Revision of Travelling Allowances (TA/DA) for Odisha Govt Employees | Finance Dept OM No.6743 Dated 14.03.2024
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Revision of Travelling Allowances (TA/DA) for Odisha Govt Employees
Department: Finance Department, Government of Odisha
OM No: 6743/F | Date: 14.03.2024
Published: 14 March 2024 Applicable to: All Odisha State Government employees on official tour / transfer
Consequent upon revision of pay scales w.e.f. 01.01.2016 under Odisha Revised Scale of Pay Rules, 2017, the Finance Department has revised Travelling Allowance (TA), Daily Allowance (DA), hotel reimbursement, mileage, and conveyance charges for official journeys.
This OM supersedes earlier OM No.16638/F dated 02.04.2011.
1. Journey by Air / Train (Inside & Outside India)
| Pay Level | Inside India | Outside India |
|---|---|---|
| Level 14 & above | Economy class by Air or AC-I by Train | Economy class by Air |
| Level 12 & 13 | Economy class by Air or AC-II by Train | Economy class by Air |
| Level 09 to 11 | AC-II by Train | Economy class by Air |
| Level 03 to 08 | AC-III by Train | — |
| Level 01 & 02 | Sleeper Class by Train | — |
2. Journey by Road (Inside State)
| Pay Level | Entitlement |
|---|---|
| Level 14 & above | Actual fare by any public transport including AC bus / AC taxi (with approval in exigency) |
| Level 09 to 13 | Actual fare by any public transport including bus / taxi |
| Level 08 & below | Actual fare by any public transport including bus / auto rickshaw |
3. Daily Allowance (DA) Rates
| Pay Level | DA Inside State (per day) | DA Outside State (per day) |
|---|---|---|
| Level 14 & above | ₹600 | ₹1000 |
| Level 09 to 13 | ₹450 | ₹900 |
| Level 08 & below | ₹300 | ₹500 |
4. Hotel Accommodation Reimbursement (Outside State – No Govt Accommodation)
| Pay Level | Max Reimbursement per day (with voucher) |
|---|---|
| Level 14 & above | Up to ₹4500 |
| Level 09 to 13 | Up to ₹2250 |
| Level 08 & below | Up to ₹1250 |
5. Conveyance Hiring Charges (Outside State Halt)
| Pay Level | Max Reimbursement per day |
|---|---|
| Level 12 & above | Up to ₹2000 (AC taxi, with approval) |
| Level 11 & below | Up to ₹1000 (AC taxi, with approval) |
6. Road Mileage (Own Vehicle)
| Pay Level | Rate per Km |
|---|---|
| Level 10 & above | ₹15 per Km (car) / ₹7 per Km (scooter/motorcycle/moped) |
| Level 09 & below | ₹7 per Km (scooter/motorcycle/moped) |
7. Transportation of Personal Effects (on Transfer)
| Pay Level | Max Weight (Goods Train / Steamer) |
|---|---|
| Level 12 & above | 6000 Kg |
| Level 08 to 11 | 3000 Kg |
| Level 07 & below | 1500 Kg |
Important Notes:
- Approval of Competent Authority required for all journeys.
- Air tickets + original boarding pass mandatory.
- Cheapest reasonable fare on shortest route preferred.
- Travel below entitlement allowed if seats unavailable.
- Hotel reimbursement only when no Govt accommodation (proof required).
- Own vehicle use only in exigency with approval.
- Effective from date of issue (14.03.2024).
- Supersedes OM No.16638/F dated 02.04.2011.
- Amendment to OTA Rules to be made in due course.
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1. What is the new air/train entitlement for Level 14 & above officers?
Economy class by Air or AC-I by Train inside India; Economy class by Air outside India.
2. What is the DA rate inside & outside state for Level 09 to 13?
Inside state: ₹450 per day; Outside state: ₹900 per day.
3. What is the max hotel reimbursement outside state for Level 14 & above?
Up to ₹4500 per day (with voucher), only when no Govt accommodation available.
4. What is the mileage rate for own car (Level 10 & above)?
₹15 per Km (car); ₹7 per Km (scooter/motorcycle/moped). Use only in exigency with approval.
5. From which date are these revised TA/DA rates effective?
Effective from the date of issue (14.03.2024).