JAMMU, Feb 22 (KNS) The Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy on Saturday organised a one-day refresher training programme for judicial officers and ministerial staff on the powers and duties of Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs), with a special focus on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal.
Held under the patronage of Chief Justice Arun Palli, the programme aimed to enhance financial discipline and transparency in the judicial system's procurement and expenditure processes.
Academy Director Naseer Ahmad Dar underscored the importance of accountability and digital procurement in strengthening institutional efficiency.
Resource person Sarthak Khoda, a GeM trainer, provided a detailed overview of the e-marketplace, covering workflows from registration and order placement to billing and payment reconciliation.
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Later sessions were led by Accounts Officer Jagteshwar Singh, who elaborated on the legal framework governing DDOs under the General Financial Rules (GFRs), Treasury Rules, and Financial Codes. Topics included budgetary control, bill preparation, advances, pensions, and audit procedures.
An interactive session allowed participants to raise queries and share field-level experiences regarding financial compliance. The Academy stated that the programme is part of its ongoing commitment to capacity building, aiming to ensure greater accountability in the financial administration of the judicial system. (KNS)