NEW DELHI: The CAG has pointed out alleged irregularities in use of Leave Travel Concession (LTC) grant by officials of Home and Culture ministries who claimed inflated air bills for travelling to Jammu and Kashmir by private airlines.
Following the audit, the Home Ministry has formed a committee to look into the matter.
Government employees get to and fro journey cost reimbursement and leaves while availing LTC.
As per rules, all Government employees may visit Jammu and Kashmir by availing the services of private airlines for travel but the tickets need to be purchased either directly from the airlines or through authorised agents only viz M/s Balmer Lawrie & Company, M/s Ashok Travels & Tours Limited and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation.
“Test check of LTC bills disclosed that 44 officers or officials of Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Culture performed air journeys to J&K by availing relaxation provided by the Government to travel by private airlines. The journeys were undertaken through three private airlines namely Indigo, Spicejet and Go Air. (AGENCIES)
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