The State government has directed the heads of departments and other estimating officers to review the existing expenditure “very critically” in preparing the budget estimates for the next financial year so that those expenditure which do not serve any tangible purpose substantially could be dropped, phased out or reduced. The departments concerned are exhorted to explore new base for improving their receipts and curb leakages from the bottom level to top by ensuring strict vigilance. The government has intensified efforts for preparation of the budget estimates for the financial year 2020-21 and revised estimates of the current financial year. The administrative departments would in turn forward these estimates after scrutiny to the Finance Department by January 9. Estimating Officers are requested to furnish brief and clear explanations for the Revised Estimates and Budget Estimates for coming year under Receipts and Expenditure.

Source: The Hindu December 31, 2019 14:51 UTC