Review of construction of Type-I quarters in Railways

Consequent upon the acceptance of the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission for upgradation of Group –D Staff to Group-C as advised vide Circular RBE No. 160/2008 dated 29.10.2008, the issue of construction of Type-I quarters has been reviewed and the following decisions have been taken by the Board:

1.            No new proposal for construction of Type-I quarters should be processed by the Railways.

2.            All proposals for replacement of Type-I quarters, wherever due on age-cum-condition basis should be for replacement with Type-II quarters instead of Type-I quarters.

3.            In respect of already sanctioned works of Type-I quarters, whether new construction or on replacement account, wherever tenders have not yet been awarded, only Type-II quarters should be constructed in place of Type-I quarters if feasible, keeping in view the site conditions.  This may be done after making due provision in the Detailed Estimate through material modification. 

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