Official Travel Entitlements for Armed Forces Officers

Use this collection to understand the handbook's treatment of authorised journeys, modes and classes of travel, claim preparation, advances, deadlines, travel abroad, and journeys connected with retirement.

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Air Journey Booking Rules for Official TravelFor Government-funded air travel, the handbook records that tickets must be booked through Balmer Lawrie, Ashok Travels & Tours or IRCTC from 1 January...Read guide →Official Travel AbroadOfficial travel abroad must follow the approved route, authorised mode and class, and the relevant Government sanction.Read guide →Official Travel Entitlements OverviewTravelling allowance applies to an authorised journey in the interest of public service.Read guide →Preparing Travelling Allowance ClaimsA travelling allowance claim should use the prescribed form, identify the authorised duty and journey, record any advance or Defence Travel System...Read guide →Travel Entitlements on RetirementThe handbook records retirement travel for an eligible officer and family from the last duty station to the home station or another place of permanent...Read guide →Travelling Allowance Advances and Claim Time LimitsThe handbook records TA advances for eligible temporary duty, permanent moves and LTC, but not retirement travel.Read guide →