When a government official receiving RATA is designated to a higher position which also has RATA, can the official claim additional RATA?

Let’s clarify the subject matter. For instance, there are two government officials, say a Director and an Assistant Director, who are both receiving commutable Representation Allowance and Transportation Allowance (RATA). The Director traveled to attend an official business and designates (thru an Office Order) the Assistant Director to be the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) while he/she is […]

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