Occupation of Post attached Quarters by PMs/SPMs - Clarification

No. 18-9/2010-Bldg

Government of India

Ministry of Communication & IT

Department of Posts

                                                                        Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg

New Delhi, dated 10-May-2012

To

1. All Chief Postmasters General
2. All Postmasters General

Subject:- Allotment of post attached/rent free residential accommodation to PMs/SPMs

Sir/Madam,

                                    I am directed to refer to the department’s letter of even no. dated 28.03.2011, enclosing herewith instructions issued vide letter no. 7-6/99-Bldg. dated 13/14.12.2001. The part (C) of the instructions pertains to ‘allotment of post attached/rent free residential accommodation’.

2.         It has been brought to the notice of the Department that in some circles, there has been resentment among the PMs/SPMs on being forced to accept quarters that are not in the premises of post offices, as post attached quarters. The matter has been under consideration in the Department for some time.

3.         It is hereby clarified that the quarters, which are within the premises/building of the post offices, need only be declared as post attached quarters; which the PMs/SPMs are bound to occupy. However, in other cases, i.e. quarters which are not in the premises/building of the post office, it may be left to the discretion of the concerned Pos/SPMs whether to accept or not accept such quarters.

4.         This may kindly be brought to the notice of all concerned for information, guidance and necessary action.

5.         This issues with the approval of Member (Planning).

Yours faithfully,

(Subhash Chander)

Director(SR, Legal & Estates)