Reduction in expenditure on telephones.
G,I., M.F., O.M. No. F. 7(10)-E.(Co-ord.)/79, dated 1-8-1979
Sub.:-Reduction in expenditure on telephones.
The undersigned is directed to state the question of providing residential telephones to officers while on training has been considered and it has been decided that this facility will be provided only to those officers who are entitled to it before proceeding on training. Where the period of training does not exceed 6 months, the existing concession of 1,500 calls per quarter will be admissible in addition to the free allowance of 250 calls allowed by the P & T Department. In cases where the training period exceeds 6 months, the existing concession of 1,500 free calls per quarter will not be allowed in respect of the period exceeding 6 months and charges for calls in excess of 250 calls allowed by the P & T Department will be recovered from the officers concerned for that period.
2. These orders shall take effect from the date of issue.
3. The Ministry of Home Affairs, etc., are requested take necessary action in the light of the above decision and issue suitable instructions to all concerned under them.