Govt Rolls Out 'One Officer, One Official Car' Rule to Curb Misuse, Cut Spending

New government car rules: Bureaucrats can no longer claim multiple official vehicles

New guidelines by the Department of Expenditure limit officials to one government vehicle each, aiming to reduce unnecessary spending and improve administrative efficiency. 

One Officer, One Car: Centre Ends Extra Official Vehicles For Bureaucrats To Cut Spending

Departments have been told to ensure that unused or surplus vehicles remain in safe custody instead of being put to unofficial use.

1 officer, 1 car: Government tightens rules for use of official vehicle for staff

Government has tightened rules for official vehicle usage by employees. Officers will now receive only one official car, even with additional charges. They are also barred from using PSU vehicles except during official tours. This aims to optimize vehicle utilization and prevent misuse of government assets. Strict compliance is sought from all ministries and departments.

One officer, one car: A lesson in frugality amid fuel uncertainties - The Tribune

THE Central government's decision to enforce a strict “one officer, one official car” policy is a small administrative reform with large symbolic value. By ending the practice of senior bureaucrats retaining multiple official vehicles while holding additional charges, the government has signalled that public office is a responsibility, not a privilege. At a time when the world remains vulnerable to energy shocks, this message could not have come…

Centre introduces 'One Officer, One Official car' policy, bars multiple govt vehicles for bureaucrats: Report

As per the revised guidelines, an officer already entitled to an official vehicle will not be sanctioned an additional staff car solely because they have been assigned extra responsibilities in another department.

Govt rolls out 'One Officer, One Official Car' rule to curb misuse, cut spending

The Centre has ordered ministries to enforce a one officer, one official car rule across departments. The directive is meant to prevent duplication, restrict unofficial vehicle use and lower transport costs.