SOP for Deduction & Payment of Maintenance/Alimony | Finance Department, Odisha
SOP FOR DEDUCTION & PAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE/ALIMONY
Finance Department, Government of Odisha – Office Memorandum No. 24344/F, Dated 17.09.2026
OM No.
24344/F, FIN-TRY-MISC-0021-2026
Issuing Authority
Finance Department, Govt. of Odisha
Date
17th September 2026
Applicability
All Departments of Government
Basis
Court Order
Certified & operative
Responsibility
DDO
Drawing & Disbursing Officer
Verification
Twice a Year
April & November
Background & Purpose
- Issue: Maintenance allowances and alimony awarded by competent Courts of Law are frequently not being paid in a timely manner by certain Government employees.
- Impact: Such delay causes acute financial distress to dependent spouses, children, and parents, and forces beneficiaries into repeated, avoidable execution proceedings.
- Purpose: To enforce strict, timely compliance with judicial orders and protect dependent beneficiaries, the following Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is prescribed for immediate implementation across all Departments.
Standard Operating Procedure – Step-wise
1
Deduction from Salary
Upon receipt of a certified, operative order from a competent Court directing recovery of maintenance or alimony, the concerned DDO shall immediately enter and flag the ordered sum under the head "Private Deduction" in the HRMS against the monthly pay bill of the employee.
2
Credit to DDO's Current Account
The deducted amount shall be credited directly from the Treasury to the designated Government Current Account mapped to the DDO, pending immediate onward electronic transfer.
3
Pre-Disbursement Due Diligence
Prior to releasing the first installment, the DDO shall verify and record:
a. The authenticity, validity, and operative status of the court decree.
b. Identity and bank account details of the beneficiary have been verified.
c. A signed undertaking from the beneficiary in the prescribed format (Annexure-A) has been received.
a. The authenticity, validity, and operative status of the court decree.
b. Identity and bank account details of the beneficiary have been verified.
c. A signed undertaking from the beneficiary in the prescribed format (Annexure-A) has been received.
4
Mode of Remittance
The DDO shall disburse the funds directly to the verified bank account of the beneficiary via NEFT / RTGS / ECS or another electronic mode.
5
Verification
Beneficiaries shall be required to appear in person before the DDO twice a year – once in April and again six months later in November.
The beneficiary shall provide an undertaking acknowledging that subsequent payments will be withheld if they fail to appear for verification within the stipulated period.
The DDO shall halt further disbursements until the required physical verification is completed. Records shall be maintained by the DDO.
The beneficiary shall provide an undertaking acknowledging that subsequent payments will be withheld if they fail to appear for verification within the stipulated period.
The DDO shall halt further disbursements until the required physical verification is completed. Records shall be maintained by the DDO.
6
Responsibility of DDO
The DDO shall be responsible for ensuring:
• Proper deduction of funds as per the Hon'ble Court's order.
• Verification of the beneficiary.
• Timely electronic remittance of the amount.
• Proper records of deduction, credit and onward payment for reconciliation and audit purposes.
• Proper deduction of funds as per the Hon'ble Court's order.
• Verification of the beneficiary.
• Timely electronic remittance of the amount.
• Proper records of deduction, credit and onward payment for reconciliation and audit purposes.
Interim Arrangement
- Interim Measure: This procedure serves as an interim arrangement until an integrated and automated mechanism is developed and operationalised in HRMS/IFMS.
- Future Automation: The automated mechanism will cover deduction, accounting and direct electronic transfer of Maintenance/Alimony to the beneficiaries.
Important Points to Note
- Immediate Implementation: This SOP is prescribed for immediate implementation across all Departments.
- Court Order Basis: Deduction is made upon receipt of a certified, operative order from a competent Court.
- HRMS Flagging: The ordered sum is flagged under "Private Deduction" in HRMS against the monthly pay bill.
- Treasury Credit: The deducted amount is credited directly to the DDO's designated Government Current Account.
- Beneficiary Verification: DDO must verify court decree authenticity, beneficiary identity/bank details, and obtain signed undertaking.
- Electronic Remittance: Funds are disbursed via NEFT/RTGS/ECS directly to the verified bank account.
- Bi-Annual Verification: Beneficiaries must appear in person before the DDO in April and November each year.
- Withholding Provision: Payments will be withheld if beneficiary fails to appear for verification.
- DDO Accountability: DDO is responsible for proper deduction, verification, timely remittance, and record maintenance.
- Interim Measure: The SOP will remain in force until an automated HRMS/IFMS mechanism is developed.
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What is this SOP about?
This SOP prescribes the procedure for deduction and payment of Maintenance/Alimony from the salary of Government employees, as directed by competent Courts of Law, to ensure timely compliance and protect dependent beneficiaries.
Why was this SOP issued?
It was observed that maintenance allowances and alimony awarded by Courts were frequently not being paid in a timely manner by certain Government employees, causing acute financial distress to dependent spouses, children, and parents.
How is the deduction made from salary?
Upon receipt of a certified, operative Court order, the DDO shall immediately enter and flag the ordered sum under the head "Private Deduction" in the HRMS against the monthly pay bill of the employee.
Where is the deducted amount credited?
The deducted amount is credited directly from the Treasury to the designated Government Current Account mapped to the DDO, pending immediate onward electronic transfer.
What verification is required before disbursement?
Before releasing the first installment, the DDO must verify and record: (a) authenticity, validity, and operative status of the court decree; (b) identity and bank account details of the beneficiary; (c) a signed undertaking from the beneficiary in the prescribed format.
How are funds remitted to the beneficiary?
The DDO shall disburse the funds directly to the verified bank account of the beneficiary via NEFT / RTGS / ECS or another electronic mode.
What is the physical verification requirement for beneficiaries?
Beneficiaries must appear in person before the DDO twice a year – once in April and again six months later in November. They must provide an undertaking acknowledging that payments will be withheld for non-appearance.
What happens if the beneficiary fails to appear for verification?
The DDO shall halt further disbursements until the required physical verification process is completed.
What are the responsibilities of the DDO?
The DDO is responsible for: proper deduction of funds as per the Court's order; verification of the beneficiary; timely electronic remittance; and maintenance of proper records of deduction, credit and onward payment for reconciliation and audit purposes.
Is this a permanent procedure?
No. This procedure serves as an interim arrangement until an integrated and automated mechanism is developed and operationalised in HRMS/IFMS for the deduction, accounting and direct electronic transfer of Maintenance/Alimony to beneficiaries.
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