Retention of GPRA through Inter-pool Exchange – clarification: Directorate of Estates
Retention of GPRA through Inter-pool Exchange – clarification: Directorate of Estates OM dated 10.11.2022
No. 12035/9/89 – Pol. II (Vol.II)
Government of India
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Directorate of Estates
Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated the 10th November, 2022
Office Memorandum
Subject: Retention of GPRA through Inter-pool Exchange – clarification
In view of the latest development in the rule of retaining Government Accommodation by officials posted at North Eastern Region, all probability of undue retention of GPRA through various means is being looked into. It has been noticed that many allottee availing themselves of GPRA in Delhi through inter-pool exchange, in spite of their transfer to outstations, are trying to retain their Government Accommodation in Delhi in contrary to the existing provisions.
2. In view of the above, it is hereby clarified in respect of accommodation availed through inter-pool exchange that the maximum retention period in Delhi admissible to an officer transferred out of Delhi is strictly 8 months (2+6) or 3 years (as the case may be under Rule 40, 41 or 43 of CGGPRA Rules-2017) following the effective date of the transfer. In order to avoid any confusion in this matter, it is hereby reiterated/further clarified that the inter-pool exchange of an accommodation Is valid only for the period the officers continue to be posted in Delhi.
3. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
Sd/-
(Pinaki Banerjee)
Deputy Director of Estates (Policy)
To
1. All Ministries/Departments of Govt. of India
2. All Allottee Officers concerned
3. All Sections and Officers in the Dte. of Estates
Copy to:
1. PS to Hon’ble HUAM/MOS (HUA)
2. PPS to Secretary (HUA)/JS (L&E)
3. PPS/PS to DE-I/DE-II |
4. Hindi Section for Hindi Version
(Pinaki Banerjee)
Deputy Director of Estates (Policy)

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