Govt to advance budget session

JAMMU : Government has decided to advance the budget session of the State Legislature, an official spokesman said here today.

The Cabinet which met here today under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed decided that Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, as per the provisions of the State Constitution, shall process the matter regarding advancement of Budget Session, an official spokesman said.

The budget session of the State Legislature was beginning from February end annually.

The Cabinet approved the proposal that the Budget allocation for the 50 per cent of the amount under each head including capital expenditure (CAPEX) would be released by the end of February or 1st week of March to enable the line departments to make adequate preparation in advance and commence expenditure from April 1st, he said. (AGENCIES)