*DDOs, TOs asked to adhere to deadlines
Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Mar 18: The Finance Department has regulated treasury operations during the last week of March, directing strict compliance by Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) and Treasury Officers.
As per the circular issued by Finance Department, the last date for submission of bills by DDOs at treasuries has already been notified through Government Order No.106-F of 2026 dated March 18, and must be strictly followed.
The circular stated that DDOs must ensure submission of bills only after completing all prescribed codal formalities, warning that any rejection due to incomplete or incorrect details will be the sole responsibility of the concerned officers.
It further directed that hard copies of bills, complete in all respects, must be submitted to respective treasuries by or before 4:00 PM on the notified closing dates.
Treasury Officers have been instructed to submit liabilities to their respective Directorates by 5 PM, which in turn must forward the same to the Directorate General, Accounts and Treasuries by 6 PM.
The circular also mentioned that all bills presented will be subject to special audit.
Regarding final payments, the department directed that all authorized transactions should be processed in a timely manner, up to 10 PM, under special arrangements with the Reserve Bank of India, ensuring that any rejection or return notifications are promptly communicated to the concerned DDOs and NIC.
It further instructed that Provincial Directors and Treasury Officers must remain in office on March 31, 2026, until confirmation of successful transaction acknowledgements and debit notifications is received from the RBI.
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