IRCTC New Rules – Handing over of Retiring room/dormitory
IRCTC New Rules – Handing over of Retiring room/dormitory
Handing over of Retiring room/dormitory to IRCTC
Government of India
Ministry of Railways
Railway Board
No. 2005/TGIV/35/policy/RR
New Delhi dated: 02.05.2025
Pr. Chief Commercial Managers,
All Zonal Railways.
(Commercial Circular No. 24/2025)
Sub: Handing over of Retiring room/dormitory to IRCTC.
Ref: (i) Board’s letter no. 2005/TGIV/35/policy/RR dated 23.09.2025
(ii) IRCTC’s letter no. 2025/IRCTC/LCS/Retiring Room dated 17.01.2019 & 22.04.2025
Attention is invited to Board’s letter of even no. dated 23.09.2025 (Commercial Circular No. 50/2025) stipulating the policy guidelines to be followed for handing over of Retiring Rooms/Dormitories and their management to IRCTC.
As per clause 1.1 of CC No 50/2025 – “The phase wise plan prepared and Submitted by IRCTC will be approved by Ministry of Railways in consultation with Zonal Railways. The NIT shall be published by IRCTC after getting due approval from Railway Board.” At present, 32 stations have already been approved for handing over of retiring room to IRCTC.
It has, now, been decided that in order to speed up the process of up-gradation of retiring rooms, Principal Chief Commercial Manager (on recommendation of division) shall have powers for handing over of any retiring room directly to IRCTC with the personal approval of General Manger. Board’s office to be informed by IRCTC before tendering. While selecting stations for handing over Retiring Rooms to IRCTC, zones should ensure that there is no overlap with stations already being proposed for redevelopment through IRSDC. Also, additional expenditure from divisional fund (PH- 53) should be stopped at such selected Retiring Rooms.
It is also advised that Zonal Railways may expedite the process of signing the pending agreements with IRCTC for all remaining stations and provide the details for calculation of MLF, Sketch maps, etc. to IRCTC as per existing guidelines.
This issue with the approval of competent authority.
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Director Traffic Commercial (G)
Railway Board
Source: http://www.indianrailways.gov.in
Here’s what I found regarding the Joint Procedure Order (JPO) for handing over retiring rooms and dormitories to IRCTC, as per Railway Board policies:
Contents
Background & Authority
- This policy was introduced under Commercial Circular No. 24/2025 (dated May 2, 2025), issued by the Railway Board, referencing earlier directives (e.g., Commercial Circular No. 50/2025). Its aim is to streamline and expedite the transfer of retiring rooms/dormitories to the IRCTC for better management and upgrades.
Key Provisions
| Provision | Details |
|---|---|
| Delegated Authority | The Principal Chief Commercial Manager (based on divisional recommendation) can hand over retiring rooms directly to IRCTC, with personal approval of the General Manager. The Railway Board must be informed before issuing tenders. |
| Selection Criteria | Zonal Railways must avoid overlapping stations that are already under redevelopment by IRSDC. Also, any additional expenses from divisional funds (PH‑53) for such retiring rooms should be halted. |
| Promote Speed & Expansion | This streamlined authority aims to accelerate the upgradation process. It encourages faster implementation across more stations. |
| Zonal Collaboration Required | Zones are urged to hasten pending agreements with IRCTC and provide necessary data—like MLF (maximum leasing fee) calculations and site sketches—as per guidelines. |
What This Means
- The initiative empowers divisional leadership to act swiftly—without waiting for multiple levels of approvals—to hand over retiring room facilities to IRCTC.
- It protects against funding overlaps and ensures clarity in redevelopment responsibilities.
- IRCTC can then upgrade interiors, amenities, and service quality under PPP or similar models, subject to structural and heritage constraints.
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- Whether your local station’s retiring room has been handed over or is scheduled for transfer,
- The status of any ongoing IRCTC redevelopment,
- Or the interior upgrade plans and timelines set under this policy.
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