Conveyance allowance and use of motor-cars.

Each Minister shall be entitled to : - (a) (i) the free use of a motor-car, the cost of maintenance of which shall be borne by the Minister; (ii) the services of a chauffeur; and (iii) Petrol for the car up to a maximum of sixty litres per mensem, the cost of which shall be borne by the Government; or; (b) a conveyance allowance of rupees seven hundred per month, if he uses his own vehicle; or (c) the free use of a motor-car, the entire cost of maintenance and propulsion of which shall be borne by the Government subject to the following conditions, namely:- (i) no conveyance allowance shall be admissible; (ii) for journeys on tour, only daily allowance shall be admissible according to normal rules and no mileage allowance shall be admissible; (iii) in respect of journeys which do not qualify for travelling allowance within 8 kilometres from the headquarters, a limit of 600 kilometres per month of 1,800 kilometres per quarter will apply and beyond these limits, charges at the rates prescribed under the Staff Car Rules shall be payable to the Government; (iv) charges at the rates mentioned above shall also be payable in respect of private journeys performed by the vehicle beyond 8 kilometres from headquarters; and (v) a long book shall be maintained for journeys referred to in sub-clauses (iii) and (iv) to facilitate payments to Government. Explanation. – For the purposes of clause (a) “maintenance” shall include the cost of petrol and oil, servicing, repairs below Rs. 25 and other incidental charges, but shall not include expenditure on insurance and fees for registration and Municipal taxes.