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Section 9, Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 [S2M-1YV]

As at 6 September 2026. In force from 2 July 2003.

In Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 [A12-6HR]. This text from 2 July 2003. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 9, Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 [S2M-1YV]. Machine: S2M-1YV.

9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Controller General of Accounts may, by order in writing, direct any contractor to take such measures in relation to the execution of contracts as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.

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prescribed: Section 2, Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 [S2M1Q9] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act

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Standing Order No. 3024/2018 of the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Kerala dated 27th May, 2018 on the conduct of Government business by a bank [C17-EKA], 27 May 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 (Kerala Act 17 of 2003), the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 1896/2022 of the Energy Department, Government of Kerala dated 16th October, 2022 on the holding of Government bonds [C14-18R], 16 October 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 (Kerala Act 17 of 2003), the Energy Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Kerala Fiscal Responsibility (Voucher Control) Order, 2015 [N15-RSE], 17 November 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by article 243K of the Constitution and section 9 of the Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 (Kerala Act 17 of 2003), the State Election Commission hereby orders"

Standing Order No. 911/2010 of the Finance Department, Government of Kerala dated 15th April, 2010 on the procurement of goods and services [C11-0XY], 15 April 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 (Kerala Act 17 of 2003), the Finance Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 688/2021 of the Law Department, Government of Kerala dated 19th June, 2021 on the drawing and disbursement of funds [C11-ZMZ], 19 June 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 (Kerala Act 17 of 2003), the Law Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 4677/2020 of the Finance Department, Government of Kerala dated 2nd September, 2020 on the drawing and disbursement of funds [C11-X6P], 2 September 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 (Kerala Act 17 of 2003), the Finance Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 1047/2013 of the Finance Department, Government of Kerala dated 20th June, 2013 on the receipt of grants [C11-8XV], 20 June 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 (Kerala Act 17 of 2003), the Finance Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 4558/2010 of the Finance Department, Government of Kerala dated 20th May, 2010 on the execution of contracts [C12-ZJB], 20 May 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 (Kerala Act 17 of 2003), the Finance Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 4953/2026 of the Finance Department, Government of Kerala dated 9th June, 2026 on the conduct of Government business by a bank [C18-B2E], 9 June 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 (Kerala Act 17 of 2003), the Finance Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 3054/2010 of the Finance Department, Government of Kerala dated 21st October, 2010 on the receipt and payment of Government moneys [C16-TW6], 21 October 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 (Kerala Act 17 of 2003), the Finance Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 4920/2007 of the Law Department, Government of Kerala dated 8th March, 2007 on the utilisation of grants [C14-N1G], 8 March 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 (Kerala Act 17 of 2003), the Law Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 671/2024 of the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of Kerala dated 21st November, 2024 on the execution of contracts [C16-576], 21 November 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 (Kerala Act 17 of 2003), the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 16/2011 of the Finance Department, Government of Kerala dated 6th November, 2011 on the receipt and payment of Government moneys [C15-15A], 6 November 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 (Kerala Act 17 of 2003), the Finance Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 4047/2006 of the Law Department, Government of Kerala dated 2nd April, 2006 on participation in procurement [C1A-AHS], 2 April 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 (Kerala Act 17 of 2003), the Law Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 3974/2026 of the Home Department, Government of Kerala dated 25th June, 2026 on the receipt of grants [C1C-5NX], 25 June 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 (Kerala Act 17 of 2003), the Home Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 738/2013 of the Finance Department, Government of Kerala dated 26th September, 2013 on the receipt of grants [C1A-XGD], 26 September 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 (Kerala Act 17 of 2003), the Finance Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 2232/2026 of the Law Department, Government of Kerala dated 29th July, 2026 on the receipt of grants [C1F-ZST], 29 July 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 (Kerala Act 17 of 2003), the Law Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 3331/2025 of the Finance Department, Government of Kerala dated 8th November, 2025 on the provision of consultancy services to the Government [C1A-5FS], 8 November 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 (Kerala Act 17 of 2003), the Finance Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 2484/2023 of the Finance Department, Government of Kerala dated 4th August, 2023 on the execution of contracts [C19-W84], 4 August 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 (Kerala Act 17 of 2003), the Finance Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 3030/2006 of the Finance Department, Government of Kerala dated 21st March, 2006 on the supply of goods to the Government [C1E-4DW], 21 March 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 (Kerala Act 17 of 2003), the Finance Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 3874/2011 of the Finance Department, Government of Kerala dated 6th February, 2011 on the management of a public sector undertaking [C1E-FGA], 6 February 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 (Kerala Act 17 of 2003), the Finance Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 3327/2016 of the Finance Department, Government of Kerala dated 1st February, 2016 on the holding of Government bonds [C1C-Z85], 1 February 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 (Kerala Act 17 of 2003), the Finance Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 1421/2023 of the Finance Department, Government of Kerala dated 22nd June, 2023 on the holding of Government bonds [C1H-FBT], 22 June 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 (Kerala Act 17 of 2003), the Finance Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 1328/2012 of the Labour Department, Government of Kerala dated 28th December, 2012 on the holding of Government bonds [C1G-JC7], 28 December 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 (Kerala Act 17 of 2003), the Labour Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 2638/2014 of the Finance Department, Government of Kerala dated 14th July, 2014 on the supply of goods to the Government [C1G-P71], 14 July 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 (Kerala Act 17 of 2003), the Finance Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

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Section 9, Kerala Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003 [S2M-1YV]