Review of "C" Category Cheque Usage in Government Payments
Reference: TA-2-17003(01)/14/2021-TA-II(e-9792)/55
Date: February 27, 2026
The Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure (Office of the Controller General of Accounts), has issued a new memorandum regarding the appropriate use of "C" category cheques.
The Issue: Incorrect Instrument Usage
Recent observations show that "C" category cheques are being incorrectly utilized for payments to Banks, NPS (NSDL), and even electricity bills.
"C" Category cheques are non-negotiable instruments and must be credited to government accounts only.
New Directives for Compliance
To rectify these discrepancies, the following actions have been mandated:
- Strict Adherence: Heads of Accounting organizations must ensure PAOs/CDDOs comply strictly with the Subsidiary Instruction to CGA(R&P) Rule, 2022 and CAM 2024.
- Monthly Reviews: Principal Accounts Offices (Pr.AO) are required to review instances of "C" category cheque payments during the consolidation of monthly accounts.
- Corrective Action: Any identified discrepancies must be brought to the notice of relevant parties for future correction.
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