Status-wise entitlements

IN Media Watch Briefs | 13/03/2013

The Hindu has new, status-conscious  travel entitlement rules.  The CFO, Editors, Senior Associate Editor, Managing Editor and Vice President get  actuals, and can use a Corolla or Honda City as local transport. The rest get a  thrifty per diem, hotel bill ceilings and a prescription of cars by brands per designation. An Associate Editor can use a Ford Icon or Etios; other editorial staff a Logan or an Indigo.  Sub-editors,  reporters, feature writers, etc are allowed call or metered taxis. The CEO's entitlements are not mentioned.