CENTRAL CIVIL SERVICES (LEAVE TRAVEL CONCESSION) RULES, 1988

LTC RULES - GOVERNMENT OF INDIA'S ORDERS

No. Date File Number Subject
  2024    
1. 30-04-2024 No.DOPT-1714455840135 Guidelines on Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
2. 12-01-2024 31011/01/2024 - Pers. Policy A-IV Clarification regarding admissibility of travel by Tejas trains while availing of LTC
  2023    
1. 21-12-2023 31O11/18/2O23-Estt.(A-IV) Relaxation in LTC Ministries/Departments Rules - Delegation of powers regarding time limit for the submission of the claim
2. 20-10-2023 31011/11/2023 - Pers. Policy A-IV Modifications in instructions on booking of Air Tickets on Government Account in respect of Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
3. 10-08-2023 31011/17/2023-Estt.A-IV Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 — Clarifications/modifications in the LTC instructions
4 29-03-2023 31011/06/2023-Estt.(A-IV) Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 — Fulfilment of procedural requirements
  2022    
1. 11-10-2022 31011/15/2022-Estt.A-IV Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 — Relaxation to travel by air to visit North East Region, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Andaman & Nicobar — Extension beyond 25.09.2022
2. 29-08-2022 31011/12/2022-Estt.A-IV Instructions on booking of Air Tickets on Government Account in respect of Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
  2021    
1. 04-02-2021 31011/3/2015-Estt.(A.IV) Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 — Fulfillment of procedural requirements - Clarification
  2020    
1. 28-02-2020 31011/12/2015-Estt.(A-IV) LTC facilities to the civilian employees of the Central Government serving in States of the North-Eastern Region, Ladakh region of State of Jammu & Kashmir and in Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar island and Lakshadweep Group of Islands - Implementation of recommendations of 7th CPC - Clarification
  2019    
1. 20.06.2019 31011/3/2018-Estt.(A.IV) Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 - Relaxation to travel by air to visit North East Region, Jammu & Kashmir and Andaman & Nicobar - Clarification.
  2018     
1. 10.12.2018 31011/2/2018-Estt.(A.IV) Procedure for booking of air-tickets on LTC — Compliance of instructions.
2. 18.10.2018 31011/8/2017-Estt.A-IV Travel entitlements of Government employees for the purpose of LTC post Seventh Central Pay Commission - Clarification.
3. 11.10.2018 31011/10/2017-Estt.A-IV Admissibility of SPORTS (Society for Promotion of Nature Tourism and Sports) tour package to Lakshadweep Islands on ships operated by Lakshadweep Administration on LTC.
4. 20.09.2018 31011/3/2018-Estt.(A-IV) Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 - Relaxation to travel by air to visit North East Region, Jammu & Kashmir and Andaman & Nicobar - Extension beyond 25.09.2018
5. 16.05.2018 31011/3/2016-Estt.A-IV Admissibility of air fare for children below the age of 5 years of the Government servants non-entitled to travel by air on LTC - Clarification regarding
6. 24.04.2018 31011/12/2015-Estt.A-IV LTC facilities to the Civilian employees of the Central Government serving in States of the North-Eastern Region, Ladakh region of State of Jammu & Kashmir and in Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar Island and Lakshadweep Group of Islands - Implementation of recommendations of 7th CPC.
7. 27.03.2018 31011/15/2017-Estt.A-IV LTC to Railway employees (and Government servants whose spouses are Railway servants).
8. 18.01.2018 31011/8/2017-Estt.A-IV Travel entitlements of Government employees for the purpose of LTC post Seventh Central Pay Commission - Clarification reg.
  2017    
1. 31.10.2017 31011/5/2015-Estt.A-IV Journey to Headquarters on LTC in respect of dependent family members of the Government servant - Clarification reg.
2. 19.09.2017 31011/8/2017-Estt.A-IV Travel entitlements of Government employees for the purpose of LTC post Seventh Central Pay Commission - Clarification reg.
3. 21.08.2017 31011/5/2014-Estt (A.IV) Procedure for booking of air-tickets on LTC - Clarification reg.
