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Odisha Govt Makes EV Hiring Mandatory for Official Use from June 2026

Odisha Govt Makes EV Hiring Mandatory for Official Use from June 2026
Odisha EV Hiring Official Use Finance Department

MANDATORY HIRING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES FOR OFFICIAL USE

Finance Department, Govt of Odisha – OM No. 14583 Dated 04.06.2026
Reference OM No. 14583
Department Finance
Effective From 1st June 2026
Applicability All Govt Depts / PSUs

EV Effective Date

1st June 2026
Mandatory for all hires

Petrol/Diesel Hire

BANNED
All official vehicles must be EVs

Rate Validity

2 Years
Reviewable subsequently

OREDA EV Hiring Provision

300 EVs
Maximum EVs available on rent through OREDA at tender-fixed rates
Charging cost @ ₹2 per KM (if not borne by State)

Maximum Monthly Hiring Charges (Exclusive of Taxes & Charging Cost)

New EVs shall be hired strictly within the following monthly limits based on the rank of the functionary:

Hon'ble Governor / CM / Chief Justice / Ministers
₹80,000
Highest category
Chief Secretary / Dev. Commissioner / APC / Member, Board of Revenue & Equivalent
₹80,000
Top bureaucrats
Additional CS / Principal Secy / Commissioner-cum-Secy & Equivalent
₹70,000
Senior officers
District Judge / Collector / SP
₹65,000
District level
Pool Vehicle / Spl. Secretary / Director / District Level
₹60,000
Administrative pool
Block / Tahasil Level
₹55,000 / ₹50,000
Sub-district functionaries

Key Conditions & Highlights

  • West Asia Crisis Impact: Mandatory EV hiring introduced due to prevailing fuel and energy challenges arising out of the recent West Asia crisis and increasing fuel expenditure burden.
  • Charging Cost: Hiring charges do not include charging cost. Cost @ ₹2 per KM towards charging will be provided to the service provider. If the State bears the cost, no charging cost is payable.
  • Rate Validity: The prescribed rates are applicable for a period of two years and will be reviewed subsequently.
  • OREDA Provision: EVs can be hired through OREDA at rates fixed through tender. OREDA can provide a maximum of 300 EVs on rent.
  • Complete Ban: All vehicles to be hired for official use after 01.06.2026 shall be EVs only. No petrol/diesel vehicle hiring allowed.
  • Wide Applicability: Instructions apply to all Government and Government-supported Undertakings, Institutions, Universities, and Societies under the State Government.
  • Finance Dept OM Reference: While hiring EVs, terms & conditions of Finance Department O.M. No. 15836/F dated 27.05.2025 shall be followed.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does mandatory EV hiring start?
Mandatory hiring of Electric Vehicles for official use starts from 1st June 2026 as per Finance Department OM No. 14583.
What is the maximum monthly hiring charge for a District Collector?
The maximum monthly hiring charge for a District Judge / Collector / SP is ₹65,000 (exclusive of applicable taxes and charging cost).
Can departments still hire petrol or diesel vehicles?
No. All vehicles hired for official use after 01.06.2026 must be Electric Vehicles (EVs) only. No exceptions for petrol or diesel vehicles.
What is the charging cost for hired EVs?
Charging cost is ₹2 per KM, payable to the service provider. However, if the State bears the charging cost, no additional charging cost will be payable to the service provider.
How many EVs can OREDA provide on rent?
OREDA (Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency) can provide a maximum of 300 Electric Vehicles on rent at rates fixed through tender.
For how long are these hiring rates valid?
The prescribed hiring rates are applicable for a period of two years from the date of issue and will be reviewed subsequently.

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