The Cabinet Committee on Accommodation (CCA) is one of the important Cabinet Committees of the Government of India that deals with matters relating to government accommodation, office space allocation, and related administrative infrastructure. It plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient utilization of government property and facilities.
(i) to determine the guidelines or rules and terms and conditions to govern out-of-turn allotment of Government accommodation;
(ii) to decide upon the allotment of Government accommodation to various categories of non-eligible persons and organisations and the rate of rent to be charged from them;
(iii) to consider the question of allotment of accommodation from the General Pool to the Members of Parliament;
(iv) to consider proposals regarding shifting of existing Central Government Offices to places outside Delhi and the location of new offices in Delhi; and
(v) to consider and decide upon the proposals relating to-
Note: The minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Accommodation will be submitted to the Prime Minister for his information before they are issued.
The Cabinet Committee on Accommodation plays a vital administrative role in ensuring optimal use of government housing and infrastructure. Though often overlooked, it contributes significantly to efficient governance and institutional coordination.
Is the Cabinet Committee on Accommodation a constitutional body?
No, it is an extra-constitutional body.
Under which provision is CCA constituted?
It is constituted under the Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules, 1961 under Article 77.
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