Overview

• The chief secretary’s office issued the order on 12 October, directing that no travel or accommodation be arranged before formal clearance.
• The rules apply to personal foreign trips, Leave Travel Concession journeys, and official visits by government staff.
• Heads of departments must ensure proposals reach the competent authority at least four weeks before the start of leave or travel.
• No leniency will be granted for pre-booked tickets or hotels, and applications submitted after bookings are deemed violations of administrative rules.
• Employees who fail to obtain prior sanction may face administrative action as the state tightens oversight of foreign travel.