Tele: 23092563Intergrated HQ of MOD (Army)Army HQs / QMG’s BranchDy Dte Gen Canteen ServicesL-1 Block, Room No. 15New Delhi – 110001

No. 96410/Q/DDGCS 23 Oct 2008

PURCHASE OF CAR BY PBOR

1. Reference this HQ letter No. 96410/Q/DDGCS dated 08 Aug 06 and dated 12 Oct 07.

GENERAL

2. Consequent to improved socio-economic conditions and purchasing power, the COSC has accorded permission to serving and retired PBOR to purchase four wheelers through the CSD with effect from 01 Jan 2009 based on certain operative conditions to ensure that the facility is not misused, procedures and safeguards given in the succeeding paragraphs will be strictly adhered to.

ELIGIBILITY AND CONDITIONS FOR PURCHASE

3. Eligibility - All PBOR (serving and retired of the three services having minimum of 15 years colour service and having been released honorably are entitled to purchase a four wheelers up to 1300 CC capacity.

4. PROCEDURE AND CONDITIONS:-

(a) JCOs/equivalent can purchase the second car after five years of the initial purchase and all other entitled Soldiers / Sailors / Airmen after seven years. Sale of car is not allowed before completion of two years from the date of purchase.

(b) Serving and retired PBOR will apply on the prescribed forms as enclosed at Appendices ‘A’ and ‘B’ respectively (which will be provided by the concerned CSD Depot)

(c) Following documents shall be submitted alongwith the application:-

(i) Serving PBOR (aa) A certified copy of Driving Licence issued by the civil authorities.(ab) A certificate from the PBOR countersigned by the CO/OC troops that the individual has not purchased a car in the last five / seven years as applicable and that he will not sell the car before two years and that he is liable to pay the entire excise / sales tax concession in case of any violation.(ac) a certified copy of the pay book wherein the entry with regard to purchase of car by the PBOR is made.(ad) Certificate from the Commanding Officer / OC Troops that financial position of the applicant allows him to purchase a car (Appendix ‘C’)

(ii) Retired PBOR – The retired PBOR shall submit an affidavit of Rs. 5/- on Non Judicial Stamp Paper (Appendix ‘D’) covering the following:-

(aa) I have not purchased a car in the last 5/7 years as applicable.(ab) I shall not sell the car for the next two years.

(ac) I understand that any violation of the above will make me liable to pay back the entire excise / sales tax concessions to the Govt.(ad) The vehicle is for my personal use.(ae) The vehicle purchased from the CSD will be registered on self name.

(d) Entry with regards to purchase of car by retd PBOR will be made on the original PPO at the Depot.

5. MISUSE- In case an individual is found to have violated any of the above conditions, that is, purchase of second car before five / seven years or sale of car before two years from the date of purchase, he will be liable to pay the full excise duty / sales tax as applicable.

ACTION BY THE CSD

6. At the CSD depot level, following actions will be taken on receipt of application from the PBOR:-

(a) Verify the correctness of the details furnished by the PBOR.(b) Cross check from CSD HO whether the Concerned PBOR has already purchased a car from any other CSD Depot in the last 5 / 7 years.(c) Share the data with regards to purchase of car by PBOR with other depots.(d) The PBOR will be allowed to purchase the car only after receipt of confirmation from CSD HO.(e) In case of retired PBOR following additional actions shall be taken:-

(i) Ensure that affidavits as per Appendix ‘D’ has been received.(ii) Ensure entry of purchase of car with date is made on the original

PPO.

7. CSD HO will be responsible for collecting the information of all purchase at All India level. A consolidated quarterly report of all purchases will be forwarded by the CSD Head Office to the DDGCS.

8. This office letter No. 96410/Q/DDGCS dated 08 Aug 06 and 12 Oct 07 are hereby cancelled.

Sd/-(IP Singh)BrigDy Dir GenCanteen Services

APPENDIX ‘A’

APPLICATION FORM FOR PBOR (SERVING)

1. Personal No. ______________ Rank ___________ Name ___________________

Date of promotion in the existing Rank __________________________________

Unit’s Name _______________________________________________________

(Identity Card No. _________________ ) Basic pay Rs. ____________________

PAN / GIR No. _____________________________________________________

Driving Licence No. ______________ dated _______ issued by ______________

(Photocopy attached)

2. Model No. ___________________________ Colour _______________________

3. Name of Dealers (full address ) ________________________________________

4. It is certified that I am eligible to buy a car through CSD, as per existing instruction on the subject.

5. It is certified that I have not purchased any four wheeler (Car) during last five / seven years (as applicable). I also undertake not to sell the vehicle within two years from the date of purchase.

6. It is also certified that the car applied is for my personal use and will not be sold / transferred to any person during the next two years.

7. It is certified that I have got the entry made in my Pay Book as per the rules (certified copy attached).

8. I affirm that the above details as submitted are correct and shall be adhered to.

9. I am liable to pay the entire Excise / Sales Tax concessions in case of any violation of above.

Place __________

Date __________ Signature of the Applicant

COUNTERSIGNATURE

It is certified that the information / particulars / details given by the applicant are verified / scrutinised and found correct. Entry of purchase has been made in the Pay Book.

Countersigned Rank

Round rubber Stamp Name

Signature of OC Unit / Station Commander

Note : If PAN number is not available declaration in Form 60 should be furnished as per IT rules.

APPENDIX ‘B’

APPLICATION FORM FOR PBOR (RETIRED)

1. Personal No. ______________ Rank ___________ Name ___________________

PPO No -

(Identity Card No. _______________ ) Total Pension Rs. ___________________

PAN / GIR No. _____________________________________________________

Driving Licence No. ______________ dated _______ issued by ______________

(Photocopy attached)

2. Model No. ___________________________ Colour _______________________

3. Name of Dealers (full address) ________________________________________

4. It is certified that I am eligible to buy a car through CSD, as per existing instruction on the subject.

5. It is certified that I have not purchased any four wheeler (Car) during last five / seven years (as applicable). I also undertake not to sell the vehicle within two years from the date of purchase.

6. It is also certified that the car applied is for my personal use and will not be sold / transferred to any person during the next two years.

7. It is certified that I have got the entry made in my Pay Book as per the rules (certified copy attached).

8. I affirm that the above details, as submitted are correct and shall be adhered to.

9. I am liable to pay the entire Excise / Sales Tax concessions in case of any violation of above.

Place __________

Date __________ Signature of the Applicant

COUNTERSIGNATURE

It is certified that the information / particulars / details given by the applicant are verified / scrutinised and found correct. Entry of purchase has been made in the PPO.

Countersigned Rank

Round rubber Stamp Name

Signature of Adm Commandant / Station Commander

Note : If PAN number is not available declaration in Form 60 should be furnished as per IT rules.

Appendix ‘C’

CERTIFICATE

Certified that No. ______________ Rank __________ Name ________________

is eligible to purchase a car and that his financial position allows him to purchase a car.

Commanding Officer / OC Troops

Appendix ‘D’

Affidavit Rs. 5/- on Non Judicial Stamp Paper

to be submitted by retired PBOR

covering the following

(i) I have not purchased a car in the last 5/7 years as applicable.

(ii) I shall not sell the car for next two years.

(iii) I understand that any violation of above will make me liable to pay back the entire excise / sales tax concessions to the Govt.

(iv) The vehicle is for personal use.

(v) Vehicle will be registered on self name.