Delhi Police staff ordered to use metro after PM fuel-saving appeal

Delhi Police has directed its personnel, particularly those posted at the Police Headquarters and offices connected by Metro, to use public transport for routine commuting following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce fuel consumption and unnecessary expenditure.

The General Administration Branch (GAB) of Delhi Police headquarters, with the approval of Senior officers, has issued a set of directions, containing 13 measures aimed at reducing avoidable vehicular movement, conserving electricity and ensuring economical use of Government resources across all districts and specialised units of the force.

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.