The Finance Department of the Odisha Government today issued a circular listing a slew of measures for expenditure rationalization in the wake of economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Download Letter No.20042 Dt.07.07.2020 of Finance Deptt
There shall be a complete ban on the
- Purchase of new vehicles for the next two years.
- Journey by train in 1st class AC by Govt Officers
- Purchase of new equipment except medical equipment and equipment required for internal security.
- Expenditure on renovation, remodelling, furnishing etc and purchase of furniture and fixtures in Government Offices.
- Sanction and drawl of new Long-term Advances (HBA, Motor Car Advance, Computer advance etc) and other advances. However, if a part of the HBA out of the total sanctioned amount is drawn, the balance will be allowed to be drawn.
- LTC for two years i.e. till 31″ March 2022.
Strict economy should be observed in the use of paper and other stationery articles. Use of electronic mode of communication (such as OSWAS, e-dispatch, e-Office, etc)
Recruitment and Manpower engagement:
- There shall be a complete ban on the creation of new posts except for the Health & Family Welfare Department.
- There shall be automatic abolition of redundant posts which have remained vacant for more than 5 years.
- New engagement of consultants, outsourcing, and engagement of retired Government employees shall be restricted.
