RBE No. 167/2018: Quarters – Retention – On Absorption

No.E(G)2014 QR1-2, dated 30.10.2018

Sub: Retention of Railway accommodation by Railway employees upon permanent/ immediate absorption in PSUs/ Societies etc.
Ref: Board’s letter No.E(G)2014 QR1-2 (PSU Abspn), dated 07.06.2017 (RBE No. 56/2017).

1. At present, Railway officers/ staff on their appointment in PSUs/ Society etc. on permanent/ immediate absorption basis are permitted to retain their Railway quarters for a period of 2 (two) months on payment of normal rent/ licence fee as per policy provisions applicable as per instructions contained in Railway Board’s letter of even number dated 07.06.2017 (RBE No. 56/2017).
2. The aforementioned policy provisions regarding retention of Railway accommodation in the event of permanent absorption/ immediate absorption of Railway employees in PSUs/ Societies etc. have been reviewed by Railway Board and the full Board in exercise of its powers to make reasonable relaxation 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 quarters for a period of 4 (four) months on payment of normal rent/ licence fee. Retention of quarter beyond the aforesaid period of 4 (four) months shall be treated as un-authorized and shall be liable for recovery of damage/ panel rent.
3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No. 167/2018

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