Cheque signing power of municipality presidents withdrawn by Gujarat govt

Gandhinagar

In a major administrative decision, the government of Gujarat has withdrawn power of issuance of cheque from Nagarpalika(municipality) presidents. So far for issuance of any cheque joint signatures of municipality president and chief officer were considered valid, but now onward joint signatures of chief officer and accountant will be valid for issuance of cheque. The power of signing cheque has been withdrawn from presidents.

– Chief officer will need to make payment of Rs 500 or more from government grant and municipality fund only by cheque with account pay provision.

– 75% sum from municipality’s own fund will be spent for light, bills, salaries, arrears, pension and basic responsibilities of municipality. Rest 25% sum will be available to use for other payments in budget grant limitations.

– Chief officer and accountant will be responsible to ensure that the grant is utilized for purpose of which it is received.

– Chief officer and accountant will need to complete internal audit procedure and check whether the payment is being made as per the rules.

– DeshGujarat