Para 3.10.18 — MSO (Audit)
Original Rule Text
3.10.18 Payments on behalf of State Governments will be made by the Missions in London and Washington on the authority of a valid sanction duly signed in ink received through the State Accountant General who, under his Special Seal Authority, will either specify the exact amount payable in the designated authorised foreign currency or indicate the manner in which the amount is to be ascertained by the Mission. The sanction should also contain a specific mention about clearance from the foreign exchange angle by the Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs) or other competent authority.
- C. Payments on behalf of public sector undertakings, autonomous bodies, etc.
What This Means
Payments on behalf of State Governments are made by the London and Washington missions based on valid sanctions received through the State Accountant General. The AG issues a Special Seal Authority specifying either the exact foreign currency amount or how to determine it. The sanction must also mention that foreign exchange clearance has been obtained from the Ministry of Finance (DEA) or other competent authority.
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Key Points
- 1State Government payment sanctions routed through State Accountant General
- 2AG issues Special Seal Authority for the payment
- 3Sanction signed in ink specifying exact amount or calculation method
- 4Foreign exchange clearance from MoF (DEA) must be mentioned
- 5Applies to payments by London and Washington missions
Practical Example
The Government of Kerala wants to pay GBP 30,000 to a UK university for training its officers. The State AG issues a Special Seal Authority specifying the amount in GBP, confirms DEA forex clearance, signs it in ink, and forwards it to the London High Commission. The mission verifies the Special Seal, confirms the DEA clearance mention, and processes the payment.
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