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Rs 365 crore utilisation certificates still pending in Nagaland despite assurances
✍️ MorungExpress
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 03:33 AM
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Officials in Nagaland acknowledge that utilisation certificates worth Rs 365 crore remain pending, contrary to earlier assurances of clearance.
Nagaland's finance department has confirmed that utilisation certificates amounting to Rs 365 crore have not yet been issued, despite prior assurances that the process would be completed promptly. The pending certificates relate to funds allocated under various state schemes, and their delay hampers the release of remaining resources to intended projects.
State officials indicated that administrative bottlenecks and pending documentation are the primary reasons for the hold-up. They have pledged to expedite the verification process and expect the certificates to be cleared in the coming weeks.
The delay has drawn attention from local stakeholders who rely on timely fund utilisation for development initiatives. The department has urged concerned agencies to cooperate fully to avoid further postponements.
While no specific timeline has been announced, the administration has reiterated its commitment to resolve the backlog and ensure that the allocated funds are fully utilized for the benefit of Nagaland's citizens.
State officials indicated that administrative bottlenecks and pending documentation are the primary reasons for the hold-up. They have pledged to expedite the verification process and expect the certificates to be cleared in the coming weeks.
The delay has drawn attention from local stakeholders who rely on timely fund utilisation for development initiatives. The department has urged concerned agencies to cooperate fully to avoid further postponements.
While no specific timeline has been announced, the administration has reiterated its commitment to resolve the backlog and ensure that the allocated funds are fully utilized for the benefit of Nagaland's citizens.