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Original Rule Text

19. Responsibility for money withdrawn.– (1) If a CDDO receives information from the PAO that moneys have been incorrectly withdrawn and that a certain sum should be recovered in respect of any bill passed, its recovery shall be effected without any delay and without regard to any correspondence undertaken or contemplated with reference to the retrenchment order; and remit the sum to the Government Account in such manner as the PAO may direct.

What This Means

Rule 19 of the Receipt and Payment Rules focuses on the responsibility for handling incorrectly withdrawn money. Essentially, if a CDDO (Controlling, Disbursing and Drawing Officer) is notified by the PAO (Pay and Accounts Office) that an overpayment or incorrect withdrawal has occurred related to a bill, the CDDO must immediately take action to recover the excess amount. This recovery must happen promptly, regardless of any ongoing discussions or planned appeals related to the initial order that led to the overpayment. The recovered funds must then be deposited back into the Government Account following the instructions provided by the PAO.

This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.

Key Points

  • •CDDO is responsible for recovering incorrectly withdrawn money.
  • •Notification of incorrect withdrawal comes from the PAO.
  • •Recovery must be immediate, irrespective of ongoing correspondence.
  • •Recovered funds must be remitted to the Government Account as directed by the PAO.

Practical Example

Mr. Sharma, a CDDO in the Ministry of Finance, receives a notification from the PAO stating that an excess payment of ₹15,000 was made to a vendor, M/s. ABC Enterprises, on a bill related to office supplies. The PAO identifies the error and instructs Mr. Sharma to recover the amount. Even though M/s. ABC Enterprises disputes the PAO's assessment and plans to appeal, Mr. Sharma must immediately initiate the recovery process. He contacts M/s. ABC Enterprises and arranges for the repayment of ₹15,000. Once recovered, Mr. Sharma remits the amount to the Government Account as per the PAO's instructions, ensuring proper documentation and reconciliation.

This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if the vendor refuses to return the incorrectly withdrawn money?▼
The CDDO must initiate recovery proceedings as per the established procedures, which may involve legal action or other administrative measures to recover the funds. The CDDO should also inform the PAO about the vendor's refusal.
What if there's a genuine dispute about whether the money was incorrectly withdrawn?▼
Even if there's a dispute, the CDDO must still initiate the recovery process as instructed by the PAO. The dispute can be addressed separately through the appropriate channels, but the recovery action must proceed without delay.
Who is responsible if the PAO makes an error in identifying an incorrect withdrawal?▼
While the CDDO is responsible for acting on the PAO's instructions, the PAO is responsible for the accuracy of its assessments. If the PAO's assessment is later found to be incorrect, the CDDO will be instructed accordingly to reverse the recovery.
What documentation is required for the recovery and remittance process?▼
The CDDO must maintain proper records of the notification from the PAO, the recovery process, the amount recovered, and the remittance to the Government Account. This documentation is essential for audit purposes.

This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.

Test Your Knowledge

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According to Rule 19 of the Receipt and Payment Rules, who is primarily responsible for recovering incorrectly withdrawn money?

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