Temporary Duty

Temporary Duty Casualties Guide

This guide explains how to claim Temporary Duty Allowances (TYOJ, TYRJ, DAILY, ABF, RMA) for travel and stay expenses. Follow these steps to ensure correct claims and avoid rejections.

Key Points for Temporary Duty Casualties

Topic	Details
Authority	MoD letters (20 Oct 1987, 29 Dec 2008), Travel Reg 1991, SAI 1/S/2008.
Types	TYOJ/RTYOJ (onward), TYRJ/RTYRJ (return), DAILY/RDAILY (halt), ABF (bus fare), RMA (road travel).
Descriptions	Pre-revised: TYOJ/TYRJ/DAILY. Post-revised: RTYOJ/RTYRJ/RDAILY. Choose one package.
Process	DO Part-II Orders, PAO verification, bank payment.

(A) TYOJ/RTYOJ (Onward) and TYRJ/RTYRJ (Return)

Aspect	Details
Rules	Separate DO Part-II for onward/return; DA days (Col. 6), times (Col. 7a/b); ration allowance if start ≥1800 hrs; DA >6 hrs; A&N diet charges via Contingent Bill.
Certificates	Compliance, no boarding/lodging, presence, no CL/AL.

(B) Daily Allowance for Halt (DAILY/RDAILY)

Aspect	Details
Rules	Full DA ≤180 days, nil >180 days; rate/days (Col. 5/6), arrival/departure (Col. 7a/b), city class (Col. 7c), TYOJ ref (Col. 8); DA >6 hrs.
Certificates	Compliance, boarding/lodging status, presence, no CL/AL, no Field Area concessions, own arrangement.

(C) Actual Bus Fare (ABF)

Aspect	Details
Rules	Bus travel, no rail, AL/TD only; once/year for AL; journey date (Col. 4), fare (Col. 5), AL/TYOJ ref (Col. 8).
Certificate	OC-verified bus tickets, valid DO Part-II.

(D) Road Mileage Allowance (RMA)

Aspect	Details
Rules	Non-bus travel on TD; mode (Col. 7a: Foot/Cycle/Auto/Taxi), distance (Col. 7c), amount (Col. 5).
Certificates	Compliance with Travel Reg, no govt. transport.

Checklist for Temporary Duty Casualties

Check	Document/Action	Notes
✔️	DO Part-II Order	TYOJ/TYRJ: DA days/times, A&N diet charges. DAILY: Rate/days, times, city class, TYOJ ref. ABF: Date, fare, AL/TYOJ ref. RMA: Amount, mode, distance.
✔️	Eligibility Confirmation	Journey/halt >6 hrs; ABF: Bus, no rail, AL/TD; RMA: Non-bus, no govt. transport.
✔️	Certificates	Compliance, no boarding/lodging, presence, no CL/AL, no Field Area, OC-verified tickets (ABF), no govt. transport (RMA).
✔️	Compensatory Allowances	Publish cessation/grant separately (e.g., NRA, TPTL).
✔️	Bank Details	Submit NEFT Mandate Form.
✔️	Service Book Entry	Confirm TD allowances recorded.
✔️	Ink-Signed Claim	Submit, countersigned by OC/CO.
✔️	Verification	Check pay slips for correct amounts.

Common Reasons for Rejection

Issue
DA rate mismatch with city/basic pay.
Overlapping with TYRJ/TYOJ/NRA/CL.
Cancelled reference DO Part-II.
On deputation during TD period.
Invalid arrival/departure times (Col. 7a/7b).
ABF: Date outside AL/TD, already claimed, invalid DO Part-II format.
RMA: Govt. transport used, incorrect mode/distance.

Quick Tips

Tip
Use correct descriptions (TYOJ/TYRJ/DAILY or RTYOJ/RTYRJ/RDAILY).
Publish separate DO Part-II for TYOJ/TYRJ, DAILY, ABF, RMA, allowances.
Ensure journey/halt >6 hrs for DA.
Submit bus tickets (ABF); specify non-bus mode (RMA).
Include all certificates (e.g., no boarding/lodging, OC-verified tickets).
Verify pay slips for correct amounts.
Keep copies of DO Part-II, tickets, NEFT Mandate Form, pay slips.
Ensure service book reflects TD allowances.
Report issues to PAO/unit promptly.