DoP Orders - Grant of Scholarship to the Children of Postal & GDS Employees

Scholarship to the Children of Postal & GDS Employees – DoP Orders

Railway Board - CEA To Railway Employees

Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy to Railway Employees – Orders issued

NFIR Writes To Railway Board To Issue Proper Unifrom Format To Claims For Reimbursement Of CEA

Need Uniform Format to Claim Children Education Allowance – NFIR

NFIR writes to Railway Board to issue proper unifrom format to claims for reimbursement of CEA to avoid delay…

NFIR

National Federation of Indian Railwaymen

3, Chelmsford Road, New Delhi – 110 055

Affiliated to:

Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC)

International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF)

No.I/13(a)

Dated: 04/06/2018

Sub: Grant of Children Education Allowance to the railway employees implementation of Board’s decision – problems – reg.

Ref: RailwayBoard’s RBE No.147/20I7 letter No.E(W)2017/ED-2/3 dated 12/l0/2017.

Pursuant to Government decision on the recommenclation of 7th Central Pay Commission, the DoP&T vide No.A-27012/02/2017-Estt.(AL) dated 16/08//2017 had issuecd instructions revising the amount for reimbursement of Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy. The

Railway Board vide RBE No.147/2017 dated l2th Oct, 2017 has issued corresponding instructions to the General Managers for ensuring payment of Children Educaiion Allowance & Hostel Subsidy at revised rates from 01/07/2017.

On Zonal Railways, the staff are facing much inconvenience on account of non-issuance of proper proforma/format for preferring claims, consequently the reimbursement is delayed and claims continued to remain pending due to queries being raised at different levels. It is further learnt that the Eastern Railway, South Eastern Railway and Central Railway have issued proforma/format which are however not common. Other Zonal Railways have not at all issued proforma for preferring the claims. It has however been found that the Eastern Railway Administration has not only circulated format, but also issued JPO.

NFIR is of the view that it would be necessary to bring reimbursement to avoid delay as well staff grievances.

NFIR therefore requests the Railway Board to arrange to issue proper format to enable the employees to prefer claims without hassles together with certificate from the Heads of the Institutions. Such uniform format will be advantageous to the Railway Administration as well to staff who are entitled for reimbursement of Children Education allowance/Hostel Subsidy.

Yours fuithfully,

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(Dr M.Raghavaiah)

General Secretary

Source: NFIR

DoP - Clarification on Children Education Allowance

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-Estt.(AL) dated 11.09.2008.

3. O.M.No.A-27012/02/2017-Estt(AL) dated 16.08.2017 which had instructions issued in supersession of DoPT OM No. dated 28.04.2014 clearly states that the fixed amount for reimbursement of Children Education Allowance will be Rs.2250/- and also says that, a Certificate form the head of Institution, where the ward of Government employees studies will be sufficient for this purpose. The Certificate should confirm that the Child studied in the school during the previous academic year.

This if for kind information and further necessary action in this regard.

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(K.V.Vijayakumar)

Assistant Director General (Estt)

Source: FNPO

Children Education Allowance Total Claim For The Year 2017-2018

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 25%
Hostel Subsidy	Rs.4500 pm	Whenever DA increases by 50%, Hostel Subsidy shall increase by 25%

7th Pay Commission recommended as follows:

Component	Recommended rate (pm)	Remarks
Children Education Allowance	Rs.1500 x 1.5 = 2250	Whenever DA increases by 50%, CEA shall increase by 25%
Hostel Subsidy	Rs.4500 x 1.5 = 6750 (ceiling)	Whenever DA increases by 50%, Hostel Subsidy shall increase by 25%

The allowance will continue to be double for differently abled children.

Simplification of Procedure for Reimbursement: This is a major area of concern. Many representations have been received by the Commission wherein employees have stated that due to cumbersome procedures, reimbursement has been held up for years. Another issue is the kind of voucher which will be accepted and which kind of voucher will not. The issue has been examined, and the apprehensions expressed are not without merit.

It is recommended that reimbursement should be done just once a year, after completion of the financial year (which for most schools coincides with the Academic year). For CEA, a certificate from the head of institution where the ward of government employee studies should be sufficient for this purpose. The certificate should confirm that the child studied in the school during the previous academic year.

For Hostel Subsidy, a similar certificate from the head of institution should suffice, with the additional requirement that the certificate should mention the amount of expenditure incurred by the government servant towards lodging and boarding in the residential complex. The amount of expenditure mentioned, or the ceiling as mentioned in the table above, whichever is lower, shall be paid to the employee.

The Central Government has decided and notified the allowance shall be admissible with effect from 1st July, 2017.

