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POSH Rules, 2013 ยท G.S.R. 769(E)

Rule 5: Fees or allowances for Chairperson and members of Local Committee

The District Officer funds the prescribed Local Committee allowances and travel reimbursement under the Central Rules, subject to applicable jurisdictional provisions.

Central Rule9 December 2013Data reviewed on 17 July 2026

Rule text

5. Fees or allowances for Chairperson and Members of Local Committee. - (1) The Chairperson of the Local Committee shall be entitled to an allowance of two hundred and fifty rupees per day for holding the proceedings of the said Committee. (2) The Members of the Local Committee other than the Members nominated under clauses (b) and (d) of sub-section (1) of section 7 shall be entitled to an allowance of two hundred rupees per day for holding the proceedings of the said Committee and also the reimbursement of travel cost incurred in travelling by train in three tier air condition or air conditioned bus and auto rickshaw or taxi, or the actual amount spent by him on travel, whichever is less. (3) The District Officer shall be responsible for the payment of allowances referred to in sub-rules (1) and (2).

Transcribed from the Ministry of Women and Child Development Gazette PDF. For live reliance, open the official PDF in the source register.

Finin2min explanation

The District Officer funds the prescribed Local Committee allowances and travel reimbursement under the Central Rules, subject to applicable jurisdictional provisions.

Implementation control

Assign an owner, preserve the evidence required by this Rule, record deadlines and check whether State rules or applicable service rules add a requirement.