Delay in Authorization of PWD Cheques dt 09.09.2000
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Delay in Authorization of PWD Cheques
Kindly refer to this department’s letter of even No. dated 15th May, 2000 on the above cited subject, inter-alia prescribing the procedure for monitoring timely authorization of cheques, through a register, beside requiring strict observation of time limits and other requirements as enjoined in this department’s letter No.21-27(259)/90 dated 09.12.1990.
2. In this connection, the Communication and Works department vide letter No. SOB-II (C&W)4-12/30 31.08.2000 (copy enclosed) has issued further directions to all XEN for ensuring that the PWD Cheques issued to contractors etc. should strictly be presented to the DAOS/T.O for authorization by the representative of the Divisional Officer and NOT by the payee himself, and further that the cheque should invariably be cleared in 24 hours by the DAO/T.0 in the prescribed manners.
3. You are accordingly directed to strictly observe the aforementioned requirements, as already prescribed by the Finance department. As dis-regard of these directions would be attributed as the personal failing of the DAO/T.0.
