DELEGATION OF FINANCIAL POWERS OF THE BSNL CIVIL WING OFFICERS

ITEM DESCRIPTION OF ITEM POWERS Reference

1.0.0
CREATION / ABOLITION OF POSTS NIL 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
2.0.0 SANCTION OF SCHEME/PROJECTS
2.1.0
Plan Schemes NIL 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
2.2.0 Non-Plan Schemes NIL
2.3.0 Preparation of Preliminary Estimates, Detailed Estimates, Accord of Technical Sanctions &
Approval of NIT.
PCE(C)/CE(C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
SE(C) with SW Rs 70 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
SE(C) without SW Rs 50 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
EE(C) Rs. 6 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
AE/AEE(C) Rs. 60000/- 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
2.4.0 LAND & BUILDINGS
2.4.1
Land Nil 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
2.4.2
New Buildings Nil 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
2.4.3 Existing Departmental Buildings
Addition and Alterations to Buildings
(a) Residential
PCE(C)/CE(C) Rs. 30000 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

SE (C) Rs. 15000 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

EE(C) Rs. 6000 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

(b) Non-Residential
PCE(C)/CE(C) Rs.5 Lakhs in each case 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

SE (C) Rs.2 Lakhs in each case 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

EE(C) Rs.25000 in each case 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

2.4.4 Repairs to Buildings
PCE(C)/CE(C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

SE (C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

EE(C) Rs.5000 in each case 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

2.4.5 Dismantlement of Buildings
(Fixing Reserve price & sanction of survey reports of Buildings(Book Value)
PCE(C)/CE(C) Rs. 6.0 lakhs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
SE (C) Rs. 2 Lakhs 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

Note:- The dismantlement work should be undertaken only with prior approval of Head of Circle who owns
the Building
2.4.6 Rented Buildings :- Repairs, addition and alterations both Civil & Electrical
(a) Non-Recurring
PCE(C)/CE(C) Rs.20,000 per year per building 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

SE (C) Rs.10,000 per year per building 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

EE(C) Rs.2,000 per year per building 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

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ITEM DESCRIPTION OF ITEM POWERS Reference
(b) Recurring
PCE(C)/CE(C) Rs.5,000 per year per building 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

SE (C) Rs.2,500 per year per building 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

3.0.0 VEHICLES
3.1.0 Sanction/ Replacement
3.1.2 Operational Vehicles
PCE(C)/CE(C) Full Powers as per standards 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
3.2.0 Purchase
PCE(C)/CE(C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
3.3.0 Repairs
PCE(C)/CE(C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

SE (C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

Rs. 2,000 in each case subject to
EE(C) 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
Rs. 10,000 P.A
3.4.0. Vehicle Hiring
Rs.1000/- per day subject to the
PCE(C)/CE(C) condition that luxury vehicle is not 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
permitted
4.0.0 PURCHASE
4.1.0 Stores
4.1.1 Local Purchase not borne on DGS&D rates/Running Contract other than Steel (Per item/Annual Limit)
PCE(C)/CE(C) 5 Lakhs/ No Limit 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
SE(C) 1 Lakh/ 8 Lakhs* 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
EE(C) 30,000/ 3.10Lakhs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
AE/AEE(C) 1,500/ 30,000/- 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
* Per Division in addition to the powers of the EE.
4.1.2 Non stocked items (Other than Cement & Steel)
Full Powers for purchase against
PCE(C)/CE(C) Rate Contract finalised by DGS&D 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
/ DOT
Full Powers for purchase against
SE(C) Rate Contract finalised by DGS&D 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
/ DOT
Rs. 25,000/- at a time from PSUs
EE(C) 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
3.10Lakhs
Non stocked items (In other cases)
(a) Rs. 5 Lakhs from PSU on each
PCE(C)/CE(C) occasion (b) Rs. 3 Lakhs from non- 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
PSU on each occasion
(a) Rs. 3 Lakhs from PSU on each
SE(C) occasion (b) Rs. 2 Lakhs from non- 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
PSU on each occasion
Rs. 10,000/- from open market
EE(C) 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
subject to Rs. 3 Lakhs P.A.
4.2 OTHER ITEMS
4.2.1 Office Equipment
PCE(C)/CE(C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

