Para 20.51 — MSO (A&E)
Original Rule Text
20.51 It is the duty of the Branch Officer concerned to watch carefully all outstanding objections. Items left unsettled for six months should be entered in a register. A summary of all relevant correspondence should be recorded against each item in the register and all subsequent correspondence should also be recorded. This register should be submitted at least once in each month to the Branch Officer, who should review carefully all items therein.
Note: No six monthly register need be maintained in respect of the Objection Book relating to "Suspense".
What This Means
The Branch Officer must carefully monitor all outstanding objections. Any item that remains unsettled for six months must be entered in a special register with a summary of all related correspondence. This register is submitted monthly to the Branch Officer for review. The goal is to prevent objections from going stale and to ensure persistent follow-up on long-pending items. The six-monthly register is not required for Suspense account items.
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Key Points
- 1Branch Officer is responsible for watching all outstanding objections
- 2Items unsettled for 6+ months get entered in a special tracking register
- 3A summary of all correspondence is recorded against each item
- 4Register is submitted to Branch Officer at least once monthly for review
- 5Suspense account objections are exempt from the 6-month register requirement
Practical Example
In July, the AAO compiles a register of 15 objections that have been outstanding since January or earlier. For each, he records the dates and summaries of all reminder letters sent. The Branch Officer reviews this register and escalates three items involving large amounts to the Deputy AG, directing fresh reminders to the concerned departments for the remaining twelve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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