This document serves as the third edition of the administrative guidelines for managing departmental canteens and tiffin rooms in Central Government offices. It consolidates various policies regarding canteen operations, staff welfare, and financial management. The instructions cover aspects such as canteen categorization, cost control, quality assurance, and the status of canteen employees as government servants. It provides a comprehensive framework for the Office of the Director of Canteens to oversee these facilities.

This document serves as the third edition of the administrative guidelines for managing departmental canteens and tiffin rooms in Central Government offices. It consolidates various policies regarding canteen operations, staff welfare, and financial management. The instructions cover aspects such as canteen categorization, cost control, quality assurance, and the status of canteen employees as government servants. It provides a comprehensive framework for the Office of the Director of Canteens to oversee these facilities.