Daily Allowance (DA) Claims Guide

Key Highlights

Feature	Details
Applicable Rules	Para 268 & Para 114 of Travel Regulations 2014
Applicable Countries	Nepal / Bhutan
DA Payment Conditions	Full DA if not provided food/accommodation. Only 25% DA if both provided.
Tent Accommodation	No restriction to 25% DA—full DA applies.
Move Sanction	Must clearly specify duty nature, boarding & lodging status.

Daily Allowance (DA) Admissibility

1. When Proceeding from India to Nepal/Bhutan (TD)

Period	Admissible DA
First 14 days	100% of admissible DA
Next 14 days	75% of admissible DA
Beyond 28 days	60% of admissible DA

2. When Already Posted in Nepal/Bhutan and Going on TD Within the Country

Period	Admissible DA
First 7 days	100% of admissible DA
Next 7 days	75% of admissible DA
Beyond 14 days	50% of admissible DA

Special Cases

Situation	DA Payable
Free ration & accommodation provided	Only 25% of DA admissible
Tour exceeding 30 days	Restricted to Foreign Allowance of the rank
Tent accommodation provided	Full DA without restriction

Admissible DA Rate Example

Full DA for JCOs/ORs = 75% of 60 USD = 45 USD/day (subject to currency rate).

Required Documents (Checklist)

Check	Document	Notes
✔️	Move Sanction Letter	Must mention all entitlements
✔️	Detention Certificate	For exact duty dates
✔️	Movement Order
✔️	Specimen Signature of Countersigning Authority
✔️	TA/DA Advance Certificate	If advance drawn
✔️	Ration Drawal Certificate
✔️	Food/Accommodation Certificate	Whether provided or not
✔️	Exchange Rate Certificate (USD)	Dollar rate for calculation
✔️	DO II of TYOJ/TYRJ
✔️	Original Receipts (Hotel/Transport)	Bills essential
✔️	Security Clearance Certificate
✔️	Budget Allotment Certificate	For fund availability

Important Notes

Note
Move Sanction must be clear about food & accommodation to avoid DA disputes.
DA is regulated by stay duration, nature of duty, and facilities provided.
Claims must always attach certified exchange rates and original receipts.
If detained beyond Move Order, proper Detention Certificate must be enclosed.

Quick Tips for Jawans

Tip
Keep copies of every document (Move Order, Receipts, Sanctions).
Always get certificates from host country authorities (Food/Accommodation).
Submit claims within time limits to avoid rejections or delays.
For special cases like tent accommodation, refer to Para 114(iv) TR 2014 for full DA.