Quarter Retention Rules · Railway Mitra

Permanent transfer on administrative grounds: Existing accommodation may be retained for an initial two months at normal flat licence fee.
Educational or sickness extension after transfer: A further six months may be allowed on the stated educational grounds (children studying from Class 6 to post-graduation) or severe family sickness; special licence fee applies.
Superannuation / retirement: The document states four months at normal flat licence fee, with a further four-month extension on written request for specified reasons such as medical issues or mid-session schooling, at double the normal licence fee. It gives an overall general cap of eight months.
Death of an employee in service: Family may retain the quarter for up to 24 months at normal rent. If an immediate family member owns an independent functional house at that station, the stated period reduces to a maximum of 12 months.
Certified medical sick leave: Full retention is stated to be permitted for the regular duration of certified medical sick leave.
Severe illness / relaxation: The document states that General Managers may permit special retention for up to one year on severe medical grounds, at four times normal licence fee, with HRA forfeited at the new posting station.
Temporary transfer: Retention is stated to be allowed for the full duration of the temporary posting.
Deputation to CRIS: Two months' retention is stated. If CRIS certifies that no accommodation is vacant in its pool, retention for the full deputation period may be allowed provided the employee is posted at the same base station.
Resignation, dismissal or termination: The quarter is stated to be vacated within one month from final separation.