RBE No. 136/2000: allotment/retention of Railway quarters
No.E(G)99 QR1-16 Pt.III, dated 18.07.2000
Sub: Allotment of quarter and retention thereof on transfer etc – Powers to relax.
At present, provisions regarding allotment/retention of Railway quarters and charge charging of rent in respect of such accommodations are contained in general orders/ guidelines etc. in Railway Board’s Master Circular No. 49 [E(G)92 QR1-20 (Master Circular)], dated 19.01.1993, as further amended from time to time. Board have now decided to incorporate the following in the existing instructions:-
“Powers to relax
Notwithstanding anything contained in the general orders, guidelines etc. in regard to allotment/ retention and charging of rent in respect of Railway accommodation in Railway Board’s Master Circular No. 49 [E(G)92 QR1-20 (Master Circular)], dated 19.01.1993 as further amended from time to time the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) for reasons to be recorded in writing, may make reasonable relaxations in public interest in all or any of the existing provisions therein regarding allotment/retention of Railway accommodation and charging of rent there for.
Decisions making relaxation as above, communicated by issue of general orders shall be taken by the full Board which shall consider the proposal in relation to the laid down policy, guidelines, vis-à-vis the operational and administrative needs of Railways.”
This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.
Download Railway Board Circular RBE No. 136/2000
Forward reference ⇒ RBE No.60/2004,