Govt issued fresh clarification that Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi charged by Kendriya Vidyalayas will also form part of para l(e) of the DOP&T OM No.120111312008-Estt. (Allowance) dated 2" September, 2008 and can be claimed for reimbursement under the scheme of Children Education Allowance subject to the annual ceiling of Rs. 12000 per child.
Where Vidyala Vikas Nidhi has not been admitted for reimbursement in past cases, the same may now be considered for reimbursement, subject to the other conditions.This Department has also been receiving references seeking clarification whether Children Education Allowance can be claimed in respect of anytwo children by Government Servants who have more than two children.
It is clarified that Children Education Allowance is admissible for the two eldest surviving children only, except when the number of children exceeds two due to second child birth resulting in multiple births.
