GOVERNMENT OF ASSAM HILL AREAS DEPARTMENT

No.F{AD.294120121163 Dated Dispur, the 4th September r20lg

From Shri A. K. Borah, Deputy Secretary to the Government of Assam, Hill Areas Department.

To The Accountant General(A&E), Assam, Maidamgaon, Beltola, Guwahati -7 81029

Sub Release of I't half fund under sopD-G to North cachar Hills Autonomous council for implementation of Schemes in respect of C.O. on Tourism for the financial year 2019-2020.

Sir.

1. In exercise of the power conferred under Para 6(2) of the Sixth Scliedule to the Constitution of India as amended and in pursuance of the Government decision to entrust the functions relating to North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council, and on authorization of Finance (Budget) Department, Govemment of Assam, vide letter No.BB.207l20l2l19l, dated 27-05-2019, I am directed to say that the Govemor of Assam is pleased to accord sanction and release for an amount of Rs.65.00lakh (Rupees Sixty five lakh) only as I't half for the financial year 2019-20 andto place the same at the disposal of North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council by transfer credit in the manner hereinafter mentioned for implementation of SOPD-G Schemes. No authority will be required from the Accountant General (A&E), Assam for such drawal. inl Head of AccountAllame of Deptt. Budget Provision/Allocation for Amount for the financial year 2019-20 1't half 5452-Capital Outlay on Tourism-01- Tourist Infrastructure-102-Tourist

Accomodation- 1 542-Construction of 130.00 6s.00 Tourist Rest House-000-13-Major Works-99-Others, SOPD-G

Grand Total 130.00 65.00

(Rupees Sixty five lakh) only

2. The above noted payment may be treated as Advance Classifiable under Head of Account "K" Deposit and Advance @ advance 8550-advance not bearing interest advance to North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council.

3. The Autonomous Council will draw the amount under the Head mentioned above and deposit the same into the Council fund by transfer credit to the Head "K" Deposit and Advance (b) deposit not bearing interest 8443-Civil deposit- deposit of N/ Autonomous District Regional fund to North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council. 4. The Autonomous Council will have to maintain separate account for such advance and submit detailed Accounts of the Expenditure so made monthly, directly to the Accountant General, Assam, Guwahati-29 for making necessary adjustment in his book by debiting expenditure in the State Government Budget under the Head of Account- "5452-Capital Outlay on Tourism-01-Tourist Infrastructure-1O2-Tourist Accomodation- 1542-Construction of Tourist Rest House-000-13-Major Works-99-Others" by the District Council Assistance for Sixth Schedule Areas (SOPD-G) for the financial year 2019-20 under Grant No.77. Contd...l2 (2)

The sanction is issued with the following terms and conditions: (i) That the 'Monthly Accounts' are duly compiled and submitted to the Accountant General (Audit), Assam as per the provisions contained in the North Cachar Hills Autonomous District Fund Rules, 1953. (ii) The Council is also required to follow existing Rules, instructions, nofins guidelines etc. of Government of India and the State Govemment as also the sound Financial IVlanagement/Principles as communicated in Para oB' of o.M.No.HAD.57l95l309, dated 31't December'1996, issued by Govemment of Assam, Hill Areas Department. (iii) The Council is required to place CAG Report in the Council House immediately after receipt of the same from Principal A.G. (Audit) Assam. (iv) While incurring expenditure, the Autonomous Council has to strictly follow the guidelines and instructions issued by the Government from time to time. Respective

Deparlment should submit the Quarterly Progress Report both Physical and Financial, Utilization Certificate, Completion Certificate etc. within stipulated time in prescribed Proforma.

(v) Fund should be utilized properly against the specific approved scheme and for the purpose for which it has been released. The office of the Development Commissioner for Hill Areas of Assam would closely monitor and evaluate the implementation/expenditure as usual in accordance with

O.M.No.H AD.57 195 l3O9,dated 31.12.1996.

(vi) Funds released must be transmitted to the peripheral DDO/implementing Agency as

the case may be by the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council within 15 days from the date of release of Funds from Govemment of Assam.

(vii) The Autonorlous Council would get the Schemes/Projects inspected on ground at least once in a quarter in prescribed proforma both physical and financial. (viii) Fund released under different sectors may be utilized as per the AFRBM Act, 2005.

(ix) The Council will convey the Administrative Approval and Financial Sanction of the schemes so received through the line Department of the Govemment of Assam for execution of the schemes.

(x) Schemes should be executed through the line Department and under strict supervision of the Council, (xi) Technical sanction of the schemes must be obtained from competent authority

wherever necessary before execution of the schemes. (xii) VAT/AGST/TDS must be deducted at source and be deposited by Treasury Challan immediately.

(xiii) All payment should be made through Bank Account by ECS/RTGS as the case may

be as per Finance (Budget) Department's letter No.BB.207l2ol2l53, dtd 15.07.2015. (xiv) Goods/Matelials are to be procured either through NIT or at the approved ratel qualities/specifications of the Government Department by the DPC. Contd../3 (xv) The principal sec 6) responsibre ror main,aining or (xvi) ;:ffii*ilj:X;:ff^#'ll,Iliso rmplemented. a, detairs or scheme, by counc, with ;iH;,:' r,ffiT:JH""*::::*d'- -E ttploaded Evr o,u acrllsvements for public views. etc. would be (xvii) The Audited Expenditure Statement arong with Utilization cerrificate aforesaid funds i'e Rs'65'00lakh of the (Rupees sixfy five lakh) only under sopD-G for implementation of the schemes must be submitted principal by the secretary of the NCHAC to the A'G, Assam with a copy to the Government in Hill Areas Department. (xviii) The Principal Secretary of the Council shall submit the Schematic details, Work-in-

progress for the year 2019-20 while proposing for release of 2"d half tund for the year

2019-20. and unspent (xix) This sanction is made subject to adjustment in future installments, if any amount shall be refunded to the Govt. through Treasury challan. Yours faithfullY ,/ or Assam, S ecfl$: Denutv Sffiff*Ii Dated Dispur' the 4th September'2019 Memo No.HAD.2 g4tZ0LZll63-Ar Copy to:- Guwahati-6 for Hill fueas of Assam, DisPur, 1. The DeveloPment Commissioner Haflong with North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council, The PrinciPal SecretarY 1 9 2. 2020I 49, dated 1 0-06-20 reference to letter No.AC/ Acctts/TS-8(A)/2019- (Budget) DePartment, Dispur 3. The Finance Dispur Minister' Hiil Areas Department, 4. P.S. to Hon'ble Dispur SecretarY' Hill Areas DePartment, 5 P.S. to Addi. Chief DisPur SecretarY, Hill Areas DePartment' P. S. to Commissioner & 6. web site' opy for uPloading in departmental 1/c By etc.,

the Govt. of Assam Areas DePartment 2019 DisPur, ttre 4th SePtember, 163-8 Dated Memo N o.HAD'2 9 4 l20l2l Copy to:- Beltola' Guwahati-29' General (Audit) As sam Maidamgaon' 1. The PrinciPal Accountant Haflong' 2. The TreasurY Officer, ,/ Sr. Financial Adviser' Hill Areas DePartment