RBE No. 56/2017: Retention of railway accommodation

No.E(G)2014 QR1-2 (PSU Abspn.), dated 07.06.2017

Sub: Retention of Railway accommodation by Railway employees upon permanent/ immediate absorption in PSUs/ Societies etc

1. At present, Railway employees upon their appointment in PSUs/ Societies etc. on permanent absorption basis, are permitted for retention of Railway accommodation at the place of their previous posting as per policy provisions applicable as per instructions contained in Railway Board’s letter of even number dated 16.04.2014 (RBE No. 35/2014).
2. The aforementioned policy provisions regarding retention of Railway accommodation in the event of permanent absorption of employees in PSUs/ Societies etc. have been reviewed by Railway Board and the full Board in exercise of its power to make reasonable relaxations in public interest for a class/ group of employees, in all or any of the existing provisions regarding house allotment/ retention, has now, in modification of the existing instructions as aforesaid, decided that Railway Officers/ Staff on their appointment in PSUs/ Societies etc. on permanent/ immediate absorption basis may be permitted to retain their Railway quarter for a period of 2 (two) months on payment of normal rent/ licence fee. Retention of quarter beyond the aforesaid period of 2 (two) months shall be treated as un-authorized and shall be liable for recovery of damage/ panel rent.
3. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No. 56/2017

Forward reference⇒RBE No.167/2018