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Utilization Certificate (UC) status — RTI
Direct answer. File RTI to Sanctioning Authority. Ask UC submission status, audit certificate, expenditure breakup, balance refund/carry-forward.
Legal framework
- GFR 2017 Rule 230-237 — UC framework.
- Audit certificate mandatory for grants > Rs. 5 lakh.
5 questions to ask
- UC submission status.
- Audit certificate.
- Expenditure breakup.
- Balance refund.
- Next instalment release.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, Sanctioning Authority Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — UC status & disclosure My grant Sanction No. [..] — please furnish (1) UC status, (2) audit certificate, (3) expenditure breakup, (4) balance refund, (5) next instalment. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Filing only at parent — go to CGA/PFMS parallel.
- Skipping audit certificate ask.
Case law anchors
- CIC/MoF/A/2018/000678 — UC records disclosable.
Pro tips
- Use PFMS UC tracker.
- Pair with CAG-style audit.
FAQ
- Q: UC overdue — penalty? Yes — withholding next instalment + recovery.
- Q: Grant utilised differently? Re-appropriation requires sanction.
Related reading
Sources
- GFR 2017 Rule 230-237. PFMS.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.