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Revised Refreshment Expenditure Limit for Odisha Govt Officers | Finance Department OM
Refreshment Expenditure Officers Odisha Govt

REVISED REFRESHMENT EXPENDITURE LIMIT FOR ODISHA GOVT OFFICERS

Finance Department, Government of Odisha – O.M. No. 26299/F, Dated 16.09.2023
OM No. 26299/F, FIN-COD-MISC-0009-2021
Issuing Authority Finance Department, Govt. of Odisha
Issued By Anil Kumar Purohit, Joint Secretary
Date 16th September 2023

Highest Limit

₹5,000
Chief Secretary (per month)

Lowest Limit

₹1,000
Special Secretary & equivalent

Officer Categories

4 Ranks
Covered in this OM

Supersedes

OM 14.12.2021
Previous monetary limits

Revised Monetary Limits (w.e.f. 16.09.2023)

Level 1
Chief Secretary and equivalent
₹5,000
Per Month
Level 2
Additional Chief Secretary and equivalent
₹4,000
Per Month
Level 3
Principal Secretary / Commissioner-cum-Secretary and equivalent
₹3,000
Per Month
Level 4
Special Secretary / Additional Secretary / Heads of Department / Collectors and equivalent
₹1,000
Per Month
This order shall take effect from the date of issue (16.09.2023).

Background & Purpose

  • Subject: Revision of monetary limit towards expenditure on light refreshment served in the meeting / discussion.
  • Previous Order: The monetary limit was last fixed vide F.D.O.M. No. 34763 dated 14.12.2021.
  • Reason for Revision: Due to rising prices, the cost of light refreshment has increased.
  • Decision: Taking into consideration the above facts and in supersession of the previous OM, the State Government has been pleased to enhance the monetary limit of expenditure towards light refreshment served in meetings/official discussions.
  • Applicability: The revised limits apply to meetings/discussions convened by officers in the rank of:
    • Chief Secretary / Additional Chief Secretary
    • Principal Secretary / Commissioner-cum-Secretary
    • Special Secretaries / Additional Secretaries
    • Equivalent rank officers in Heads of Departments, District Offices, and other offices.
  • Effective Date: This order shall take effect from the date of issue (16.09.2023).

Circulation & Copy Forwarded To

  • Memo No. 26300/F dated 16.09.2023: Copy forwarded to all Administrative Departments of Government for information and necessary action.
  • Memo No. 26301/F dated 16.09.2023: Copy forwarded to Secretary to Governor, Odisha; Private Secretary to Chief Minister, Odisha; Private Secretaries to all Ministers; Accountant General (A&E), Odisha; Treasury Officers of all Treasuries and Special Treasuries for information.
  • Memo No. 26302/F dated 16.09.2023: Copy forwarded to all Branches of Finance Department for kind information and necessary action.
  • Issued By: Anil Kumar Purohit, Joint Secretary to Government.

Important Points to Note

  • Revised Limits: New monetary limits for light refreshment expenditure range from ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 per month.
  • Chief Secretary: Highest limit at ₹5,000 per month.
  • Additional Chief Secretary: ₹4,000 per month.
  • Principal Secretary / Commissioner-cum-Secretary: ₹3,000 per month.
  • Special Secretary / Additional Secretary / HoD / Collectors: ₹1,000 per month.
  • Supersession: This OM supersedes the previous OM No. 34763 dated 14.12.2021.
  • Reason: Revision due to rising prices and increased cost of light refreshment.
  • Effective Date: Takes effect from the date of issue – 16.09.2023.
  • Legal Authority: Issued by order of the Governor by the Finance Department, Government of Odisha.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is this Office Memorandum about?
This OM from the Finance Department, Government of Odisha, revises the monetary limit for expenditure on light refreshment served in meetings and official discussions convened by senior officers.
When does this revision come into effect?
The revised limits take effect from the date of issue – 16th September 2023.
What are the new monetary limits?
New limits per month: Chief Secretary – ₹5,000; Additional Chief Secretary – ₹4,000; Principal Secretary / Commissioner-cum-Secretary – ₹3,000; Special Secretary / Additional Secretary / HoDs / Collectors – ₹1,000.
Why was this revision made?
The revision was made due to rising prices, which have increased the cost of light refreshment. The last revision was done in December 2021.
Which OM does this supersede?
This OM supersedes F.D.O.M. No. 34763 dated 14.12.2021.
Who is eligible for the highest limit?
The Chief Secretary and equivalent officers are eligible for the highest limit of ₹5,000 per month.
Who is eligible for the lowest limit?
Special Secretaries, Additional Secretaries, Heads of Departments, Collectors, and equivalent officers are eligible for ₹1,000 per month.
Who issued this Office Memorandum?
The OM has been issued by Anil Kumar Purohit, Joint Secretary to Government, Finance Department, by order of the Governor.
To whom has this OM been circulated?
It has been forwarded to all Administrative Departments of Government, Secretary to Governor, Private Secretary to Chief Minister, Private Secretaries to all Ministers, Accountant General (A&E), Treasury Officers, and all Branches of the Finance Department.
Where can I download the official OM?
You can download the official OM using the Download PDF button provided on this page.