From The Economic Times · PTI · · 1m 10s
Railway workers push for online TA and OT claims
Railway employees demand digital filing for travel and overtime claims after divisions report high payments.
In brief
Railway employees demand digital filing for travel and overtime claims after divisions report high payments. Railway workers want online systems to file travel and overtime claims after some divisions found high payments. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
Railway employees demand online filing
Railway employees have demanded an online system to file Travelling Allowance and Overtime claims after some divisions raised concerns over high overtime payments and TA claims exceeding 21 days.
Vadodara Division leads review
The Vadodara Division of Western Railway raised concerns over high TA and OT claims, prompting a review of employees with the highest OT claims and TA claims exceeding 21 days for April to September 2026.
Finance Department directive
The Finance Department ordered a review of top TA and OT earners in BRC Division within seven days, requesting detailed analysis of high expenditure cases.
Employees criticize manual process
Employees from Vadodara Division said manual filing is time-consuming and that GPS tracking could help verify claims without harassment.
Online systems already in use
North Central Railway and Bhavnagar Division of Western Railway have introduced online systems for TA and OT claims to facilitate verification and faster settlement.
What matters most
Railway workers want online systems to file travel and overtime claims after some divisions found high payments.
