Dispur: The Government of Assam has sanctioned and released Rs. 210.50 crore to the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) for the implementation of consolidated SOPD-G schemes during the first six months of the 2025–26 financial year.
The order was issued by Smitakshi Baruah, Secretary to the Government of Assam, Hill Areas Department.
This financial allocation, made under Grant No. 76, is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to support developmental activities in the Sixth Schedule areas of the state.
The funds are to be credited under the Head of Account “2225-02-800-2419-670-32-99-SOPD-G” and will be placed at the disposal of KAAC through transfer credit to the Council fund.
As per the directive, no separate authorisation from the Accountant General (A&E) is required for the drawal of the amount.
The Autonomous Council is expected to maintain annual accounts for the grant and submit them directly to the Principal Accountant General (Audit), Assam.
It must also furnish Utilisation Certificates in the prescribed format for all expenditure made under the specified head of account.
The release of funds comes with a detailed set of financial, administrative, and procedural guidelines.
The Council has been instructed to ensure compliance with the Karbi Anglong Autonomous District Fund Rules, 1952, and follow all norms, circulars, and financial management principles set by the Government of India and the Assam state government.
The Council is also required to table the CAG report in its House once received, and to carry out quarterly inspections of the schemes being implemented.
All expenditures must adhere to HADP guidelines, and funds are to be used solely for the schemes for which they have been allocated.
Payments are to be made through bank transfers (ECS/RTGS), and GST deductions must be deposited promptly via Treasury Challan.
Execution of the schemes must be carried out by the respective line departments under strict supervision of the Council, with technical sanctions obtained wherever necessary.
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The Principal Secretary of the KAAC will be responsible for maintaining all relevant financial and implementation records.
The audited expenditure statement and Utilisation Certificate for the total amount released must be submitted to the Accountant General, with a copy to the Hill Areas Department.
Any unspent balance is to be returned to the state treasury.
