Amid reports that the Army has put on hold temporary allowances due to lack of funds, the Defence Ministry on Tuesday said the shortfalls are not permanent and additional money will be provided if need arises.
The temporary allowances are paid to officers when they travel for purposes such as tours and training.
The Army has a strength of 1.3 million personnel and at least 1,000 officers are on the move or on “temporary duty” to attend courses, planning conferences or participating in exercises, among other things, at any given point of time.
Reacting to the reports, the Defence Ministry said adequate funds stand allocated under all heads, including the heads for temporary and permanent duty.