Language Award
With a justification similar to that for the Language Allowance, Language Award is a one-time award for passing certain language related examinations. The existing rates are as follows:
| For passing Diploma- II Exam with >65% marks |
Category of Language | Sponsored Candidate | Non – Sponsored Candidate |
| Category I | Rs 4500 | Rs 6750 | |
| Category II | Rs 3150 | Rs 4500 | |
| Category III | Rs 2250 | Rs 3150 | |
| For passing Interpretership Exam with >70% marks |
Category I | Rs 9000 | Rs 13500 |
| Category II | Rs 6750 | Rs 9000 | |
| Category III | Rs 4500 | Rs 6750- |
Besides a four-fold increase, the removal of minimum percentage clause has been requested.
Analysis and Recommendations
Since the allowance is already partially indexed to DA, it is recommended to raise it by a factor of 1.5. The amount will further rise by 25 percent each time DA rises by 50 percent. Other demands do not hold merit
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