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Odisha Govt Stops EV Advance for Employees (Finance Dept Letter 11084) – Full Details
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Discontinuation of Interest-Free EV Advance for State Government Employees
Department: Finance Department, Government of Odisha
Letter No: 11084 | Date: 28.04.2026
Addressed to: All Additional Chief Secretaries / Principal Secretaries / Commissioners-cum-Secretaries / Secretaries to Government (All Departments)
⚠️ Important Notice: The interest-free advance facility for purchase of Electric Vehicles (EVs) by State Government employees shall stand discontinued w.e.f Financial Year 2026-27 (01.04.2026).
Key Highlights of the Order
🚫 Discontinuation Date
01.04.2026 (FY 2026-27)
📅 Policy Validity
Odisha EV Policy-2021 was extended till 31.03.2026.
📜 Previous Order
Final timelines were set vide Letter No. 3182/F dated 04.02.2026.
✅ Action Required
Bring instructions to notice of all concerned for strict compliance.
Finance Dept Letter No. 3182 – Final Timelines for EV Advance
View the order setting deadlines for applications (28.02.2026) and fund release (10.03.2026).
ℹ️ Background:
The State Government had issued guidelines regarding sanction of interest-free EV Advance in pursuance of the Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy-2021. The policy was initially valid up to 31.12.2025 and subsequently extended up to 31.03.2026. With the expiry of this extension, the facility for this advance has now been discontinued for the current financial year.
⚠️ Instructions for Departments:
It is requested that all Additional Chief Secretaries/Principal Secretaries/Secretaries to Government bring the above instructions to the notice of all concerned under their administrative control for strict compliance.
Order Summary Table
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Subject | Discontinuation of interest-free Electric Vehicle (EV) Advance |
| Initial Validity | Up to 31.12.2025 |
| Extension Period | Extended up to 31.03.2026 |
| Current Status | Discontinued w.e.f 01.04.2026 (FY 2026-27) |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. From when is the EV Advance discontinued?
The interest-free Electric Vehicle (EV) Advance stands discontinued w.e.f. 01.04.2026 (Financial Year 2026-27).
2. Why has this advance been discontinued?
The advance facility was introduced under the Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy-2021. The policy validity was initially set to 31.12.2025 and later extended to 31.03.2026. As the extension period has ended, the facility has been discontinued.
3. Can I still apply for the EV Advance now?
No. The facility has been discontinued for the current financial year (2026-27). The final timelines for availing the advance were previously communicated via Letter No. 3182/F dated 04.02.2026.
4. What were the final deadlines mentioned in Letter No. 3182?
The final deadlines were: Last date for receipt of applications (28th February, 2026) and Last date for sanction & release of funds (10th March, 2026).
5. Who issued this order?
This order has been issued by the Finance Department, Government of Odisha vide Letter No. 11084 dated 28.04.2026.