Correction Slips to

Revised Schedule of Powers- Works Matters

 

CORRECTION SLIP No. 26

 

MEMORANDUM

 

No. W/47/Works/Pt. 22/4928

Dt. 06-10-03

 

                   Consequent on the enhancement of GM’s powers on matters relating to works contract from Rs. 15 Crores to Rs. 40 Crores vide Railway Board’s letter No. F(X)II-2003/PW/1 dated. 26-05-03, the General Manager in consultation with finance has approved further delegation of the powers to be exercised by he lower authorities for Acceptance of Tender, Constitution of Tender Committee for Open line, Ballast and Construction Organisation as per 8(a), 8(b), 8(c), 8(d), 8(e) & 8(f).

 

                   Necessary amendments may be made to Item No. 8 of Revised SOP (Works Matters) issued vide this office letter No. W/47/Works/7792 dated. 21-12-1998.

 

Item No. 8(a):-To accept open/linited Tenders for works and

                        Enter into contract upto Rs. 40 Crores.

 

Sl. No.

Designatory

Powers delegated

For open line

For Construction Organisation.

(Open/Limited Tender)

Open Tender

Limited Tender

1

SS

Upto Rs.10 lakhs in each case. (Except ballast tender)

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2

JAG

Upto Rs.50 lakhs in each case. (Except ballast tender)

Upto Rs.20 lakhs in each case. (Except ballast tender)

Upto Rs.20 lakhs in each case. (Except ballast tender)

3

ADRM

Upto Rs.1 Crore in each case.

Upto Rs.1 Crore in each case.

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4

DRM/SAG

Upto Rs.4 Crore in each case. (Upto Rs.6 Crores in case of Ballast tender)

Upto Rs.3 Crore in each case. (Upto Rs.6 Crores in case of Ballast tender)

Upto Rs.1 Crores in each case for SAG only

5

PHOD (HAG)/

CHOD (SAG)

Upto Rs.15 Crores in each case &

Upto Rs.20 Crores in each case to CAO (C) only

Upto Rs.15 Crores in each case &

Upto Rs.20 Crores in each case to CAO (C) only

Upto Rs.5 Crores in each case for CAO (C) only

6

AGM

Upto Rs.20 Crores in each case.

Upto Rs.20 Crores in each case.

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7

GM

Upto Rs.40 Crores in each case.

Upto Rs.40 Crores in each case.

Upto Rs.40 Crores in each case.

Note:

        1.   In case of single tenders, tender committee and accepting authority should be one step higher than in the case of open tenders/limited tenders except where GM is the accepting authority. (Authority: Board’s letter No.94/CE-1/CT/4 dated 17.09.97).

 

Item No.8(b):- Constitution of tender Committee for open/Limited tender (OPEN LINE)

 

Sub item No.

Value of Limit

TENDER COMMITTEE

Executive Deptt.

Sister Deptt.

Finance

Accepted by

1

Above Rs.10,000/- & upto Rs.10 Lakhs

JS

-

JS

SS

2(a)

Above Rs.10 lakhs & upto Rs.50 lakhs

SS

SS

JS

JAG

2(b)

Above Rs.50 lakhs & upto Rs.1 Crores

JAG

JAG

SS

@ ADRM/ SAG at HQ

3

Above Rs.1 Crores & upto Rs.4 Crores

JAG

JAG

JAG**

DRM/

SAG at HQ

4(a)

Above Rs.4 Crores & upto Rs.6 Crores

SAG

SAG

JAG***

PHOD(HAG)/

CHOD (SAG)

4(b)

Above Rs.6 Crores & upto Rs.15 Crores

SAG

SAG

SAG

PHOD(HAG)/

CHOD (SAG)

5

Above Rs.15 Crores & upto Rs.20 Crores

SAG

SAG

SAG

GM

6

Above Rs.20 Crores & upto Rs.40 Crores

PHOD(HAG)/

CHOD (SAG)

PHOD(HAG)/

CHOD (SAG)

PHOD(HAG)/

CHOD (SAG)

GM

7

Above Rs.40 Crores

PHOD(HAG)/

CHOD (SAG)

PHOD(HAG)/

CHOD (SAG)

###PHOD(HAG)/

CHOD (SAG)

Railway Board

Note:

### The finance member can be of SAG Grade (Autority Rly.Bd’s letter No.2001/CE-1/CT/14 Dated 08.01.2002).

@ In Division, where there is no ADRM, the power of ADRM will be exercised by DRM

** In Division where there is no finance officer in JAG, this power will be exercised by SS Grade officer in independent charge.

 *** As far as practicable, the Finance member will be an SG officer.

 

 

Item No.8(C):- Constitution of tender Committee for BALLAST TENDER only

 

Sub item No.

Value of Limit

TENDER COMMITTEE

Executive Deptt.

Sister Deptt.

Finance

Accepted by

1

Above Rs.10,000/- & upto Rs.50 Lakhs

SS

SS

SS

ADRM

2

Above Rs.50 lakhs & upto Rs.1 Crores

JAG

JAG

SS

ADRM

3

Above Rs.1 Crores & upto Rs.6 Crores

JAG

JAG

JAG**

DRM

4

Above Rs.6 Crores & upto Rs.15 Crores

SAG

SAG

SAG

PHOD

(CAO (C) can accept upto Rs.20 Crores)

5

Above Rs.15 Crores & upto Rs.20 Crores

SAG

SAG

SAG

AGM

6

Above Rs.20 Crores & upto Rs.40 Crores

PHOD

PHOD

PHOD

GM

Note

** In Division where there is no finance officer in JAG, this power will be exercised by SS Grade officer in Independent charge.

 

 

 

Item No.8(d):- Constitution of tender Committee for open tender (Construction organisation

 

Sub item No.

Value of Limit

TENDER COMMITTEE

Executive

Deptt.

Sister Deptt.

