JAMMU, Mar 7: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has issued a circular directing all Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) to strictly follow rules while processing payments for works contracts and ensure proper submission of invoices for materials procured during execution of works.
The circular, issued by the Finance Department, Jammu and Kashmir, states that in several cases contractors procure raw materials and consumables in ways that do not match the scope and specifications mentioned in the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) or without proper documentation, leading to violations of statutory provisions and possible loss of government revenue.
To ensure transparency and financial discipline, DDOs have been instructed to obtain valid tax invoices and related documents while processing bills, verify that materials and services match the approved contract specifications, and ensure compliance with GST rules, including proper mention of GSTIN, invoice number, date, description of goods or services, taxable value and tax amount.
The circular further states that verified copies of invoices must be kept on record along with the contractor’s bill for audit and verification purposes, and no payment will be released unless these requirements are fully met.
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