Odisha Government Expands Financial Powers for Faster Project Execution
The Odisha government has introduced a major revision to the Delegation of Financial Powers Rules, 1978, significantly enhancing expenditure approval limits across various administrative levels.
Under the new framework, the Chief Minister and Cabinet can now sanction up to Rs 100 crore for materials, consultancy, and outsourcing works.
Ministers have been empowered to approve Rs 50 crore for materials and Rs 10 crore for consultancy/outsourcing.
Secretaries and departmental heads have also seen their limits raised, with administrative department secretaries granted full financial powers without any upper cap.
Senior officials such as members of the Revenue Board, PCCF, and DG/IG Police have been assigned limits ranging between Rs 80 lakh and Rs 4 crore, while RDCs and departmental chiefs can approve between Rs 40 lakh and Rs 2 crore.
Sector-specific approvals for departmental heads include Rs 15 crore for residential buildings, Rs 24 crore for non-residential buildings, Rs 10 crore for communication, irrigation, public health, and electricity, and Rs 10 crore for drinking water supply.
The government expects these changes to reduce bureaucratic delays, accelerate development projects, and strengthen governance efficiency across Odisha.