Finance

Accepted by

1

Above Rs.10,000/- & upto Rs.10 Lakhs

JS

__

JS

JAG

2

Above Rs.10 lakhs & upto Rs.20 Lakhs

SS

SS

SS

JAG

3

Above Rs.20 lakhs & upto Rs.50 lakhs

JAG

JAG

SS

SAG

4

Above Rs.50 lakhs & upto Rs.3 Crores

JAG

JAG

JAG

SAG

5

Above Rs.3 Crores & upto Rs.20 Crores

SAG

SAG

SAG

CAO©

6

Above Rs.20 Crores & upto Rs.40 Crores

PHOD(HAG)/CHOD (SAG)

PHOD(HAG)/CHOD (SAG)

PHOD(HAG)/CHOD (SAG)

GM

7

Above Rs.40 Crores

PHOD(HAG)/CHOD (SAG)

PHOD(HAG)/CHOD (SAG)

###PHOD(HAG)/CHOD (SAG)

Railway Board

Note

 

###

The finance member can be of SAG Grade (Autority Rly. Bd’s letter No.2001/CE-1/CT/14 Dated 08.01.2002

Addl.Note

(i)                              In case of single tenders, tender committee and accepting authority should be one step higher than in the case of open tenders/limited tenders except where GM is the accepting authority.

(ii)       For Single tender value more than three crores, GM will be the accepting authority.

 

Item No.8(e):- Constitution of tender Committee for Limited tender (Construction organisation).

 

Sub item No.

Value of Limit

TENDER COMMITTEE

Executive Deptt.

Sister Deptt.

Finance

Accepted by

1

Above Rs.10,000/- & upto Rs.10 Lakhs

JS

__

JS

JAG

2

Above Rs.10 lakhs & upto Rs.20 Lakhs

SS

SS

SS

JAG

3

Above Rs.20 lakhs & upto Rs.50 lakhs

JAG

JAG

SS

SAG

4

Above Rs.50 lakhs & upto Rs.1 Crores

JAG

JAG

JAG

SAG

5

Above Rs.1 Crores & upto Rs.5 Crores

SAG

SAG

SAG

CAO (C)

6

Above Rs.5 Crores & upto Rs.40 Crores

PHOD(HAG)/CHOD (SAG)

PHOD(HAG)/CHOD (SAG)

PHOD(HAG)/

CHOD (SAG)

GM

7

Above Rs.40 Crores

PHOD(HAG)/CHOD (SAG)

PHOD(HAG)/CHOD (SAG)

###PHOD(HAG)/CHOD (SAG)

Railway Board

Note

 

###

The finance member can be of SAG Grade (Autority Rly. Bd’s letter No.2001/CE-1/CT/14 Dated 08.01.2002

 

 

 

Item No.8(f):- Constitution of tender Committee for OPEN LINE for Single Tender

 

Sub item No.

Value of Limit

TENDER COMMITTEE

Executive Deptt.

Sister Deptt.

Finance

Accepted by

1

Above Rs.10,000/- & upto Rs.10 Lakhs

SS

__

SS

JAG

2(a)

Above Rs.10 lakhs & upto Rs.50 Lakhs

JAG

JAG

SS

DRM/ADRM

SAG

2(b)

Above Rs.50 lakhs & upto Rs.1 Crores

SAG

SAG

JAG

PHOD(HAG)/CHOD (SAG)

3

Above Rs.1 Crores & upto Rs.4 Crores

SAG

SAG

SAG

PHOD(HAG)/CHOD (SAG)

4

Above Rs.4 Crores & upto Rs.40 Crores

PHOD(HAG)/CHOD (SAG)

PHOD(HAG)/CHOD (SAG)

PHOD(HAG)/

CHOD (SAG)

GM

 

 

 

CORRECTION SLIP No. 25

 

CORRIGENDUM

 

No. W/47/Works/4621

Dt. 16-09-03

 

 

 

                        Please read “A-3-1 (as per correction slip No. 2), A5 & A6 under item No. 3 of the existing SOP(Works matters) will remain unchanged” in place of  “A-3-1 (as per correction slip No. 2),A4, A5 & A6 under item No. 3 of the existing SOP (Works matters) will remain unchanged” appearing in PAra 2 of this office Memorandum circulated vide No. W/47/Works/4278 dated. 26-08-03 (Correction Slip No. 24).

 

 

CORRECTION SLIP No. 24

 

MEMORANDUM

 

No. W/47/Works/4278

Dt. 26-08-03

 

 

                   Approval of the General Manager is hereby communicated to the following modification to Item No. 3 of revised SOP (Works Matters) issued under this office endorsement No. W/47/Works/Pt./7792 dated. 21-12-98:-

 

Item No.

Nature of item

Designatory

Powers delegated

*3

Sanction of Estimate

A-1 All detailed estimates except track renewal upto Rs.20 Crores in each case

AGM

Full powers

PHOD/CHOD

UptoRs. 10 Crores & CAO(C)—Full powers

DRM/CWM/SAG

Upto Rs. 4 Crores

ADRM

Upto Rs. 2 Crores

JAG

Upto Rs. 50 Lakhs

A-2 All detailed estimates for Track renewal upto Rs. 20 Crores in each case

AGM

Full powers

PHOD/CHOD

Full powers to CE only

CWM/SAG

Upto Rs. 15 Crores to CTE only

DRM/ADRM

Upto Rs. 5 Crores

JAG

Upto Rs. 2 Crores

Note: GM may sanction personally the detailed estimates costing above Rs. 20 Crores but below Rs. 50 Crores applicable for both Track Renewal and other than Track Renewal with the personal approval of FA&CAO, where a work was included in the budget on the basis of a survey report subject to the following conditions:-

i)          The excess over approved cost, if any, is a limited to 25%.

ii)         In comparison to the scope & nature of the work envisaged in the survey report and the abstract estimates, there is no change at the stage of sanction of the eastimates.

A-3.      To sanction survey estimates provided the surveys are included in the sanctioned budget.

AGM/CAO(C)

Full powers

Note:-       i) General Manager can sanction survey estimates provided the surveys are included in the sanctioned budget and approved yardsticks are followed while remaining within the amount indicated in the budget.

ii) This delegation does not apply to works, which do not have necessary procedural approval.

 

 

                        A-3-1 (as per correction slip no.2), A4, A5 & A6 under item No. 3 of the existing SOP (Works matter will remain unchanged.

 

                        This has the concurrence of FA&CAO.

 

 

CORRECTION SLIP No. 23

 

MEMORANDUM

 

No. W/47/Works/Pt. 22/431

Dt. 24-01-03

 

 

                   The General Manager has approved that OSD/Raipur Divn. and OSD/Ranchi Divn. may exercise same powers as delegated to DRM’s as laid down in SOP as per extant rules and procedure.

 

                   This issues with the concurrence of FA&CAO(HQ.).