SE (C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

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ITEM DESCRIPTION OF ITEM POWERS Reference
EE(C) Rs. 5,000/- per office per annum 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
4.2.2 Computers
Rs. 5 Lakhs at a time subject to
PCE(C)/CE(C) 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
Rs.20 Lakhs P.A
Rs. 2 Lakhs at a time subject to
SE (C) 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
Rs.10 Lakhs P.A
4.2.3 Computer Stationery

PCE(C)/CE(C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

SE (C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

EE(C) Rs. 5,000/- P.A 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

4.2.4 Other Stationery

PCE(C)/CE(C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

SE (C) Rs. 15,000/- P.A. 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

EE(C) Rs. 10,000/- P.A 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

4.2.5 Maps, Books and Publications

PCE(C)/CE(C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

SE (C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

EE(C) R 1
Rs. 1,000/-
000/ PP.A
A 5 11/90 EB Dated
5-11/90-EB D t d 10/4/1991
4.2.6 Furniture and Furnishing

PCE(C)/CE(C) Rs. 30,000 P.A per office 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

SE (C) Rs. 15,000 P.A per office 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

EE(C) Rs. 5,000 P.A per office 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

4.2.7 Liveries and Uniforms

PCE(C)/CE(C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

SE (C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

EE(C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

4.2.8
Medicines for P&T dispensaries Nil 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
4.2.9 Purchase of mathematical instruments

PCE(C)/CE(C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

Rs.5000 per item subject to
SE (C) 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
Rs.50,000/- P.A
Rs.2500 per item subject to Rs
EE(C) 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
25,000/- PA
5.0.0 Contingent Expenditure
5.1.0 Recurring
PCE(C)/CE(C) Rs. 5000 in each case 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

SE (C) Rs. 2000 in each case 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

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ITEM DESCRIPTION OF ITEM POWERS Reference
EE(C) Rs. 1000 in each case 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

AE(C) Rs. 250 in each case 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

5.2.0 Non- Recurring
PCE(C)/CE(C) Rs.15,000 in each case 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

SE (C) Rs.10,000 in each case 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

EE(C) Rs. 2,000 in each case 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

AE(C) Rs.1,000 in each case 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

5.3.0 Hot & Cold Weather Charges
PCE(C)/CE(C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

SE (C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

EE(C) Rs. 1,000 in each case 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

5.4.0 Printing and binding of Forms
PCE(C)/CE(C) Rs. 5 Lakhs P.A 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

SE (C) Rs. 3 Lakhs P.A 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

Rs.1,000 in each case subject to
EE(C) 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
Rs.10,000 PA
5.5.0 Legal Charges
PCE(C)/CE(C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

SE (C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

Full Powers in respect of fees
EE(C) 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
payable to Govt. Pleaders
5.6.0 Freight, Demurrage and Wharfage Charges
PCE(C)/CE(C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

SE (C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

Freight Full Powers

EE(C) 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
Demurrage Rs. 5000 in each case
6.0.0 RENTING OF BUILDINGS
6.1.0 Administrative Offices
(a) Metro Cities
PCE(C)/CE(C) Rs. 50,000 PM 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

SE (C) Rs. 20,000 PM 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

(b) A, B-I and B-II Cities

PCE(C)/CE(C) Rs. 15,000 PM 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

SE (C) Rs. 10,000 PM 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

(c) Other Places

PCE(C)/CE(C) Rs. 10,000 PM 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

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ITEM DESCRIPTION OF ITEM POWERS Reference
SE (C) Rs. 7,500 PM 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

EE (C) Rs. 5,000 PM 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

6.2.0 Technical Buildings and Inspection
NIL 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
Quarters
6.3.0
Residential Buildings NIL 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
6.4.0
Office-cum-Residences NIL 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
7.0.0 PAYMENT OF ADVANCES AND SECURITIES ETC.
7.1.0 Purchase of Stores:- From private suppliers
25% of the order value subject to a
PCE(C)/CE(C) maximum of Rs. 25,000/- in each 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
case
25% of the order value subject to a
SE (C) maximum of Rs. 25,000/- in each 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
case
7.2.0 Execution of works by other than local public agencies

