Extension of Deadlines for Financial Sanction, Allotment, Re-appropriation, Surrender & Drawal of Funds | Finance Department Letter No.3653 Dated 10.02.2026
Extension of Deadlines for Financial Sanction, Allotment, Re-appropriation, Surrender & Drawal of Funds
Department: Finance Department, Government of Odisha
Letter No: 3653 | Date: 10.02.2026
The Finance Department had earlier issued instructions vide Circular No.10455/F dated 30.03.2025 and No.1577/F dated 17.01.2026 to avoid rush of expenditure at the end of the financial year and fixed deadlines for sanction, allotment, re-appropriation, surrender and drawal of funds.
Considering difficulties faced by Departments and requests received, the deadlines have now been further extended for completion of all related formalities.
Revised Deadlines for Financial Activities
| Sl. No. | Item | Previous Deadline (Ref: F.D. Letters 10455/F dt.30.03.2025 & 1577/F dt.17.01.2026) | Revised Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Issue of Sanction Orders for release of funds | 31.01.2026 | 27.02.2026 |
| 2 | Re-appropriation of funds | 27.02.2026 | 27.02.2026 |
| 3 | Issue of allotment | 31.12.2025 | 27.02.2026 |
| 4 | Surrender of un-utilized funds | 31.01.2026 | 27.02.2026 |
| 5 | Submission of bills to Treasuries for claims under other contingencies, machinery, equipment, vehicle, share capital, subsidy and loans | 10.03.2026 | 10.03.2026 |
| 6 | Submission of bills to Treasuries for other claims | 16.03.2026 | 16.03.2026 |
Special Note on Central Schemes: Budgetary allocation for Central Sector Schemes and Centrally Sponsored Schemes should not be surrendered routinely where there is likelihood of receiving Central Assistance and scope for expenditure. In case of late receipt of Central Assistance beyond the above deadlines, Administrative Departments should immediately move Finance Department for extension to facilitate expenditure.
All Departments are requested to take timely action for sanction, allotment, re-appropriation, surrender and drawal of funds strictly within the revised deadlines in the interest of fiscal discipline and effective financial management.
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1. What are the revised deadlines for sanction and allotment of funds?
The deadline for issue of sanction orders and allotment has been extended to 27.02.2026.
2. Has the deadline for surrender of un-utilized funds been changed?
Yes, the surrender deadline has been extended from 31.01.2026 to 27.02.2026.
3. What remains unchanged in the bill submission deadlines?
Submission of bills for other contingencies, machinery, equipment etc. (10.03.2026) and other claims (16.03.2026) remain unchanged.
4. What should Departments do for Central Sector/Centrally Sponsored Schemes?
Do not surrender funds routinely if Central Assistance is likely. Move Finance Department immediately for extension if funds are received late.
5. Why were these deadlines extended?
Considering difficulties faced by Departments and requests received, the deadlines were extended to facilitate smooth completion of financial formalities.