Clarification on Submission of Annual Property Statement | GA & PG Dept Odisha Letter No.5925 Dated 23.02.2021 – Timeline & Promotion Link
Clarification on Submission of Annual Property Statement – Timeline & Promotion Prerequisite
Department: General Administration & Public Grievance Department, Government of Odisha
Letter No: 5925 | Date: 23.02.2021
Published: 23 February 2021 Applicable to: All Odisha State Government employees (Group A to D)
As per GA & PG Department Resolution No.4920/Gen. dated 12.02.2021, every government servant is required to submit a true and complete declaration of all assets (movable & immovable) as on **1st January** every year online in the HRMS portal by **31st January** of that year.
Key Clarification (Emphasized): Annual Property Statement for the **previous calendar year (January–December)** must be submitted **by 31 January** every year.
This is now a **prerequisite for promotion**. Non-submission will be taken into account under “other documents having a bearing on conduct” for consideration by DPC.
Timeline for Submission of Annual Property Statement
| Period Covered | As on Date | Last Date for Submission | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st January – 31st December (previous calendar year) | 1st January of current year | 31st January of current year | Mandatory every year. Prerequisite for promotion. |
| Special Transition (1st April 2020 – 31st December 2020) | 1st January 2021 | Extended to 31st March 2021 | One-time transition due to change in rule. |
| From 1st January 2021 onwards | 1st January every year | 31st January every year | Regular annual timeline – strict compliance required. |
Important Emphasis:
- Annual Property Statement must cover the **calendar year (Jan–Dec)** and be submitted **by 31 January** every year.
- This is now a **mandatory prerequisite for promotion**. Non-submission will be reported to DPC and considered under “conduct during last five years”.
- Employees are advised not to delay – submit well before 31 January to avoid technical issues.
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1. What is the timeline for submission of Annual Property Statement in Odisha?
For the previous calendar year (January–December), the Annual Property Statement must be submitted **by 31 January** every year in the HRMS portal.
2. Is submission of Annual Property Statement mandatory for promotion?
Yes – up-to-date filing of property return is now a **prerequisite for promotion**. Non-submission will be considered under “conduct during last five years” by DPC.
3. What was the special timeline for 2020–2021 transition?
Property return for the period 1st April 2020 to 31st December 2020 (as on 1st January 2021) was to be submitted by **31 March 2021** (one-time extension).
4. From which year does the January submission rule apply regularly?
From 1st January 2021 onwards – submit by **31 January** every year for the previous calendar year.
5. Which resolution changed the property submission timeline?
GA & PG Department Resolution No.4920/Gen. dated 12.02.2021 shifted the timeline to calendar year basis (Jan–Dec) with submission by 31 January.