Family Identity Cards: RBE No.19/2015 – To Retiring/ Retired Railway Employees

No.E(W)2003/PS 5-81, dated 16.03.2015

Sub: Family Identity Cards of retiring/ retired railway employees.

1. In terms of Board’s letter of even number dated 24.08.2006, (RBE No.116/2006) on the above subject, Family Identity Cards Issued to retiring/ retired railway employees are renewed after every 7 years.     

2. The issue regarding enhancing the validity of such Family, Identity Cards from present 7 years has been under consideration in Board’s Office. The matter has been considered by Board and it has now been decided that validity of Family Identity Cards issued to retiring/ retired railway employees and widows of railway employees will now be for lifetime instead of 7 years. Other terms and conditions as laid down in Board’s letter of even number dated 04.06.2013 (RBE No.91/2003) will remain the same. 

3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

4. Please acknowledge receipt.

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No.19/2015

Forward reference ⇒ RBE No.12/2016