India, March 7 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed all Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) to strictly adhere to financial rules while processing payments for works contracts and ensure proper submission of invoices for materials used during execution of works.Kashmir travel guide

In a circular issued by the Finance Department, authorities noted that in several cases contractors procure raw materials and consumables in a manner that does not match the scope and specifications mentioned in the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) or without proper documentation, leading to violations of statutory provisions and possible loss of government revenue.

To ensure transparency and financial discipline, DDOs have been instructed to obtain v...