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Odisha Govt Mandates Direct Air Flights for Official Tours/LTC | OM 14649

Odisha Govt Direct Air Services Official Tours LTC

ODISHA GOVT MANDATES DIRECT AIR FLIGHTS FOR OFFICIAL TOURS & LTC

Finance Department, Govt of Odisha – OM No. 14649 Dated 05.06.2026

Reference OM No. 14649

Department Finance

Effective From 05 June 2026

Applicability AIS Officers (Level-14+)

Direct Flights

MANDATORY

If available on route

Circuitous Routes

BANNED

No indirect travel allowed

Business Class

Direct Only

Level-14 & above AIS

Alternative

Premium / Economy

If Business unavailable

Objective

Economy

Reduce expenditure

Efficiency

Time Saving

Avoid unnecessary travel

Referred Office Memorandum

OM No. 33420/F Dated 03.12.2024

Original stipulation entitling AIS Officers of Pay Level-14 and above to Business/Club Class by Air for official tour and LTC

View OM 33420/F

ISSUE IDENTIFIED BY FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Some Government employees entitled to Business Class are undertaking journeys through circuitous routes instead of availing direct air connectivity. This results in avoidable expenditure of Government funds and wastage of valuable officer time due to unnecessary travel.

Key Highlights & Clarification

Original Entitlement: Pursuant to Finance Department OM No. 33420/F dated 03.12.2024, All India Services (AIS) Officers of Pay Level-14 and above working under State Government are entitled for Business/Club Class by Air for official tour and LTC.
Problem Identified: Some officers are opting for circuitous routes (e.g., Bhubaneswar → Delhi → Destination A) in Business Class instead of taking direct flights from Bhubaneswar to Destination A where Business Class is unavailable.
Direct Flight Mandatory: If there is a direct air service available between the place of origin and the destination, Government officers entitled to travel by air shall invariably avail such direct flights for official tours (including LTC).
Class Downgrade Allowed: In cases where Business Class facility is not available in such direct flights, officers entitled to travel by Business Class may travel by Premium Economy or Economy Class, as available.
Circuitous Routes Banned: Officers shall not opt for circuitous routes merely to avail Business Class on connecting flights when direct flights are available.
Objective: To ensure economy in expenditure and efficiency in official travel by avoiding unnecessary travel time and costs.

Who Does This Apply To?

All India Services (AIS) Officers of Pay Level-14 and above working under the State Government.
Officers entitled to Business/Club Class by Air for official tours and LTC as per OM No. 33420/F dated 03.12.2024.
All Government Departments where such officers are posted and undertake official air travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which officers are covered under this OM?

This applies to All India Services (AIS) Officers of Pay Level-14 and above working under the State Government of Odisha, who are entitled to Business/Club Class by Air for official tours and LTC.

What if Business Class is not available on the direct flight?

If Business Class is not available on the direct flight, officers entitled to Business Class may travel by Premium Economy or Economy Class, as available. They cannot take a circuitous route just to get Business Class.

Can I take a connecting flight if it has Business Class?

No. If a direct air service is available between your origin and destination, you must take that direct flight even if it only has Premium Economy or Economy Class. Circuitous routes are prohibited to avoid unnecessary expenditure and time wastage.

What is the referred OM mentioned in this clarification?

The referred OM is Finance Department OM No. 33420/F dated 03.12.2024, which originally stipulated that AIS Officers of Pay Level-14 and above are entitled to Business/Club Class by Air for official tour and LTC.

What is the main objective of this clarification?

The main objectives are to ensure economy in Government expenditure and efficiency in official travel by preventing officers from taking circuitous routes merely to avail Business Class, which results in avoidable costs and wastage of valuable officer time.

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