Clarification on Children Education Allowance- Dated 23.11.2009
No. 1201 1
/03/2008-Estt.(Allowances)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public
Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel &
Training
New Delhi, the 23.11.2009
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Clarification on
Children Education Allowance
The undersigned is directed to
refer to DOP&T O.M. of even No. dated 2.9.2008 on the above subject. Para
l(c) of the said O.M. says
"Reimbursement will be
applicable for expenditure on the education of school going children only i.e.
for children from classes nursery to twelfth including classes eleventh and
twelfth held by junior colleges or schools affiliated to Universities or Board of
Education".
Various clarifications are being
sought with regard to the definition of 'nursery' as the same is being called
by different names in different institutions. This matter was considered in
consultation with Ministry of Finance. It is clar5ed that 'classes nursery to
twelfth' will include classes I to XI1 + 2 classes prior to class I
irrespective of the nomenclature.
It is further clarified that in
respect of schools/institutions at nursery, primary and middle level not
affiliated to any Board of education, the reimbursement under the Scheme may be
allowed for the children studying in a recognized school/institution.
Recognized school/institution in this regard means a Govt. school or any educational
institution whether in receipt of Govt. aid or not, recognized by the Central
or State Govt. or Union Tenitory Administration or by University or a
recognized educational authority having jurisdiction over the area where the
Institution is situated.
Hindi version will follow.
(Simmi R. Nakra)
Director
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