Seeking Prior Permission for Foreign Visits of Government Employee
Government of West Bengal
Office of the Chief Secretary
NABANNA
325, Sarat Chatterjee Road, Shibpur, Howrah-711102
No. 84-CS/2025 Dated, 9th October, 2025.
To,
The Additional Chief Secretary/ Principal Secretary/ Secretary Departments (All)
Subject: Seeking Prior Permission for Private Foreign Visits, Foreign Visit under LTC or Official Visits – Instructions
It has come to the notice of this office that certain government officials across various departments are applying for permission from the competent authority for private foreign visits, foreign visits under LTC, or official visits after already making travel bookings and accommodation arrangements. Such actions undermine adherence to existing rules and procedural norms.
It is therefore reiterated that no relaxation or special consideration shall be entertained merely on the basis that travel or accommodation arrangements have already been made. All concerned are advised to strictly adhere to the extant instructions governing prior permission for such visits, in order to ensure procedural propriety and administrative compliance.
All HoDs shall ensure that under normal circumstances, the proposals be sent to this office at least four weeks prior to the commencement of the period of leave.
Dr. Manoj Pant
Chief Secretary
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