Kolkata, July 1 -- The West Bengal government has notified a formal scheme for the use of official flags on vehicles used by senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers while discharging official duties, saying the move is aimed at facilitating smoother interactions with national and international authorities without compromising protocol.

According to a notification issued on May 30, 2026, the scheme would be applicable to senior IAS officers including the Chief Secretary, Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners and District Magistrates.

In a notification issued by the state government stated,"In view of the significant rise in the level of interaction with various Internationa...