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Re-circulation of guidelines of air travel on official tour purchase of air ticket from unauthorized agents

Re-circulation of guidelines of air travel on official tour purchase of air ticket from unauthorized agents – Railway Board Order Dtd. 01 March 2021

Government of India
Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board)

No. F(E)I/2016/AL-28/25

ย New Delhi, dated 01.04.2021

The General Managers,
All Indian Railways etc.
(As per Standard Mailing List)

Sub: Re-circulation of guidelines of air travel on official tour purchase of air ticket from unauthorized agents-reg.

Ref: Boardโ€™s letter of even number dated 21.09.2017, 22.12.2017, 31.12.2018 & 08.05.2019 (copies enclosed)

In accordance with the instructions contained in the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditureโ€™s O.M. No. 19024/22/2017-E.IV, dated 19.07.2017 guidelines regarding purchase of air tickets from authorized agents etc were circulated on Indian Railway vide Boardโ€™s letter of even number dated 21.09.2017. These instructions have also been re-circulated vide letters of even number dated 22.12.2017, 31.12.2018 and 08.05.2019.

2. However, cases of purchase of air tickets from unauthorized agents/websites are still being – received in Boardโ€™s office, Such cases are then examined in Boardโ€™s office and referred to Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure with the approval of Board (MF and CRB & CEO) in compliance of MoF/DoEโ€™s O.M, No. 19024/22/2017-E.IV, dated 27.02.2018 (copyenclosed)

3. While examining such cases, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure have taken a serious view in the matter and have once again advised that relaxation on. grounds of ignorance/unawareness about the guidelines would not be considered.

4, MoF/DoEโ€™s guidelines regarding purchase of air ticket from authorized agents etc issued vide their O.M. No. 19024/22/2017-E.IV, dated 19.07.2017 and circulated over Indian Railway vide Boardโ€™s letter of even number dated 21.09.2017 are therefore re-circulated herewith for strict compliance. These guidelines should also be brought to the notice of all concerned.

5. Hindi version will follow.

6. Please acknowledge receipt.

Encl: As above.

Jitendra Kumar
Dy. Director, Finance (E)
Railway Board

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