NEW DELHI, May 17 -- Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to curb fuel consumption and avoid unnecessary expenditure, Delhi Police has instructed its personnel - especially those stationed at the Police Headquarters and offices linked by Metro connectivity - to use public transport for routine travel, an official said.
The General Administration Branch (GAB) of Delhi Police Headquarters, acting with the approval of senior officers, has issued a 13-point directive aimed at cutting avoidable vehicular movement, conserving electricity and promoting economical use of government resources across all districts.
According to the order, staff posted in offices having Metro and public transport connectivity, especially at PHQ, have been encouraged to use public transport for daily commuting.
"Staff posted in offices having Metro/public transport connectivity, particularly at PHQ, shall be encouraged to use public transport for routine commuting whenever operationally feasible," read the memorandum, issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (GAB) Aalap Patel.
To minimise unnecessary fuel consumption and optimise vehicle usage, the circular directed the pooling of dak motorcycles and other two-wheelers at police stations and units. Investigating officers and other staff travelling from the same police station, subdivision or unit to common destinations have been directed to use pooled vehicles as far as practicable. It also directed that routine meetings, reviews, coordination conferences and inter-unit consultations be conducted via virtual platforms.
The order further emphasises proper upkeep and fuel-efficient maintenance of all official vehicles. Units have been instructed to ensure timely servicing, maintenance of tyre pressure, proper engine tuning, replacement of worn-out parts and periodic inspection of fuel systems.
Supervisory officers have also been asked to ensure that vehicles due for servicing are not overused and that avoidable fuel wastage is prevented through better maintenance practices. In another significant instruction, security units have been directed to rationalise the size of VIP and VVIP convoys, ensuring minimum essential deployment of vehicles.
"Security units shall ensure minimum essential deployment of vehicles in VIP/VVIP movement, without compromising security, protocols, or operational requirements," it read. District Deputy Commissioners of Police and unit heads have also been asked to periodically monitor fuel consumption, maintain vehicle logbooks and review utilisation patterns to ensure economical and need-based deployment.
According to the order, any abnormal fuel consumption is to be examined immediately. with agency inputs
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