Everyone knows that all
central government employees can avail LTC through their respective
department and can use this opportunity for travelling to any part
India. This concession can be availed in block years. A block year
consists of four calendar years. As far this block year is concerned,
this year 2013 is the last year in this particular block year – i.e.
2010-2013.
Employees can use this opportunity this year itself without waiting for
an extension in the next year. In the last couple of years the block
years were extended for another one year for the benefit of many of our
employees who are not utilizing it properly. In JCM Meetings, Trade
unions and Federations are demanding more facilities in LTC like Air
Travel from anywhere in India. Now employees can travel to Jammu &
Kashmir and North Eastern States by air. The government has informed
that only about 20% of the employees are utilizing this concession.