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The move expands the scope of the 2023 vehicle purchase policy, which largely prescribed vehicles based on the designation and responsibilities of govt officials.
“The changes mark a shift from a predominantly post-based approach to one that also takes into account the nature of an officer’s duties and the terrain in which they operate,” an official statement said. The provision is intended to meet operational requirements in forest areas, remote regions, mining zones and construction sites, the statement said. The revised policy, announced on Monday, introduces category F for field inspection and enforcement vehicles and category F1 for officers required to operate in difficult terrain.
The 2023 policy replaced the 2019 framework and introduced EV options, including the Tata Tigor EV, in Categories D and E. Gandhinagar : Gujarat govt has revised its vehicle purchase policy to accommodate field inspections, enforcement drives and off-road duties, introducing two new categories and expanding the choice of electric vehicles (EVs) for govt use. The latest revision extends electric mobility options to field inspection and enforcement duties. Under the policy, vehicles must be purchased through the govt e-Marketplace (GeM) at prevailing market prices. Purchases outside the prescribed categories require justification and approval from the competent authority, along with prior govt approval as stipulated.