PANJIM: In an effort to promote green energy, the State government has asked the government departments to opt for electric vehicles while making purchases.
According to a memorandum issued by the Department of Finance (Expenditure), Chief Secretary, Chairperson of government corporation and autonomous body can purchase a vehicle of upto Rs 30 lakh, Secretary to government, vice chairperson of government owned corporation and autonomous body can purchase a vehicle of upto Rs 25 lakh, Head of Department, Managing Director of Government Corporation or autonomous body can purchase a vehicle of Rs 20 lakh.
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Vehicles for office use can be purchased up to a price of Rs 15 lakh. If a two-wheeler is to be purchased then the capping is Rs two lakh. However, the memorandum is not applicable to the ambulances, fire tenders or other heavy utility vehicles to be used by the government. This is only for office use, use of officers and departments.
“In order to discourage any new additions to the existing fleet of vehicles, proposals for purchase of new vehicles shall be made against vehicles that have been condemned and disposed of. The proposal for purchase of new vehicles shall contain a certificate from the concerned head of the department that there are no vehicles in the off-road condition that require condemnation and disposal,” the memorandum said.
