Para 3.2.13 — MSO (Audit)
Original Rule Text
3.2.13 Eligibility to House Rent and other compensatory allowances are determined with reference to the rules and orders relating to them. It should be seen in audit that:
(i) the amounts drawn are in conformity with the rules and orders, and
(ii) the claims are supported by the prescribed certificates, if any.
- Reimbursement of expenditure on medical attendance
What This Means
Eligibility for House Rent Allowance (HRA) and other compensatory allowances is determined by specific government rules and orders. During audit, two things must be verified: that the amounts claimed conform to the applicable rules and rates, and that the claims are supported by whatever certificates are prescribed under those rules.
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Key Points
- 1Eligibility for HRA and compensatory allowances governed by specific rules and orders
- 2Audit verifies amounts drawn conform to applicable rules
- 3Claims must be supported by prescribed certificates
- 4Different allowances may have different eligibility criteria
- 5Both amount correctness and documentation completeness are checked
Practical Example
An auditor checks HRA claims in a department and finds that an officer posted in a city classified as 'Y' (medium city) was drawing HRA at the 'X' (major city) rate, resulting in an excess claim of Rs 4,000 per month. Additionally, the officer had not submitted the mandatory certificate declaring that they were not occupying government accommodation, which is a prerequisite for claiming HRA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can an officer claim both HRA and government accommodation?▼
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