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Guidelines on Vigilance Clearance for Passport and Foreign Travel - CGDA

Guidelines on Vigilance Clearance for Passport and Foreign Travel

Vigilance Clearance Rules for Passports and Private Foreign Travel

The Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) has issued a new circular regarding the mandatory Vigilance Clearance required before obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for ordinary passports and travelling abroad. This update is aimed at ensuring applications are submitted correctly to avoid unnecessary delays.

Key Document Details

  • Issuing Department: Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA).
  • Circular Number: No. AN/Vig/13133/Misc Corr/Vol.II.
  • Date of Issue: 09.10.2026.
  • Subject: Grant of Vigilance Clearance for issuance of NOC for obtaining ordinary passport and proceeding abroad.
  • Applicable Employees: Senior Accounts Officers (SAOs) and Assistant Directors (Official Language) - AD(OL).

Main Provisions and What Has Changed

In the past, the headquarters observed that many proposals seeking Vigilance Clearance were incomplete. This resulted in extra communication and avoidable delays. To ensure uniformity and fast processing, the CGDA has made it mandatory to use strictly prescribed formats.

  • For Obtaining an Ordinary Passport: Employees must submit their application strictly using the format provided in Annexure-I of the circular.
  • For Proceeding Abroad on Private Visits: Employees must use the format in Annexure-II (Part-A & B), in accordance with DoP&T OM No. 11013/8/2025-Estt.A-III dated 27.07.2015.
  • Compliance: The concerned offices must ensure that all applicable DoP&T provisions and Para 297 of OM Part-I are followed.

Important Points Employees Should Know

  • Incomplete Forms: Any proposal that does not meet the prescribed requirements or has incomplete details will be returned without being actioned.
  • Existing Rules Apply: This circular simply ensures a uniform submission process for Vigilance Clearance. It does not remove or change any existing DoP&T, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), or other government instructions relating to passports or foreign travel.
  • Mandatory Undertaking: When proceeding on a private visit abroad, the applicant must sign an undertaking (under Para 297 of OM Part-I) stating they will not participate in anti-Government activities and will not overstay their sanctioned leave period.
  • Conduct Rules: The employee remains subject to the Government Servants Conduct Rules while abroad, and any breach will result in disciplinary action.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who does this circular apply to?
This circular specifically mentions Senior Accounts Officers (SAOs) and Assistant Directors (Official Language) - AD(OL) under the CGDA.
What happens if my application is missing information?
Proposals containing incomplete particulars will be returned unactioned by the headquarters.
Does this replace the old DoP&T rules for going abroad?
No. The circular clarifies that it does not dispense with any requirements prescribed under existing DoP&T, MEA, or other Government instructions.
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