Government Rules — Questions & Answers
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Where can I find this LTC FAQ online?
The circular is uploaded on the DoPT website by NIC. It is available in the 'Circulars and Orders' section under Leave Travel Concession on dopt.gov.in....
What happens if I miss the 3-month deadline?
The claim is forfeited as a right. The employee cannot demand relaxation. However, the Ministry/Department can, with FA concurrence, condone the delay and ...
If I have already used my Home Town LTC this block, can I still visit NER?
Yes, but only using your All India LTC entitlement — not under the Special Dispensation Scheme (which applies to conversion of Home Town LTC)....
What is the maximum private vehicle mileage reimbursable under LTC?
200 km round trip (100 km each side) based on self-certification, applicable only where no public transport is available on that stretch....
After how many years of service does a fresh recruit become eligible for LTC?
After completing one year of regular service, a fresh recruit becomes eligible for LTC under the special eight-year pattern....
Why is the CAG included in the LTC circular distribution?
The CAG has its own staff who are governed by central government service rules, including LTC. As an independent constitutional body, it is listed separate...
Why does the employee get no LTC in 2025 in this example?
Because the regular block year 2022-2025 has sub-blocks 2022-23 and 2024-25. The employee's 8th LTC (All India) fell in 2024 (first year of sub-block 2024-...
Is it worthwhile to join government service on 31 December for LTC purposes?
Technically the first LTC occasion is available on 31 December of the following year — just one day. It is a legitimate occasion but practically very brief...
If I am under suspension, can my family avail LTC?
Yes. A government employee under suspension cannot personally avail LTC, but their eligible family members retain the right to avail LTC....
What is the time limit for submitting an LTC claim?
Three months from the date of completion of the return journey, where no advance has been drawn. If advance was drawn, the claim must be submitted within o...
Can a fresh recruit choose the normal LTC block year pattern instead of the special eight-year pattern?
Yes. A fresh recruit may opt for the normal LTC rules applicable to other government employees. However, if they choose this, they cannot simultaneously av...
Are taxes and levies on travel tickets reimbursable under LTC?
Yes. Service tax, education cess, GST, and other government levies on air, rail, road, and steamer travel are reimbursable under LTC....
My child is 4 years old and the train gave us a separate berth at full cost. Is this reimbursable?
No. For a child under 5 years who travels by train with a separate berth or seat, no reimbursement is allowed under LTC — regardless of the actual cost pai...
Can I book my LTC air ticket from the airline's website directly?
No. Air tickets for LTC must be booked through one of the three Authorized Travel Agencies — Balmer Lawrie (BLCL), Ashok Travels & Tours (ATT), or IRCTC Ai...
Can different family members travel to different destinations under the same LTC?
Yes. Some family members can travel to Home Town while others travel anywhere in India in the same two-year sub-block, subject to available entitlements....
What is the current LTC block year?
The current block year is 2022-2025. The next block will be 2026-2029....
Can I claim LTC reimbursement for an ITDC or IRCTC package tour?
Yes, but only the transport/fare component. Accommodation, meals, and sightseeing are not reimbursable. The tour operator must separately indicate the fare...
Is the auto-rickshaw fare from my house to the railway station reimbursable under LTC?
No. LTC reimburses only the point-to-point journey between headquarters and destination. Local conveyance costs at either end are not covered....
What happens if a fresh recruit's 8-year cycle ends during the middle of a government block year?
The entitlement depends on which year of the sub-block the transition falls in. If it falls in the second year of a sub-block, the employee gets no LTC for...
Are Vande Bharat and Tejas Express trains covered under LTC?
Yes. Apart from Rajdhani, Shatabdi, and Duronto, travel by Tejas Express, Vande Bharat Express, and Humsafar Express is allowed under LTC as per the employ...
Can I claim leave encashment even if I am not personally travelling on LTC?
Yes, provided you apply for leave in advance, get it sanctioned, request leave encashment before the journey begins, and give a self-declaration that you (...
Is online booking charge for IRCTC e-tickets reimbursable?
Yes. The convenience or booking charges for online rail tickets booked through IRCTC's website are reimbursable under LTC....
Can I avail both Home Town and All India LTC in the same sub-block?
No. In any given sub-block, you can avail either Home Town LTC or All India LTC — not both. The choice is made per sub-block....
Can DoPT extend the claim submission deadline beyond 6 months?
Cases beyond 6 months (or for advance-drawn cases beyond the delegated powers) need to be referred to DoPT for relaxation, with the approval of the Secreta...
Is the Hindi version of the LTC circular equally authoritative?
Yes. Both English and Hindi versions of official government circulars have equal legal standing. In case of any interpretation discrepancy, the English ver...