The Chief Secretary of the Kerala Government has issued a directive necessitating All India Service officials to provide prior written notice to their respective higher authorities within the cadre regarding foreign trips, even if these journeys are personal in nature.
This directive pertains to officers belonging to All India Services, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Forest Service (IFoS).
Previously, it was not obligatory to seek approval from the cadre in charge before embarking on self-funded foreign trips. However, going forward, essential information such as the destination country
and travel dates must be communicated to the higher-ranking official in advance.
While the protocol for requesting casual leave requires submission to the immediate superior, in the case of taking leave for foreign travel, the designated higher authority should be informed in advance.