 

 

CORRECTION SLIP No. 22

 

MEMORANDUM

 

No. W/47/Works/Pt. 21/361

Dt. 20-01-03

 

 

                    Consequent on the recommendations of the committee on appointment of works Contractors – finalisation of tenders duly approved by Railway Board vide their letter No. 94/CE-I/CT/4 dated. 17-10-02, the General Manager in consultation with finance has approved revised delegations of the powers to be exercised by the lower authorities under Item Nos. 15&17 of revised SOP (Works matters) as per details given below:-

 

 

Item No.

Nature of item

Designatory

 

Powers delegated

*15

To call limited tenders from amongst the contractors borne on the approved list for works.

AGM/CAO(C)

Upto Rs. 1 Crore in each case

PHOD/Co-ord SAG

Upto Rs. 50 lakhs in each case

SAG/DRM/

ADRM/CWM (SAG)

Upto Rs. 25 lakhs in each case

JAG

Upto Rs. 10 lakhs in each case

-: Note :-

While exercising these powers the following conditions should be fulfilled in addition with the other conditions already laid down in this office circular No. W/47/Works/Pt.21/7275 dated. 12-11-99 (correction slip 5):-

 

6. Limited tenders should be invited from the contractors borne on the “Approved list” only.

 

7. Notice for inviting Limited Tenders shall be published in local newspapers and displayed on the notice boards kept in the concerned “Railway Office” and also put on internet wherever possible.  It will be the duty of the prospective tenders to keep track on the Tender issued through any of these media.

          Necessary amendments may please be made to the item No. 15 of SOP (works matter) issued vide this office circular no. W/47/Works/Pt.21/7275 dated 12-11-99 (correction slip no.5)

 

 

 

CORRECTION SLIP No. 21

 

MEMORANDUM

 

No. W/47/Works/4211

Dt. 02-07-02

 

 

          In partial modification to this office memorandum No. W/47/Works/712 dated. 28-01-2002 (correction slip no. 19), the Constitution of Tender Committee for ballast tender only under item No. 8(C) has been modified as under:-

 

Item No. 8(C) Constitution of Tender Committee for Ballast Tender only

 

Srl. No.

Value of limit

TENDER COMMITTEE NOMINATION

 

Executive Deptt.

Sister Deptt.

Finance

Accepted by

1.

Above Rs. 10,000/- and up-to Rs. 50 lakhs

SS

SS

SS

ADRM

2.

Above Rs. 50 lakhs and up-to Rs. 1 Crore

JAG

JAG

SS

ADRM

 

          Rest of the TC will remain unchanged.

 

          This has the approval of GM and concurrence of finance.

 

 

CORRECTION SLIP No. 20

 

MEMORANDUM

 

No. W/47/Works/3278

Dt. 20-05-02

 

 

                   Sub :  Delegation of powers for Works contract ______ Partial

                             Modification of existing Tender Committee.

...................................

 

                   General Manager has approved the following revised Tender Committee in partial modification of this office endorsement No. W/47/Works/712 dated. 28-01-2002 (Correction Slip No. 19) :-

 

Item No. 8(b) Constitution of tender committee for Open Line (excluding Ballast)

 

Sub Item No.

Value of limit

TENDER COMMITTEE

Executive Deptt.

Sister Deptt.

Finance

Accepted by

5(a)

Above Rs. 2 Crore & upto Rs. 4 Crore

SAG

SAG

JAG***

PHOD

*** as per as practicable, the finance member would be an SG officer

 

Item No. 8(d) Constitution of tender committee for Construction Organisation

 

  

Sub Item No.

Value of limit

TENDER COMMITTEE

Executive Deptt.

Sister Deptt.

Finance

Accepted by

5(a)

Above Rs. 2 Crore & upto Rs. 4 Crore

SAG

SAG

JAG***

CAO(C)

5(b)

Above Rs. 4 Crore & upto Rs. 10 Crore

SAG

SAG

SAG

CAO(C)

*** as per as practicable, the finance member would be an SG officer

                       

Rest of the T.C. as mentioned in the above quoted circular issued on 28-01-2002 vide correction slip No. 19 will remain unchanged.

 

                   Necessary changes may be made to the existing constitution of Tender Committee.

 

CORRECTION SLIP No. 19

 

MEMORANDUM

 

No. W/47/Works/173

Dt. 07-01-02

 

 

                   In cancellation to this office order No. W/47/Works/173 dated. 07-01-2002 (correction slip no. 18) the delegation of powers as circulated is modified follows

 

Item No. *8(a) To accept open/limited Tenders for works and enter

into contract upto Rs. 15 Crores.

 

Sl No

Desig-natory

Powers elegated

1

SS

Upto Rs. 2 lakh in each case.(except ballast tenders)

2

JAG

Upto Rs. 75 lakh in each case. .(except ballast tenders)

3

ADRM

Upto Rs. 1 Crore in each case. .(except ballast tenders)

4

DRM/SAG

Upto Rs. 2 Crore in each case & also upto Rs. 3 Crore only for Ballast Tenders to DRM.

5

PHOD(in SAG and HAG grade)

Upto Rs. 6 Crore in each case. 

6

AGM/CAO(C)

Upto Rs. 10 crore in each case.

 

NOTE : In case of single tenders, tender committee and accepting should be one step higher than, in the case of open tenders/limited tenders except where GM is the accepting authority (Authority : Board’s letter No. 94/CE-1/CT/4 dated. 17-09-97).

 

 

Item No. 8(b) Constitution of tender Committee for OPEN LINE excluding Ballast

                                                                

Sub

Item No.

Value of limit

TENDER COMMITTEE

Executive

 Deptt.

Sister

Deptt.

Finance

Accepted by

1(a)

above Rs. 10,000/- & upto Rs. 2 lakh

JS

--

JS

SS

2(a)

above Rs. 2 lakh & upto Rs. 10 lakh

JS

--

JS

JAG

2(b)

above Rs. 10 lakh & upto Rs. 20 lakh

SS

SS

JS

JAG

2(c)

above Rs. 20 lakh & upto Rs. 75 lakh

SS/ JAG

SS

SS

JAG/JAG(SG)/JAG(CO-ORD) For Eng. Deptt.

3

above Rs. 75 lakh & upto Rs. 1 Crore.

