NGGOA takes exception to DoPT order on purchase of air tickets
16 Mar 2016
The Department of Personnel & Training recently has issued a series of orders making it compulsory for the government employees to purchase air tickets from concerned Airlines or a few approved travel agents while availing LTC. In this regard, the General Secretary of the Non-Gazetted Govt. Officers’ Association in a letter addressed to the Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training, Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances & Pension, Govt. of India has brought to the notice that around 24 thousand government employees & workers under Andaman and Nicobar Administration posted at various department/offices located in these islands are put to untold difficulties due to such orders. Expressing concern, Shri T.S.Sreekumar informed about the remoteness of these islands and poor internet connectivity which makes the booking of tickets online, more difficult and challenging especially for those who are posted in outer islands away from Port Blair. Many of the employees & workers posted outside at far-flung islands are required to come to Port Blair in advance to book their tickets by availing leave and spending money. The General Secretary has requested the Secretary, DoPT for an urgent intervention, in reviewing the existing instructions on purchase of air tickets for government employees serving in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as a special case, considering the remoteness and poor internet connectivity in these islands.
A copy of the said letter sent to the Chief Secretary, A & N Administration by the General Secretary with the request to take up the matter with the DoPT, Govt. of India. In another copy sent to the Director of Accounts & Budget, the Association has requested him to continue the previous practice of passing LTC/AFSP bills purchased from private travel agents until a decision had been taken on the said issue by Govt. of India.
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