Compilation of General Orders Relating to Travelling Allowance (1947–2018)
Finance Division’s 2018 compilation of Travelling Allowance orders (1947–2018), covering daily and mileage allowance, transfers, retirement, leave concessions and air travel.
Overview
The Government of Pakistan, Finance Division’s Compilation of General Orders relating to Travelling Allowance (1947–2018) consolidates important General Orders issued up to 1 January 2018. Its preface is dated 12 April 2018 and explains that the orders are arranged subject-wise; orders cancelled or rendered obsolete by supersession or otherwise have been omitted.
The compilation covers compensation for loss of personal effects in East Pakistan; daily and mileage allowance; transportation of personal effects; travel assistance to families of Government servants who die in service; insurance for Government servants travelling by air on duty; transfer grant; Travelling Allowance on retirement; travelling concessions during leave; travel by air; miscellaneous orders; and official visits abroad. An index is included. The compilation does not incorporate orders issued after its stated cut-off date, so later Finance Division instructions must be checked before applying a provision to a current claim.
Key Highlights
- Government of Pakistan, Finance Division — Compilation of General Orders relating to Travelling Allowance (1947–2018); Preface dated 12 April 2018.
- The preface states that the compilation incorporates important General Orders issued up to 1 January 2018 and arranges them subject-wise.
- Orders cancelled or rendered obsolete by supersession or otherwise were omitted from this compilation.
- The contents list 11 subject groups, followed by an index.
- Daily Allowance and Mileage Allowance are covered on printed pages 11–70.
- Transportation of personal effects and Transfer Grant are covered in separate sections.
- Separate sections address travel assistance to families of Government servants who die in service and insurance for Government servants travelling by air on duty.
- The compilation includes Travelling Allowance on retirement and travelling concessions during leave.
- It also contains sections on travel by air, miscellaneous orders and official visits abroad.
- The cover carries the marking “For Official Use Only”; observe any applicable instructions of the issuing authority on circulation and use.
- The compilation’s cut-off date is 1 January 2018; confirm later orders and current instructions before relying on a provision for a present-day claim.
Detailed Explanation
The Compilation of General Orders Relating to Travelling Allowance (1947–2018) is an official reference published by the Government of Pakistan, Finance Division. It brings together important general orders on Travelling Allowance (TA), including daily and mileage allowance, transportation of personal effects, transfer grant, travel on retirement, travelling concessions during leave, air travel and official visits abroad.
Issuing Authority, Publication Date and Coverage
The compilation was issued by the Finance Division, Government of Pakistan. Its preface is dated 12 April 2018 and states that the document incorporates important general orders relating to Travelling Allowance issued up to 1 January 2018. The Finance Division arranged the orders subject-wise and omitted orders that had been cancelled, superseded or had otherwise become obsolete by the time the compilation was prepared.
The document is a historical consolidation of orders from 1947 to 2018. It is useful for locating and understanding the instructions collected in that edition, but it should not be treated as confirmation that every rate, entitlement or procedure in it remains current. Later notifications, amendments and superseding instructions must be checked before a claim is processed or an allowance is sanctioned.
Scope of the Travelling Allowance General Orders
The compilation deals with different circumstances in which Government servants or their families may be entitled to travelling-related payments or assistance. Its subject matter extends beyond ordinary official journeys. It also includes orders on transfer, retirement, travel during leave, transportation of personal effects, air travel and official visits abroad.
The contents are organized into 11 main subject headings, followed by an index. The table below follows the subject headings and printed page ranges given in the Finance Division publication.
