Haryana issues guidelines for budget estimates

Chandigarh, Aug 5 (UNI) The Finance Department, Haryana has issued guidelines for the departments for preparing the budget estimates for the year 2009-10.

As per guidelines issued by the department no new Sub Head (Scheme), (Both in the Plan and Non Plan budget) will be included until approved by the Accountant General, Haryana.

Both plan and non plan budget documents should be prepared according to their object Heads with their standardised codes numbering 01 to 99.

Departments should make specific budget provisions under object head "motor vehicles" if they intend to purchase any new vehicle or replace old vehicle during 2009-10. Distinct provision for accommodation, transport/D.A., etc. of Ministers/Officers on travel abroad should be made, if required, in the budget proposals for the year 2009-10 under object head "48-foreign travel allowances." Department should prepare explanatory memoranda to all the plan schemes giving full details, including source of funding, up date achievements, financial and physical targets for the year, quantum of central share or external aid as the case may be.

All the plan schemes for revised estimates 2008-09 and budget estimates 2009-10 which are exclusively meant for SCSP-Component and covered under Plan Ceiling should continue to be reflected under specific minor head 789-Special Component Plan for Scheduled Castes for State Plan Schemes or 793-Special Central assistance for Scheduled Castes Component for central Plan Scheme. Instructions issued from time to time regarding economy in expenditure should also be kept in view.

The Finance Department has asked all the departments to adhere strictly to these guidelines as well as provisions contained in the Budget Mannual while preparing the budget estimates for the year 2009-10.

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