UP PCS Officers’ Association Faces Eviction as Rent Dues Touch ₹38 Crore, Plans Own Office and Guest House

Lucknow, Jan 8, 2026: In an unexpected turn of events, the Uttar Pradesh Provincial Civil Service Officers Association (UPPCSA), a body representing officers who form the backbone of the state’s administrative system, is facing a serious housing crisis in the state capital. The association has been served an eviction notice by the Uttar Pradesh estate department over unpaid rent amounting to nearly ₹38 crore for a government house allotted to it in Lucknow’s Dalibagh area. The house in question was allotted to the association in 2012. However, the estate department has stated that the allotment was cancelled in August 2016 following a Supreme Court order in a writ petition filed by NGO Lok Prahari against the State of Uttar Pradesh and others. Despite being formally informed about the cancellation, the association continued to occupy the premises for almost a decade, leading to a sharp rise in rent arrears. According to officials, the estate department sent a detailed letter to the UPPCSA president in November last year, reminding him that the allotment stood cancelled and that the continued occupation was illegal. The department also pointed out that the case is linked to a contempt petition pending in the Supreme Court, making it mandatory for the association to vacate the property and clear all outstanding dues. What adds an ironic twist to the situation is that the estate department itself is headed by senior officers who originally belong to the PCS cadre and were later promoted to the Indian Administrative Service. The eviction notice was also signed by a serving PCS officer, leaving many association members surprised and uneasy. The estate department has taken a firm stand, stating that there will be no relaxation in the matter. Officials have warned that the rent increases automatically by 10% for every month of unauthorised occupation, a key reason why the dues have climbed to such a high figure. Despite repeated reminders and notices sent over the years, the association did not vacate the premises, prompting the department to act decisively. Sources said the association initially treated the issue lightly after 2016, but the mounting dues and the latest eviction notice have forced the office bearers to confront the reality. The association reportedly approached the chief minister’s office seeking relief, but so far, no concession has been granted. The state government has made it clear that the association must vacate the house and deposit the pending rent. Facing a dead end and acknowledging that paying ₹38 crore is beyond its financial capacity, the UPPCSA has now decided to find a long-term solution. The association plans to purchase land in Lucknow and build its own office and a guest house for PCS officers visiting the capital for official, legal, or personal work. In a letter circulated to members, UP PCS (Executive Branch) Association president Pushp Raj Singh said the lack of an official office and guest house has been a long-standing problem. He explained that officers frequently travel to Lucknow for court cases, departmental work, or personal reasons, and government guest houses are often fully booked. As a result, officers are forced to stay in hotels or depend on personal contacts for accommodation. To address this issue, the association has proposed mutual funding. Each member has been asked to contribute at least ₹25,000, or more if possible, to help purchase around two acres of land from the Lucknow Development Authority or the Uttar Pradesh Housing Development Board. The proposed land will be used to construct two separate buildings—one for the association’s office and another to function as a guest house. When contacted about the eviction notice and the massive rent arrears, Pushp Raj Singh declined to comment. Meanwhile, estate officer Alok Singh confirmed that the notice issued to the association is valid and enforceable, and that the department expects compliance. The episode has triggered quiet embarrassment within bureaucratic circles, highlighting how even powerful officers are not immune to legal and administrative processes. For now, the UPPCSA is preparing for a future without its Dalibagh address, hoping that bricks, land, and member contributions will finally give it a roof it can truly call its own—legally this time. UP PCS Officers’ Association Faces Eviction as Rent Dues Touch ₹38 Crore, Plans Own Office and Guest House Even those who run the system can face trouble within it. The Uttar Pradesh Provincial Civil Service Officers Association (UPPCSA) is dealing with a major housing crisis after the state estate department asked it to vacate a government house in Lucknow’s Dalibagh area and clear rent dues of nearly ₹38 crore. The house was allotted to the association in 2012, but the allotment was cancelled in 2016 following a Supreme Court order in a case filed by Lok Prahari. Despite repeated notices over the years, the association continued to occupy the property, leading to rising arrears as rent increased by 10% every month. The matter has gained attention because the estate department is headed by senior officers from the same PCS cadre, and the eviction notice was also signed by a PCS officer. With no relief from the state government and no capacity to pay such a huge amount, the association has now decided to move on. It plans to buy land in Lucknow and build its own office and guest house. Members have been asked to contribute at least ₹25,000 each to fund the project, aimed at helping officers who frequently visit the state capital for work or court matters.