4. 17.04.2017 31011/3/2016-Estt.(A-IV) Clarification regarding admissibility of flexi-fare in Shatabdi/ Rajdhani/ Duronto trains while availing LTC.
5. 09.02.2017 31011/3/2015-Estt.(A.IV) Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 - Fulfillment of procedural requirements - Clarification reg.
6. 13.01.2017 31011/7/2014-Estt.(A-IV) Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 - Relaxation to travel by private airlines to visit Jammu & Kashmir.
  2016    
1. 19.09.2016 31011/3/2014-Estt.(A-IV) Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 - Relaxation to travel by air to visit NER, J&K and A&N.
2. 09.09.2016 31011/3/2014-Estt.(A-IV) Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 - Relaxation to travel by air to visit NER, J&K and A&N.
3. 12.07.2016 31011/3/2013-Estt (A.IV) Irregularities and misuse in availing Leave Travel Concession - Guidelines to be followed.
4. 15.06.2016 31011/7/2014-Estt.(A-IV) Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 - Relaxation to travel by private airlines to visit Jammu & Kashmir­ - Extension reg.
5. 01.06.2016 31011/7/2014-Estt.(A-IV) Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 - Relaxation to travel by private airlines to visit Jammu & Kashmir - Extension reg.
6. 13.05.2016 31011/8/2015-Estt (A.IV) Revision of time limit for drawal of advance for the purpose of LTC journey by train.
7. 12.05.2016 31011/11/2015-Estt (A.IV) Central Civil Services (Leave Travel concession) Rules, 1988 - Admissibility of catering charges in respect of rail journey performed on LTC - Clarification.
8. 29.04.2016 31011/3/2016-Estt (A.IV) Central Civil Services (Leave Travel concession) Rules, 1988 - Reimbursement of rail fare on LTC in respect of children of 5-12 yrs age group - Clarification reg.
9. 18.02.2016 31011/3/2015-Estt (A.IV) Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 — Fulfillment of procedural requirements.
  2015    
1. 23.09.2015 31011/5/2014-Estt (A.IV) Procedure for booking of air-tickets on LTC - Clarification reg.
2. 18.05.2015 31011/4/2007-Estt.(A-IV) Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 - Clarification regarding eligibility of Home Town Concession - Frequently Asked Questions.
3. 21.04.2015 31011/1/2013-Estt. (A.IV) Leave Travel Concession (LTC) entitlements of unmarried Government servants - Conversion of Home Town LTC facility into travel to different parts of the country permissible under the special dispensation scheme - Clarification — regarding.
4. 01.04.2015 31011/3/2015-Estt (A-IV) LTC Claims — Need for observing prescribed procedures.
5. 09.02.2015 14028/2/2012-Estt. (L) Encashment earned leave alongwith LTC - Clarification.
6. 27.01.2015 31011/2/2015-Estt.(A-IV) Travel by Premium Trains on LTC- Clarification reg.
  2014    
1. 28.11.2014 31011/7/2014-Estt.(A-IV) Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 - Relaxation to travel by private airlines to visit J&K.
2. 07.10.2014 G-14019/2/13-Cash Non submission of Boarding Pass for settlement of T.A. Claims.
3. 26.09.2014 FAQ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on LTC entitlements of a Fresh Recruit.
4. 26.09.2014 31011/3/2014-Estt.(A-IV) Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 — Relaxation to travel by air to visit NER and A&N.
5. 24.09.2014 31011/5/2014-Estt.(A-IV) Procedure for booking of air-tickets on LTC - Clarification - reg.
6. 19.06.2014 31011/4/2014-Estt (A.IV) Clarification regarding purchase of Air Tickets from Authorized Travel Agents for the purpose of LTC.
  2013    
1. 2013 FAQ Frequently Asked Questions on Leave Travel Concession (LTC)  
2. 27.09.2013 18011/05/2012-AI Air Travel on official account — relaxation of government instructions regarding.
3. 09.07.2013 19024/1/2012-E.IV Guidelines on Air Travel on Official Tours/Leave Travel Concession (LTC)  
  2012    
1. 26.06.2012 14028/2/2012-Estt.(L) Payment of Leave Encashment amount along with LTC advance.
