Para 2.16.5 — CAM

2.16.5 CHECK OF CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE CLAIMS

(i) The grant of Children Education Allowance (CEA) and Hostel Subsidy to Central Government. servants shall be regulated in accordance with the instructions issued by DoPT, as amended from time to time. It is admissible in respect of children studying from class nursery to twelfth including classes eleventh and twelfth held by Junior Colleges or Schools affiliated to Universities or Boards of Education.

(ii) In order to claim reimbursement of CEA, the government servant should produce a certificate issued by the Head of the Institution for the period/year for which claim has been preferred. The certificate should confirm that the child studied in the school during the previous academic year. The period/year means academic year i.e. twelve months or complete academic session.

(iii) In order to claim reimbursement of Hostel subsidy for an academic year, a similar certificate from the Head of Institution confirming that the child studied in the school will suffice. If applicable, the certificate should mention the amount of expenditure incurred by the Government servant towards lodging and boarding in the residential complex.