Para 3.1.3 — CAM

3.1.3 On obtaining the approval of the CGA for delegation of cheque drawing powers to a DDO or payment advices including electronically signed payment advices, the Head of the Accounting Organisation may directly approach the RBI, Department of Government Account, Central Office, Mumbai for opening the bank account in respect of the new cheque drawing DDO. For opening assignment accounts in respect of cheque drawing powers given to the divisional officers in terms of the Central Public Works Accounts (C.P.W.A.) Code in the Public Works Department, such approval is not necessary. In such cases, a copy of the request made to the R.B.I. should, however, be endorsed to the CGA. However, prior approval of the CGA will be required for the delegation of cheque drawing powers to the said division or divisional office, if an officer other than the Executive Engineer is declared as a drawing and disbursing officer, for drawing bills for works and ancillary payments in addition to pay and allowances etc. In all cases necessary procedures in PFMS must be completed in consultation with concerned CCA/ Pr. CCA and all instructions in this regard shall be followed by the DDOs.