Children Education Allowance – Clarification

Government of India

Ministry of Railways

(Railway Board)

No. E(W)2008/ED-2/4

New Delhi, dated 06.10.2016

The General Managers (P)

All Indian Railways &

Production Units.

Sub: Children Education Allowance – Clarification

Please refer to Railway Board’s letter of even number dated 01.10.2008 followed by subsequent letters regarding revised policy instructions / clarifications on Children Education Allowance admissible to Railway Servants, based on the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission.

2. In terms of DOP&T’s recent OM No.A-27012/01/2015-Estt.(AL) dated 22.08.2016, it is clarified that E-Receipts produced by Railway employees as a proof of payment of fee, etc., may be treated as original and hence may be allowed for claiming reimbursement of Children Education Allowance. This is for guidance of all concerned.

Please acknowledge receipt.

Sd/-

(Sunil Kumar)

Director Estt.(Welfare)

Railway Board

Source: NFIR

Read More »

Clarification on Children Education Allowance (CEA) – Dopt Orders on 22.8.2016

No.A-27012/01/2015-Estt.(AL)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension

Department of Personnel & Training

New Delhi, dated 22nd August, 2016.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Children Education Allowance (CEA) – Clarification

The undersigned is directed to refer to Department of Personnel & Training’s O.M. No.12011/ 03/ 2008-Estt.(Allowance) dated 2nd September, 2008 and subsequent clarifications issued from time to time on the subject mentioned above and to say that E-Receipts produced by Central Govt. employees as a proof of payment of fee, etc., may be treated as original and hence may be allowed for claiming reimbursement of CEA.

2. This issues with the approval of Joint Secretary (Establishment).

3. Hindi version will follow.

Sd/-

(Mukul Ratra)

Director

Source:http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/A-27012_01_2015-Estt.AL-22082016.pdf

Read More »

Children Education Allowance: Submission of Original Bills with details for Reimbursement

Office of the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Central Command)

Cariappa Road, Cantt., Lucknow – 226002

Circular

No.:-AN/IV/CEA/2015

Date: 02/11/2015

To

The Officer-In-charge,

1. All Sections of MO.

2. All Sub Offices

3. All PAOs

Sub: Payment on account of Children Education Allowances.

During Local Test Audit of vouchers of children education allowance, it is found that the name of child, for whom shoe, books and uniform purchased, were not mentioned in cash memo vouchers. Local Test Audit Team has pointed out the matter and emphasized for making suitable correction.

It is therefore, enjoined upon all concerned to intimate the name of child for whom shoe, books and uniform purchased, may be mentioned in cash memo vouchers.

All the officers/staff may be got aware of the fact for strict compliance.

Sd/-

Sr. Accounts Officer (AN-IV)

Source: http://pcdacc.gov.in/

Read More »

FAQ on Children Education Allowance, OTA/NDA, Honorarium/Fee, Leave

No.I-11020/1/2014-Estt. (AL)

Government Of India

Ministry Of personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

Establishment (Allowance) Section
Sl.No	Question		Answer
Children Education Allowance
1	Whether reimbursement of Children Education Allowance is admissible for the:
	(a)	Nursery/LKG/UKG as there is no provision of recognition of these classes in most of the States/UTs;	Reimbursement is permissible only if the Child is studying in a recognized educational institution.
	(b)	Third Child if either of the first two children is disabled to the extent that he/she cannot go to school	Reimbursement is allowed to only the two eldest surviving children of the Government Servant except when the 2nd Child birth results in multiple births or the 3rd Child is born due to failure of sterilization operation.
	(c)	The children borne out of second marriage or the children of second wife/husband in additions to children from first marriage.	Reimbursement is allowed to only the two eldest surviving children of the Government Servant.
	(d)	Entitlement of number of Note Books	Reimbursement is permissible for any number of note books as may be prescribed by the recognized educational institution.
OTA/NDA
2	The reasons for not enhancing rates of OTA/NDA		The 5th and the 6th Central pay commission did not recommend enhancement of rates of OTA/NDA.
Honorarium/Fee
3	Whether honorarium is payable to the chairperson/Members of the DPC and also such other Departmental Committees, viz., Committee on Sexual Harassments at work place, etc.?		In terms of the provisions of Fr 46 (b), the Central government may grant or permit an honorarium as remuneration for work performed which is occasional or intermittent in character and either so laborious or of such special merit as to justify a special reward. Except when special reasons, which should be recorded in writing, exist for a departure from this provision, sanction to the grant or acceptance of an honorarium should not be given unless the work has been undertaken with the prior consent of the Central Government and its account has been settled in advance. Guidelines for payment of Honorarium under Fr 46 (b)have already been laid down inter alia vide the Department’s OM No.17011/9/85-Estt. (AL), dated 23.12.1985 and OM No.17020/1/91 – Estt. (AL), dated 18.11.1991. It has also been clarified that no honorarium should be granted for temporary increases in work.
4	Whether retention of “Fee” for delivering lectures in Government/Private bodies is permissible?		As per para 6 of DoP&T’s O.M.No.16013/1/79-Estt.(AL) dated 11th February 1980, Payments received by Government servants as income from books articles, papers and lectures on literary, cultural, artistic, technological and scientific subjects including management science; will not be subject to crediting one-third of the amount to the general revenues
Establishment (Leave) Section:
5	Whether male Government Servant, who is single parent, can be allowed Child Care Leave?		No. CCL can be granted to female employees only.
6	Whether Bond on Study Leave can be transferred from Central Government to State Government?		No. Bond executed by the Government servant while proceeding on study leave cannot be transferred on his/her appointment in State government/PSU/Autonomous bodies.
7	What is the limit of leave encashment while availing LTC by dependents or spouse within the same block year/		The Government servants governed by the CSS (Leave) Rules, 1972 and entitled to avail LTC may en-cash earned leave up to 10 days at the time of availing both types of LTCs., i.e., “Hometown” and “Anywhere in India”. However, when the one and the same LTC is being availed of by the Government Servant and his family members separately in a block year, encashment of leave would be restricted to one occasion only.

