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Night Duty Allowance to Railway Employees: Pay Ceiling 43600 Issue

June 16, 2023 admin Leave a Comment

Night Duty Allowance to Railway Employees – Pay Ceiling 43600

On February 9th, 2022, the Railway Board issued an order regarding the imposition of a pay ceiling for entitlement of Night Duty Allowance for railway employees. The new ceiling has been set at Rs. 43,600 per month, which means that any employee earning more than this amount will not be eligible for the allowance. This decision has been made to control costs and ensure that the Night Duty Allowance is given only to those employees who meet the set criteria.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Railway Board)

No. E(P8&A)II/2018/F.E.2/4

New Delhi, dated 09.02.2022

The General Secretary
AIRF
4, State Entry Road,
New Delhi-110055

Sir,

Sub:- Imposition of pay ceiling @ Rs. 43600/- per month for entitlement of Night Duty Allowance to Railway employees.

The undersigned is directed to refer the issue regarding restoration of Night Duty Allowance to all categories of Railway employees. It is stated that this Ministry has already taken up this issue and forwarded matter to MoF/DoE for concurrence vide Board’s OM dated dt. 09.09.2021 and reminder dt. 23.11.2021.

DoE has forwarded copy of OM dt. 16.12.2021 addressed to DoPT. Also informed that a reference to DoPT on this issue has been made and reply from DoP&T is awaited.

In light of position provided by DoE, this Ministry has requested to DoP&T vide Board’s OM dt. 04.01.2022 for early resolution of the matter. However, reply From DOP&T & DOE is still waited.

Yours faithfully,
sd/-
for Secretary/Railway Board

Click to view the order in PDF

What is the Pay Ceiling for Night Duty Allowance for Railway Employees?

The Pay Ceiling for Night Duty Allowance for Railway Employees is set at Rs. 43,600.

Who is eligible for Night Duty Allowance?

Railway employees who are required to work during the night shift are eligible for Night Duty Allowance.

How is Night Duty Allowance calculated?

Night Duty Allowance is calculated as a percentage of the basic pay. The exact calculation varies depending on the employee’s job category and pay level.

What is the issue with the Pay Ceiling of 43600?

The issue with the Pay Ceiling of Rs. 43,600 is that it limits the maximum amount of Night Duty Allowance that an employee can receive. This has raised concerns among some employees who feel that the Pay Ceiling is outdated and should be revised to account for inflation and the increased cost of living.

Is there any proposal to revise the Pay Ceiling?

Yes, there have been demands from various quarters to revise the Pay Ceiling for Night Duty Allowance. The issue is currently being discussed and considered by the relevant authorities.

When will the Pay Ceiling be revised?

The timeline for revising the Pay Ceiling is uncertain at this point. It will depend on the decision of the authorities and the outcome of the discussions.

How can employees raise their concerns regarding the Pay Ceiling?

Employees can raise their concerns regarding the Pay Ceiling through their respective employee unions, representatives, or other appropriate channels. They can also participate in any official surveys or consultations organized by the authorities.

Where can employees find more information about Night Duty Allowance and the Pay Ceiling?

Employees can refer to the official documents, circulars, and notifications issued by the Railway Board or consult their respective employee unions or human resources department for more information on Night Duty Allowance and the Pay Ceiling.

Related updates:

    Night Duty Allowance in Railways for Non-Gazetted Staff (Pay Matrix Level-7)

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