Ltc rules: Leave Travel Consestion (LTC) is a great feature for government employees. Under this, employees get many travel benefits. However, there is often confusion about its rules. To overcome this, the government has clarified many rules. The Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT) has issued this explanation in response to questions, RTI and personal complaints received from different offices.
What is LTC and who get?
LTC (Leave Travel Concession) is a travel facility to the central government employees and their families. Under this, they can travel to their hometown or any place in the country at the expense of the government. Usually this feature is available twice in a four-year block- once for Hometown and the second time to travel anywhere in India.
Who come to the family?
Under the LTC, members come to the family, who are financially dependent on the employee and are eligible as per rules. The spouses are always covered. At the same time, while two unmarried children are included, whether they are step or adopt. Divorced or widowed daughters also come under its purview.
At the same time, parents and unmarried brothers and sisters will join only when they are completely dependent. However, the mother-in-law, second wife, grandparents, or children of sisters do not fall into the definition of family.
What is the definition of dependent?
Members who are completely financially dependent on the employee will be considered dependent. However, it also has a screw of income. The total income of the dependent (including pension) should be less than ₹ 9,000 per month. Dearness allowance is also added to this limit. This condition does not apply only to husband and wife. That is, there is no obligation of income limit to be considered a wife or husband as dependent.
Is it necessary to live together?
LTC does not necessarily have to live in one place with the members. The husband and wife are considered a unit, so it is not mandatory to live together. Even if parents and children are not together, even if they are completely dependent, LTC can get the benefit.
What is age limit and eligibility?
Sons and daughters over 25 years of age, who are unmarried so far and are completely dependent, are eligible for LTC. Married or self -sufficient children are not considered characters. Similarly, if the wife of a government employee works in the private sector and he gets LTA, it does not stop on the LTC claim.
Travel rules and restrictions
Family members can travel at different times and different destinations, provided it is under two years or four years block period. If the employee is suspended, he will not get the benefit of LTC. However, his family members can take advantage of this. There will be no refund on the booking of berths in the train for children under five years of age, and the airfare will also be available only when the employees are eligible for air travel.