SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday accorded sanction to the release of 50 per cent capex Budget for the ongoing works and non-construction activities during the ongoing fiscal in the Union Territory.
As per the order, a copy of which lies the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the sanction for the release of funds is accorded for the ongoing works and non-construction activities to be completed during the current financial year or at the most during next financial year.
“Sanction is hereby accorded to the release of 50% funds under Capex in favour of all the Departments in respect of Ongoing Works/Non-Construction activities to be completed during the current financial year 2020-21 or at the most during next financial year.”
The order states that due attention shall be paid to implementation of schemes funded under CSS/PMDP/NABARD etc. which are shared on 90:10 basis after checking availability of funds subsequent to which matching share shall be provided and should be the first priority.
However, the utilization of funds so released shall be subject to the conditions that no new schemes to be initiated till expenditure restrictions are withdrawn and without prior concurrence of the Finance Department, it states
The order further states that there shall be no expenditure on vehicles and furniture without specific permission from the Finance Department
According to the oder, Director Finances(s)/FA&CAOs and CAOs/AOs with the controlling officers shall release funds in respect of those “ongoing works” to be completed during the ensuing financial year or at the most during next financial year.”
“Director Finance(s)/FAS&CAOs/A0s, before authorizing funds through BEAMS shall ensure that the “ongoing work” has been initiated after following due e-tendering procedures and AATS is in place.”
As per the order in no case the funds shall be released to clear any past liability and the same, if any shall be referred to the Finance Department for appropriate action. “However bills that could not be presented during the last fortnight of March, 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic can be accommodated suitably in the work programme this year and bills drawn as per procedure laid down.”
The execution of works shall be taken up strictly for the approved activities only within the approved cost and no liability shall be created ensuring financial discipline in the system.
The order also states that the ban on engagement on casual workers, need based workers etc. shall continue to be in force.