The claim is forfeited as a right. The employee cannot demand relaxation. However, the Ministry/Department can, with FA concurrence, condone the delay and admit claims up to 6 months (no advance case) without referring to DoPT.
Source: LTC FAQ 18
What happens if I miss the 3-month deadline?
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