Guidelines on Leave Travel Concession (LTC)

Reference No.: No.DOPT-1752820096240
Issuing Authority: Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Personnel and Training
Date: 03 September, 2025

Basic Scheme

LTC allows government employees to travel to their Home Town or any place in India at concessional rates. The current four-year block is 2022-2025.

Who is Eligible?

Applies to: Civil servants, state employees on deputation, contract appointees, and re-employed pensioners.

Does NOT apply to: Part-time, casual, or daily-rated staff; Railway employees*; Armed Forces; and others eligible for different travel concessions.

*Railway employees may avail "All India LTC" once in four years under specific conditions.

Definition of 'Family'

Spouse and two surviving unmarried dependent children.
Divorced/abandoned/separated/widowed daughters (if dependent and residing with the employee).
Dependent parents/stepparents.
Dependent siblings under specific conditions.

Key Points

Home Town LTC: Can be availed once every two years.
Anywhere in India LTC: Can be availed once every four years.
Must be availed during leave (casual, special casual, etc., but not weekends alone).
Eligible after completing one year of continuous service.
Travel entitlement is generally the same as for TA (Travel Allowance), except air travel is not permitted for Pay Levels 6-8.

Claim Process

Advance: Can be up to 80% of the estimated fare. Must submit tickets within 10 days of getting the advance.
Reimbursement: Must claim within 3 months of journey completion if no advance was taken, or within 1 month if advance was taken.
Late claims are forfeited, though some extension is possible with Financial Advisor's consent.
Covers only point-to-point travel on the shortest route; local expenses are not covered.

Additional Benefits

Encashment of up to 10 days of earned leave is allowed when availing LTC.

Penalties for Fraudulent Claims

Preferring a fake claim can lead to disciplinary action and withholding of the next two LTC sets.

Guidelines on Leave Travel Concession (LTC)