Daijiworld Media Network-Bengaluru (RJP)
Bengaluru, Jun 17: State chief Secretary Arvind Jadhav has issued a circular asking all the ministers and officers from the state to obtain financial clearances from the central finance ministry and department of economic affairs (DEA), before they go on foreign trips. The circular has been prepared and sent on the direction of the central government.
The circular states that the ministry of external affairs has informed the state government that the Indian embassies are finding it extremely difficult to reimburse bills presented by ministers and officers. The bills include hotel bills, vehicle rentals and mobile services. The reimbursing process gets complicated because the ministers and officers do not seek prior permission presently from the ministries concerned before they go on foreign trips. “This has not only been putting the Indian embassies in an embarrassing situation, it has also been denting the country’s reputation.” the circular states.
Now after the issuance of the circular, it becomes mandatory for ministers of state governments and officers to obtain formal clearances, deputation orders and requisite DEA reference number, before they set foot on foreign soil.