Railway Staff Quarters and Rent Policies

Residential quarters provided for railway employees. Railways may offer housing where private options are insufficient or necessary for operational reasons.

Railway employees generally pay rent for housing provided by the railway. Exemptions exist.

Rent recovery for Group D staff begins October 1, 1960.

Certain previous railway employees with relevant previous roles (e.g., rent-free quarters in past), will not pay rent in the future for the same role.

6% annual charge on the cost of electric installations in quarters occupied by exempt employees.

Group 'D' staff not liable to rent, if not promoted, due to past arrangements before June 30, 1959, determined by railway administration decisions.

Rent exemption for past service group D staff continues as long as they don't secure 'C' posts.

A railway servant's actual work in a position with rent-free quarters.

Railway servants already enjoying rent-free quarters before rules were introduced are allowed to keep it.

A specific railway system which may have different rent rule retention conditions compared to others.

Railway servants in a specific group who may be exempt or not exempt from the payment of rent for quarters.

Railway servants who do not hold gazetted positions.

Former railway systems in various states.

The point in time where formerly separate railway systems are merged due to financial integration.

Housing provision for apprentices, such as mechanics and train examiners.

Classification of staff quarters based on the standard of accommodation.

When non-railway employees share quarters with railway employees, the railway employees are still considered the occupiers and pay the full standard rent.

Railway employees are allowed to have roommates in their quarters regardless of their salary level. No preferential treatment for certain categories.

If railway employees are given housing better than what they deserve, they pay rent for the type of quarters they are eligible for.

Group C employees can occupy Group D quarters only when there are no Group D staff available at the station and no Group C quarters are available.

Railway employees are responsible for the rent of their allotted quarters during their tenure, unless they qualify for free housing.

If an employee holds a temporary position in addition to their permanent position, they only pay rent for the building allotted for the permanent position.

Up to one week is allowed for the new resident to occupy an officer's bungalow during a change in tenancy.

When quarters are shared by officers, each one pays their own water charges individually, except for garden water charges which are paid by the primary leaseholder.

When quarters are shared by an officer and an outsider, the outsider pays the same water charges as the officer.

The rate of water charges and relevant procedures are dictated by Railway Board's letter No. [number not provided].

Non-gazetted railway staff are exempt from local taxes on railway buildings, but not those levied personally on them (e.g., property tax).

Railway employees living in railway quarters generally pay for conservancy services provided within their quarters. The rate is set by the Railway administration.

When multiple railway employees share quarters, each pays their share of the cess (charges) based on their salary. If an outsider shares, only the employee pays.

For gazetted railway staff, local taxes on their quarters are generally paid by the occupant if local law requires it. If the owner pays, the Railway covers it.

Municipal taxes on buildings with both office and residential space are split. The occupant pays for the residential part, and the Railway for the office part.

Dearness pay is considered part of an employee's salary (emoluments) for calculating rent on railway quarters. This applies to all employees, except for those occupying quarters on March 31, 1953. The concession of only half the dearness pay applies to such employees until they receive a promotion or a new quarter.

For railway employees occupying quarters on March 31, 1953, only half of their dearness pay is considered part of their salary for rent calculations. This concession continues until they get a promotion or are assigned a different class of quarter.

When a railway employee gets promoted to a higher post, the concession of treating only half the dearness pay as emoluments for rent calculations no longer applies. This means they will pay full rent based on their full dearness pay.

If an employee is promoted for a short period (less than 3 months) and reverts to their original post, they regain the concession of only paying rent on half their dearness pay. This also applies if they are reverted to a lower post.

If an employee is reverted to a lower post after April 1, 1953, they lose the rent concession, even if they are later promoted back to their original post.

Any special pay received by a railway employee is considered equivalent to a promotion for the purpose of calculating rent. This means they will lose the concession of paying half their dearness pay.

If a railway employee is occupying quarters of a different class than what they are entitled to, they must pay full rent based on their full dearness pay, regardless of whether the quarters are higher or lower.

If a railway employee is transferred to a new station and gets government accommodation there, they must pay full rent based on their full dearness pay.

The rent charged to a railway employee for quarters provided by the railway cannot exceed 10% of their monthly salary.

