🔐 CGA Vigilance Memorandum
Office of Controller General of Accounts
Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure
📋 Subject Matter
Strict Instructions for Compliance of Duties Assigned to Preliminary Enquiry Officer (PEO) and Presenting Officer (PO) – Non-Compliance to Attract Disciplinary Action
🎯 Key Directives
1. Official Responsibilities & Compliance
The duties assigned by the Office of Controller General of Accounts and Department of Expenditure to various officers, including Preliminary Enquiry Officers (PEOs) and Presenting Officers (POs), form an integral part of their official responsibilities. These assignments must be complied with sincerity, ensuring:
✓ Adherence to prescribed timelines
✓ Proper execution of assigned duties
2. Impact of Non-Compliance
Delays, negligence, or dereliction in performing these duties result in:
- Adverse effect on progress and outcome of disciplinary cases
- Avoidable increase in government work
- Wastage of resources due to repeated reminders
- Additional correspondence and procedural extensions
- Compromised administrative efficiency
- Hindered timely decision-making
3. Disciplinary Authority Approval
Orders assigning duties to PEO and PO are issued with the approval of the Disciplinary Authority. Therefore, non-compliance, evasion, or failure to perform these entrusted duties shall be treated as disobedience of lawful orders.
4. Serious Vigilance Concern
5. Consequences of Non-Compliance
Any lapse, delay, refusal, avoidance, or non-submission of reports by the PEO or failure by the PO to carry out assigned responsibilities will be treated as misconduct and may invite disciplinary action under:
Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964
Central Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1965
6. Wide Dissemination Required
Departments and Offices are required to ensure wide dissemination of these instructions to all officers for awareness and compliance.
✅ Authority & Approval
Issued with the approval of: Controller General of Accounts
Signed by: Deputy Controller General of Accounts (Vigilance)
Date of Issue: 02 January 2026
📬 Distribution List
- All Pr. CCAs/CCAs/CAs (I/c) - For immediate implementation
- CC (Pension), Director (INGAF), Jt. CGA (Admn.), O/o CGA, Jt. CGA (Admn.), PFMS - For awareness and circulation
- Sr.AO, ITD Section - For uploading on the website of CGA
📌 Important Notes for Government Employees
This memorandum is a strict directive to all Preliminary Enquiry Officers and Presenting Officers to ensure compliance with their assigned duties in disciplinary matters. Any failure to comply may result in disciplinary action against the officer concerned.
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