Lokmat News Network
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar:
District collector Deelip Swami on Tuesday cautioned officials against approving works in haste under the District Planning Committee (DPC) funds before March 31. He also directed that departments must fully utilise the funds allocated to them and not leave any amount unspent. If any funds are likely to remain unutilised, the same must be reported to the administration before March 20.
Swami warned that negligence in maintaining the quality of works or failure to utilise funds would invite action against department heads. He also cautioned that criminal cases would be registered against agencies executing substandard work.
Officials from the planning department are working to ensure that all DPC works are completed before March 31. With only 13 days left for the end of the financial year, including seven holidays, the administration is under time pressure. However, government offices will remain open on March 31.
Rs 735 crore annual plan
For the financial year 2025–26, the total DPC outlay is Rs 735 crore. Of this, around Rs 100 crore worth of planning is yet to be finalised, and allocation is being done as per demand. If departments face difficulties in utilising 100 per cent of the funds, they must inform the district planning department before March 20.
The administration also clarified that it is the responsibility of the respective departments to ensure timely payment of contractors’ bills based on the progress of work.