The total re-imbursement amount can be claimed per child per year:

Re-imbursement Per Child Per Year
M/Y	CEA	HS	DAC
Apr-17	1500	4500	3000
May-17	1500	4500	3000
Jun-17	1500	4500	3000
Jul-17	2250	6750	4500
Aug-17	2250	6750	4500
Sep-17	2250	6750	4500
Oct-17	2250	6750	4500
Nov-17	2250	6750	4500
Dec-17	2250	6750	4500
Jan-18	2250	6750	4500
Feb-18	2250	6750	4500
Mar-18	2250	6750	4500
Total	24750	74250	49500

Clarification For Submission Of CEA Claim

Guidelines for Submission of Children Education Allowance Claim

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE CLAIM

• 1. CEA rate from Apr 17 to Jun 17 is Rs 1500/- PM (required to submit School fees receipt and bills).
• 2. CEA rate from Jul 17 to Mar 18 is Rs 2250/- PM (Fixed amount no need to submit receipts / bills).
• 3. For Hostel Subsidy the rate is Rs 6750/- PM w.e.f. 01 Jul 17.
• 4. CEA for Specially Abled Children is Rs 4500/- PM w.e.f. 01 Jul 17.
• 5. For claiming CEA submit a certificate issued by Head of Institution / School.
• 6. For Hostel Subsidy similar certificate required with additional information about expenditure towards boarding and lodging in the residential complex.
• 7. Re-imbursement of CEA forms are given below.

7th CPC CEA – Proforma for Re-imbursement – Click to Download

7th CPC CEA: Certificate from the Head of Institution / School – Format – Click to View

7th CPC Children Education Allowance: Self Declaration – Click to read

Source: Confederation

7th CPC CEA- Self Declaration Format

7th CPC Children Education Allowance: Self Declaration

SELF DECLARATION

I Service No. _________Rank_______________ Name ________________________ of Unit ICGS Samarth do hereby certify that my Son / Daughter namely __________________________ Studied in Class _____ Sec ____________ Roll No. ____________________ during Previous Academic Year 2017-2018 in

______________________________________________________________ School.

In the event of any change in the particulars given above which affect my eligibility for Children Education Allowance. I undertake to intimate the same promptly and refund excess payment, if any made to me.

Signature of Govt Servant

Name: _____________________

Rank: _____________________

P.No. _____________________

Place: ______________
Date: ______________

Source: Confederation

7th CPC CEA – Proforma for Re-Imbursement

7th CPC CEA – Proforma for Re-Imbursement

PROFORMA FOR RE-IMBURESMENT OF CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE

CLAIM FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR: 2017-18

I hereby apply for the reimbursement of Children Education Allowance / Hostel Subsidy for my child / children and relevant particulars are furnished below:-

Re-imbursement of Expenditure :-

9. Distance of Hostel of child from residence of employee (in case Hostel Subsidy): NA

10. Amount of CEA / Hostel Subsidy already received up to previous quarter: NIL

11. The Academic year for which CEA / Hostel Subsidy is applied now: 2017-18

12. (a) Whether the child for whom the CEA is applied for is a disabled child : Yes / No

(b) If yes, indicate the nature of disability:

(c) Date of disability certificate:

(d) Indicate the percentage of disability:

13. Whether the Bonafide certificate from Head of Institution has been attached : Yes / No

14. For Hostel Subsidy, the Bonafide certificate from mentioning the amount is attached: NA

15. If Yes at Item No. 14, Amount claimed for Hostel Subsidy: Rs___NA___

16. (a) Certified that I or my wife / husband is / is not a Central Government servant.

(b) Certified that my wife / husband Sri / Smt …………………………………….. is presently working as:…………………………………. in ………………………………………………. and that he / she shall not apply / has not applied for the Children Education Allowance for the child/children mentioned above.

(c) Certified that I or my wife / husband has not claimed this re-imbursement from anyother source and will not claim the same in future.

17. Certified that my child in respect of whom re-imbursement of Children Education Allowance is applied is studying in the School / Jr. College which is recognized and affiliated to Board of Education / University.

18. Certified that I am claiming the CEA in respect of my two eldest surviving children only, The information furnished above are complete and correct and I have not suppressed any relevant information. In the event of any change in the particulars given above which affect my eligibility for reimbursement of Children Education Allowance, I undertake to intimate the same promptly and also to refund excess payments if any made. Further, I am aware that if at any stage the information / documents furnished above is found to be false, I am liable for

disciplinary action.

Date: Apr 18

Place: Goa

(Signature of Govt Servant)

Name: ………………………………………..