2. 15.06.2012 31011/2/2003-Estt. (A-IV) CCS (LTC) Rules, 1988 - Relaxation for travel by air to visit J & K.
3. 30.04.2012 31011/4/2007-Estt.(A) CCS (LTC) Rules, 1988 - Relaxation for travel by air to visit NER.
  2011    
1. 25.08.2011 31011/2/2003-Estt(A) CCS (LTC) Rules, 1988 - Relaxation for travel by air to visit J&K.
2. 04.03.2011 19024/1/2009-E.IV CCS (LTC) Rules, 1988 - Guidelines on Air Travel on Tours/LTC.
  2010    
1. 16.09.2010 19024/1/2009-E.IV CCS (LTC) Rules, 1988 - Guidelines on Air Travel on Tours/LTC.
2. 05.08.2010 31011/2/2003-Estt.(A) Regulation of journeys by private airlines while availing Leave Travel Concession to Jammu & Kashmir.
3. 15.07.2010 19046/1/2008-E.IV CCS (LTC) Rules, 1988 - Clarification regarding re-imbursement of LTC-80 fare.
4. 18.06.2010 31011/2/2003-Estt. (A-IV) CCS (LTC) Rules, 1988 - Relaxation for travel by air to visit J & K.
5. 23.04.2010 31011/4/2007-Estt.(A) CCS (LTC) Rules, 1988 - Relaxation for travel by air to visit NER.
6. 20.04.2010 31011/4/2007-Estt.(A) CCS (LTC) Rules, 1988 - Relaxation for travel by air to visit NER.
7. 22.03.2010 7(1)/E.Coord./2009 Expenditure Management - Economy Measures and Rationalisation of Expenditure.
8. 11.03.2010 31011/2/2006-Estt.(A) Regulation of journeys by private airlines while availing Leave Travel Concession.
9. 02.03.2010 14028/1/2010-Estt.(L) Encashment of 10 days earned leave along with LTC by re-employed pensioners - Clarification regarding.
  2009    
1. 02.12.2009 31011/6/2002-Estt.(A) LTC to Central Government Employees - Travel by tour packages operated by IRCTC.
2. 24.11.2009 14028/2/2009-Estt.(L) Encashment of earned leave alongwith LTC – Clarification.
3. 16.11.2009 14028/3/2008-Estt.(L) Recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission relating to encashment of leave in respect of Central Government employees.
4. 28.10.2009 31011/3/2009-Estt.(A) Use of own car/hired taxi on LTC journey on account of physical handicap.
5. 09.09.2009 31011/2/2006-Estt.(A) Regulation of Journey by air while availing Leave Travel Concession - Clarification regarding.
6. 27.07.2009 31011/2/2006-Estt.(A) Regulation of Journey by air while availing Leave Travel Concession - Clarification regarding.
7. 13.07.2009 19024/1/2009-E.IV Air Travel on official account - Both domestic and international.
8. 03.06.2009 14028/4/2009-Estt.(L) Encashment of earned leave alongwith Leave Travel Concession while in service.
9. 03.06.2009 31011/4/2008-Estt.(A) Travel entitlement for the purpose of Leave Travel Concession.
  2008    
1. 04.12.2008 7(1)/E.Coord./2008 Expenditure management - Economy measures and rationalization of expenditure - Guidelines related to LTC - Clarifications.
2. 10.11.2008 7(1)/E.Coord./2008 Expenditure management - Economy measures and rationalization of expenditure - Guidelines related to LTC.
3. 23.09.2008 31011/4/2008-Estt.(A) Sixth Central Pay Commission - Recommendations relating to LTC - Acceptance of.
4. 14.05.2008 31011/4/2007-Estt.(A) Central Civil Services (LTC) Rules, 1988 - Clarification regarding reimbursement of fare in respect of travel by air to visit NER.
5. 02.05.2008 31011/4/2007-Estt.(A) CCS (LTC) Rules, 1988 - Relaxation for travel by air to visit NER.
6. 26.03.2008 31011/6/2002-Estt.(A) LTC to Central Govt. Employees - Travel by tour packages operated by IRCTC.
