Overview

• A Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms circular dated September 23 imposes a blanket restriction through December 31, 2025, or until further orders.
• Proposals for new official trips will be taken up only after officers submit comprehensive reports detailing observations, learnings, recommendations, and how takeaways were implemented.
• The order, approved by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, covers officers who traveled between August 2024 and July 2025 and directs that these reports be filed within a week.
• The circular was signed by Under Secretary T Mahantesh and formalizes the compliance requirement as a condition for any future foreign travel.
• Circulation includes senior secretaries, the Director General of Police, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, and the Chief Minister’s office to ensure adherence across departments.