Government of India
Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure
Controller General of Accounts
Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan, E-Block, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi - 110023
Subject: Preparation of Union Government Appropriation Accounts (Civil) for 2025-2026 – Time Schedule for Submission, Audit and Finalisation.
The Union Government Appropriation Accounts (Civil) for the year 2025-2026 are to be finalised for their presentation in both the Houses of Parliament. For this purpose, the following “Time Schedule” has been drawn up:
| Stage | Activity | Deadline / Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Stage I | Grant Statement (as per Annexure ‘A’) | 13th April, 2026 |
| Stage II | Headwise Appropriation Accounts (as per Annexure ‘A’) | 1st June, 2026 |
| Audit | Audit of Headwise Appropriation Accounts by Accredited Audit Offices | Within one month of submission of Stage II |
| Stage III | Audited Headwise Appropriation Accounts along with certificates | Within seven days of receipt of Audit’s “No Comments / Comments” |
| Stage IV | Final Headwise Appropriation Accounts | After clearance of Condensed Accounts by C&AG of India |
Key Highlights:
- Principal Accounts Officers must ensure reasons for variations are brief, lucid, and analytical.
- Savings of ₹100 crores or more and all excess cases require Explanatory Notes submitted with Stage III.
- Accounts should preferably be prepared in ARIAL font, size 12.
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