In terms of Board's letter No.F(E)I/89/AL-28/11 dt.23.2.90, the time limit of one year for availing the TA concessions admissible on retirement/death has been raised to two years and powers have been delegated to GM/AGMs personally, with the approval of FA&CAO in individual cases attendant with special circumstances.
Also in terms of Board's letter No. E(G)98 QR 1-11 dt.22.1.99, family of a railway employee who dies while in service, is permitted to retain the Railway quarter for a period of 24 months on payment of normal rent from the date of death of the employee.
In partial modification of Board's letter No.F(E)I/89/AL-28/11 dt.23.2.90, it has been decided that the powers to extend the time limit of two years (Twenty four months) for availing Composite Transfer Grant in the event of death of a railway employee while still in service and where the family of the deceased has been permitted to retain the Railway Accommodation for a period of 2 years may be raised to 2-1/2 years (thirty months). These powers will continue to be exercised by the GMs/AGMs personally with the approval of FA&CAO.
Other terms and conditions for grant of this allowance shall remain unchanged.
This has the sanction of the President.