RBE No.244/1985 Witnessing of Payments – Utilization of Khalasis

No.E(G) 82 AL 1-9, dated 20.08.1985

Sub: Witnessing of payments – Non-utilization of Khalasis in Establishment work.

Ref:  Board’s letter of even number dated 01.02.1985 on the above subject.

Further to the instructions contained in the letter mentioned above, the Ministry of Railways observe that it has come to their notice that establishment work in executive offices is entrusted to the Casual/ Substitute Khalasis which is against the rules.

The Casual/ Substitute Khalasis are not meant for the clerical job as per their terms and conditions of the appointment.

The Ministry of Railways, therefore, desire that the practice of entrusting establishment work to the Casual/ Substitute Khalasis in executive offices wherever it exists, should be stopped forthwith and they should be utilized only on the work, they are meant for.