 Source: http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/I-11020_1_2014-Estt.AL-28042015.pdf

Read More »

DoPT Clarification: Children Education Allowance - Reimbursement of Examination Fee.

No.12011/01/2012-Estt.(AL)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension
Department of Personnel & Training

Block-IV, Old JNU Campus,
New Delhi, July 31, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Children Education Allowance - Reimbursement of Examination Fee.

   Subsequent to issue of Department of Personnel & Training’s O.M.No.12011/03/2008-Estt.(Allowance) dated 2nd September, 2008, and subsequent clarifications issued from time to time on the subject cited above, a number of references have been received on reimbursement of 'examination fee'. After due consideration of the references, in consultation with the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, it has been agreed to allow reimbursement of 'examination fee' as part of reimbursable items as indicated in para 1(e) of O.M. dated 2nd September, 2008, with effect from the current academic year, subject to the fulfillment of other existing conditions.

Read More »

Children Education Allowance — Clarification.

No.12011/01/2013-Estt.(Allowances)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

New Delhi, 23rd April, 2013

 
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Children Education Allowance — Clarification
 
   The undersigned is directed to refer to Department of Personnel & Training's O.M. No.12011/03/2008-Estt.(Allowance) dated 2nd September, 2008, and subsequent clarifications issued from time to time on the subject and to state that various Ministries/Departments have been seeking clarifications on various aspects of the Children Education Allowance. The doubts raised are clarified as under:-

Read More »

Children Education Allowance/Hostel Subsidy -Clarification.

More Railway Orders Click here..

RBE No.93/2012
PC-VI No. 298/2012.

Government of India
Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board)

No.E(W)2008/ED-2/4

New Delhi, Dated: 1-08-20l2.

The General Manager (P),
All Indian Railways & PUs.

Sub: Children Education Allowance/Hostel Subsidy -Clarification.

   Please refer to Railway Board’s letter of even number dated 01.10.2008 followed by subsequent letters regarding revised policy instructions / clarifications on Children Education Allowance/Hostel Subsidy admissible to Railway Servants,based on the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission.

Read More »

Children Education Allowance.

No.12011/07(ii)/2011-Estt.(AL)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension

Department of Personnel & Training

New Delhi, February,21-02-2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Children Education Allowance.

   Subsequent to issue of Department of Personnel & Training’s O.M. No.12011/03/2008-Estt. (Allowance) dated 2nd September, 2008, and clarifications issued from time to time on the subject cited above, a number of references have been received on certain aspects of Children Education Allowance/Hostel Subsidy. After due consideration of the references, in consultation with the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditures, the following modifications/alterations are carried out with effect from the date of issue of this O.M. on pro-rata basis:

Read More »

Children Education Allowance-Clarification.

No .12011/07(i)/2011-Estt(AL) 
Government of India 
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension 
Department of Personnel & Training

New Delhi, February , 21-02-2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Children Education Allowance-Clarification-

   The undersigned is directed to refer to Department of Personnel & Training’s O.M. No.12011/03/2008—Estt.(Allowance) dated 2nd September, 2008, and subsequent clarifications issued from time to time on the subject cited above, and to state that various Ministries / Departments have been seeking clarifications on various aspects of the Children Education Allowance / Hostel Subsidy. The doubts raised by various authorities are clarified as under:

Read More »

Clarification on Children Education Allowance.

No.21011/16/2009-Estt.(AL)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

New Delhi, Dated 17th June, 2011

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: – Clarification on Children Education Allowance.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to DOP&T O.M. No. 12011/03/2008- Estt(Allowance) dated 02-09-2008 and clarificatory OM No.12011/16/2009- Estt.(AL) dated 13.11.2009 on the Children Education Allowance(CEA) Scheme, this Department has been receiving references from various Departments seeking further clarifications. The doubts raised are clarified as under:-

(i) whether Children Education Allowance would be admissible beyond two children due to failure of sterilization operation.

The reimbursement of Children Education Allowance is admissible only for the first child born after failure of sterilization operation.

(ii) whether the admissible amount per annum per child (annual ceiling of Rs.15000/-) on account of CEA can be reimbursed in full in the first quarter of the financial/academic year itself.

(i) It is clarified that a Government servant is allowed to get 50% of the total amount subject to the over all annual ceiling in the first quarter and the remaining amount in third and or fourth quarter. Frontloading of the entire amount in the first and second quarters is not allowed. (ii) A Government servant can claim full amount subject to the annual ceiling of Rs.15000/- in the last quarter.

sd/-

(Vibha Govil Mishra)

Deputy Secretary (P & A)

Source; www.persmin.gov.in

Read More »