Download OGFR Form 44 – Handing Over Charge Certificate (Odisha Govt Transfer)
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Download OGFR Form 44 – Handing Over Charge Certificate (Odisha Govt Transfer)
Form Name: OGFR-44 (Odisha General Financial Rules)
Purpose: Official certificate signed by both **relieved officer** (outgoing) and **relieving officer** (incoming) during transfer, posting, relieving, retirement or change of charge in Odisha Government departments.
Standard Form under: Odisha General Financial Rules (OGFR) Used by: All Odisha State Government officers & employees
OGFR Form 44 is the mandatory format used when one officer hands over full charge (records, cash, property, files, liabilities, etc.) to the new officer. Both parties sign to confirm smooth transition — required before salary release, relieving or joining formalities.
What is Included in OGFR Form 44?
- Details of the post being handed over
- Date & time of handing/taking over charge
- List of items handed over: files, registers, cash, stamps, imprest, government property, furniture, equipment, pending cases, audit paras, etc.
- Declaration by relieved officer: “I have handed over complete charge...”
- Declaration by relieving officer: “I have taken over complete charge...”
- Signatures of both officers + countersignature by Head of Office (if required)
When to Use OGFR Form 44?
- Transfer / new posting of officer
- Promotion / reversion
- Retirement / superannuation
- Resignation / voluntary retirement
- Long leave / suspension handover
- Any change in incumbent of a post
Very Important:
- Both officers must sign — no charge handover is complete without this form.
- Mention exact date & time of handover.
- Keep original in office records; give photocopies to both officers.
- Missing / improper handover can delay salary, pension, relieving/joining process, or cause audit objections.
📄 Download OGFR Form 44 (PDF): View / Download
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1. What is OGFR Form 44?
It is the official certificate used when an officer hands over charge of a post to another officer during transfer, promotion, retirement, or relieving in Odisha Government departments.
2. Who fills and signs OGFR Form 44?
Both the **relieved officer** (outgoing) and **relieving officer** (incoming) sign it. Usually countersigned by Head of Office.
3. What items are mentioned in the handing over certificate?
All official records, files, cash, stamps, imprest, government property, furniture, pending liabilities, court cases, audit paras, and other responsibilities.
4. Is OGFR Form 44 mandatory?
Yes – it is compulsory for smooth transition. Without it, relieving/joining formalities and salary release can get delayed.
5. Where can I get the OGFR Form 44?
Download the standard format from the PDF link above, or get it from your department’s establishment section / accounts branch.