Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department and Revenue & Disaster Management, Dr. Sumita Misra, informed that the State Government has sanctioned Rs. 1.10 crore, allocating Rs. 5 lakh each to all Deputy Commissioners across the state to address any emergent situations.
According to the official order issued by the Department of Revenue and Disaster Management, all Deputy Commissioners have been directed to exercise strict financial discipline and ensure that the allocated funds are utilized exclusively for the intended purpose. No expenditure beyond the sanctioned limit shall be incurred without prior approval of the Government.
Dr. Misra stated that as per the guidelines, only the amount actually required should be drawn from the treasury. Furthermore, all Deputy Commissioners are instructed to submit monthly expenditure statements in Form 26 and 29 to the Accounts Branch of the department by the 10th of every month.
Additional Chief Secretary stated that Deputy Commissioners are required to upload expenditure details on the National Disaster Management Information System (NDMIS) portal every month and furnish Utilization Certificates to the department on a priority basis. All provisions and norms of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), as issued by the Government of India and the State Government, must be strictly adhered to, she added.
Dr. Sumita Misra further directed all Deputy Commissioners to issue stern warnings against hoarding essential goods, in order avoid any panic buying across state. She also directed to ensure that district-level control rooms remain fully operational around the clock, and to ensure that air warning system, emergency and medical facilities are fully functional.