PCE(C)/CE(C) Rs. 10 Lakhs 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

SE (C) Rs. 3 Lakhs 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

EE(C) Rs. 1Lakh 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

7.3.0 Security deposits for electrical / water connection
PCE(C)/CE(C) F ll P
Full Powers 5 11/90 EB Dated
5-11/90-EB D t d 10/4/1991

SE (C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

EE(C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

7.4.0 Loans and Advances to staff
PCE(C)/CE(C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

SE (C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

EE(C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

7.5.0. Advance Subscription Payment to Technical Journals / Institutions
PCE(C)/CE(C) Rs.5000/- per annum 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
SE(C) Rs.2000/- per annum 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
8.0.0 Rates and Taxes

PCE(C)/CE(C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

SE (C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

EE(C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

9.0.0 Honorarium/ Rewards /Awards
9.1.0 Honorarium
Rs.2500 PA in each case as per
PCE(C)/CE(C) 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
guidelines issued by DoT
9.2.0
Awards / Rewards NIL 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
10.0.0 Refund/ Rebates and Compensation
10.1.0 Rebate for excess metering
NIL 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
(Telephone/Telex)

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ITEM DESCRIPTION OF ITEM POWERS Reference
10.2.0 Refunds
PCE(C)/CE(C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

SE (C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

EE(C) Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

11.0.0 Write-off of losses
11.1.0
Cash NIL 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
11.2.0 Stores

PCE(C)/CE(C) Rs.15,000 in each case 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

SE (C) Rs.5,000 in each case 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991

12.0.0 Scraping of Stores/ equipment
Full Powers on recommendations
PCE(C)/CE(C) 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
of scrapping committee
13.0.0 Donations/ Recreation / Grants - in -
NIL 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
aid
14.0.0 Deputation of officials for training/ seminars
Up to Rs. 2500 per officials subject
PCE(C)/CE(C) 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
to Rs. 10,000/- PA
15.0.0
Re-appropriation of funds NIL 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
16 0 0
16.0.0
Professional Services NIL 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
17.0.0 ACCEPTANCE OF TENDER & AWARD OF WORK

IMPORTANT: Powers under all items of Sub head- 17are inclusive of cost of materials issued by
Department
17.1.0 Award of work to the lowest tenderer
PCE(C)/CE(C) with prior approval of
Full Powers 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
CWB
PCE(C)/CE(C) with prior approval of
Rs. 5.50 crores 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
Sr.DDG(BW)
PCE(C)/CE(C) in his own powers Rs. 2.50 crores 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
SE(C) with SW Rs. 70 Lacs. 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
SE(C) without SW Rs. 50 Lacs. 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
EE(C) with ASW Rs. 10 lakhs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
EE(C) without ASW Rs. 6 lakhs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
AE/AEE(C) Rs.60000/- 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
17.2.0 Award of work to the lowest
Nil 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
tenderer through limited tenders
17.3.0 Award of work by accepting single Tender
PCE(C)/CE(C) with prior approval of
Full Powers 6-3/93-EB Dated 14/9/1993
CWB
PCE(C)/CE(C) with prior approval of
Rs. 350 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
SrDDG(BW)
PCE(C)/CE(C) in his own powers Rs. 125 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
SE (C) with SW, with prior approval of
Rs. 70 Lakhs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
the next authority
SE (C) without SW, with prior
Rs. 50 Lakhs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
approval of the next authority
SE(C) Rs. 30 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
EE (C) with prior approval of the next
Rs. 6 lakhs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
authority

