/
2017-Estt. (AL) dated 16th August, 2017.

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Government Order No. 474-F of 2019
Dated 28-11-2019.
Sanction is hereby accorded to the grant of “Special Allowance
for Child Care for Women with disabilities” subject to the following
conditions :—

(i) Women with disabilities shall be paid Rs. 3000/-

(Rupees Three Thousand only) per month as Special
Allowance for Child care. The allowance shall be payable
from the time of the child’s birth till the child is two years
old.

(ii) It shall be payable for a maximum of two eldest surviving

children.

(iii) Disability means a person having a minimum Disability of

40% as elaborated in Ministry of Welfare’s Notification
No. 16-18/97-NI.I dated 01-06-2001 and amended from time
to time.

(iv) The certificate regarding disability shall be issued by Medical

Board constituted by the Government, consisting of CMO of
the district and at least two Medical Specialists nominated by
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the concerned Director Health Service with at least one

specialist from the concerned field.

(v) The above limit would be automatically raised by 25% every

time the Dearness Allowance on the revised pay structure
goes up by 50%.

(vi) These orders shall be effective from 31st October, 2019.

By order of the Lieutenant Governor.

(Sd.) DR. ARUN KUMAR MEHTA, IAS,

Financial Commissioner,
Finance Department.
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GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR

CIVIL SECRETARIAT—FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Subject :—Grant of Incentive for acquiring fresh higher qualification.

Reference :—(i) Department of Jammu and Kashmir Affairs, Ministry

of Home Affairs, GoI’s Letter No. 12011/13/
2019-K-IV dated 22-10-2019.

(ii) Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of

Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, GoI,
O. M. No. 1/5/2017-Estt. (Pay-I) dated 15th March,
2019.

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Government Order No. 475-F of 2019

Dated 28-11-2019.

Sanction is hereby accorded to the grant of lncentive for acquiring

fresh higher qualification by a Government employee in fields that are
directly relevant to the employee's job. The following one-time lump-sum
rates as incentive for acquiring fresh higher qualification shall be
permissible.

S. No. Qualification Amount (In Rs.)

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1. Ph. D. or equivalent 30,000

2. PG Degree/Diploma of duration more 25,000

than one year, or equivalent

3. PG Degree/Diploma of duration one 20,000

year or less, or equivalent

4. Degree/Diploma of duration more than 15,000

three years, or equivalent

5. Degree/Diploma of duration three 10,000

years or less, or equivalent
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2. Criteria/guidelines for granting incentive for acquiring fresh higher

qualifications are as under :—
(i) The incentive will not be available for the qualifications which
are laid down as essential or desirable qualifications in the
recruitment rules for the post.
(ii) No incentive shall be allowed for acquiring higher qualification
purely on academic or literary subjects. The acquisition of
the qualification should be directly related to the functions of
the post held by him/her, or to the functions to be performed
in the next higher post. There should be direct nexus between
the functions of the post and the qualification acquired and
that it should contribute to the efficiency of the government
servant.
(iii) The quantum of incentive will be uniform for all posts,
irrespective of their classification or grade or the department.
(iv) The incentive shall not be admissible where the government
servant is sponsored by the government or he/she avails
study leave for acquiring the qualification.
(v) The incentive would be given only for higher qualification
acquired after induction into service.
(vi) No incentive would be admissible if an appointment is made
in relaxation of the educational qualification. No incentive
would be admissible if employee acquires the requisite
qualification for such appointment at a later date.
(vii) The qualifications meriting grant of incentive should be
recognized by University Grants Commission, respective
regulatory bodies like AICTE, Medical Council of India, etc.
set up by Central/state Government or recognized by the
Government.
(viii) The incentive shall be limited to maximum two times in an
employee’s career, with a minimum gap of two years between
successive grants.
(ix) The Government servant should prefer the claim within six
months from the date of acquisition of the higher qualification.
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(x) The incentive as per this Government Order will be admissible

for above qualifications acquired on or after 31st October,
2019.
(xi) Government Servants, who have acquired the fresh higher
qualification on or after 31st October, 2019 till the date of
issuance of this Government Order, may also claim these
incentives within six months from the date of issuance of this
Government Order.

By order of the Lieutenant Governor.

(Sd.) DR. ARUN KUMAR MEHTA, IAS,

Financial Commissioner,
Finance Department.