Creating and maintaining a stationery stock register is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide that you can follow:
1. First, create a spreadsheet on your computer. You can use any spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or similar.
2. Label the columns with appropriate headers such as 'Item Name', 'Quantity In Stock', 'Quantity Issued', 'Balance', 'Date of Issue', 'Received By', etc.
3. Enter the names of all the stationery items in the 'Item Name' column.
4. Every time you receive a new stock of items, update the 'Quantity In Stock' column.
5. Whenever an item is issued, update the 'Quantity Issued', 'Date of Issue', and 'Received By' columns.
6. The 'Balance' column should be updated by subtracting the 'Quantity Issued' from the 'Quantity In Stock'.
7. Repeat this process for all stationery items.
Remember to update the register regularly to maintain accurate records of your stationery stock. This will help you monitor the usage of items and plan purchases accordingly.
Please note that there isn't any specific law or regulation in India that mandates the use of a stationery stock register. However, good record-keeping practices are always beneficial for efficient administration and cost control.