Contents of the Compilation of General Orders (1947–2018)
| Subject | Printed Pages |
|---|---|
| Compensation for loss of personal effects in East Pakistan | 01–10 |
| Daily Allowance and Mileage Allowance | 11–70 |
| Grant of cost of transportation of personal effects | 71–84 |
| Travel assistance to families of Government servants who die while in service | 85–96 |
| Insurance of lives of Government servants travelling by air on duty | 97–104 |
| Transfer Grant | 105–114 |
| Travelling Allowance on retirement | 115–122 |
| Travelling Concession during leave | 123–176 |
| Travel by Air | 177–187 |
| Miscellaneous Orders | 189–247 |
| Official Visits Abroad | 249–300 |
| Index | 301–327 |
Important Areas Covered in the Compilation
Daily Allowance and Mileage Allowance
This is one of the main sections of the compilation and brings together general orders concerning daily and mileage allowance. It is a useful starting point when researching the historical instructions governing official journeys and the related allowance provisions. The applicable rate and conditions for a present-day claim must, however, be confirmed from the latest Finance Division orders.
Transportation of Personal Effects and Transfer Grant
The publication separately addresses the cost of transporting personal effects and the grant of transfer allowance. These subjects are relevant to the travel-related arrangements associated with the transfer of a Government servant. The specific entitlement, admissible amount and supporting requirements should be checked against the order applicable to the case and any later amendment.
Travel Assistance to Families and Travelling Allowance on Retirement
The compilation includes orders on travel assistance for families of Government servants who die while in service, as well as Travelling Allowance on retirement. These are distinct subjects and should be examined under their respective orders rather than treated as ordinary tour claims.
Travelling Concession During Leave
A separate section covers travelling concessions during leave. Employees and administrative offices researching leave-related travel should read these orders together with the applicable leave rules and any subsequent instructions governing the relevant concession.
Air Travel and Official Visits Abroad
The publication includes provisions concerning travel by air, insurance of Government servants travelling by air on duty and official visits abroad. These sections are particularly relevant to official travel arrangements, but the applicable approval, class of travel, rates and procedural requirements should be verified from current instructions before use.
How to Use This Compilation
For research or examination of a Travelling Allowance case, the following approach can help locate the relevant historical instruction:
- Identify the subject of the claim, such as daily allowance, mileage, transfer, retirement, leave travel or official foreign travel.
- Use the contents table and index to locate the relevant subject and printed page range.
- Read the complete Office Memorandum or order, including its date, reference number, conditions and any amendments reproduced in the compilation.
- Check whether a later Finance Division notification or other competent instruction has amended, superseded or withdrawn the provision.
- Confirm the employee’s applicable service rules, competent sanctioning authority, required approvals and supporting documents before processing the claim.
Important Note on Validity and Later Amendments
This publication incorporates important General Orders issued up to 1 January 2018. It does not establish the position after that cut-off date. Travelling Allowance rates, eligibility conditions, travel procedures and delegated powers may have been changed by later Government orders. Accordingly, this compilation should be used as a historical and research reference, not as the sole authority for deciding a current claim or calculating a current entitlement.
The cover of the Finance Division PDF also carries the words “For Official Use Only”. Readers should observe any applicable instructions of the issuing authority concerning official use, reproduction or circulation of the document.
Frequently Asked Questions
What period does the compilation cover?
It is titled as a compilation of General Orders relating to Travelling Allowance from 1947 to 2018. Its preface states that important orders issued up to 1 January 2018 were incorporated.
When was the compilation issued?
The preface is dated 12 April 2018 and identifies the Finance Division, Government of Pakistan, as the issuing authority.
Does this document contain only daily and mileage allowance rules?
No. It also covers transportation of personal effects, travel assistance to families, air-travel insurance, transfer grant, retirement travel, travelling concessions during leave, travel by air, miscellaneous orders and official visits abroad.
Can the 2018 compilation be used to determine current Travelling Allowance rates?
Not on its own. The compilation’s cut-off date is 1 January 2018. Current rates and conditions should be verified from subsequent Finance Division notifications and other applicable Government instructions.
Related EmployeesDesk Resources
For related service and financial guidance, see the Revised Leave Rules, 1980, the Handbook for Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDO Code) and the General Financial Rules Volume I.
For the complete source, consult the original Compilation of General Orders Relating to Travelling Allowance (1947–2018) PDF. The official publication is also available from the Finance Division website.