In modification of Clause 26 of the Settlement dated 11th November, 2020, with effect from the date of this settlement, halting allowance shall be payable at the following rates for the days spent on duty outside the headquarters and where Lodging expenses are not claimed / reimbursed:
Places with population of 12 lakhs and above and States of Goa:
Clerical Staff : Rs. 1500/- per diem
Subordinate Staff : Rs. 1100/- per diem
Places with population of 5 lakhs and above, State Capitals/ Capitals of Union Territories not covered in column (A)
Clerical Staff : Rs. 1350/- per diem
Subordinate Staff : Rs. 900/- per diem
Other Places:
Clerical Staff : Rs. 1000/- per diem
Subordinate Staff : Rs. 600/- per diem
Provided that an employee can also claim lodging expenses reimbursement by production of hotel rent receipt subject to ceilings prescribed hereunder:
Places with population of 12 lakhs and above and States of Goa:
Clerical Staff : Rs. 3000/- per day
Subordinate Staff : Rs. 1500/- per day
Places with population of 5 lakhs and above, State Capitals/ Capitals of Union Territories not covered in column (A)
Clerical Staff : Rs. 2500/- per day
Subordinate Staff : Rs. 1250/- per day
Other Places:
Clerical Staff : Rs. 2000/- per day
Subordinate Staff : Rs. 1000/- per day
Note: In respect of State Bank of India, the above lodging rates along with other conditions will be decided at bank level.
Provided further that in such cases of reimbursement of hotel rent, boarding charges at 35% of the haling allowance shall be payable.
In centres / stations with population of 12 lacs and above, halting allowance as provided under (a) above shall be payable to an employee upon deputation to another office / branch, within the same municipal limits / urban agglomeration, if the distance of such deputation is 20 km and more from the parent branch / office.
