7TH CPC Government of India Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) No.E(W)2017/ED-2/3 New Delhi, dated 13.08.2018 The General Managers(P) All Zonal Railways & Production Units Sub:   Recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) – Implementation of decisions relating to the grant of Children Education Allowance (CEA) and Hostel Subsidy – Consolidated Instructions Please refer to Board’s letter of even number dated 12.10.2017 (RBE No.147/2017) followed by subsequent clarifications thereon regarding grant of CEA and Hostel Subsidy to Government employees on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission. Now, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training), vide their OM No.A-27012/02/2017-Estt.(AL) dated 16/17.07.2018 (Copy enclosed) has issued consolidated instructions in supersession of all the earlier instructions on the subject of CEA and Hostel Subsidy to Government Servan...

DoP&T Clarification on CEA, OTA, Honorarium, Leave etc No.I-I 1020/1/2014-Estt.(AL) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel & Training Establishment (Allowance) Section Questions Answer CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE 1    Whether reimbursement of Children Education Allowance is admissible for the: (a)  Nursery/LKG/UKG as there is no provision of recognition of these classes in most of the States/UTs; Reimbursement is permissible only if the child is studying in a   recognised educational institution.  (b) Third child if either of the   first   two children is disabled to the extent that he/she cannot go to school; Reimbursement is allowed to only the two eldest surviving children of the Government servant except when the rd child birth results in multiple births or the 34 child is born due to failure of sterilization operation. (c)The children borne out of second marriage...

CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE IMPORTANT CIRCULAR Office of the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Central Command) Cariappa Road, Cantt., Lucknow- 226002 No:- AN/IV/Circular/2018 Dated: 01/08/2018 To All Sections of Main office All PAOs’ office All AO/AAO GEs’ office All AAO BSOs’ office All IFAs’ office All LAOs’/ALAOs’ office Sub:  Clarification in respect of grant of Children Education Allowance. Ref.: GOI DOPT letter no. A-27012/02/2017-Estt (AL) dated 16th July 2018. Consequent upon the decision taken by the Government to implement the recommendations made by VII Central Pay Commission, procedure for claiming reimbursement of Children Education Allowance has been simplified. However, this Office has been receiving CEA bills without proper enclosures. 2 In view of the above, it has been decided to issue instructions regarding reimbursement of Children Education Allowance as under- (a) The reimbursement of Children Education Allowance can be claimed onl...

7TH CPC No.A-270 12/02120 17-Estt.(AL) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel & Training Block-IV, Old JNU Campus, New Delhi Dated: 17th July 2018 Office Memorandum Subject:  Recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission – Implementation of decisions relating to the grant of Children Education Allowance (CEA) and Hostel Subsidy – Consolidated instructions. Consequent upon the decisions taken by the Government to implement the recommendations made by the VII Central Pay Commission, this Department has issued an OM of even number dated 16-8-2017 revising the rates of CEA/Hostel Subsidy and simplifying the procedure for claiming reimbursement of the same. However this Department has been receiving various queries regarding CEA/Hostel Subsidy especially with regard to the applicability of various provision/instructions issued during sixth CPC regime/period. Further references have also been received regar...

Clarification on Children Education Allowance - DOP F.No.33-03/2017-PAP Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts (Establishment Division/P.A.P. Section) Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi - 110001 Dated 27 Apr, 2018 To All Heads of Circles. Sub: Clarification on Children Education Allowance. I am directed to refer to Ministry of Personnel & Training O.M. No.A-27012/02/2017-Estt.(AL) dated 31st October 2017 on the above subject, number of references have been received on payment of Children Education Allowance on the instruction received vide above letter u/r, 2. Ministry of Personnel & Training issued orders vide O.M.No.A.27012/02/2017-Estt.(AL) dated 31st October 2017 is unambiguours and clearly spells out the procedures as well as the conditions attached to drawal of Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy. 2. O.M.No. dated 31.10.2017 clearly mentioned that the rest of the conditions will be the same as stipulated vide O.M.No.12011/04/2008-Es...

CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE F.No.33-03/2017-PAP Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts (Establishment Division/P.A.P. Section) Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi – 110001 Dated 27 Apr, 2018 To All Heads of Circles. Sub: Clarification on Children Education Allowance. I am directed to refer to Ministry of Personnel & Training O.M. No.A-27012/02/2017-Estt.(AL) dated 31st October 2017 on the above subject, number of references have been received on payment of Children Education Allowance on the instruction received vide above letter u/r, 2. Ministry of Personnel & Training issued orders vide O.M.No.A.27012/02/2017-Estt.(AL) dated 31st October 2017 is unambiguours and clearly spells out the procedures as well as the conditions attached to drawal of Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy. 2. O.M.No. dated 31.10.2017 clearly mentioned that the rest of the conditions will be the same as stipulated vide O.M.No.12011/04/2008-Estt.(AL) dated 11.09.200...

7th CPC CEA: Total Claim for Academic Year 2017-18 Children Education Allowance: CEA is paid to government employees to take care of schooling and hostel requirements of their children. Before VI CPC recommendations, the scheme was known as Children Education Assistance and provided at the following rates: Component Class 1 – X Class XI-XII Requirement Reimbursement of Tuition Fee  40 50 Reimbursement of Tuition Fee for Disabled and mentally retarded children 100 100 Children Education Allowance 100 100 In case the government employee is compelled to send his child to a school away from the Station of his posting Hostel Subsidy 300 300 In case the employee is obliged to keep his children in a hostel away from the Station of his posting and residence on account of transfer. The VI CPC rationalized the structure to the following: Component Recommended rate Remarks Children Education Allowance  Rs.1500 pm  Whenever DA increases by 50%, CEA shall increase by ...

Clarification on Reimbursement of Tuition Fee and Hostel Charges provided to the children of Armed Forces Officers / PBORs missing / disabled / killed in action GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO:5354 ANSWERED ON: 28.03.2018 Reimbursement of Tuition Fee RAJAN BABURAO VICHARE Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Government has curtailed the reimbursement of tuition and hostel fees provided to the children of working and retired armed forces personnel including martyred, disabled and missing soldiers / officers; (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor along with the likely saving in Government exchequer as a result thereof; (c) whether servicemen and ex-servicemen are distressed by the Government decision; (d) if so, whether the Government proposes to reconsider the decision; and (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE (DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE) IN THE MINISTRY O...

 Grant of Children Education Allowance to two children in case of first child being totally mentally disabled No.I/13(a) Dated: 18/12/2017 Dr.Jitendra Singh, Hon'ble Minister of State Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, North Block, New Delhi-l10001 Respected Sir, Sub: Grant of Children Education Allowance to two children in case of first child being totally mentally disabled-reg Complaints continued to be received by the Federation from those central Government employees in general and Railway employees in particular, who, unfortunately, have been graced with 1st child (out of three living children) being mentally retarded/disabled and is not able to receive education even at school level due to his/her physical/mental infirmity while other two children of those employees who are normal in all respects and are receiving education at school/college levels, but however, the Children Education Allowance is allowed only in respect of one child. On scrutiny of avai...

CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE, Hostel Subsidy Claims & Travelling Allowance Entitlement: PCDA's instructions "CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE: As specified in the Govt. letter No. 1(23) / 2017 / D(Pay/ Services) dated 15/09/2017, reimbursement of CEA is to be claimed once in a year, after completion of the Financial Year based on certificate from the Head of the Institution, where the ward of the employee is studying. HOSTEL SUBSIDY: Similar procedure is to be applied for Hostel Subsidy. The certification from the Head of Institute should also mention the amount of expenditure incurred by the Govt servant towards boarding and lodging. These orders are applicable from 01/07/2017. Claims on account of CEA & Hostel Subsidy w.e.f. 01/07/2017 may be forwarded after completion of the financial year. Claims already submitted for the period 01/07/2017 onwards are being returned unsanctioned. TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE ENTITLEMENTS: GoI, MoD letter No. 12630/TA/DA/Mov C dated 15th Septem...