“Submission Time-limit for TA Claims on Retirement”
Travelling Allowance (TA) on Retirement: In a recent update from the Finance Ministry on June 15th, 2021, it has been announced that the time limit for submission of claims for TA on Retirement has been modified. Previously, this limit was set at 60 days, but it has now been extended to 180 days (six months) following the date of completion of the journey. This change will provide retirees with a more reasonable time frame to submit their claims and ensure that they receive the reimbursement they are entitled to.
No.19030/1/2017-E.IV
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 15th June, 2021.
Office Memorandum
Subject: Time-limit for submission of claims for Travelling Allowance (TA) on Retirement – regarding.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No. 19030/1/2017-E.IV dated 13.03.2018 wherein the time limit for submission of claims for TA on Tour/Transfer/Training/ Journey on Retirement was changed from one year to sixty days, succeeding the date of completion of the journey.
2. several references have been received in this Department regarding extension of time-limit for submission of TA claims in r/o journeys performed by retired employees and their families for going to Home town/place of settlement after retirement as difficulties are being faced by the retired Govt. officials while claiming reimbursement of TA on retirement within a period of sixty days of completion of their journey.
3. The matter has been considered in this Department and in partial modification of this Department’s OM of even number dated 13.03.2018, it has been decided that the time-limit for submission of claims for TA on Retirement is modified from 60 days to 180 days (six months), succeeding the date of completion of the journey.
4. The time limit for submission of TA claim on tour, transfer and training will remain 60 days.
5. These orders will be effective from the date of issue of the order. However, the claims not settled due to time limit of 60 days in terms of the O.M. dated 13.03.2018 on the subject, may be re-considered by the concerned Ministry/ Department.
6. In their application to the persons belonging to Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders are issued under Article 148(5) of the Constitution and after consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India.
7. This is issued with the approval of Finance Secretary & Secretary (Expenditure).
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(Nirmala Dev)
Director
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What is the time-limit for submission of claims for TA on retirement?
The time-limit for submission of claims for TA on retirement is now 180 days (six months) from the date of completion of the journey.
When was the time-limit for submission of claims for TA on retirement modified?
The time-limit for submission of claims for TA on retirement was modified on 15th June 2021.
What was the previous time-limit for submission of claims for TA on retirement?
The previous time-limit for submission of claims for TA on retirement was 60 days.
Who issued the Finance Ministry Orders regarding the modification of the time-limit?
The Finance Ministry issued the Orders on 15th June 2021.
What does the modification of the time-limit mean for retirees?
The modification of the time-limit means that retirees now have a longer period of six months to submit their claims for TA after the completion of their journey.