Expected DA Calculator from January 2021 (Updated Nov 2020)Eligibility conditions for purchasing Car through Canteen Stores Department (CSD)?
Canteen Facilities to ESM (Ex-Servicemen)
In accordance with Army Order AO 32 / 84, Ex-Servicemen and their families and Ex-defence personnel with minimum 5 years of service are entitled to CSD (I) Canteen facilities available in units / establishments. Cadets / Recruits boarded out on medical grounds are also entitled to avail CSD facilities.
What are the conditions for purchasing a 4 wheeler through CSD?
The following conditions must be met for purchasing a 4 wheeler through CSD:
Officers (Including Retired Officers)
- Upto 3000 cc
- Once in Four Years
JCOs Granted Honorary Commission and Equivalent (Including Retired Personnel)
- Upto 2500 cc
- Once in Seven Years
JCOs and Equivalent (Including Retired Personnel)
- Upto 2000 cc
- Once in Service and Once after Retirement. First Car after Ten Years of Service. Gap between Purchase of Two Cars to be Ten Years
OR and Equivalent (Including Retired)
- Upto 1800 cc
- Once in Service and Once after Retirement. First Car after Ten Years of Service. Gap between Purchase of Two Cars to be Ten Years
Civilian Officers of MoD Paid Out of Defence Estimates and Officers of CSD (Grade Pay Rs.6000 and above)
- Upto 3000 cc
- Once in Four Years
Procedure for Purchase of Four Wheeler in CSD:-
- Obtain availability certificate from the dealer.
- Submit prescribed application (CSD Depot Indent form) at thebconcerned depot along with availability certificate and payment in the form ofmDD or RTGS/NEFT.
Other Documents required at the Depot for Verification:-
- CSD depot indent form duly countersigned by Commanding Officer ofmthe unit for serving personnel or by Station Commander or Dy Director of Zila Sainik Board for ESM.
- Copy of PAN Card.
- Copy of driving license (relaxable for retired JCO/OR & Senior Citizens.)
- Certified copy of pay book bearing entry with regard to purchase of car (applicable only for serving JCOs/OR and equivalents).
- Certificate from the CO/OC of Unit confirming that financial position of the applicant allows to purchase a car (applicable only for serving JCOs/OR and equivalents).
- PPO/Discharge book/Release Order(For ESM).
- Any other document as prescribed under the respective State Govt notification. This is essential since State Govts while extending VAT relaxation prescribe specific documents to be submitted.
- Address proof.
- Defence Civilian Officers of MoD to enclose duly attested latest salary slip for Verification of Grade Pay as per entitlement.
AGAINST FIRM DEMAND (AFD) ITEM IN CSD
Can I purchase all models of AFD-I items (TV, refrigerator, AC etc) through CSD Depots?
- No, only models listed in CSD are available through CSD.
A new bike/car/television/refrigerator model was launched yesterday. Can I buy it through CSD? If not, how long will it take for the item to become available through CSD?
- All items available in CSD stores go through a strict evaluation process to ensure quality and optimum pricing. Unfortunately, this means that newly-launched products will not be immediately available through CSD. However, the item will be available in CSD stores after a minimum time period of three to four months.
How often can I buy a new television/refrigerator/washing machine etc?
- All CSD consumers can purchase these items once in three years.
I am an Ex-Serviceman – am I eligible to buy a 4 wheeler through CSD?
- Yes, CSD welcomes the patronage of ex-servicemen under certain conditions.
What are the conditions for purchasing a 4 wheeler through CSD?
- The following conditions must be met for purchasing a 4 wheeler through CSD:
| Category | Cubic Capacity | Frequency on Eligibility |
| Up to 3000 cc | Once in Four Years | |
| JCO granted Honorary Commission & Equivalent (Incl Retired) | Up to 2500 cc | Once in Seven Years |
| JCO & equivalent (Incl Retired) | Up to 2000 cc | Once in Service & Once after Retirement. First Car after ten years of Service. Gap between purchase of Two Cars to be Ten years. |
| OR & Equivalent
(Incl Retd) |
Up to 1800 cc | Once in Service & Once after Retirement. First Car after ten years of Service. Gap between purchase of Two Cars to be ten years |
| Civilian Officers of MoD paid out of Defence Estimates and Officers of CSD (Grade Pay Rs.6600/- and above) | Up to 3000 cc | Once in Four Years |
Are all military personnel entitled to purchase 2 wheeler?
- Certainly, CSD offers 2 wheeler to every category of the Armed Forces. However, a 2 wheeler can only be purchased every three years.
Do I need any special sanctions in order to purchase a 2 or 4 wheeler?
- If so, how do I obtain them? For the convenience of the CSD consumer, no sanction has been placed on the purchase of 2 wheeler. The centralized Car sanction by CS Dte has been discontinued w.e.f. 20 Jul 2015.
Why does the same item have differing costs in different CSD depots?
- Unfortunately, CSD is unable to keep costs consistent throughout the country due to differing tax structures of different states.
Are tax benefits available to CSD customers in all states?
- Unfortunately, tax benefits are not available in all states. Some states have granted full exemption while others have given certain concessions.
Which states offer full tax exemption on VAT?
- The states of Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh have granted full tax exemption to CSD while the Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh etc have granted certain tax concessions.
What are all the benefits of buying Car from CSD Canteen?
- Only on Price. Tax less price (50% Exemption from GST) is the main aspect of buying car from CSD Canteen. Approximately, 10 to 15 percent less than market price on all brands of cars.