JAG

JAG

JAG**

ADRM/SAG

4

above Rs. 1 Crore & upto Rs. 2 Crore

JAG

JAG

JAG**

DRM/SAG

5(a)

above Rs. 2 Crore & upto Rs. 4 Crore

SAG

SAG

JAG

PHOD

5(b)

above Rs. 4 Crore & upto Rs. 6 Crore

SAG

SAG

SAG

PHOD

6

above Rs. 6 Crore & upto Rs. 10 Crore

SAG

SAG

SAG

AGM

7

above Rs. 10 Crore & upto Rs. 15 Crore

PHOD

PHOD

PHOD

GM

8

above Rs. 15 Crore

PHOD

PHOD

PHOD ##

Railway Board

# # Note : The finance member can be of SAG Grade (Authority Rly. Bd.’s letter no.2001/CE-1/CT/14 DTD. 08-01-2002.

 

            ** In Division Where there is no finance officer in JAG, this power will be exercised Grade officer of adjacent Division.

 

 

Item No. 8(c) Constitution of tender Committee for BALLAST TENDER only

 

 

Sub

Item No.

Value of limit

TENDER COMMITTEE

Executive Deptt.

Sister Deptt.

Finance

Accepted by

1

above Rs. 10,000/- & upto Rs. 50 lakhs

SS

SS

SS

DRM

2.

above Rs.50 lakhs & upto Rs. 1 crore

JAG

JAG

SS

DRM

3.

above Rs. 1 crore & upto Rs. 3 crore

JAG

JAG

JAG**

DRM

4

above Rs. 3 crore & upto Rs. 6 Crore

SAG

SAG

SAG

PHOD

5

above Rs. 6 crore & upto Rs. 10 Crores

SAG

SAG

SAG

AGM

6

above Rs. 10 Crores & upto Rs. 15 Crores

PHOD

PHOD

PHOD

PHOD

          ** In Division where there is no finance officer in JAG, this power will be exercised by JA Grade officer of adjacent Division.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item No. 8(d) Constitution of tender Committee for CONSTRUCTION ORGANISATION

 

Sub

Item No.

Value of limit

TENDER COMMITTEE

Executive Deptt.

Sister Deptt.

Finance

Accepted by

1

above Rs. 10,000/- & upto Rs. 10 lakh

JS

-

JS

JAG

2.

above Rs.10 lakhs & upto Rs. 20 lakhs

SS

SS

SS

JAG

3.

above Rs. 20 lakhs & upto Rs. 50 lakhs

SS

SS

SS

SAG

4

above Rs. 50 lakhs & upto Rs. 2 Crore

JAG

JAG

JAG

SAG

5

above Rs. 2 crore & upto Rs. 10 Crores

SAG

SAG

SAG

CAO(C)

6

above Rs. 10 Crores & upto Rs. 15 Crores

SAG

(CO-ORD)

SAG

(CO-ORD)

SAG

(CO-ORD)

GM

 

Necessary amendments may be made to Item No. 8 of Revised SOP (Works Matter) issued vide this office letter No. W/47/Works/7792 dated. 21-12-1998.

 

 

CORRECTION SLIP No. 18

 

MEMORANDUM

 

No. W/47/Works/173

Dt. 07-01-02

 

 

                   Consequent on the enhancement of GM’s powers on matters relating to works contract from Rs. 8 Crores to Rs. 15 Crores Vide Railway Board’s letter No. F(X)2001/PW/6 dated. 21-09-01, the General Manager in consultation with finance has approved further delegation of the powers to be exercised by the lower authorities for Acceptance of Tender, Constitution of Tender Committee for Open line, Ballast and Const. Deptt. as per 8(a), 8(b), 8(c) & 8(d).

                                                                                                                                                  

                   Necessary amendments may be made to item No. 8 of Revised SOP (Works Matter) issued vide this office letter No. W/47/Works/7792 dated. 21-12-1998.

 

Item No. *8(a) Acceptance of Tenders for works and enter into contracts

 

Sl No

Nature of items

Desig-

natory

Powers elegated

*8(a)

 To accept open/limited Tender for works and enter into contract upto Rs. 15 Crores.

: NOTE :

 In case of single tenders, tender committee and accepting authority should be one step higher than in the case of open tenders/limited tenders except where GM is the accepting authority (Authority : Board’s letter No. 94/CE-1/CT/4 dated. 17-09-97)

AGM

CAO/C

Upto Rs. 10 crores in each case.

 

PHOD

Upto Rs. 6 Crores in each case.

 

SAG

CO-ORD

Upto Rs. 4 Crores in each case & upto Rs. 6 Crores for Ballast Tender also

 

SAG

Upto Rs. 2 Crores in each case & upto Rs. 5 Crores for Ballast Tender also

 

DRM/

CWM

Upto Rs. 2 Crores in each case.  Also upto Rs. 5 Crores for Ballast Tender for DRM only.

 

ADRM

Upto Rs. 1 crore in each case.

 

JAG

Upto Rs. 75 lakhs in each case.

 

SS

Upto Rs. 2 lakhs in each case.

 

 

 

Item No. 8(b) Constitution of tender Committee for OPEN LINE excluding Ballast

                                                                

Sub

Item No.

Value of limit

 

TENDER COMMITTEE

Executive Deptt.

Sister Deptt.

Finance

Accepted by

1(a)

above Rs. 10,000/- & upto Rs. 2 lakhs

JS

--

JS

SS

1(b)

above Rs. 2 lakhs & upto Rs. 10 lakhs

JS

--

JS

JAG

2

above Rs. 10 lakhs & upto Rs. 20 lakhs

SS

SS

JS

JAG

3(a)

above Rs. 20 lakhs & upto Rs. 50 lakhs

SS/ JAG

SS

SS

JAG/JAG(SG)/JAG(CO-ORD) For Eng. Deptt.

3(b)

above Rs. 50 lakhs & upto Rs. 1 Crore

JAG

JAG

JAG**

ADRM/SAG(HQ)

4

above Rs. 1 Crore & upto Rs. 2 Crores

JAG(Selection grade)

JAG

JAG**

SAG/DRM/CWM

5

above Rs. 2 Crores & upto Rs. 4 Crores

SAG

SAG

JAG

SAG(Co-ORD)

6

above Rs. 4 Crores & upto Rs. 6 Crores

SAG

SAG

SAG

AGM/PHOD

7

above Rs. 6 Crores & upto Rs. 10 Crores

SAG

(Co-ORD)

SAG

(Co-ORD)

SAG

AGM

8

above Rs.10 Crores & upto Rs. 15 Crores

SAG

(Co-ORD)

SAG

(Co-ORD)

SAG

(Co-ORD)

GM

 

Item No. 8(c) Constitution of tender Committee for BALLAST TENDER only

 

Sub

Item No.

Value of limit

 

TENDER COMMITTEE

Executive Deptt.

Sister Deptt.

