Recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission and Govt Decision on Children Education Allowance
7th CPC Children Education Allowance : One of the most anticipated hike in this allowance by Central Government employees, but 7th Pay Commission has recommended the allowance would continue as CEA Rs.2250 pm per child and Hostel subsidy Rs.6750 pm per child. And the allowance will continue to be double for differently abled children. And the commission has strongly object to extend the allowance beyond Class XII.
The commission also recommended that the simplification of procedure for reimbursement. For CEA, a certificate from the head of institution where the ward of government employee studies should be sufficient for this purpose. The certificate should confirm that the child studied in the school during the previous academic year.
(i) Rate of Children Education Allowance (CEA) has been increased from ₹1500 per month / child (max. 2) to ₹2250 per month / child (max.2). Hostel Subsidy will also go up from ₹4500 per month to ₹6750 per month.
(ii) Existing rates of Special Allowance for Child Care for Women with Disabilities has been doubled from ₹1500 per month to ₹3000 per month.
(iii) Higher Qualification Incentive for Civilians has been increased from ₹2000 – ₹10000 (Grant) to ₹10000 – ₹30000 (Grant).
Children Education Allowance – An Overview: The Children Education allowance was introduced w.e.f. 1-9-2008 on the basis of the recommendation of 6th CPC. In the background of escalation of school fees, and other expenses connected with education of Children, the present scheme has been a big relief for the Government employees.Presently the allowance is admissible for two children, for studying in a recognised school upto XII standard. The maximum ceiling is stipulated at Rs.18000/- since this allowance had been hiked by 50% because of the DA component in salary having been crossed 100% on 1.1.2014. We suggest doubling of this allowance and increasing the same by 50 % whenever the DA crosses over by 50%
The insistence of receipt for each and every expense to claim the allowance is a cumbersome procedure, which serves no purpose at all. In order to avoid a probable misuse, the employer may be asked to produce an affidavit to the effect this child/children were bonafide student of the school. The production of receipt may be dispensed with.
Children Education Allowance : The Children Education allowance was introduced w.e.f. 1-9-2008 on the basis of the recommendation of 6th CPC. In the background of escalation of school fees, and other expenses connected with education of Children, the present scheme has been a big relief for the Government employees. Presently the allowance is admissible for two children, for studying in a recognised school upto XII standard. The maximum ceiling is stipulated at Rs.18000/- since this allowance had been hiked by 50% because of the DA component in salary having been crossed 100% on 1.1.2014.We suggest doubling of this allowance and increasing the same by 50 % whenever the DA crosses over by 50%
The insistence of receipt for each and every expense to claim the allowance is a cumbersome procedure, which serves no purpose at all. In order to avoid a probable misuse, the employer may be asked to produce an affidavit to the effect this child/children were bonafide student of the school. The production of receipt may be dispensed with.
We also suggest that the scheme may be extended to cover children studying for Graduate/Post Graduate and Professional courses. This suggestion is being made in view of the huge expenses involved for the children’s higher studies, especially in the background of the Government with… from “higher education sector and allowing private institutions to come up and extract exorbitant changes for … courses. Since the quantum of allowance is fixed with a ceiling on maximum, our suggestion … increase the coverage.
We request our suggestion in the matter may be kindly be recommended to the Government for its acceptance.
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Reference Orders issued by DoPT
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Clarification Orders
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CEA–Clarification
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31-07-13
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2.
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CEA- Clarification
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23-04-13
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CEA- Clarification
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31-05-12
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CEA- Clarification
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23-05-12
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CEA- Clarification
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21-02-12
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6.
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CEA–Clarification
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21-02-12
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7.
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CEA–Clarification
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25-07-11
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6.
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CEA–Clarification
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17-06-11
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7.
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CEA–Clarification
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30-12-10
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CEA–Clarification
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23-11-09
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CEA–Clarification
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13-11-09
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CEA–Clarification
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11-11-08
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CEA–Clarification
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02-09-08
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Kindly clarify how to check the total AMT of fees, uniform, books etc paid by the employee, if no receipts are needed to be produced. As it has not being mentioned in the bonafide certificate from school. Employees are forcing to pay them 27000/- for last year even if they have paid lesser AMT. As fees urgently guide.
Can I claim for ITI Student, who is completed 21 yrs age in 29 April 2018
Kindly clarify how to check the total AMT of fees, uniform, books etc paid by the employee, if no receipts are needed to be produced. As it has not being mentioned in the bonafide certificate from school. Employees are forcing to pay them 27000/- for last year even if they have paid lesser AMT. As fees urgently guide.
kindly clarify whether CEA has to be paid without verfying fee receipts/other vouchers or lumpsum amount of Rs. 27000/- is to be paid. As the tution fees of some employees are quite less.
Is receipt of school fees required for getting the reimbursement of CEA or only certificate from School is sufficient? Kindly clarify it.
Whether the certificate from the school is sufficient for reimbursement of total amount of CEA or we have to submit the relevant bills against expenses of school fees, uniform, text books etc. ?