Delhi: Strict action against babus visiting foreign countries without permission
Concerned over some officials visiting foreign countries without prior approval, the Irrigation and Flood Control Department of the Delhi government has warned officials of strict action if they do not follow its directive. The department has clearly directed officials that they cannot proceed on leave to visit other places even within the country without prior approval from the authorities concerned.
Visiting neighboring countries without prior approval will be viewed seriously
Joint Secretary Sakshi Mittal has issued a circular stating that any laxity on part of department's officials in following directions will be "viewed seriously". In the circular, Mittal said that some officials are proceeding on leave and even visiting neighboring countries without prior approval of the competent authority, which is "not a healthy practice" or a trend in administrative governance.
Strict notice to all officials
"No officer/official shall proceed on leave and leave the headquarters i.e. Delhi either to visit within the territory of India or abroad including neighboring countries, without the prior NOC/approval of the Competent Authority," the circular stated.
Officers were claiming transport allowances even after using official vehicles
Cracking the whip on employees using official vehicles for personal work, the Delhi government's social welfare department had directed its officials to submit a written undertaking every month that the cars are used for official purposes only. It was observed that a few officers were using the official vehicles for personal work, and at the same time were also claiming transport allowance.