Rank : ………………………………………..

P.No.: ……………………………………….

II

COUNTERSIGNED

ICGS Samarth

Goa – 403 803

Date: Apr 18

Source: Confederation

Certificate From The Head Of Institution /School Format Of 7th CPC CEA

7th CPC CEA: Certificate from the Head of Institution / School – Format

Authority vide Government of India Ministry of Personal P.G and Department of Personal &Training New Delhi

Order No. A-27102/02/2017-Estt. (AL) 16 August 2017

(This order shall be effective from 01 Jul 2017)

CERTIFICATE FROM THE HEAD OF INSTITUTION /SCHOOL

(FOR REIMBURSMENT CEA)

Ref No……………… Date:………………….

It is certified that Master/ Kumari ______________________ having Admission No___________D.O.B____________ Son / Daughter of Mr /Mrs. ________________________

was studying in Class __________ Sec ______ Roll No._____________ during the Previous Academic Year from 2017 to 2018 School / Institution, namely _______________________________________________ vide affiliation Regd No. / Code _______________________________ and pattern ___________________ Curriculum.

Place: ________________

Date:- ________________

Signature of principal

(Affix School Stamp)

Source: Confederation

NFIR - Educational Assistance to College-going children of Non-Gazetted Railway Board Staff

Educational Assistance to College-going children of Non-Gazetted Railway Board Staff

Railway Women’s Welfare Central Organisation
Room No.267, Rail Bhavan, New Delhi-110001
Phone No. 23387107

President: Mrs.Arunima Lohani
Secretary: Mrs.Rashmi Ranjan
Treasurer: Mrs.Meena Mathur

No.27/RWWCO/E.A.

Dated 14th March, 2018

Sub: Educational Assistance to College-going children of Non-Gazetted Railway Board Staff.

The Railway Women’s Welfare Central Orgnisation proposes to grant Educational Assistance to the wards of Non-Gazetted Staff of Railway Board, pursuing 3-Year Degree/Diploma and Post-Graduate Courses as also post-Matriculation Technical Certificate/Vocational Training/Nursing and Secretarial Courses.

The quantum of assistance and the number of students to whom assistance will be granted would be decided by the Management Council of RWWCO.

The assistance will be given on the basis of the scholastic record of the student and will be sanctioned for the Academic Year 2016-17. Minimum marks obtained in the last publiec examination should be 60% in aggregate in case of children of MTS(erst-while Group- staff) and 80% in case of other classes of Non-Gazetted Staff.

Desirous Non-Gazetted staff whose children are studying for regular Degree Courses and other courses mentioned above may submit their applications in the proforma available in RB(W)-I Branch, Room No.267, Conference Hall, Rail Bhavan, to the Secretary, RWWCO latest by 13th April, 2018.

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(RASHMI RANJAN)

Secretarty/RWWCO)

View letter

Source: NFIR

Lok Sabha Q&A - Clarification on Reimbursement of Tuition Fee and Hostel Charges

Clarification on Reimbursement of Tuition Fee and Hostel Charges

Clarification on Reimbursement of Tuition Fee and Hostel Charges provided to the children of Armed Forces Officers / PBORs missing / disabled / killed in action

Reimbursement of Tuition Fee

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 OF DEFENCE

(a) Yes, Madam.

(b) The combined amount of tuition fee and hostel charges provided to the children of Armed Forces Officers / PBORs missing / disabled / killed in action has been capped at Rs.10,000 p.m. in accordance with the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) as accepted by the Government.

Keeping in view that both the number of students and the tuition / hostel fee are open-ended, no fixed / uniform amount of savings can be indicated. Out of total reported 2679 students during the year 2017-18, 193 students have been reported to be drawing more than the capped amount of tuition / hostel fee and savings have been reported to be Rs.3.20 crore (Approximately).

(c) Representations have been received for removal of cap of Rs.10,000 p.m. on combined amount of tuition fee / hostel charges from some of the affected beneficiaries.

(d) & (e): The Government has decided to continue the educational concession without the cap of Rs.10,000 p.m.

Authoirty: Lok Sabha

MoD Orders - Educational Concessions To The Children Of Armed Forces Officers And PBORs

Cap On educational Concession to Children of Missing/Disabled/Killed Soldiers Removed – MoD Orders

Press Information Bureau 

Government of India

Ministry of Defence

22-March-2018 15:49 IST

Cap On educational Concession to Children of Missing/Disabled/Killed Soldiers Removed

Government has decided to continue educational concessions to the children of Armed Forces Officers/Personnel Below Officer Ranks (PBORs)/Missing/Disabled/ Killed in Action without the cap of Rs. 10,000 per month.

