Meghalaya Govt mandated their employees for permission before any foreign visit

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaApril 3, 2024

The Meghalaya Government has reminded all employees intending to visit foreign countries in their private capacity to seek the prior permission from Meghalaya Personnel & A. R. (A) Department before proceeding on such visits.

The order was issued by C. V. D. Diengdoh, (IAS) Meghalaya Personel & A. R. (A) Department Secretary vide circular no.PER. 76/2011/Pt/136 dated: Shillong, the 1st April, 2024 and in reference to a similar Circular issued vide No.PER.63/2022/28-A, dated 18th January, 2023.

Diengdoh informed that it has become necessary for the Government to once again reiterate that all employees intending to undertake private visits abroad should mandatorily apply to the Government for permission.

The Heads of Departments may forward the applications of their employees to their concerned Administrative Department, which in turn should forward the applications to Personnel & A. R (A) Department for approval.

The application should clearly mention the country (s) to be visited, the dates of the visit along with the application for leave for the period of visit.

It is necessary to send the applications at least 1 (one) month before the commencement of the visit to enable the concerned authorities to complete the requisite formalities and to avoid delays in granting of permissions.