Training Aims to Strengthen Transparency, Budgetary Control and Digital Procurement in Judicial Institutions
Jammu, Feb 21 :
The Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy on Saturday organised a One Day Refresher Training Programme on “Power and Duties of Drawing and Disbursing Officer including GeM Training” at its Janipur Campus, Jammu, reinforcing its commitment to financial discipline and transparent governance within the judicial system.
Under the patronage of Mr. Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), and under the guidance of the Chairperson and Members of the Governing Committee, the Academy conducted the programme (A-061/25) on February 21, 2026.
The programme was attended by Judicial Officers and Nazirs/Buyers dealing with Government e-Marketplace (GeM) matters in Jammu Province.
The programme commenced with registration of participants, followed by a formal welcome and introduction by Mr. Naseer Ahmad Dar, Director, J&K Judicial Academy. In his address, the Director underscored the importance of financial discipline, accountability and digital procurement systems in strengthening institutional efficiency and transparency within the judicial system.
Sessions I & II were conducted by Sarthak Khoda, GeM Trainer, who provided an in-depth overview of the Government e-Marketplace platform. The sessions covered registration and onboarding processes, procurement workflow, order placement, contract management, billing, invoicing and payment reconciliation.
The resource person also apprised participants of recent features and policy updates on GeM and addressed practical challenges faced by stakeholders. The technical sessions were also graced by Mr. Amir Ali, Senior Assistant Director, Government e-Marketplace, whose presence added value to the deliberations.
Sessions III & IV were delivered by Er. Jagteshwar Singh (JKAS), Accounts Officer, Civil Aviation Department, J&K. He elaborated on the legal and administrative framework governing the role of Drawing and Disbursing Officers, including powers and duties under General Financial Rules (GFRs), Treasury Rules and Financial Codes.
The sessions further focused on budgetary control, expenditure management, maintenance of financial records, preparation and submission of bills, advances and recoveries, pension matters, GPF/NPS issues, audit procedures and common objections. The technical sessions were also attended by Mr. Sandeep Singh Manhas, FA/CAO, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, whose presence enriched the deliberations.
The programme concluded with an interactive session wherein participants actively engaged with the resource persons, raised queries and shared field-level experiences. The deliberations enriched the learning experience and clarified practical aspects of financial compliance and procurement procedures.
The refresher programme forms part of the Academy’s ongoing commitment to capacity building of judicial officers and ministerial staff, ensuring enhanced efficiency, transparency and accountability in financial administration and procurement processes within the judicial system. (KNC)