Subsistence allowance to Officers on study leave

Subsistence allowance to Officers on study leave and duty leave is normally paid in addition to salary. Subsistence allowance paid during the period of study or duty are subject to review in individual cases by the Ministry of Finance in conjunction with the conditions of an award of training or allocation of duty, or on the representation of the Officer. The guiding principle is that an Officer should not exploit nor be materially out of pocket by reason of special training, study, or duty. National Assembly Staff 73