DoPT has clarified regarding re-imbursement of LTC-80 Fare vide the undermentioned OM.
F.No.19046/1/2008-E.IV
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
E-IV Branch
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New Delhi, the 15th July, 2010
Office Memorandum
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's OM No.7(1)/E.Coord/2008 dated 4-12-2008 wherein Air India's LTC 80 scheme was introduced from 1st December, 2008, for LTC travelers entitled to travel by air. A number of references from different Government Departments/offices have been received in this Ministry seeking clarification whether the prevailing fare on the date of booking of LTC-80 tickets is to be reimbursed or claim is to be restricted to Air India's LTC 80 fare as on 1st December 2008.
2. The matter has been considered in this Ministry and it is clarified that the fare paid on the date of booking of ticket under LTC 80 scheme of Air India may be reimbursed.
(Karan Singh)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
