Special Dispensation Scheme in relaxation of CCS(LTC) Rules, 1988 – FAQ, clarifications/ modifications in the LTC instructions: DoPT O.M.

FAQ (F) SPECIAL DISPENSATION SCHEME issued vide DoP&T, GoI O.M. F.No.31011/07/2025 PP.A-IV dated 01.07.2025

S. No.	Questions		Answers
(F) SPECIAL DISPENSATION SCHEME
55		What is its validity period of the Special Dispensation Scheme ?	In relaxation of CCS(LTC) Rules, 1988, the scheme allowing Government employees to travel by air to North East Region (NER), Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Union Territory of Ladakh and Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands (A&N) is extended for a further period of two years, w.e.f. 26 September, 2024 till 25th September, 2026. [DOPT OM No. 31011/15/2022-Estt.A-IV dated17.09.2024]
56		While availing Special Dispensation Scheme, can the outward journey be started just before the midnight of 25th September, 2026?	Yes.
57		Whether Sikkim is included in North Eastern Region (NER)?	Yes. Sikkim is one of the parts of NER (i.e. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim). [OM No. 31011/4/2007-Estt.A-IV dated 14.05.2008]
58		Are Lakshadweep Islands included in the Special Dispensation Scheme ?	No.
59		Whether the Government employees who are not eligible for Home Town LTC may avail the Special Dispensation scheme of conversion of Home Town LTC to travel to NER/A&N/ J&K/ Ladakh ?	No. Employees whose Home Town & Headquarters are same are not eligible for Home Town LTC and hence, the question of conversion of Home Town LTC to travel to these places under Special Dispensation Scheme does not arise.
60		Whether non-entitled officers are entitled to travel directly by air from their Headquarters /place of posting to NER/A&N/ J&K/Ladakh?	Yes. Air travel by non-entitled Government employees to NER, J&K, Ladakh and A&N is allowed to travel by air in Economy class whether they avail the concession against Anywhere in India LTC or in lieu of the Home Town LTC under Special Dispensation Scheme only. However, the reimbursement will be restricted to the actual air fare for the direct journey or the fare entitled under Special Dispensation Scheme, whichever is less.
61		Will the Government employee whose Home Town is situated in NER/A&N/J&K/Ladakh also be allowed conversion of Home Town LTC for availing the Special Dispensation Scheme to visit any place in any one of the three regions out of the above mentioned four regions except the region wherein his/her Hometown is situated ?	Yes.
62		Whether Govt. employee who has already availed one Home town LTC in the current block can avail LTC to visit NER/A&N/ J&K/Ladakh?	Yes, he can avail it against All India LTC, but not under Special Dispensation Scheme.
63		Can a Govt. employee (other than fresh recruits) avail the benefit of visiting NER/A&N/J&K/Ladakh twice in a particular block of 4 years?	Yes, a Govt. employee can visit NER/A&N/J&K/Ladakh by conversion of his Home Town LTC and also by availing All India LTC subject to validity period of the scheme and fulfilling of other conditions.