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Revised guidelines for the retention of staff quarters in the event of an employee's transfer, retirement, or death
Revised guidelines for the retention of staff quarters in the event of an employee's transfer, retirement, or death
What are the revised guidelines for the retention of staff quarters in the event of an employee's transfer, retirement, or death, and what are the applicable licence fee rates?
According to the Department of Posts (Estates Division) letter No. BDG-20/1/2023-Building-DOP dated 04.05.2023, the competent authority has standardized the retention periods and fees to ensure uniform practice across all Circles. In the event of a transfer, an official can retain the quarter for 2 months at a normal licence fee, with an additional 6 months allowed at double the licence fee. Upon retirement, the normal retention period is 6 months, followed by an additional 6 months at double the licence fee. In the case of death while in service, the family is permitted to retain the accommodation for 12 months at a normal licence fee, which can be extended by another 12 months at the same normal rate provided the spouse does not own a house at that station. Beyond these prescribed periods, any overstay will attract damage rent as per the Directorate of Estates orders.
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