Section 5(2) in Gauhati University Travelling Allowance Rules, 1966
(2)The expression place of halt in the above rules does not include a temporary halt at a railway or State Transport station or airport in the course of a journey ; provided that if such halt at a railway or State Transport junction or airport exceeds twelve hours due to unavoidable circumstances the member or employee shall be entitled to draw the usual daily allowance.(viii)In the case of halt on tour if a person is required to travel to a place on duty beyond 8 kilometers from the place of halt he will be entitled to mileage allowance in addition to usual daily allowance.Mileage Allowance-General
