Now, wives of railway officials asked to avoid ostentation
October 10, 2017 17:55
Not just railway officials but their wives too have now been asked to avoid ostentation.
The Railway Women's Welfare Organisation president, Arunima Lohani, the wife of Railway Board Chairman Ashwani Lohani, has issued an advisory to RWWO members to avoid splurging, days after railway officials were asked to put an end to the VIP culture.
Arunima Lohani, in the October 3 letter, asked members of the RWWO to avoid floral decorations during meetings and barred the presentation of mementos and gifts to anyone using the organisation's funds.
She has also said that expenditure incurred towards refreshments served during such meetings should be met from the subscription collected by the RWWO.
"Farewell may be given to RWWO volunteers on the occasion of retirement only and not transfers. In case of president or senior members or executive members, the expenditure towards souvenir should not exceed Rs 2,000. RWWO's money should not be spent on celebration of birthdays and anniversaries of any member," the letter reads.
An official in the know of the working of the organisation said that it was for the first time that such a letter had been issued by any president.
"For the first time, there will be some kind of accounting of the finances of the organisation. Huge amount of money was spent on farewell and parties previously," the official said.
In an order on September 28, the Railway Board chairman brought to an end a 36-year-old protocol where it was mandatory for general managers to present themselves on arrival and departure of the Railway Board chairman and other board members during zonal visits.
Ashwani Lohani also said no official would accept bouquets and gifts. -- PTI
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