Clarification Regarding Payment of Hostel Subsidy – Railway Board Issued Orders on 31.8.2023

Hostel Subsidy Payment Clarification for 2020 & 2021 | Railway Board

In order to provide clarification and guidance regarding the payment of Hostel Subsidy for the academic years ending in March-2020 and March-2021, the Railway Board has issued an official order. This order aims to address any confusion or concerns regarding the implementation of the Hostel Subsidy scheme. It outlines the criteria and eligibility requirements for receiving the subsidy, as well as the process for submitting claims and the timeline for payment disbursement. By issuing this order, the Railway Board seeks to ensure transparency and efficiency in the payment of Hostel Subsidy, thereby supporting students in their pursuit of higher education.

Clarification regarding payment of Hostel Subsidy for the academic years ending March-2020 & March-2021: Railway Board Order

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No.2023/E(W)/10/03/10

New Delhi Dated 31.08.2023

General Managers (P)
South Central Railway, Secunderabad &
East Coast Railway, Bhubaneswar.

Sub: Clarification regarding payment of Hostel Subsidy for the academic years ending March-2020 & March-2021.

Ref: (i) SCR’s letter Nos. P(R)/249/4 dated 31.03.2023 & 18.07.2022.
(ii) ECoR’s letter Nos. ECoR /Pers/Bills (NG)/Hostel Subsidy dated 20.01 2023, 22.08.2022 & 26.04.2022.

The issue raised regarding payment of Hostel Subsidy vide above referred letters has been examined. In this context, it has been decided with the approval of Competent Authority that eligible Hostel Subsidy for the academic years ending March-2020 and March-2021 should be paid, subject to submission of following documents :-

(i) A Certificate from the Head of the Institution confirming that the child studied in the School also mentioning the actual amount paid to the School as boarding and lodging charges i.e. after subsequent adjustments for the period of closure of Hostel during the Covid period, if any.

(ii) The original Fee Receipt/E-receipt for the said expenditure incurred by the Govt. servant, for the relevant period.

2. The Railways are advised to take necessary action to settle the claims accordingly. Claims already settled, however, need not be reopened.

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

(V. Muralidharan)
Joint Director Estt. (Welfare)
Railway Board

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