JAMMU, SEPT 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has authorised the release of an additional 25 per cent funds under the Revenue Budget for 2026-27, taking the cumulative release to 75 per cent of the approved Budget Estimates (BE) allocation for the financial year.
According to an official memorandum issued by the Finance Department on September 22, the latest authorisation covers the remaining Detailed Heads of other administrative expenditure in favour of all departments.
The order, issued under O.M. No. FD-BDGT0GEN/21/2021-03-(46316), has been issued in continuation of Government Order No. 149-F of 2026 dated April 1, 2026, and subsequent authorisations issued by the department.
Under the latest decision, departments have been authorised to draw a further 25 per cent of their approved BE 2026-27 allocation through BEAMS, taking the total funds released so far to 75 per cent of the approved allocation.
However, the Finance Department clarified that the Detailed Heads specifically excluded under Government Order No. 149-F of 2026 will continue to be considered for authorisation and release on a case-to-case basis.
All departments have been directed to utilise the released funds strictly in accordance with the terms and conditions prescribed under the earlier Government Order.
The Finance Department has also reiterated the need for strict compliance with the austerity and economy measures notified under Government Order No. 198-F of 2026 dated May 22, 2026, while utilising the authorised funds.
The latest authorisation has been issued with the approval of the competent authority and communicated to all Administrative Secretaries.
Copies of the memorandum have also been forwarded to the Advocate General, J&K High Court, Financial Commissioners (Additional Chief Secretaries), Director General of Police, Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor and Principal Accountant General (A&E), J&K, among others.
