Transportation Allowance (TPTL) Guide

This guide explains the Transportation Allowance (TPTL) to cover commuting costs for PBORs. Follow these steps to ensure you receive the correct entitlement and avoid issues.

Key Points for Transportation Allowance (TPTL)

विषय	विवरण
Authority	GoI, MoD letter No. 12630/TPTA/QMOUCC/208 D(Mov)/98 dated 20 Feb 1998.
Background	Fully DA-indexed; no separate raise per 7th CPC; for PBORs and TA personnel.
Admissibility	No govt. transport; absence <30 days; applicable in Field/Modified Field Areas.
Rates (6th CPC)	Officers/Hony. Comm.: ₹3200+DA (A-1/A), ₹1600+DA (Others); JCOs/Hav (Pay ≥₹7440): ₹1600+DA (A-1/A), ₹800+DA (Others); Hav & below (Pay <₹7440): ₹600+DA (A-1/A), ₹400+DA (Others).
Special Provisions	Physically handicapped (TPTH): Double rate; within 1 km/campus: Normal rate; Hony. Comm.: Officer rates.
Process	DO Part-II Orders for grant/cessation; adjusted in IRLA; paid via bank.

Checklist for Transportation Allowance (TPTL)

जाँच करना	दस्तावेज़/कार्रवाई	नोट्स
✔️	DO Part-II Order	Publish grant/cessation of TPTL/TPTH as audit cage items.
✔️	Eligibility Confirmation	No govt. transport; absence <30 days.
✔️	Special Cases	Medical certificate for TPTH; confirm normal rate if within 1 km/campus.
✔️	Bank Details	Submit NEFT Mandate Form for payment.
✔️	सेवा पुस्तिका प्रविष्टि	Confirm TPTL/TPTH grant/cessation recorded.
✔️	स्याही-हस्ताक्षरित अनुरोध	Submit for TPTL/TPTH, countersigned by OC/CO.
✔️	सत्यापन	Check pay slips for correct TPTL/TPTH amount.

समस्याओं के सामान्य कारण

मुद्दा
Missing/incorrect DO Part-II Order for TPTL/TPTH.
Claiming TPTL with govt. transport provided.
Absence >30 days not reported.
Missing medical certificate for TPTH.
Incorrect rate (normal vs. double for handicapped).
Govt. accommodation within 1 km/campus not reported.
Incorrect bank details or missing service book entry.

Quick Tips

बख्शीश
Ensure DO Part-II Orders for TPTL/TPTH grant/cessation.
Confirm eligibility (no govt. transport, absence <30 days).
Submit medical certificate for TPTH if handicapped.
Report accommodation within 1 km/campus for normal rate.
Verify pay slips for correct TPTL/TPTH amount.
Keep copies of DO Part-II, medical certificate, NEFT Mandate Form, pay slips.
Ensure service book reflects TPTL/TPTH details.
Report issues to PAO/unit promptly.