Odisha Govt Extends Consultant Remuneration Cutoff to 1 July 2026 | OM 14794
EXTENSION OF CONSULTANT REMUNERATION CUTOFF DATE
Original Cutoff
Extended Cutoff
Payments Approved
OM No. 22296/F Dated 31.07.2025
Original stipulation requiring Chief Secretary Committee approval for consultant remuneration disbursement
View OM 22296/FKey Highlights
- Original Stipulation: Finance Department OM No. 22296/F dated 31.07.2025 stipulated that no remuneration shall be disbursed to any consultant after 01.04.2026 without prior approval of the Committee headed by the Chief Secretary.
- Committee Pending: The Committee is yet to finalize the optimal number of consultants to be engaged across all Departments, and the process is expected to require additional time.
- Interim Elapse: Two months of the current financial year (April-May 2026) have already elapsed without resolution.
- Extension Granted: The State Government has extended the cutoff date from 01.04.2026 to 01.07.2026 after careful consideration.
- Remuneration Release: Remuneration for the period from April to June 2026 may now be released to Consultants, PMUs, TSUs, and other similarly engaged entities.
- Applicability: Covers all Consultants, PMUs, TSUs, and other similar entities engaged across Government Departments.
Entities Covered
- Consultants: Individual consultants engaged by various Government Departments.
- PMUs: Project Management Units deployed for project monitoring and implementation.
- TSUs: Technical Support Units providing specialized technical assistance.
- Other Similar Entities: Any other similarly engaged entities providing professional services to Government Departments.
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