1. Composite Transfer Grant (CTG) — RBE No. 103/2017
Admissible at 80% of last month’s Basic Pay when transfer involves change of station located at a distance of 20 KMs or more with actual change of residence. If distance is less than 20 KMs or within the same city, 1/3rd of CTG (26.67%) is admissible provided residence is changed.
2. Retirement & Death Settlement — RBE No. 16/2022
The 20 KM condition from the last station of duty is abolished for settlement on retirement or death. Full CTG (80% or 100% for island territories) is admissible even at the same station, subject to submitting the Self-Declaration Certificate (Annexure-I).
3. Revised Road Mileage for Personal Effects — RBE No. 51/2024
Consequent upon DA reaching 50% w.e.f. 01.01.2024, rates are enhanced by 25% to: Rs. 63/km (Level 6 & above), Rs. 31/km (Level 5), and Rs. 19/km (Level 4 & below). Reimbursement is restricted to lower of actual bilty/voucher vs road distance ceiling.
4. Spouse Transfer Rules — RBE No. 103/2017
If husband and wife are transferred within 60 days, no CTG is admissible to the spouse transferred later. If transferred between 60 days and 6 months, 50% of CTG is admissible. Full CTG is admissible if transferred after 6 months.
5. Time-Barred Claims — MSOP Item 27(B) & IREC Vol-II Rule 1643(D)
Claims for transfer TA/CTG must be submitted within 6 months (serving), 1 year (retirement), or 2 years (death). Delays beyond these limits require personal sanction of General Manager (GM) with associate finance concurrence.
