Journey on Transfer Rules

Flashcards covering transfer rules, allowances, personal effects weight limits by grade, and the responsibilities of the controlling officer based on the lecture notes.

Under what condition should a transfer be made for travel allowances to be admissible?

Transfer should be in interest of public service.

Are transfers made on own request or mutual transfers construed as being in the public interest?

No, transfer on own request or mutual transfer is not construed as transfer in public interest.

What is the admissible amount for the Composite Grant on transfer?

$80\%$ of Basic Pay.

What is the formula for the carriage of personal effects on transfer?

$$60\,\text{Paise} \times \text{no. of Kms.} \times \text{kilograms of personal effects (as admissible as per grade)} / 100$$

What are the travel fare rules for family members during a transfer?

Full fare for adults and $\frac{1}{2}$ fare for each child.

What is the Daily Allowance (DA) rate for a journey duration up to 6 hours?

$$30\%$$

What is the Daily Allowance (DA) rate for a journey exceeding 6 hours but not exceeding 12 hours?

$$50\%$$

What is the Daily Allowance (DA) rate for a journey exceeding 12 hours?

$$100\%$$

What is the Daily Allowance (DA) rate for children below 12 years?

$\frac{1}{2}$ the rates of adults.

What are the personal effect weight limits for a Grade I officer?

$3000\,kg$ if not possessing family and $6000\,kg$ if possessing family.

What are the personal effect weight limits for a Grade II officer?

$2000\,kg$ if not possessing family and $4000\,kg$ if possessing family.

What are the personal effect weight limits for a Grade III officer?

$1000\,kg$ if not possessing family and $2000\,kg$ if possessing family.

What are the personal effect weight limits for a Grade IV officer?

$500\,kg$ if not possessing family and $1000\,kg$ if possessing family.

What document must be approved before a TA (Travel Allowance) claim is admissible?

The tour Diary must be approved.

Who bears full responsibility for the admissibility of the TA claim?

The controlling officer.

What specific components of the TA bill must the controlling officer examine carefully before signing?

The no. of kms claimed and the rate of DA claimed.