Finance

Accepted by

1(a)

above Rs. 10,000/- & upto Rs. 2 lakhs

JS

--

JS

SS

1(b)

above Rs. 2 lakhs & upto Rs. 10 lakhs

JS

--

JS

JAG

2

above Rs. 10 lakhs & upto Rs. 20 lakhs

SS

SS

JS

JAG

3(a)

above Rs. 20 lakhs & upto Rs. 50 lakhs

SS/ JAG

SS

SS

JAG/JAG(SG)/JAG(CO-ORD) For Eng. Deptt.

3(b)

above Rs. 50 lakhs & upto Rs. 1 Crore

JAG

JAG

JAG**

ADRM/SAG(HQ)

4

above Rs. 1 Crore & upto Rs. 5 Crores

JAG(Selection grade)

JAG

JAG**

SAG/DRM/CWM

5

above Rs. 2 Crores & upto Rs. 4 Crores

SAG

SAG

JAG

SAG(Co-ORD)

6

above Rs. 5 Crores & upto Rs. 6 Crores

SAG

SAG

SAG

AGM/PHOD

7

above Rs. 6 Crores & upto Rs. 10 Crores

SAG

(Co-ORD)

SAG

(Co-ORD)

SAG

AGM

8

above Rs.10 Crores & upto Rs. 15 Crores

SAG

(Co-ORD)

SAG

(Co-ORD)

SAG

(Co-ORD)

GM

 

Item No. 8(d) Constitution of tender Committee for BALLAST TENDER only

 

Sub

Item No.

Value of limit

 

TENDER COMMITTEE

Executive Deptt.

Sister Deptt.

Finance

Accepted by

1

above Rs. 10,000/- & upto Rs. 10 lakhs

JS

--

JS

JAG

2.

above Rs.10 lakhs & upto Rs. 20 lakhs

SS

SS

SS

JAG

3.

above Rs. 20 lakhs & upto Rs. 50 lakhs

SS

SS

SS

SAG

4(a)

above Rs. 50 lakhs & upto Rs. 1 Crore

JAG

JAG

JAG

SAG

4(b)

above Rs. 1 crore & upto Rs. 2 Crores

JAG(Selection grade)

JAG

JAG

SAG

5.

above Rs. 2 Crores & upto Rs. 10 Crores

SAG

SAG

SAG

CAO(C)

6.

above Rs. 10 Crores & upto Rs. 15 Crores

SAG

(Co-ord)

SAG

(Co-ord)

SAG

(Co-ord)

GM

 

                   ** In Division where there is no finance officer in JAG, this power will be exercised by JA Grade officer of adjacent Division.

 

This is in supersession of the entire circular issued earlier on the above subject.

 

 

CORRECTION SLIP No. 17

 

MEMORANDUM

 

No. W/47/Works/6728

Dt. 24-12-01

 

                   Approval of the General Manager is hereby communicated to the following modification under serial no. 7(A-1) of revised SOP(Works Matter) issued vide this office letter No. W/47/Works/7792 dated. 21-12-1998 :-

 

Sl. No.

Nature of items

Designatory

Powers delegated

*7

A-1 Revenue demands under ordinary working expenses

AGM

 

 Full power within a grant in terms of para 376F-I.

PHOD/

Co-ord SAG

 

  Full power within the Sub-head of the grant for the department under their control.  But any re-Appropriation from one PU to other, it requires concurrence of FA & CAO (Budget)

SAG

 

 Powers as above may be exercised by the nominated Nodal Budget Officer(SAG) of the department in dire necessity other wise this power should be exercised by PHOD/Co-ord. SAG only.         

DRM/ADRM/

CWM

 

 Full powers to re-appropriate within the divisional budget allotment for each department (Sub-head-wise) within the sub-head of the grant for the deptt. Under their control. For all re-appropriation from one PU to other, concurrence of FA&CAO(Budget) must be obtained.

 

                   This has the concurrence of FA&CAO(HQ.) dated. 26-07-2001.

 

 

 

 

 

CORRECTION SLIP No. 16

 

 

MEMORANDUM

 

No. W/47/Works/4517

Dt. 31-08-01

 

 

                   Sub : Re-constitution of Tender Committee for different Deptts.

                             for consideration of Tender for Works etc. (Other than stores).

 

                   General Manager has approved the following revised Tender committee only for Ballast Tender for open line in partial modification of this office endorsement no. W/47/Works/Pt.21/6353 dated. 12-12-97 and even no. 3565 dated. 29-07-98 :-

 

 

Srl. No.

Value of limit

TENDER COMMITTEE NOMINATION

Executive

Deptt.

Sister

Deptt.

Finance    

Accepted by

3(a)

Above Rs. 10 Lakhs and upto Rs. 20 Lakhs

SS/JAG

SS

SS

JAG/JAG (SG)

3(b)

Above Rs. 20 Lakhs and upto Rs. 50 Lakhs

SS/JAG

SS

SS

JAG (CO-ORD)

for Engg. Deptt./ SG for other Deptt./ADRM

                  

Rest of the T.C. as mentioned in the above quoted circular issued on 12-12-97 followed by this office letter No. W/47/works/Pt.21/4343 dated. 08-09-98 will remain unchanged.

 

                   This has the concurrence of FA/GRC communicated vide their letter No. FB/X-45/DOP/Pt.VI/1363 dated. 23-07-2001.

 

 

CORRECTION SLIP No. 15

 

MEMORANDUM

 

No. W/47/Works/4348

Dt. 22-08-01

 

 

                   Sub : Re-constitution of Tender Committee for different Deptts.

                             for consideration of Tender for Works etc. (Other than stores).

 

                   General Manager has approved the following revised Tender committee only for Ballast Tender for open line in partial modification of this office endorsement no. W/47/Works/Pt.21/6353 dated. 12-12-97:-

 

Tender Committee for Ballast Tender (Open Line)

 

Srl. No.

Value of limit

TENDER COMMITTEE NOMINATION

Executive

Deptt.

Sister

Deptt.

Finance    

Accepted by

4

Above Rs. 50 Lakhs and upto Rs. 3 Crores

JAG

JAG

JAG*

SAG /DRM

5.

Above Rs. 3 Crores and upto Rs. 5 Crores

SAG

SAG

SAG

AGM

6.

Above Rs. 5 Crores and upto Rs. 8 Crores

SAG

(Co-Ord)

SAG

(Co-Ord)

SAG

(Co-Ord)

SAG

(Co-Ord)

                  

                   * In division where there is no Finance Officers in JAG, this power will be exercised by JA grade officer of adjacent Division.

