Approval Granted for Delegation of Financial Powers

Finance Powers Manual 2025 (Part-1) Approved
Cabinet Decision under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav

Bhopal : Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav chaired the Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday at the Mantralaya, during which the Finance Powers Manual 2025 (Part-1) was approved. The Finance Department has been authorized to correct clerical errors and make future amendments as necessary. Permission was also granted to publish the Hindi version of the manual. The newly approved financial powers will come into effect from July 1, 2025.

The revision of the Finance Powers Manual 2012 (Part-1) became necessary due to several key factors: A significant rise in the cost of various items over the past 13 years, The emergence of new categories of expenditures related to office operations, The removal of obsolete items and inclusion of new, relevant categories, Discontinuation of outdated office equipment/materials, Greater decentralization of powers, and Enabling timely utilization of budget provisions to expedite implementation of schemes.

Key New Provisions Include Empowering administrative departments to designate Budget Controlling Officers, Authorizing departments to engage consultancy firms/agencies for project work, Granting departments the power to engage interns, Approving honorariums under Fundamental Rule 46, Permitting departments to write off excess pension or grant payments, and Departments can now independently approve demolition of departmental buildings, and Departments may now sanction 80% of medical advance without seeking approval or consultation from the Health & Medical Department.

The approval of the Finance Powers Manual 2025 (Part-1) is aimed at enhancing Ease of Doing Business in government operations and streamlining administrative procedures.