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Understanding the New CGA Clarification on SNA SPARSH Salary Sanctions — What Central Employees Need to Know

Understanding the New CGA Clarification on SNA SPARSH Salary Sanctions — What Central Employees Need to Know

Understanding the New CGA Clarification on SNA SPARSH Salary Sanctions: What Central Employees Need to Know

Published: October 23, 2025

Overview

The Controller General of Accounts (CGA) has issued an important clarification on October 23, 2025, regarding how Central Ministries and Departments should handle salary payments through Centrally Sponsored Schemes under the SNA SPARSH framework. This official memorandum addresses a critical issue that has been causing delays in salary bill processing and payments to employees working on state-linked schemes.

The Problem Being Addressed

Under the SNA SPARSH system, several states need to release salaries to employees working under various State Linked Schemes (SLS). However, a significant problem has emerged: Central Ministries and Departments were unable to issue the required Mother Sanction under Object Head 3601-06-XXX-XX-XX-36 (GIA Salary) due to unavailability of budget provision. This situation resulted in bills being returned and consequent delays in salary payments to employees.

What is a Mother Sanction?

A Mother Sanction is the primary authorization issued by a Central Ministry or Department that allows states to proceed with releasing salaries under Centrally Sponsored Schemes. Without this sanction, the entire payment process gets stalled.

The CGA's Solution: Two Scenarios

Scenario A: No Budget Provision Exists Under Object Head 36

  • Check if the scheme guidelines permit the State to raise Salary Bills from the State Linked Scheme.
  • Open a new object head specifically for GIA-Salary under the scheme’s budget head.
  • Consult Budget Division (Ministry of Finance) as per Rule 79 of GFR 2027.
  • Re-appropriate budget from Object Head 31 (GIA General) to GIA Salary after approval.
  • Issue the Mother Sanction under Rule 65 of GFR 2017.

Scenario B: Budget Provision Exists but No Allocation for the Current Year

  • This applies from November 1, 2025, when all schemes transition to SNA SPARSH.
  • Re-appropriate funds from Object Head 31 (GIA General) to Object Head 36 (GIA Salary).
  • Issue Mother Sanction after necessary approvals under Rule 65 of GFR 2017.

Key Points to Remember

  • Rule 10 of DFPR 2024 provides detailed instructions on fund re-appropriation under GIA Salaries.
  • Refer to O/o CGA’s OM dated 28.02.2014 for numeric code application.
  • Actions must align with respective scheme guidelines.
  • Clarification issued with Competent Authority approval.

Who Should Know About This?

This clarification is directed to:

  • Financial Advisers of Central Ministries/Departments handling SNA SPARSH schemes
  • Principal CCA/CCA/CA officers with independent charge
  • State Finance Secretaries and Additional Secretaries
  • Accounting and finance personnel processing salary bills

Impact on Salary Payments

For Employees: Should help reduce delays by clarifying sanction and processing procedures.
For Administrators: Simplifies the issue of Mother Sanctions by detailing permissible budget heads and fund movement.

Important Dates

  • Current: Clarification applies to SNA SPARSH schemes notified today.
  • November 1, 2025: All Centrally Sponsored Schemes must operate through SNA SPARSH model.

What Central Employees Should Do

  • Check with your accounts section if the Mother Sanction has been issued.
  • If delayed, share this clarification with your ministry’s Financial Adviser.
  • Use this guidance to expedite salary bill processing under SNA SPARSH.

Conclusion

The CGA’s October 2025 clarification provides a clear framework for handling salary sanctions under SNA SPARSH. It ensures timely payments, reduces administrative ambiguity, and simplifies budget handling under Centrally Sponsored Schemes.

Source: Office Memorandum from O/o Controller General of Accounts, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, Government of India, dated October 23, 2025.
File No: I-126/2/2022-ITD-CGA/126
Note: This article is based on official government directives. For implementation details, contact your ministry’s Finance Division.

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