Messing Allowance This allowance is paid to “floating staff” under Fishery Survey of India, in lieu of free food onboard floating vessels, at a rate of ₹200 per day. Demands have been received to increase the amount of allowance to 15 percent of Basic Pay. Analysis and Recommendations It is recommended that the allowance should […]
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Launch Campaign Allowance and Space Technology Allowance
Launch Campaign Allowance and Space Technology Allowance Space Technology Allowance is granted to supporting scientific and technical staff in DOS/ISRO in recognition of the need for their retention and keeping in view the fact that they play a crucial role in the success of every mission. Considering that all missions/projects of ISRO are implemented in […]
Island Special Duty Allowance
Island Special Duty Allowance ISDA is granted to Central Government employees on their posting to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep. The existing structure of this allowance is as under: Areas around capital towns (Port Blair in A&N islands, Kavaratti and Agatti in Lakshadweep) 12.5% of Basic Pay Difficult Areas (North and Middle Adaman, […]
Investigation Allowance
Investigation Allowance Investigation Allowance is granted in Serious Fraud Investigation Office, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, to attract talent pool from other ministries. The existing rates are as under: (₹ per month) Grade Pay Rate 8700 2000 6600 1400 5400 1400 4800 1400 Analysis and Recommendations There is no justification for continuation of this allowance. […]
Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA)
Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) It is granted to pensioners for meeting expenditure on day to day medical expenses that do not require hospitalization, presently payable at the rate of ₹500 pm. Demands have been received to increase the rate of this allowance to ₹2,000 pm. Analysis and Recommendations The Commission notes that this allowance was […]