Raksha Mantri expands definition of 'family' for government accommodation of Service Officers
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on 11 February 2026 approved expanding the definition of 'family' for allotment of government accommodation to Service Officers to include parents, dependent siblings and legally adopted children.
Summary
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh approved on 11 February 2026 an expansion of the definition of 'family' for allotment of government accommodation to Service Officers. The revised definition adds parents, dependent siblings and legally adopted children to the existing coverage of spouse and dependent children or step-children. It is expected to benefit all Service Officers, including single women officers living with their parents. The Ministry of Defence said the decision takes into account the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.
Key facts
- Date
- 11 February 2026
- Approved by
- Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh
- Added to 'family'
- Parents, dependent siblings, legally adopted children
- Existing coverage
- Spouse, dependent children/step-children
- Law considered
- Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Which of the following were added to the definition of 'family' for allotment of government accommodation to Service Officers on 11 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Parents, dependent siblings and legally adopted children
The revised definition adds parents, dependent siblings and legally adopted children to spouse and dependent children/step-children.