Sumptuary Allowance List of Allowances covered here is as under: 1. Entertainment Allowance for Cabinet Secretary 2. Entertainment Allowance in Indian Railways 3. Official Hospitality Grant in Defence forces 4. Sumptuary Allowance in Training Establishments 5. Sumptuary Allowance to Judicial Officers in Supreme Court Registry Sumptuary allowances are granted to various grades of personnel […]
8th Pay Commission News
Orderly Allowance
Orderly Allowance Orderly Allowance is paid to Judicial Officers on deputation to Supreme Court Registry at the same rate that the Judicial Officer was getting in the parent office. No demands have been received regarding this allowance. Analysis and Recommendations It is recommended that status quo may be maintained.
Internet Allowance, Mobile Phone Allowance, Newspaper Allowance
Internet Allowance, Mobile Phone Allowance, Newspaper Allowance These allowance are administered differently in ministries as per their requirements. Some ministries provide Mobile Phones and Internet connections to their employees, while others compensate their employees for these services in monetary terms, ranging from ₹200 pm to ₹3,000 pm. There are demands to raise these allowances. Analysis […]
Hard Area Allowance
Hard Area Allowance Hard Area Allowance, at the rate of 25 percent of Basic Pay, is granted to Central Government employees on their posting to the Nicobar and Lakshadweep groups of Islands. This is paid in addition to ISDA. There are demands to increase the rate of this allowance. Analysis and Recommendations In line with […]
Haircutting Allowance
Haircutting Allowance This allowance is granted to PBORs of CISF to compensate for the cost of hair cutting, at the rate of ₹5 pm. No demands have been received regarding this allowance. Analysis and Recommendations The Commission took note of the fact that the amount of this allowance is the lowest among all allowances. This […]