Para 7.23 — GPF_MANUAL

SUPPLEMENTARY REFUND ORDER: 7.23 Then it is noticed subsequently that a credit has not been taken into account at the time of closing either for refund or final withdrawal or for transferring the account to another audit officer, care should be taken to take immediate action to authorise a supplementary refund or transfer this amount to the Accounts Officer to whom the original account was transferred. No interest should be allowed in respect of the credit unless it is due under the Rules of the Fund. The balance remaining on the books after payment to the beneficiaries should not be carried forward unless it is ascertained that the principal amount is likely to be claimed within a short period. Interest can be allowed on the principal amount of the balance under rules and if the amount is not claimed in time, it should be transferred to “Deposits” and the party concerned informed of the action taken.