FAQ – Special Cash Package equivalent to the LTC Fare
No.12(2)/2020/E-II.A
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
North Block, New Delhi
Dated 10th March, 2021
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Clarification regarding queries being received in respect of Special Cash Package equivalent in lieu of Leave Travel Concession Fare for Central Government Employees during the block 2018-21.
The undersigned is directed to say that this Department has been receiving a number of queries relating to Special Cash Package equivalent in lieu of Leave Travel Concession Fare for Central Government Employees during the block 2018-21 announced by the Government on 12th October 2020. Three sets of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) have already been clarified vide this Department’s O.M. of even number dated 20th October 2020, 10th November 2020, and 25th November 2020 on the subject mentioned above.
- A further set of frequently asked questions have been clarified and are attached herewith at Annexure-‘ A’.
- This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.
(Sunil Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
All Ministries/ Departments of the Government of India.
FAQ
Special Cash Package equivalent to the Leave Travel Concession Fare for Central Government Employees
As far as possible, the claims should be made and settled well before 31st March 2021, Ministries/ Departments may consider the settlement of only those claims/ purchases made on or before 31st March 2021 beyond the due date, i.e. 31st March 2021.
It is clarified that it is for the competent authority of the concerned Deptt/ PAO to decide on the additional documents for checking the veracity of the claim.
It has already been clarified in point 12 of the FAQ issued vide O.M No. 12(2)/2020-E.II.A dated 20.10.2020 that for digital payment an employee can use credit card of himself/herself, spouse or any family member.
A newly recruited employee, whose LTC expires in December, 2020 which remains unutilized, may be allowed to claim the cash package in lieu of that LTC till 31st March, 2021.
The portion of digital payment may be allowed to be reimbursed subject to other conditions as contained in the O.M. dated 12.10.2020.
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