Air Travel Entitlements for Tours & Training
The Railway Board of India has issued a revised instruction regarding air travel entitlements for journeys on tour or training, which is highlighted in RBE 61/2018. The new guidelines provide clear regulations regarding air travel for railway employees who are on official duty and need to travel by air. This revision is expected to streamline the process and ensure that air travel entitlements are consistent across the board for all railway employees.
RBE No.61/2018
Government of India/Bharat Sarkar
Ministry of Railways/Rail Mantralaya
(Railway Board)
RBE No.61/2018
New Delhi, dated 24.04.2018
No. F(E}I/2017/AL-28/41
General Manager,
All Indian Railways, PUs etc.
(As per Standard Mailing List}
Sub: Air Travel entitlements for journeys on tour or training; revision of instructions reg.
In partial modification of Board’s letters of even number dated 24.08.2017 & 25.09.2017 on the subject, it has been decided by Board to revise the Air Travel entitlements of railway officers for journeys on tour or training in the following manner:
A. Journeys by Air within the Country
| Pay Level in Pay Matrix | Travel Entitlement |
|---|---|
| Office in Level-15 and above and CHOD* | “J” Business Class |
| Officers in Level-14 and above | Economy Class |
(*Note: There should be specific Railway Board’s order regarding posting as CHOS)
B. Journey by Air (International)
| Pay Level in Pay Matrix | Travel Entitlement |
|---|---|
| Officers in Level-14 and above | Business Class/ Club Class |
| Officers in Level-13 and above | Economy Class |
2. Further, in partial modification of Board’s letter of even number dated 25.09.2017, it has also been decided by Board that grant of Air Travel permission to officers on Indian Railways, either one way or two way, may be approved personally by GMs of Railways with the prior personal concurrence of PFA.
3. As delegated vide para 22 of Board’s letter No. F(X)II-2015IPW17, dated 12.06.2017 of delegation of powers to GMs, these powers may be exercised personally by Chief Administrative Officer with the prior personal concurrence of PFA In case of COFMOW, New Delhi, DCWIPatiala and MTPI Chennai. ‘
4. The competent authority while approving Air Travel would apply his mind and consider whether the available train connectivity and time taken justifies the same. For example; while Delhi-Bangalore-Delhi may qualify for Air Travel, Delhi-Mumbai-Delhi can easily be covered by train comfortably. General Manager while using his discretion to permit one way or two way Air Travel may consider both the need of the journey and the urgency that necessitates Air Travel.
5. It may be ensured that permission for Air Travel is given judiciously and restricted only to absolutely essential official requirement that is recorded, subject to availability of budgetary provisions.
6. This has the approval of Board (FC & CRB).
7. These orders will take effect from the date of issue of this letter.
8. Please acknowledge receipt.
(Jitendra Kumar)
Dy. Director Finance (Estt.),
Railway Board.
Source: AIRF
What is the travel entitlement for journeys by air within the country?
For officeholders in Level-15 and above and CHOD (as per Railway Board’s order regarding posting as CHOS), the travel entitlement is “J” Business Class. For officers in Level-14 and above, the travel entitlement is Economy Class.
What is the travel entitlement for journeys by air internationally?
For officers in Level-14 and above, the travel entitlement is Business Class/Club Class. For officers in Level-13 and above, the travel entitlement is Economy Class.
Are these entitlements applicable only when traveling for tour or training purposes?
Yes, these entitlements are specifically for journeys on tour or training.
What happens if someone is below Level-13 in the pay matrix?
The specific travel entitlements mentioned for officers in Level-13 and above do not apply to individuals below Level-13. They may have different entitlements based on their pay level.
Is there any additional guideline or rule regarding the travel entitlements?
Yes, there is a specific Railway Board’s order regarding posting as CHOS, which determines the travel entitlement for officeholders in Level-15 and above and CHOD.
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