After 1953, the rent for all railway employees, including those in Group D, is calculated based on their emoluments, which includes dearness pay.

Defines the size and type of housing offered to railway employees based on their position and salary. This determines the rent they'll pay.

Internal documents from the Railway Board, which often lay down key policies and regulations concerning accommodation, rent, and other aspects of railway operations.

A fixed, flat rate of rent for each type of government-provided housing, irrespective of the employee's specific salary.

Government-provided housing that doesn't meet the standard specifications, often older or smaller, and thus may have a lower rent compared to standard housing.

When railway employees rent private houses, the railway generally covers a portion of the rent, up to a maximum of 7.5% of the employee's salary.

This represents the expense of providing electricity to a building. This cost is factored into the rent calculation.

Railway staff may get quarters if private housing is inadequate or if they need to be close to work. However, no employee has an automatic right to quarters.

When a government-provided building is partly used as an office, rent is only calculated for the portion used for residential purposes.

The total income earned by a railway employee, including salary, dearness pay, and other allowances.

Most railway staff pay rent for their quarters, however, some employees are exempt from paying rent based on their past service or position.

The rent charged for housing is reassessed periodically, usually every three years, to account for changes in housing costs and employee salaries.

Group D staff started paying rent for their quarters on October 1, 1960. Before this date, they were exempt, but now they pay.

If an employee previously held a position with rent-free quarters, they continue to be exempt from paying rent even if they are currently in a different role. This exemption applies for both substantive and acting positions.

Employees with rent-free quarters still pay a 6% annual charge for electric installations and fittings in their quarters. This applies to those with rent-free privileges.

Group D employees appointed before June 30, 1959, had no rent obligation. This exemption remains as long as they don't get promoted to a 'C' post.

Individual officers in shared quarters pay their own water bill, except for garden water charges which are paid by the primary leaseholder. Outsiders sharing with officers pay the same water charges as the officer.

Railway employees who previously held a position with rent-free quarters are exempted from paying rent for their current position, even if it doesn't normally come with free housing.

When multiple railway employees share a single quarter, each employee pays their share of the rent based on their salary. Outsiders sharing the quarters are not responsible for rent payments.

When railway officers share quarters, each officer pays their own individual water charges. If an outsider shares the space, they pay the same amount as the railway officer.

The rent for railway quarters is generally calculated based on the employee's salary, including dearness pay. However, there are exceptions, such as employees with a rent-free concession.

Dearness pay, a cost of living allowance, is considered part of an employee's salary for calculating rent on railway quarters. It applies to all employees, except for those occupying their quarters on March 31, 1953 who pay rent on half their dearness pay.

When a railway employee receives a promotion to a higher post, they lose the concession of paying rent on only half their dearness pay and must pay full rent based on their full dearness pay.

If a railway employee is temporarily promoted for a short period (less than 3 months) and reverts to their original post, they regain the concession of paying rent on only half their dearness pay. This also applies if they are reverted to a lower post.

A railway servant cannot sublet their assigned quarters without permission from the Divisional Railway Manager or Head of Department.

Any special pay received by a railway employee is considered equivalent to a promotion for the purpose of calculating rent. This means they will lose the concession of paying half their dearness pay.

The maximum rent a railway servant can pay for quarters cannot exceed 10% of their monthly emoluments.

If a railway employee is occupying quarters of a different class than what they are entitled to, they must pay full rent based on their full dearness pay, regardless of whether the quarters are higher or lower.

Dearness pay, a part of salary, is considered for rent calculations. However, for those in quarters before 1953, only half the dearness pay is included.

If a railway employee is transferred to a new station and gets government accommodation there, they must pay full rent based on their full dearness pay.

When a railway employee gets promoted, the concession of paying rent on only half their dearness pay is lost, leading to full rent.

After 1953, the rent for all railway employees, including those in Group D, is calculated based on their emoluments, which includes dearness pay.

If an employee holds a temporary position alongside their permanent one, they only pay rent for the building allotted for the permanent role.

Each officer in a shared quarter pays their own water charges, with the primary leaseholder paying for garden water. Outsiders sharing pay the same as the officer.

Railway employees living in railway quarters generally pay for conservancy services (cleaning, etc.) within their quarters, at a rate set by the Railway administration.