IREC Rule No.1109: Extension Of Joining Time

1109.  Extension Of Joining Time:-

Extension of joining time beyond the limits indicated in Rule 1108 above, can be granted upto the maximum limit  of 30 days by the Head of Departments and on Divisions, by Divisional Railway Managers in the case of Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ staff and beyond 30 days by the Ministry of Railways, the guiding principle being that the total period of joining time should be approximately equal to 8 days for preparation plus reasonable transit time plus holidays, if any, following the extended joining time. While computing the transit time, allowance could be made for the time unavoidably spent due to disruption of transport arrangement caused by strike or natural calamities, or the period spent awaiting the departure of steamer etc.