Odisha Government Revamps Vehicle Hiring Rates for Officials: What You Need to Know

Significant Update on Vehicle Hiring Charges

Bhubaneswar: The government of Odisha has initiated a thorough update of the monthly vehicle hiring fees for private vehicles utilized by ministers, senior officials, and various government departments throughout the state. This change marks the first adjustment in six years, with the last revision occurring in 2019. An official announcement from the Finance department confirms that the new rates will be applicable to various categories of officials and the institutional transport vehicles employed by government entities.

The latest directive replaces earlier provisions outlined in FDOM No. 22924/F dated August 14, 2023, and FDOM No. 2477/F dated January 29, 2024. Under the new pricing structure, the monthly charge for vehicles hired by Apex Scale Officers and Ministers has risen to Rs 50,400, an increase from the previous Rs 42,000. For Collectors, Superintendents of Police, and those in equivalent positions, the fee has been adjusted from Rs 37,000 to Rs 44,400.

In addition, vehicles assigned to Principal Secretaries, Commissioner-cum-Secretaries, and similar ranks will now incur a monthly cost of Rs 36,000, up from Rs 30,000. The notification also specifies updated rates for institutional transportation. Buses utilized by colleges, training centers, and comparable institutions will be charged according to their seating capacity: Rs 58,500 for 15-seater buses, Rs 71,500 for 25-seater buses, and Rs 90,000 for 32-seater buses.

Moreover, the hiring fees for light goods vehicles, such as TATA Ace (LGV), are set at Rs 33,500, while charges for Mahindra, Bolero, and Tata pickups will be Rs 42,000. To encourage fuel efficiency and manage costs, the government has also established minimum mileage requirements ranging from 6 to 17 km/litre, depending on the type of vehicle.