Clarification on Admissibility of Ration Money Allowance on Child Care Leave

Ration Money Allowance (RMA) during WRIIL and CCL

The Railway Board has clarified that its decision on the admissibility of Ration Money Allowance (RMA) during Work Related Illness & Injury Leave (WRIIL) and Child Care Leave (CCL), as stated in a letter dated 11.07.2022, will be effective from the date of issue of the instructions going forward. This means that employees will only receive RMA for WRIIL and CCL after the date of issuance of this letter.

Ration Money Allowance during Work Related Illness, Injury Leave, and Child Care Leave

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE No. 38/2023

No. E(P&A)l-2005/ALL/RPF-2

New Delhi, dated: 28.02.2023

The General Managers,
All Indian Railways and
Production Units etc.

Sub: Clarification on date of effectiveness of Ration Money Allowance (RMA) during Work Related Illness & Injury Leave (WRIIL) and Child Care Leave (CCL).

Ref: Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)l-2005/ ALL/ RPF-2 dated 11.07.2022 (RBE No. 79/2022)

Attention is invited to Railway Board’s letter referred above coveying a decision on admissibility of Ration Money Allowance (RMA) during Work Related Illness & Injury Leave (WRIIL) and Child Care Leave (CCL).

2. The issue of date of effectiveness of RMA during WRIIL and CCL has been examined in Board’s office and it is stated that Board’s instructions dated 11.07.2022 would be effective from a prospective date i.e from the date of issue of the said instructions.

3. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.

4. Please acknowledge receipt.

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(N P Singh)
Director/E(P&A)

Yes, ration money allowance is admissible during child care leave as per government rules.

The maximum period of child care leave is 2 years (i.e., 730 days) in government service.

Yes, an employee should have completed one year of service and the leave can be granted only for the care of up to two children below the age of 18 years.

Yes, the ceiling limit is restricted to the amount of ration money allowance as admissible to a non-gazetted employee at the existing rates.

You will need to submit a claim for the allowance along with supporting documents to your respective department/employer.