Standing Order No. 552/2026 of the Finance Department, Government of Gujarat dated 11th March, 2026 on the drawing and disbursement of funds [C1A-7CQ]

Standing Order No. 552/2026

GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT

Finance Department, Government of Gujarat

Gandhinagar, dated the 11th March, 2026

STANDING ORDER

To

All Budget Officers,

Subject: The drawing and disbursement of funds by Drawing and Disbursing Officers under the Gujarat Infrastructure Development Act, 1999, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Infrastructure Development Act, 1999 (Gujarat Act 11 of 1999), the Finance Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the drawing and disbursement of funds by Drawing and Disbursing Officers.

2. The matter has been examined. Every Drawing and Disbursing Officer carrying on the drawing and disbursement of funds shall make an application in Form GFR 41 to the Government of Gujarat within seven days, accompanied by a fee of ten thousand rupees.

3. The Budget Officer shall ensure that voucher is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Government of Gujarat within seven days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Finance Department, Government of Gujarat.

(Secretary to Government)