Enhancement cost of shrouds to cover dead bodies from the existing rate of ₹5000/- to ₹7000/- | Railway Board Order dated 04.05.2026
भारत सरकार/GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
रेल मंत्रालय/MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(रेलवे बोर्ड/RAILWAY BOARD)
No. 2012/Sec(CA)/50/4
New Delhi, dated:04.05.2026
The General Managers,
All Zonal Railways
Sub:-Enhancement cost of shrouds to cover dead bodies.
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Approval of the Ministry of Railways is hereby communicated for enhancement of rate of payment for providing shroud at the time of removal of dead bodies from the existing rate of ₹5000/- to ₹7000/- or actual expenditure whichever is less, with immediate effect.
This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.
Digitally signed by
Maheshwar Singh
IG/Admin./Railway Board
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