Many officers and employees were taking leave without prior permission or applying for leave at the last moment. This makes it difficult for authorities to process and approve the requests in time.
21 days prior approval mandatory for officials before travelling abroad: The Odisha government has tightened rules for government employees and officers regarding leave and travel. As per a new directive issued by the Finance Department, employees must seek approval of at least 21 days in advance before travelling outside their headquarters.
In an official notification, the department made it clear that in case of travel outside Odisha or the country on personal grounds, employees must take necessary prior permission from the competent authority in advance. The employees must apply at least 21 days before proceeding on such travel. Relaxation will only be considered in case of emergencies. The order states that leave and permission to leave headquarters should be granted to the employee before they proceed on leave.
The Finance Department said the decision was taken after it noticed that many officers and employees were taking leave without prior permission or applying for leave at the last moment. This makes it difficult for authorities to process and approve the requests in time.
The notification has been sent to several key offices including the Chairman of Odisha Sales Tax Tribunal, Commissioner of CT & GST, Director of MDRAFM, Controller of Accounts, Director of Local Fund Audit, and Director of Treasuries & Inspection among others. The Department has asked all heads to direct their officers and staff to strictly follow the new guidelines.
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