Kerala Service Rules - Part II (Permanent Travelling Allowance (PTA))

Key Rules for Permanent Travelling Allowance [R.6 to 8, 53 & 54]

1. Definition and Purpose
   PTA is a fixed monthly allowance granted to an officer for frequent travel within their jurisdiction.

2. Eligibility for Full PTA
   To draw the full amount of PTA, an officer must:

   • Be on tour outside 8 km from their headquarters for at least 15 days in a month.

   • Spend at least 6 hours outside headquarters on each tour day [R.6 GD 1].

3. Proportional Reduction
   If the minimum tour requirement is not met, the PTA amount will be reduced proportionately.

4. Restrictions on PTA
   PTA cannot be claimed during:

   • Leave

   • Temporary transfer

   • Joining time

   • Alongside any other Travelling Allowance (TA) [R.7].