Ministry of Defence had persuaded the Finance Ministry twice in this regard, which is agreed upon by the latter.

The above educational concession will be admissible only for undertaking studies in a government/government aided schools/educational institutes, Military/Sainik Schools and other schools or colleges recognised by the Central or State Governments including the autonomous organisations financed entirely by the Central/State Governments.

Source: PIB

Children Education Allowance For The Year 2017-2018

New Methodology of Application and Schedule of Payment towards Children Education Allowance

SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY

Divisional Office

Personnel Department,

Mysore-570 001

Dated: 05.03.2018

No.Y/P. 483/Gen/Bills

Sub: Children Education Allowance for the year 2017-2018.

Ref: 1. Rly. Bds letter No.E(W)2008/ED-2/4 dated 01.10.2008

2. Rly. Bds letter No.E(W)2017/ED-2/3 dated 12.10.2017 (RBE No. 147/2017)

Railway Board has communicated the revised rates for Children Education Allowance (CEA) and the new method of application and payment/reimbursement of CEA, vide letter under reference, as per the Board’s letter are as under:

1.The amount fixed for reimbursement of CEA will be Rs. 2250/- om., and Rs.6750/- pm for Hostel Subsidy.

2.The reimbursement will be done just once a year, i.e. after completion of the financial year.

3.For reimbursement of CEA, a Certificate from the Head of the Institution, where the ward of the government employee studies, will be sufficient. The certificate should confirm that the child studied in the school during the previous academic year. (Proforma-I enclosed)

4.However, for hostel subsidy, a similar certificate from the Head of the Institution with additional requirement regarding amount of expenditure incurred by the government servant towards lodging and boarding in the residential complex are to be furnished. (RBE No. 147/2017). The amount of expenditure mentioned, or the ceiling, Rs.6,750/- pm, whichever is lower shall be paid to the employee. Employees are required to be submitted bonafide certificate for hostel subsidy as per the proforma-II enclosed.

5.Hostel subsidy is reimbursable only in case of child studying in a residential school and staying in hostel of the said residential school.

6.The allowance will be double for differently abled children. (RBE No. 10/2018)

Scheduled for payment of CEA for the year 2017-18:

1.Applications for reimbursement/payment of CEA will be collected after the completion of financial year 2017-18 i.e. from 01.04.2018 up to 15.05.2018.

2.The received applications will be scrutinised and processed for sanction and vetting from Associate Finance through online i.e. on IPAS.

3.To ensure that the child/ward has studied during the academic Year, a bonafide Certificate from the school has to be obtained as per the prescribed proforma-I enclosed. This can also be in any format given by the school.

4.If both the spouses are Government servants, the applicant should declare that His/her spouse has not claimed the allowance, and will be liable for action under D & AR if it is found to be false at a later date.

5.Claims shall be admissible only for the First two surviving children whose names are included in the Family Composition. Before submitting an application for CEA, every employee should ensure that his/her child’s name is included in the Family Composition Certificate which was sent to Personnel Department for scanning and uploading to IPAS system or else such claims will not be processed.

6.It is also necessary to enclose the copy of employee’s Family Composition Details along with CEA application duly certified by the concerned supervisory officials.

7.The supervisory officials are requested to collect the applications of the employees working under them with bonafide certificates or original fee receipts/cash bills for hostel subsidy and forward the same to this Office in a one bunch under a covering letter duly listing the names for further process. Applications without covering letter shall not be entertained.

8.CEA application can also be downloaded from SWR website i.e. www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in on the following link:- About us -> Division -> Mysuru -> Personnel Branch -> Forms to download.

This has the approval of Competent Authority

Authority: http://www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in/

Children Education Allowance Reimbursement Form Download

Children Education Allowance Reimbursement Form Download

PROFORMA FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE/HOSTEL SUBSIDY IN TERMS OF RBE No. 147/2017

Click Here To Download Form

CLAIM FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR: –

I hereby apply for the reimbursement of Children Education Allowance for my child/children and relevant particulars are furnished below:-

1.	Name of the Employee	:
2.	P.F. No./Employee No.	:
3.	Designation	:
4.	Office & Bill Unit No.	:
5.	Name of Spouse	:
6.	If spouse is employed, State whether in Central Govt., PSU, State Govt. (give details)	:
7.	Designation, Office & B.U. No. of spouse , if spouse is employed in Railway:

Sl. No.	Sequence	Name	DOB	Age
1.	1st Child
2.	2nd Child
3.	3rd Child

Sl. No.	Sequence	Name	DOB	Age
1.
2.