Delegation of Powers to field units for construction projects – Railway Board

Pre-vetting of tender schedules is not necessary except in the rare urgent cases where tenders are called without sanction of detailed estimate. Pre-vetting is also not necessary in case of zonal works and revenue works in Open Line up to Rs.5 lakhs for which detailed estimates need not be framed. It shall be ensured that the tender schedules are prepared based on the scope of the work as included in the sanctioned estimates. In cases of urgency, open tenders may be called, before sanction of detailed estimates, with the approval DRM/PHOD/CHODs. However, the letter of acceptance shall be issued only after the sanction of detailed estimate.

Pre-vetting of tender schedules is not necessary where tenders are called without sanction of detailed estimate, if detailed estimate is vetted and submitted for sanction of competent authority. Pre-vetting is also not necessary in case of zonal works” and revenue works in Open Line up to Rs.5 lakhs for which detailed estimates need not be framed. It shall be ensured that the tender schedules are prepared based on the scope of the work as included in the sanctioned estimates. In cases of urgency, open tenders may be called, before sanction of detailed estimates, with the approval DRM/PHOD/CHODs. However, the letter of acceptance shall be issued only after the sanction of detailed estimate.

1. The power given in 5(F) (ii) is to be used for last mile connectivity of projects.

1. The power given in 5(F) (i) & (ii) is to be used for last mile connectivity of projects, unforeseen/left over works directly required for completion of projects.

6. Execution of quantities beyond 150% of the overall agreement value should not be permitted and, if found necessary, should be only through fresh tenders or by negotiating with 6 existing contractor, with personal concurrence of PFA and / personal sanction of General Manager.

6. Execution of quantities beyond 150% of the overall agreement value should not be permitted and, if found necessary, should ordinarily be only through fresh tenders or by negotiating with the existing contractor, with personal concurrence of FA&CAO(C) and personal sanction General Manager.

Acquisition of land-
(A) against provision made in a sanctioned estimate

1. Finance vetting is necessary as regards funds availability.
2. Subject to overall sanctioned cost for land in the estimate not being exceeded by more than 20%.

1. Finance vetting Is necessary as regards funds availability.

2. For payment of land cost due to:
a. Full price escalation.
b. Upto 20% due to increase in quantity.

GM will sanction sub-estimate of land with concurrence of FA & CAO/C and payment may be released if project is getting delayed on this account without waiting for sanction of revised estimate of the project. The revised estimate should necessarily include this sub-estimate of increased land cost before sanction.