“CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE: As specified in the Govt. letter No. 1(23) / 2017 / D(Pay/ Services) dated 15/09/2017, reimbursement of CEA is to be claimed once in a year, after completion of the Financial Year based on certificate from the Head of the Institution, where the ward of the employee is studying HOSTEL SUBSIDY: Similar procedure is to be applied for Hostel Subsidy. The certification from the Head of Institute should also mention the amount of expenditure incurred by the Govt servant towards boarding and lodging. These orders are applicable from 01/07/2017. Claims on account of CEA & Hostel Subsidy w.e.f. 01/07/2017 may be forwarded after completion of