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Government Quarter Retention and Damages Calculator

Calculate permissible retention duration, licence fee concessions, and damages for unauthorized occupation under Directorate of Estates (e-Sampada) rules.

Statutory Rules 2026 Verified Formula Instant Reactive Official Gazette

Allotment & Separation Event

Months beyond permitted concession trigger heavy damages.

GPRA Quarter Retention & Damages

Directorate of Estates Telescopic Rates
DAMAGES APPLICABLE
TOTAL HOUSING DUES & DAMAGES
₹88,000
Payable for 2 Months Unauthorized Occupation
Permissible Concession Period: 8 Months (6 Normal + 2 Double)
Normal Licence Fee Paid: ₹5,280 (6 Mos)
Special Concession Fee (Double Fee): ₹3,520 (2 Mos)
Unauthorized Occupation Duration: 2 Months
Damages / Telescopic Market Rent: ₹79,200
Unauthorized retention beyond permissible concession limits attracts escalating market damages under Directorate of Estates rules.

Directorate of Estates (e-Sampada) Quarter Retention & Damages Rules

Central Government employees allotted accommodation under the General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) framework are subject to the Central Government General Pool Residential Accommodation Rules, 2017 (administered by the Directorate of Estates via the e-Sampada portal). Upon separation from service, employees are granted limited statutory concession periods to vacate.

Permissible Concession Periods by Event

Separation Event Normal Licence Fee Period Special Concession (Double Fee) Max Permissible Stay
Retirement / Superannuation 6 Months 2 Months (Medical/Edu grounds) 8 Months
Transfer to Non-Family Station 2 Months 6 Months (On prescribed request) 8 Months
Resignation / Termination 1 Month Nil 1 Month
Death of Allottee 12 Months 12 Months 24 Months

Telescopic Damages Rates for Unauthorized Occupation

If an employee or family overstays beyond the sanctioned concession window, the allotment is automatically cancelled, and the occupant is declared an unauthorized occupant. Under Directorate of Estates OM No. 18011/1/2015-Pol.III, punitive telescopic damages are levied as multiples of the normal licence fee:

  • 1st Month of Unauthorized Stay: 40 times normal licence fee.
  • 2nd Month of Unauthorized Stay: 50 times normal licence fee.
  • 3rd Month of Unauthorized Stay: 60 times normal licence fee.
  • Subsequent Months: Increases by 10x per month up to a maximum multiplier of 100 times normal licence fee.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can retirement gratuity be withheld for quarter overstay?

Yes. Under Rule 45 of CCS (Pension) Rules, retirement gratuity or a portion thereof (commonly ₹2,00,000 to ₹5,00,000) is routinely withheld until a verified No Demands Certificate (NDC) is issued by e-Sampada confirming full vacation and zero outstanding dues.

2. How do I apply for the 2-month medical or education extension after retirement?

Retirees must submit an online retention application through the e-Sampada portal along with supporting medical certificates or school/college tuition fee receipts before the initial 6-month period expires.

Statutory Authority: Central Government General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) Rules, 2017 and Directorate of Estates (DoE) OM No. 18011/2/2015-Pol.III.