Complaint alleges unauthorized occupation of J&K House Staff Quarters near PM’s Residence
Complainant seeks fair probe
New Delhi: A formal complaint has alleged unauthorized occupation of government staff quarters at J&K House, Rajaji Marg, New Delhi, prompting a demand for an immediate inquiry into the allotment of residential accommodation, alleged violations of rules, and possible irregularities in the execution of works and tendering process.
According to the representation, the staff quarters are situated in a highly sensitive security zone, nearly 150 metres from the official residence of the Prime Minister and close to the residences of several Union Ministers, Chiefs of the Armed Forces and other senior dignitaries.
The complaint alleges that quarters meant exclusively for permanent employees of the Jammu and Kashmir Government are being occupied by unauthorized private persons, including labourers, caretakers and outsourced personnel. It further claims that one of the quarters had earlier been allotted to a maid engaged through a private agency and was vacated only after the issue was brought to the notice of the Resident Commissioner.
The representation also alleges that additional staff quarters have been provided to private labourers and unauthorized occupants, while another government quarter is reportedly being renovated for accommodation of caretakers engaged by a private contractor. It further claims that structural alterations are being carried out in violation of the approved building plan.
Besides the alleged unauthorized occupation, the complainant has questioned the transparency of the tendering process, claiming that despite e-tendering, a single contractor has repeatedly secured most Public Works Department contracts at the premises, warranting an impartial investigation.
The representation has also sought a review of the continued engagement of outsourced personnel, alleging that the same individuals have remained deployed for nearly seven years despite changes in contractors.
The complainant has urged authorities to immediately investigate the matter, evict all unauthorized occupants from the government staff quarters and initiate action against those responsible for any irregular allotments or violations of rules.
The representation also points out that permanent government employees residing in the staff quarters continue to have House Rent Allowance (HRA)—reportedly exceeding ₹10,000 per month—deducted from their salaries, making any unauthorized occupation of such accommodation a matter of serious concern.
