By Admin 
IAS Officer Transfer: The transfer of IAS officers involved in the country’s most prestigious services is often under discussion. But have you ever thought how much TA-DA they get during transfer? Actually, the central government has set clear rules for this. These include the overall transfer grant ie CTG, travel allowance and other allowances. Let’s understand in detail.
What is the overall transfer grant ie CTG
CTG is the lump sum amount which is given to the officer at the time of transfer. Its purpose is to meet the expenses related to goods packing and transport. If the transfer is at a distance of more than 20 kilometers, then the officer is given 80% of his last month’s basic salary. If the transfer is to come from Lakshadweep or Andaman-Nicobar Islands, then this amount becomes up to 100%.
But, if the transfer is less than 20 kilometers or in the same city, then it is only one-third of the salary.
Travel allowance and other facilities
Apart from CTG, officers also get travel allowance. This expense is given to cover their official visit. Along with this, other regular allowances are also given to them. Dearness allowance ie DA is based on basic salary and increases from time to time according to inflation rate. House rent allowance i.e. HRA, this allowance is available according to the fare of the city where the officer lives.
What is special rule on the transfer of husband and wife?
If both the husband and wife are in government service and they are transferred to the same place within 6 months, then the partner who is transferred to the second number gets only 50% of CTG. Its purpose is to ban additional expenses.
The government has made a special provision in matters related to dearness allowance (DA). Whenever DA increases more than 50%, CTG and other grants are increased by 25%.
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