 

                   Rest of the T.C. as mentioned in the above quoted circular issued on 12-12-97 followed by this office letter No. W/47/works/Pt.21/3565 dated 29-07-1998 and even no.4343 dated. 08-09-98 will remain unchanged.

 

                   This has the concurrence of FA/GRC communicated vide their letter No. FB/X-45/DOP/Ptvi/1134 dated. 03-07-2001.

 

                   The correction slip No. 13 circulated vide this office memorandum no. W/47/Works/4023 dated. 02-08-2001 may be treated as cancelled.

 

 

 

 

CORRECTION SLIP No. 14

 

MEMORANDUM

 

No. W/47/Works/4023

Dt. 02-08-01

 

 

                   Approval of the competent authority is hereby communicated to the following amendments to the Serial No. 20 of Works Matters (Revised) issued vide this office letter no. W/47/Works/Pt./7792 dated 21-12-98:-

 

EXISTING

TO BE READ AS

Designaory

Powers Delegated

Designatory

Power delegated

SAG

Same powers as SAG as mentioned above

SAG

Full power up to 6 months in each case subject to fulfilment of other conditions as mentioned above

DRM/ADRM/CWM

Full Powers

DRM/ADRM/CWM

Same power as SAG as mentioned above.

 

                   This has the concurrence of FA&CAO vide their letter no. FB/X-45/DOP/Pt.VI/1265 dated. 13-07-2001.

 

 

 

 

CORRECTION SLIP No. 13

 

 

MEMORANDUM

 

No. W/47/Works/4023

Dt. 02-08-01

 

 

                   General Manager has approved the following revised Tender committee specially for Ballast Tender for open line in partial modification of this office endorsement no. W/47/Works/Pt.21/6353 dated 12-12-97:-

 

Tender Committee for Ballast Tender (Open Line)

 

Srl. No.

Value of limit

 

TENDER COMMITTEE NOMINATION

Executive

Deptt.

Sister

Deptt.

Finance

Accepted by

4.

Above Rs. 50 Lakhs and up to Rs. 3 Crores

JAG

JAG

JAG*

SAG/DRM

5.

Above Rs. 3 Crores and up to Rs. 5 Crores

SAG

SAG

SAG

AGM

6.

Above Rs. 5 Crores and up to Rs. 8 Crores

SAG

(Co-Ord)

SAG

(Co-Ord)

SAG

(Co-ord)

GM

 

                   * In division where there is no Finance Officers in JAG, this power will be exercised by SS grade officer.

                   Rest of the T.C. as mentioned in the above quoted circular issued on 12-12-97 followed by this office letter No. W/47/works/Pt. 21/3565 dated 29-07-1998 and even no. 4343 dated. 08-09-98 will remain unchanged.

                    This has the concurrence of FA/GRC communicated vide their letter No.FB/X-45/DOP/Ptvi/1134 dated. 03-07-2001.

 

 

CORRECTION SLIP No. 12

 

 

MEMORANDUM

 

No. G/Dele/Power/Pt. 9 (Dup.)

Dt. 02-02-01

 

 

          Approval of the General Manager is hereby communicated to the following modification :-

 

(i)                 The item No. (2) of “Note applicable for A-1 & A-2 under Srl. No. 14 of Revised SOP(works) issued vide this office endt. No. W/47/Works/7792 dated. 21-12-1998 may be modified as follows :-

 

Note applicable for A-1 & A-2

 

(2) The total implication of variation in quantities and items including introduction of new schedule/non scheduled items in a contract has to be limited to 25% of the total value of the original contract.  In case the original contract value exceeds beyond 25%, such cases should be put up to next higher authority for sanction provided the enhanced value of the contract does not exceed the power of acceptance of next higher authority.

 

(ii) The item No. (5) of “Note applicable for A-1 & A-2 under Srl. No. 14 of revised SOP(Works) issued vide this office endt. No. W/47/Works/7792 dated. 21-12-98 and also modified vide endt. No. W/47/Works/Pt. 21/2487 dated. 24-05-2000 (under correction slip No. 7) may be deleted.

 

This has the approval of the FA & CAO (HQ.)/GRC.

 

CORRECTION SLIP No. 11

 

 

MEMORANDUM

 

No. G/Dele/Power/Pt. 9 (Dup.)

Dt. 02-02-01

 

 

          Approval of the General manager is hereby communicated to the delegation of JA rade powers to DAO/Sambalpur for between Rs. 50 lakhs to Rs. 1 crore for a period of one year or posting of a JA Grade officer at Sambalpur whichever is earlier.

 

          This has the approval of FA&CAO(HQ.).

 

 

CORRECTION SLIP No. 10

 

 

No. W/47/Works/5735

Dt. 09-11-2000

 

 

Sub :- Revised SOP(Works Matter) (Serial No. 2)

                  

 

                   Consequent on the enhancement on General Manager’s power on matter relating to works matter vide Rly. Board’s letter no. F(X)-II-2000/PW/2 dated. 29-05-2000 and 11-10-2000, General Manager in consultation with the finance has approved the following delegation/modification of powers under serial No. 2 of revised SOP(Works Matter) issued vide this office Endt. No. W/47/Works/Pt./7792 dated. 21-12-1998:-

 

Sl.

No.

Nature of item

Designatory

Powers delegated

*2

To sanction –

Expenditure on works (other than new lines, Gauge conversion, Railway electrification, MTP, Computerisation, Setting up of new Production Units, Rolling Stock and surveys) not provided in the sanctioned budget or carried forward from the sanctioned budget of any previous year:-

A-1.      On works costing up to Rs. 30 Lacs each provided that the total lump-sum provision made in the budget for the works is not exceeded.

:NOTE:

No expenditure should be incurred in building houses or on making alterations and/or addition to existing houses for officers without the specific and prior approval of Railway Board except to the extent of expenditure not exceeding Rs. 5000/- on essential new works which include provision of Electricity and sanitary installation (Other than repair and maintenance) or any one Officer’s quarters subject to the total expenditure in a financial year on this account on the Railway not exceeding Rs. 50,000/- per annum.

 

In the case of Class-III staff quarters temporarily occupied by the Officers specific approval necessary if any addition and alternation are to be made to such quarters irrespective of amount involved (Para 1904 E).

