Retention of govt houses: Rules amended to bar ineligible staff

The state cabinet has amended rules 17 and 37 of the Government House Allocation Rule, to tackle the problem of government employees not vacating allotted accommodations after retirement or transfer.

- Our Staff Reporter

Under this, after passing of a certain period, if a government servant does not vacate a government accommodation, then he will have to pay ten times the rent and a penalty of 30 times the rent.

As per the new norm, on transfer or retirement, a government servant can occupy a government residence for six months on general rent.