Reimbursement of 7th CPC Briefcase Allowance for Central Government Staff and Offices 2024
Acquisition and Reimbursement of 7th CPC Briefcase Allowance 2024: This benefit is considered one of the distinguished perks available to senior officials within the Central Government. Every three years, qualified officers are granted the opportunity to obtain official bags and women’s purses for professional use. The program functions on a reimbursement model, allowing these officers to purchase the specified items from any store or showroom they prefer. Once they present the original receipts, they will receive reimbursement in accordance with their designated grade or salary level.
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Rates for Purchase and Reimbursement of Briefcase Allowance 2024
Recently, each Department has issued a thorough directive detailing the protocols for acquiring and reimbursing the 7th CPC Briefcase Allowance for the fiscal year 2024. This directive elaborates on the eligibility criteria for officers and staff to receive the 7th CPC Briefcase Allowance. The entitlement amounts have been carefully established in accordance with the respective pay matrix levels of the personnel.
It’s crucial to understand that although officers have the freedom to select any qualifying product they wish, purchased at their chosen price from a preferred retailer, the reimbursement amount is firmly established. Officers can only claim this reimbursement after they have submitted their request within the specified timeframe.
Revised Rates of Briefcase Allowance 2024
According to the existing guidelines, staff members within this Department can receive reimbursement for acquiring a 7th CPC Briefcase Allowance, office bag, or women’s purse once every three years from the date they last received one. Recently, the relevant authorities have revised the financial limits for reimbursing these purchases to better assist employees with their professional requirements.
Designation: Secretary/ Special Secretary or equivalent
Pay Matrix Level: Level 17
Existing Ceiling: Rs.10000
Revised Ceiling + GST: Rs.12500
Period: Once in 3 Years
Designation: Addl. Secretary or equivalent
Pay Matrix Level: Level 15-16
Existing Ceiling: Rs.8000
Revised Ceiling + GST: Rs.10000
Period: Once in 3 Years
Designation: Joint Secretary or equivalent
Pay Matrix Level: Level 14
Existing Ceiling: Rs.6500
Revised Ceiling + GST: Rs.8125
Period: Once in 3 Years
Designation: Director/ Dy. Secy./ Sr. PPS or equipment
Pay Matrix Level: Level 13
Existing Ceiling: Rs.5000
Revised Ceiling + GST: Rs.6250
Period: Once in 3 Years
Designation: Under Secretary/PPS or equivalent
Pay Matrix Level: Level
Existing Ceiling: Rs.4000
Revised Ceiling + GST: Rs.5000
Period: Once in 3 Years
Designation: Section Officer/PS or equivalent
Pay Matrix Level: Level 8-10
Existing Ceiling: Rs.4000
Revised Ceiling + GST: Rs.5000
Period: Once in 3 Years
Designation: Assistant Section Officer/PA or equivalent
Pay Matrix Level: Level 7
Existing Ceiling: Rs.3500
Revised Ceiling + GST: Rs.4375
Period: Once in 3 Years
An officer or official may acquire a Briefcase, Office Bag, or Ladies Purse personally. The original receipt should be forwarded to the General Administration Branch, along with a certification confirming the purchase. Reimbursement will be processed, adhering to the updated limit specified, starting from May 1, 2024.