Procurement of Electric Vehicles (EVs) for official use

GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA
FINANCE DEPARTMENT

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No.FD-COD-MV-0004-2026/ 14068 /F,  Date: 30.05.2026

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub.: Procurement of Electric Vehicles (EVs) for official use – Reg.

In view of the prevailing fuel and energy challenges arising out of West Asia crisis and the increasing burden of fuel expenditure, the State Government is pleased to issue the following instructions for mandatory procurement of Electric Vehicles (EVs) for official use w.e.f. 1st June, 2026.

2. The procurement of Electric Vehicles shall be made by adhering to the following conditions:

(i) New EVs shall be purchased within the maximum price as indicated below:

(ii) Procurement of EVs shall be made only after prior concurrence of the Finance Department.
(iii) New EVs shall be procured only after completion of the prescribed lifespan and condemnation/scrapping of the existing vehicle.
(iv) EVs manufactured by TATA, Mahindra, Maruti shall be purchased.
(v) “One Officer One Vehicle” principle shall be strictly adhered to while procuring EVs.

3. Procurement of petrol/diesel vehicles shall be allowed only under exceptional circumstances w.e.f. 1st June, 2026.

4. The above instructions shall also be applicable to all Government and Government-supported Undertakings / Institutions / Universities / Societies under the State Government.

By order of the Governor

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(Sanjeeb Kumar Mishra)

Principal Secretary to Government

14068 /F,  Date: 30.05.2026

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