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ITEM DESCRIPTION OF ITEM POWERS Reference
EE (C) Rs 1.0 Lac 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
AE/AEE(C) with prior approval of the
Rs. 15,000/- 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
next authority
17.4.0 Award of work by acceptance of Tenders other than the lowest
PCE(C)/CE(C) with prior approval of
Full Powers 6-3/93-EB Dated 14/9/1993
CWB
PCE(C)/CE(C) with prior approval of
Rs. 150 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
SrDDG(BW)
PCE(C)/CE(C) with his own power Rs. 70 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
SE(C) with SW With prior approval of
Rs. 70 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
next higher authority*
SE(C) without SW With prior approval
Rs. 50 Lacs. 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
of next higher authority*
EE (C) with ASW With prior approval
Rs. 10 Lacs. 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
of next higher authority*
EE (C) without ASW With prior
Rs. 6 lakhs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
approval of next higher authority*
AE/AEE(C) With prior approval of
Rs.60000/- 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
next higher authority*
* Reasons should be recorded confidentially and prior approval of the next higher authority be
obtained.
17.5.0 Award of work without calling of tenders
PCE(C)/CE(C) with prior approval of
Full Powers 6-3/93-EB Dated 14/9/1993
CWB
PCE(C)/CE(C) with prior approval of
Rs. 60 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
SrDDG(BW)
PCE(C)/CE(C) in his own powers Rs. 6 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
SE(C ) Rs.3.0 lakhs * 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
EE (C) Rs. 1.0 Lac** 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
AE/AEE(C) Rs. 15000/-*** 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
* For SE(C), Annual limit is Rs. 10 lakh per annum per division
independent of Division powers
** For EE(C), Annual limit is Rs. 15 lakhs per annum for maintenance
divisions and Rs. 10 lakhs per annum for construction divisions including
Sub-Divisions
*** For AE/AEE, Annual limit is Rs. 2 lakhs per annum
Note: No. 8-3/99-A&C dated
1. Pr.CE/CE concerned to declare Division under his zone as 26.03.2001
"Construction" or "Maintenance" Divisions and till this is done, the Divisions
will operate the lower limit of Rs. 10 lakhs only.
2. Sum total of all work orders approved by an authority against any
particular technically sanctioned estimate, as a whole should not exceed
power of the concerned authority to award work without call of tenders.

17.6.0 Acceptance of Arbitration Awards

PCE(C)/CE(C) with prior approval of
Full Powers 6-3/93-EB Dated 14/9/1993
CWB
PCE(C)/CE(C) with prior approval of
Full powers 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
SrDDG(BW)
PCE(C)/CE(C) in his own powers Rs. 7 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
17.7.0 Accord of Sanction for extra substituted items:
PCE(C)/CE(C) Full Powers 6-3/93-EB Dated 14/9/1993
SE(C) Rs. 13 Lacs* 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
EE(C) Rs. 2 Lacs** 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
Rs. 3,000/-or 5% of the contract
AE/AEE(C) *** 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
value whichever is less

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ITEM DESCRIPTION OF ITEM POWERS Reference
*in respect of schedule and non schedule items
**in respect of schedule and agreement items. In respect of other items 25%of contract value subject to
ceiling of 15,000.
***AE/AEE have no powers in respect of contracts accepted by higher authorities

