Good news for these Central government employees as Modi government provides relief

In good news and relief to Central government employees who are allottees of GPRA (General Pool Residential Accommodation), the Modi government has given one-time relaxation. Issuing a statement, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs said that it has provided an extension of retention of Government Accommodation to allottees of GPRA for an additional 15 days, that is, up to 15th July 2020.

The Ministry has taken the decision in view of various representations received regarding hardships faced by allottees in hiring alternate accommodation, arranging labour for shifting due to increase in Covid-19 cases. The Ministry, vide OM No. 12035/2/2020-Pol.II dated 22nd June 2020, has advised concerned allottees to vacate the accommodation on or before 15th July 2020, else damage charges/market rent will be levied.

The Ministry had earlier extended the retention period till 30th June 2020 vide OM of even number dated 5th May 2020.

What is General Pool Residential Accommodation?

-General Pool Residential Accommodation [GPRA] means Central Government residential
accommodations under the administrative control of the Directorate of Estates in Delhi and at 31 stations outside Delhi like Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Chandigarh etc. 

-Allotment of GPRA is governed as per provisions of the Allotment of Government Residences (General Pool in Delhi) Rules, 1963 and executive instructions issued thereunder from time to time.

-All Central Government employees and the employees working under the Government of NCT of Delhi, who are working in the offices, which have been specifically declared eligible for General Pool, are entitled to allotment of accommodation from General Pool.

-The entire area of NCT of Delhi is an eligible zone for allotment of GPRA in Delhi. For other cities, the city limits of a particular city or area declared by the regional offices of the Directorate of Estates or CPWD is considered for allotment.