G.O.Ms.No.57, issued on Jun 22, 2023, revises the Special Compensatory Allowance for Telangana State Government employees working in Scheduled Areas based on the recommendations of the First Pay Revision Commission.
Key Revisions to the Allowance
- Adoption of Revised Pay Scales: The allowance is now calculated based on the basic pay drawn in the Revised Pay Scales, 2020.
- Slab System Implementation: The revised rates are applied through a slab system, categorized by the employee's basic pay range and the specific location of their workplace within the Scheduled Area.
- Broad Eligibility: The allowance is admissible to all Government and Local Body employees working in offices situated in the Scheduled areas listed in the G.O.'s annexures. This includes employees covered by specific court orders, regardless of whether they personally approached the court.
Revised Monthly Rates (in Rs.)
The rates are determined by three location types: Mandal Headquarters, Non-Mandals (Villages/Hamlets), and Village/Hills/Hilltops.| Basic Pay Range (RPS 2020) | Mandal HQ | Non-Mandals | Village/Hills/Hilltops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upto Rs.29,380/- | 650/- | 780/- | 950/- |
| Rs.29,381/- to Rs.38,890/- | 780/- | 950/- | 1,080/- |
| Rs.38,891/- to Rs.49,920/- | 950/- | 1,150/- | 1,250/- |
| Rs.49,921/- to Rs.60,480/- | 1,150/- | 1,250/- | 1,400/- |
| Rs.61,481/- to Rs.80,960/- | 1,250/- | 1,280/- | 1,480/- |
| Rs.80,961/- and above | 1,280/- | 1,430/- | 1,660/- |
Important Conditions
- Doctors: This allowance is not admissible to Doctors who are already eligible for "Tribal Allowance" under G.O.Ms. No.411.
- Effective Date: These revised orders came into force with immediate effect as of Jun 22, 2023.
- Location Lists: Specific villages and hamlets qualifying for these rates are detailed in Annexures I, II, and III of the document.