 

A-2.      On Machinery & Plants costing upto Rs. 10 Lacs each provided the total lump-sum provision made in the budget for such works is not exceeded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AGM

 

CME/CEE/

CE/CSTE

 

 

 

 

DRM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AGM

 

CME/CEE/

CE/CSTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Full power

 

Upto Rs. 25 lakhs subject to such restriction as may be prescribed by Rly. Bd./Gm for any specific type of works.

 

Upto Rs. 5 lacs in each case subject to the ceiling fixed by CPDE is not exceeded

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Full Powers

 

Full powers

*2

B-1. On line capacity works costing less than Rs.50 Lacs each.

AGM

 

DRM

Full Powers

 

Upto Rs. 5 lakhs each subject to budgetary ceiling of Rs. 25 lakhs for each Division in a financial year.

 

B-2. On other works costing not moe than Rs. 30 Lakhs.

:NOTE:

The powers are subject to the budgetary ceiling of Rs. 6 Crores (For AGM) and Rs. 25 Lakhs for each Division (for DRMs’) in a financial year provided the sanctioned budget (Other than lump-sum) for works in these categories is not exceeded and provided also that the norms fixed for completion of works under different plan heads are followed:-

i)                    Works thrown forward from previous year may be taken up only if the funds required for them can be found by re-appropriation within the sanctioned allotment..

ii)                 The savings in he lump-sum provisions made in the sanctioned budget shall not utilised for the category of works in B-1 & B-2 above without the prior approval of Railway Board.

AGM

 

DRM

Full Powers

 

Upto Rs. 5 lakhs each subject to budgetary ceiling of Rs. 25 lakhs for each Division in a financial year.

 

C.         To the sanction out of turn new works

AGM

 

PHOD

Coord-SAG

SAG

Full Powers

 

Full powers to CE, Users amenities proposal will be rputed through CCM and staff welfare proposals through CPO for their recommendation.

 

TO INCUR EXPENDITURE

 

C-1 On Railway Hospital/Dispensaries upto Rs. 10 lakhs in each case.

 

 

 

 

AGM

 

 

Full powers.

 

 

PHOD

Coord-SAG

 

 

DRM

Upto Rs. 8 lakhs in each case, provided the provision in the sanctioned budget for such work is not exceeded.

 

Upto Rs. 5 lakhs for each work, subject to stipulations as above.

 

C-2 On Institutes upto Rs. 10 lakhs in each case.

AGM

 

PHOD

Coord-SAG

 

DRM

Full powers.

 

Upto Rs. 8 lakhs in each case.

 

 

Upto Rs. 5 lakhs for each work provided the provision in the sanctioned budget for such work is not exceeded.

 

C-3 On school upto Rs. 10 lakhs in each case.

AGM

 

PHOD

Coord-SAG

DRM

 

 

 

 

ADRM

 

 

 

JAG

Full powers.

 

Upto Rs. 8 lakhs in each case.

 

Upto Rs. 5 lakhs for each work provided the provision in the sanctioned budget for such work is not exceeded.

 

Rs. 2 lakhs for each work subject to the stipulations as above.

 

Upto Rs. 1 lakh subject to the stipulations as above.

 

C-4 On Users amenities (including Goods Shed and Booking Office) upto Rs. 30 lakhs in each case.

AGM

Full powers provided the sanctioned budget for such work is not exceeded.

 

NOTE :

(a)    No new Railway School should be opened without the prior approval/sanction of the Railway Board.

(b)     Board’s specific prior approval is necessary in respect of staff welfare works such as schools, Institutes, Clubs, Subsidised Hostels, Rest House, Holiday homes costing over Rs. 15,000/- each.

(c)     First priority should be accorded to the provision for basic amenities or stations where such facilities are not available under/or remove deficiencies at other in this regard.  Emphasis should be on creation of amenities of durable and lasting nature and funds should not be frittered away on provision of superficial items like furnishing an furniture etc.

(d)     Prescribed norms/parameters regarding passenger population should be followed in providing amenities/facilities.

(e)    Powers for sanction of out of turn works between 15 lakhs and Rs. 30 lakhs each should be personally exercised by GM with the personal concurrence of FA&CAO.

(f)      This should be subject to an overall ceilling limit of Rs. 6 Crores.

PHOD

Coord-SAG

 

 

DRM

 

 

 

 

JAG

Full powers provided the sanctioned budget for such work is not exceeded.

 

Upto Rs. 8 lakhs in each-case provided the sanctioned budget for such work is not exceeded.

 

Upto Rs. 1 lakh in each provided the sanctioned budget for such work is not exceeded.

 

 

CORRECTION SLIP No. 9

 

 

No. W/47/Works/Pt. 21/2895

Dt. 16-06-2000

 

 

Sub :- Revised SOP(Works Matters)

Item No. *15A (New Item).

 

 

                   The note (f) of item No. 15A of revised SOP (Works matter) i.e. “Not withstanding the provisions above open tenders may be invited” indicated under the head NOTE, of the correction slip no. 8 may be treated as deleted, vide letter No.W/47/Works/Pt.21/002576 dt. 30-05-2000.

 

                   This issues with the approval of the General Manager.

 

CORRECTION SLIP No. 8

 

No. W/47/Works/Pt. 21/002576

Dt. 30-05-2000

 

Sub :- Revised SOP(Works Matters)

     Item No. *15A (New Item).

 

                   General Manager has approved the following delegation power calling special limited tender for work:-

 

Srl. No.

*15A

Nature of  item

Designation

Power

delegated

 

 NOTE :-

 

a)                 Reasons for calling special Limited tender should be recorded in advance invariably.

b)                 The firm need not be confined to the contractors borne on the approved list of contractor.

c)                  The firm should have to fulfil same criteria laid down by Board from time to time for being borne on the approved list for the specific category of works.

d)                 All contractors on the approved list for that category of works should invariably be included in Spl. Limited tender.

e)                 For exclusion of any contractor from the approved List, the reason for the same should be recorded while approaching Finance for concurrence.

f)                   Not with standing the provisions above open tenders may be invited.

 

                   This has the concurrence of FA&CAO(HQ.)

 

 

 

CORRECTION SLIP No. 7

 

 

No. W/47/Works/Pt. 21/2487

Dt. 24-05-2000

 

 

Sub :- Revised Schedule of Powers

                                                      (Works Matters)

 

         

          Approval of the General Manager is hereby communicated for the following amendments to the Revised SOP (Works Matter) issued vide this office letter No. W/47/Works/7792 dated. 21-12-1998 :-

 

i)        Srl. No. 14  : Note applicable for A-1 & A-2

5) if there is a variation of more than 25 in any one item or Rs. 25,000/- whichever is higher not-with-standing the over-all variation being within 25% of the original contract value, such cases should be put up-to the next higher authority for sanction

 

ii)       Srl. No. 11  : The astorick (*) mark signifying requirement of finance concurrence is hereby deleted.

