General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) to be constructed for Central Govt. Employees and its applicability to Central Govt. Departments
F. No. 28012/08/2023-WI
Government of India
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Works Division
Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi.
Dated 23.02.2024.
CORRIGENDUM
Sub: Revision of Plinth area Norms for General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) to be constructed for Central Govt. Employees and its applicability to Central Govt. Departments-regarding
In partial modification to the Department’s O. M. of even no. dated 23.01.2024 vide which revision of Plinth Area Norms for General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) to be constructed for Central government Employees and its applicability to Central Govt. Departments was issued, and to convey that bedrooms for type-II and type-III, as indicated in the annexure -2 of the table (in column Bedrooms) in the said O.M. may be read as:
| Category | Bedroom | Bedroom | |
| Read as | Instead of | ||
| Type -II | Two | Two plus study | |
| Type -III | Two plus study | Two |
2. The other terms and conditions of the O.M. dated 23.01.2024 will remain the same.
3. This issues with the approval of the competent authority.
(Gajendra W. Bhelawe)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Ph: 23060639
No. 28012/08/2023-WI
Government of India
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
(Works Division)
Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated : 23rd January, 2024
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Revision of Plinth Area Norms for General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) to be constructed for Central Govt. Employees and its applicability to Central Govt. Departments-regarding
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) being the nodal ministry for providing houses under General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) for Central Government Employees all over India, was undergoing the process of revision of Plinth Area Norms applicable to GPRA Colonies. These norms are also used by various Government Departments and PSUs for their Departmental Housing like Income Tax, Central Excise ete.
2. The norms for GPRA presently applicable were last notified 10 years back by the Ministry vide OM No.-2201 1/01/2008-W3 dated 07.08.2013. The plinth Area Norms issued in 2013 included fixing area and size of dwelling units along with eligibility as per pay scales, general design guidelines, scale of amenities and general specifications. The design/plan of the residential quarters to be constructed were to be developed based on specific site condition, requirements of climate and region etc. The local building Bye Laws like that of parking were also required to be followed during planning.
3. The Plinth Area Norms were notified for the first time in 1962 and since then MoUD/MoHUA has been regulating these provisions. The experience gained during the past 10 years during which construction of new colonies and redevelopment of seven GPRA colonies have been taken up by CPWD and NBCC. The decade gone by has also witnessed sustained growth in economic prosperity on account of increase in income after implementation of the 7th Pay Commission. As a result, the household items and goods of general utility like washing machine, microwaves, air-conditioners etc. are now uniformly available right from the Type-2 house occupants to the Type 6 & 7 occupants.
4. The above scenario has resulted in increased need of storage spaces for various purposes like IT equipment, large wardrobes, increased area in kitchen, utility balconies, living room balconies etc. The fact that such spaces and specification are finding high usage as well as selling focus point in real estate projects being taken up by private sector now, thus brining direct comparison. This is extremely relevant in case of Type II, IJ and IV GPRA quarters, which were on the smaller side till now and specification affected by view towards economy. Thus, the norms for category Type II, III] & IV houses are not in tune with the present day living standards holds true.
5. After detailed deliberations on revision of plinth area norms, it 1s decided to revise the Plinth area norms of residential quarters under GPRA Colonies for Central Government Employees as under :
Plinth Area Norms for GPRA
(in Sq. mtr.)
| Type | 2013 | 2024 | |
| I (A) | Main Unit | 49.5 | No new construction |
| II (B) | Main Unit | 63.00 | 75.00 |
| III (C) | Main Unit | 73.00 | 85.00 |
| IV (D) | Main Unit | 101.50 | 110.00 |
| Servant Unit | 19.50 | 25.00 | |
| V (E) | Main Unit | 161.50 | 161.50 |
| Servant Unit | 25.00 | 25.00 | |
| VI (F) | Main Unit | 229.00 | 229.00 |
| Servant Unit | 25.00 | 25.00 | |
| VII (G) | Main Unit | 331.00 | 331.00 |
| Servant Unit | 23.5*2 | 25*2 | |
| VIII (H) | Main Unit | 460.00 | 460.00 |
| Servant Unit | 23.5*4 | 25*4 |
6. Scale of amenities
- a. General Design Guidelines at Annexure-1.
- b. Scale of amenities at Annexure-2.
- c. Scale of civil fittings and fixtures at Annexure-3.
- d. Scale of amenities for electrical fittings and fixtures at Annexure-4.
7. General specifications
- General specifications of flooring, doors, windows, water supply, sanitary installation and other services are given in Annexure-5.
8. Parking Norms
- The parking norms of the local body shall be followed.
This issues with the approval of the Secretary (HUA).
Enclosure: Annexure 1 to 5
(Amrendra Kumar Sinha)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
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