Digital Shift: End-to-End Electronic Processing via PFMS
A Summary of the Office Memorandum from the O/o Controller General of Accounts
Overview
The Government of India is transitioning to a full-scale digital environment for the processing of claims, sanctions, and bills through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS). This initiative aims to replace physical documentation with digital records, including e-claims and digital supporting documents.
Key Provisions
- Digital Records: The entire process will now be executed via electronic records (e-sanctions and e-bills), removing the need for physical papers.
- Consistency: There is no change to the current procedures regarding payment, accounting, or reconciliation.
- Implementation: RPR-34 (Grant-in-Aid Bills) became operational on April 1, 2026.
Phased Implementation Schedule
| Implementation Period | Covered RPR Claim-Cum-Bill Forms |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | Pay Bills, GeM Purchases, Refunds of Revenue/Deposits, and Contingency Fund withdrawals. |
| April 2026 | Grant-in-Aid, Subsidy, Loans, Personal Claims (Newspaper, LTC, Medical, etc.), and TA claims. |
| July 2026 | Medical Reimbursements (CGHS) and Contingent Bills/Advances. |
| Oct 2026 - Jan 2027 | House Building/Computer Advances, CGEGIS, NPS NIL Bills, GPF/CPF payments, and Retirement Benefits. |
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