  2007    
1. 03.12.2007 31011/2/2006-Estt.(A) Central Civil Services (LTC) Rules, 1988 - Clarification regarding reimbursement of fare in respect of air travel by non-entitled officers.
2. 27.09.2007 31011/5/2007-Estt.(A) Relaxation in LTC Rules - Delegation of powers to Ministries/Department regarding time limit for the submission of the claim.
3. 21.05.2007 31011/2/2006-Estt.(A) Regulation of journeys by private airlines while availing Leave Travel Concession.
4. 07.02.2007 31011/3/2006-Estt.(A) LTC (All India in block of 4 years) in combination with transfer/tour TA-mode of regularisation.
  2006    
1. 24.04.2006 31011/2/2006-Estt.(A) Regulation of journeys by private airlines while availing Leave Travel Concession.
2. 24.03.2006 19024/1/E.IV/2005 Air Travel by Government Servants within India.
  2005    
1. 25.05.2005 31011/3/2005-Estt.(A) CCS (LTC) Rules, 1988 - Visit to Andaman & Nicobar Islands instead of Home Town LTC and travel by air from Kolkata or Chennai to Port Blair and back - Relaxation thereof.
2. 18.01.2005 31011/1/2005-Estt.(A) CCS (LTC) Rules, 1988 - Extension of the grace period of Home Town LTC block years 2002-2003.
  2004    
1. 16.06.2004 31011/2/2003-Estt. (A) CCS (LTC) Rules, 1988 — LTC travel by air between New Delhi to Srinagar - Relaxation thereof.
  2003    
1. 13.03.2003 31011/3/2001-Estt.(A) Central Civil Services (LTC) Rules, 1988 - Suspension regarding.
  2002    
1. 30.07.2002 31011/6/2002-Estt. (A) Leave Travel Concession to Central Government Employees - Travel by State Tourism Development Corporation buses - Clarification regarding.
2. 11.01.2002 31011/10/2000-Estt. (A) The Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Amendment Rules, 2002.
  2001    
1. 23.04.2001 31011/11/2000-Estt. (A) Leave Travel Concession - Determination of the Genuineness of the claim.
2. 02.03.2001 31011/3/2001-Estt.(A) Central Civil Services (LTC) Rules, 1998 - Suspension regarding.
  1999    
1. 31.03.1999 31011/8/98-Estt. (A) Central Civil Services (LTC) Rules, 1988 - Clarifications - regarding.
  1998    
1. 30.03.1998 31011/5/98-Estt. (A) Leave Travel Concession - Relaxation of time-limit for drawal of LTC advance.
2. 09.02.1998 31011/4/97-Estt. (A) LTC - Travel by State Tourism buses - Clarification regarding.
  1997    
1. 20.10.1997 31011/7/97-Estt.(A) Fifth Central Pay Commission - Recommendation relating to LTC - Acceptance of.
2. 07.10.1997 14028/7/97-Estt.(L) Recommendations of the Fifth Central Pay Commission - Decisions relating to enhancement of the ceiling on accumulation and encashment of Earned Leave in respect of Central Government employees.
  1995    
1. 28.04.1995 31011/1/95-Estt.(A) Regulation of journeys by air while availing Leave Travel Concession - Clarifications regarding.
  1991    
1. 09-07-1991 31011/4/91-Estt. (A) Allowing LTC facility for an escort accompanying single handicapped Government servants.
2. 19.03.1991 31011/18/90-Estt. (A) Facility of LTC by air during winter only to the Government servants posted in Ladakh Region - Regarding
  1990    
1. 08.05.1990 31011/8/89-Estt. (A) Admissibility of LTC when both husband and wife are Government servants and are residing together.
  1988    
1. 03-05-1988 LTC Rules, 1988 Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988.
2. Forms LTC FORMS
LTC-80/LTC-Executive Fares offered by M/s NACIL (Air India) LTC - 80 & LTC - Executive Fares on Air India's Selected Domestic Sectors: LEAVE TRAVEL CONCESSION SCHEME (LTC-80)
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