Reimbursement of 7th CPC Briefcase Allowance for Central Government Staff and Offices 2024
Acquisition and Reimbursement of 7th CPC Briefcase Allowance 2024: This benefit shines as a notable privilege for senior officials within the Central Government. Every three years, qualified officers are granted the opportunity to obtain official bags and women’s purses for their work-related needs. The program functions on a reimbursement model, allowing these officers to purchase the specified items from any store or outlet they prefer. Once they present the original receipts, they will receive a reimbursement amount reflective of their grade or pay scale.
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Rates for Purchase and Reimbursement of Briefcase Allowance 2024
Recently, each Department has issued a detailed directive regarding the policies for acquiring and reimbursing the 7th CPC Briefcase Allowance for the fiscal year 2024. This directive contains in-depth information about which officers and staff members qualify for the 7th CPC Briefcase Allowance within their respective Departments. The reimbursement rates have been carefully established according to the pay matrix level of the individuals involved.
It is essential to emphasize that while officers are granted the flexibility to select and purchase an eligible item at a price of their choosing from a preferred showroom, the reimbursement amount is firmly defined. Officers can only receive this reimbursement after they have submitted their claims within the specified timeframe.
Revised Rates of Briefcase Allowance 2024
According to the existing guidelines, members of this Department can request reimbursement for a 7th CPC Briefcase Allowance, office bag, or ladies’ purse once every three years, starting from the date they received their last one. Recently, the Competent Authority has revised the reimbursement limits for these items 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 7th CPC Briefcase Allowance, Office Bag, or Ladies Purse on their own. The original receipt should be forwarded to the General Administration Branch, along with a certification that the item has been purchased. Reimbursement will be processed in accordance with the updated limit stated earlier, starting from May 1, 2024.