 

                   This has the concurrence of FA&CAO(HQ.).

 

 

CORRECTION SLIP No. 6

 

 

No. W/47/Works/2028

Dt. 01-05-2000

 

 

          Approval of the General Manager is hereby communicated to the delegation of JA Crade power to DAO/Sambalpur for finalisation of the tender cases between Rs. 50 Lakhs (Rupees fifty lakhs) to Rs. 1 Crore (Rupees one crore only) for a period of six months

 

          This has the approval of FA & CAO (HQ.).

 

 

CORRECTION SLIP No. 5

 

 

No. W/47/Works/Pt. 21/7275

Dt. 12-11-99

 

 

                   Approval of the General Manager is hereby communicated to the modification under Srl. No. 15 of revised SOP as follows:-

 

Srl. No.

NATURE OF ITEMS

DESIGNATORY

POWERS
DELEGATED

15.

To call limited tenders from amongst the contractors borne on the approved list for works.

AGM/CAO(C)

 

PHOD

CO-ORD SAG

SAG

 

DRM/ADRM

 

JAG

Upto Rs. 40 lakhs in each case

Upto Rs. 30 lakhs in each case

Upto Rs. 20 lakhs in each case

Upto Rs. 20 lakhs in each case

Upto Rs. 1 0 lakhs in each case

 

                              

-: NOTE :-

 

While exercising these powers following conditions should be fulfilled :

 

  1. Reason for calling limited tenders should be recorded in advance invariably.

 

  1. The contractors should be borne on the approved list for a particular type of work.

 

  1. The approved list of contractors should be updated annually.

 

  1. Notwithstanding the provision above open tenders may be invited under the following circumstances :-

 

i)                   in the event of insufficient response to the tender from the contractors borne on the approved list;

ii)                 when the work is of special nature and contractors with requisite experience are not available on the approved list;

iii)              when ring formation is suspected.

 

5.     In case limited tenders are proposed to be invited from any contractor, not borne on the approved list, prior finance concurrence should be obtained irrespective of the value of the tender.

 

          This has the concurrence of finance.

                    

CORRECTION SLIP No. 4

 

 

No. W/47/Works/Pt. 21/6470

Dt. 16-09-99

 

 

                   Approval of the General Manager is hereby communicated for DRM’s power under item No. 22 of revised SOP as follows: -

 

Item No.

Nature of item

Designation

Power delegated

*22

To hire private building for use as residents by non-gazetted staff subject to the following conditions

i) that it is necessary in the interests of the Rlys for the employee to reside in a particular locality and suitable accommodation owned by the Rly. does not exist in that locality.

ii) that houses are not engaged which provide a scale of accommodation in expess of that usually allowed to the emplyees in questions end.

iii) the ceiling limits of rents as laid down by Board in cities towns should not be exceeded.

DRM

Full powers, Note: GM may be kept informed of such hiring.  Leasing has to be done in a controlled manner and all the extant rules of Board regarding leasing of accommodation for non-gazetted staff has to be followed.

 

                   This has the concurrence of finance.

 

                   Necessary amendment may be made to item No. 22 of the revised SOP issued vide this office letter No. W/47/Works/Pt/7782 dt. 21-12-98.

 

 

CORRECTION SLIP No. 3

 

 

 

No. W/47/Works/Pt.-21/6313

Dated. 10-09-1999

 

 

CORRIGENDUM

 

                   The asterisk (*) mark signifying requirement of finance concurrence in case of Serial No. 10 of SOP(Works Matter) is hereby deleted.  Finance concurrence will, however, be required in case of clauses (c) and (d).

 

                   This has the concurrence of FA & CAO(HQ).

 

                   Necessary corrections may be made in SOP(Works matter) issued vide this office letter No. W/47/Works/Pt./7792 dt. 21-12-98.

 

 

 

CORRECTION SLIP No. 2

 

ADDENDUM

 

No. W/47/Works/Pt. 21/2780

Dated. 07-05-1999

 

                   Approval of the General Manager is hereby communicated for inclusion of the following item as A-3-1 just below note (ii) of A-3 under Srl. No. 3 appearing in the revised SOP for works matters issued vide this office endoesement No. W/47/works/pt./7792 dated. 21-12-98 :-

 

Srl. No.

Nature of Item

Designatory

Power delegated

3

A-3-1 . To sanction detailed estimates for survey for new lines, gauge conversions and doublings included in the budget (Demands for grants) or sanctioned separately at the rates indicated in the Railway Board’s letter No. 94/W2/SX/0/5 dated 16-08-95 and dt. 06-07-99 or at the cost entered into the budget document, which ever is less.

 

This has the concurrence of FA & CAO(HQ).

AGM

CAO (Con)

Full

Powers

 

 

 

CORRECTION SLIP No. 1

 

 

No. W/47/Works/Pt. 21/2780

Dated. 07-05-1999

 

 

          Sub : Revised schedule of  powers (Works Matter) item No. 14

 

                   Approval of the General Manager is hereby communicated for delegating full powers to AGM/CAO (C) under srl. no. 14 of the Revised D.O.P (Works Matter) issued vide this office endorsement No. W/47/Works/Pt./7792 dt. 21-12-98.  The following should be incorporated as note under Srl. No. 14 of the DOP :-

 

Note :-  To achieve financial discipline and control of expenditure, it has been decided that enhancement of contract value beyond 25% of the original contract value should be resorted to scarcely.  In cases where enhancement beyond 25% is unavoidable and has to be resorted to, reasons for doing so are to be recorded on file by officers making the proposal or officers forwarding the proposal with Finance Concurrence and accepted by competent authority.

 

          It is indicated that “for decrease in items beyond 255 of individual items or 25% of contract agreement, the contracting authority can do so after obtaining “No claim certificate” from the contractor and with finance concurrence giving detailed reasons for such decrease in the quantities.

 

          It should also be ensured that due to decreased quantities tender is not vitiated.

 

          In case of vitiation of the tender sanction of the competent authority as per single tender should be obtained.

 

          Authority Railway Bd’s letter No. 94/CE.I/CT/37 dated. 05-05-95 and 24-08-95.

 

          This has the concurrence of finance.