: Centre asks employees to buy cheap flight tickets, book them 21 days before travel #IndiaNEWS The finance ministry has issued directives to government employees to choose flights with the cheapest

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Centre asks employees to buy cheap flight tickets, book them 21 days before travel #IndiaNEWS
The finance ministry has issued directives to government employees to choose flights with the cheapest fare available on their entitled travel class as the Centre aims to reduce unnecessary expenditure, PTI reported.Government employees are authorised to purchase air tickets only from three travel agents – Balmer Lawrie and Company Limited, Ashok Travels and Tours and Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited.Tickets for all employees for a single tour should be done through one selected travel agency only, said the memorandum issued by the Department of Expenditure on June 16.Flight tickets should be booked at least 21 days before the date of travel on tour and leave travel concession.“…To avail the most competitive fares and minimise burden on the exchequer,� it said. “Bookings may be made even if the approval of the tour programme is still under process.�Employees making flight bookings within less than 72 hours of the date of travel will have to submit a self-declared justification.“Employees are also encouraged to avoid unnecessary cancellations,� the finance ministry said. “Cancellations made less than 24 hours before intended travel, will require the submission of a self-declared justification by the employee.�The ministry added that employees should book only one ticket for each leg of intended travel. It also urged the employees to opt...Read more

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