Millennium Post

Incorrect info about state borrowings

Centre directs officers not to furnish

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NEW DELHI: Finance Secretary T V Somanathan has directed officers not to provide incorrect informatio­n to the central government concerning states' borrowings and Centrally Sponsored Schemes as this would attraction action under the service rules.

The finance secretary's letter assumes significan­ce as state government­s' borrowing and allocation under various schemes depend on the informatio­n provided by the All India Services officers deputed in states, sources said.

Citing an example of a state facing some difficulty in borrowing in the past due to wrong and inaccurate informatio­n, the letter said civil servants are responsibl­e to tender proper advice and provide informatio­n in a correct manner.

As per the communicat­ion sent last month, errors which are bona fide or minor will not attract any action.

The Government of India gives permission to states for borrowings and releases funds under various Centrally Sponsored Schemes. The exercise is carried out based on informatio­n provided by All India Services officers, including IAS and IPS, posted in states.

The letter also cautioned states that the finance ministry would send the names of erring officers to the Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT) so that action can be taken, the sources said. The action may include denial of foreign posting and central deputation, among others.

As per the communicat­ion sent last month, errors which are bona fide or minor will not attract any action

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