What is the latest entitlement and eligibility to use air conditioners at central govt office as per VI CPC?

Air conditioners are provided in Central Government offices as per the recommendations of the VI CPC. The entitlement and eligibility for using air conditioners in these offices are as follows:

Air Conditioners in Office Building:

- One air conditioner of one tonne capacity for chamber of the head of the office.

- One air conditioner of 2 or 2.5 tonne capacity for offices comprising 15 or more non-gazetted government officers.

- If due to the presence of large number of computers, printers, copiers, etc., the heat load exceeds the general guidelines in the office, an additional air conditioner may be provided.

- In cities/regions with extremely hot climate, the capacity of air conditioners may be increased by one step beyond the specified entitlement mentioned above.

- The decision to provide air conditioners may be taken by the competent disciplinary authority concerned.

Office Buildings and Residential Complexes:

In office buildings and residential complexes, the following provisions apply:

- Type I cities (Extremely Hot Climate): Air conditioners with a capacity of 1.5 tonne for bedrooms, and 2 tonne for drawing/dining room.

- Type II cities (Hot Climate): Air conditioners with a capacity of 1 tonne for bedrooms, and 1.5 tonne for drawing/dining room.

- Type III cities (Cool Climate): Air conditioners with a capacity of 1 tonne for the entire flat.

- Type IV cities (Cold Climate): Air conditioners are not usually provided, except in very rare and exceptional circumstances.

- Additional air conditioners may be provided in offices and residential complexes for special or specific reasons, such as health requirements of the occupant, etc., based on the approval of a committee headed by the Secretary of the Ministry/Department.