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'File 8/14 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: MUSCAT STATE FINANCES & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.' [92r] (183/496)
The record is made up of 1 file (246 folios). It was created in 26 Jan 1939-7 Apr 1948. It was written in English and Arabic. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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Circular Letter No* of 3£42o
Finance Department* ^ j>
Government of Muscat and Oman*
Muscat, the ^ /f
To .—
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Copy ^' Tl^uou^y/ f**”', |
After Compliments*
I enclose herewith an extract from the Budget estimates for
1942 concerning yoar department# You will see therefrom that your
estimates have been reproduced with slight modifications if any# It
is however hoped that with your co~operation and good management
further curtailments of unnecessary expenditure will result in a
handsome saving*
A sum of fe# has been allotted for yomr Office Allowance
expenditure* A statement showing how this amount has been split in
minor heads is enclosed# l/12th of your Office Allowance will be
paid by the Treasury on production of a receipt duly signed by you
on or after the 3rd of January 1942# This amount will be retained
by you as a Permanent Advance and a certificate to the effect that
the amount is in yoar safe custody will be sent to the Treasury
Officer on the 2nd of January every year and by your successor if
and ¥hen he takes over charge from you# You will meet all your
Office Allowance expenditure from this amount# You should claim the*
amojht expended during each month dosing account on the 26th
(expenditure on the 27th and until the end of the month will be
oarried over to the following month) from the Treasury on production
of a vouchergsuppertod by" statemant on Fawn P (spesimem attaehsdS
The actual vouchers will be f-iled in your office and will be
produced for auditing purposes when an auditor visits your office#
A statement of total expenditure under each minor head should also
be sent to the Treasury on Form C* 30 copies of these are enclosed
for use in your office# The Treasury Officer after checking the
figures will forward this statement to the Finance Officer with his
temarks if any# You should also send to the Finance Officer by the
16th of the following month a statement of consolidated expenditure
under each sub head on Form B (Specimen attached)#
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This file concerns matters relating to the finances of the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman. It is largely comprised of copies of various kinds of financial statements, produced by the Government of Muscat and Oman and forwarded to the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. by the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. and Consul at Muscat.
The statements include the following details: budget estimates, estimated revenue and expenditure, and actual revenue and expenditure. Also included are brief statements which provide summaries of the Sultanate's financial position. The volume also features a significant amount of related correspondence, mostly between the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. and the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. but also between the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. and representatives of the Government of Muscat and Oman, namely the Government's Finance Officer and the Sultan of Muscat and Oman [Sa‘īd bin Taymūr Āl Bū Sa‘īd]. Other notable correspondents include officials of the Government of India's Finance and Foreign Departments.
The correspondence discusses the contents of the statements, as well as other related matters, such as the Sultan of Muscat and Oman's own personal finances, and whether certain items that are currently omitted from the state budget (e.g. the accounts of the Muscat and Dhofar oil concessions) should be included. Also discussed is the possibility of the Sultan investing some of his government's money in Government of India bonds, as proposed by the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. .
The Arabic language material mainly consists of correspondence from the Sultan of Muscat and Oman (English translations are included).
- Extent and format
- 1 file (246 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file. Circled serial numbers (red for received correspondence; blue for issued correspondence) refer to entries in the notes at the rear of the file.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 248; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
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- English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script View the complete information for this record
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- IOR/R/15/6/196
- Title
- 'File 8/14 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: MUSCAT STATE FINANCES & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.'
- Pages
- 57r:58v, 63r:63v, 65r:66v, 70r:97v, 100r:102v, 108r:125v, 128r:135v
- Author
- Government of Muscat and Oman, Finance Officer
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