17.8.0 Award of additional quantities against AHR/ALR items

PCE(C)/CE(C) Full Powers
SE(C) Rs. 2.50 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
EE(C) Rs.60000/- 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
AE/AEE(C) Rs.8000/- 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
The delegated powers in respect of award of additional quantities against AHR/ALR items have beecome
inapplicable vide no. 4-10/97-A&C(Vol-III)/Pt/88 dated 13.08.2012
17.9.0 Award of work by negotiation abinitio after infructuous call for Tenders with firm which has not
quoted for execution for remaining work after recession of contract:
PCE(C)/CE(C) with prior approval of
Rs. 100 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
SrDDG(BW)
PCE(C)/CE(C) Rs. 10 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
SE(C) Rs. 4.0 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
EE(C) Rs. 1.50 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
AE/AEE(C) Rs. 20,000/- 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
17.10.0 Splitting up projects/works/sub-heads
PCE(C)/CE(C) Full Powers
SE(C) with SW > 6Lacs,<=70 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
SE(C) without SW > 6Lacs,<=50 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
EE(C) upto Rs. 6.00 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
17.11.0 Acceptance
p of Tenders for the splitp up p components
p
PCE(C)/CE(C) > 70 Lacs,<=250 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
SE(C) with SW > 6Lacs,<=70 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
SE(C) without SW > 6Lacs,<=50 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
EE(C) upto Rs. 6.00 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
Note:-
(i) The tenders for the split up portion shall be accepted by the same competent authority who permitted
such splitting for projects/ works costing should, however be clearly splitting for projects/ works costing
should, however be clearly brought to the notice of authority competent to split up explaining the reasons
upto Rs. 250lacs. The fact that the project/ work has been split up for the purpose of inviting tenders
should ,however be clearly brought to the notice of the authority competent for split up explaining the
reasons while forwarding the tender for such works.
ii) The tender for the split up portions of the projects/works costing more than 250 lakhs, shall be accepted
by the Sr.DDG(BW)/Central Works Board as the case may be. The fact that the project has been split up
for the purpose of inviting the tenders should be clearly brought to the notice of the Sr. DDG(BW)/CWB
explaining the reasons while forwarding the tenders for their consideration/approval,.
iii) Tenders relating to the components parts of the project, if the amount of such component part appears
as distinct sub-head will be dealt with by the authorities concerned according to their powers of
acceptance of the tenders and sanction of estimates and not referred to the higher authorities even
though they may form part of the project beyond their acceptance as a whole.
iv) The procedure mentioned in note (iii) above will also apply in respect of tenders for sanitary and water
supply and electrical and furniture work for which provision is made under the distinct subheads. The
tenders for such works need not be submitted to the higher authorities if the amount is within the
competence of the authority concerned and the provision exists in the estimates under distinct subheads
even if the total cost of work may be more.
17.12.0 Acceptance of Tenders for smaller works likely to crop up during the execution of work/project
and for which no provisions exists in the sanctioned project estimate.
PCE(C)/CE(C) Full Powers* 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
* Subject to availability of funds under sub-head "contingencies" in the sanctioned project estimate.
17.12.1 (a) To accept highest Tender bid for disposal of Govt. Bldgs. (without land) at/above the reserved
price fixed by CE
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ITEM DESCRIPTION OF ITEM POWERS Reference
PCE(C)/CE(C) Full Powers 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
SE (C) Rs. 35 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
EE(C) Rs. 4.0 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
17.12.2 (b) Below reserve price
PCE(C)/CE(C) Next higher to decide 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
SE (C) Next higher to decide 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
EE(C) Next higher to decide 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
17.12.3 (c) To accept single Tender/ bid at/above the reserved price
PCE(C)/CE(C) with prior approval of
Full Powers 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
CWB
PCE(C)/CE(C) with prior approval of
Rs. 85 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
SrDDG(BW)
PCE(C)/CE(C) in his own powers RS. 60 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
SE (C) Rs. 20 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
EE(C) Rs. 20,000/- 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
17.13.0 To undertake deposit works at Full rates of Departmental charges
PCE(C)/CE(C) Rs. 600 Lacs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
17.16.0 Powers for award of work to Regd. labour Co-operative Societies (max. limit)
PCE(C)/CE(C) Rs. 37,500/- 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
SE(C) Rs. 25,000/- 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
17.20.0 To write off infructuous expenditure of Construction
(a) of contract value/ (b) subject to
ceiling
PCE(C)/CE(C) (a) 1% (b) Rs.30,000/- 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
SE(C) a) 1% (b) Rs.7,500/- 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
Constitution of Central Works Board in BSNL
Chairman:- Sr.DDG(BW) BSNL ND
Chairman:
Member1:- Jt. DDG (PF-II) as nominated by Sr. DDG (PF) vide his note
9-4/96-A&C dated 17/1/2002
No. Sr.DDG (PF)/CET-01/02 Dated 10/1/2002
Member2:- Concerned PCE/PCE(C)/CE(C)
Secretary:- FO to Sr. GGD(BW)
18.0.0 LOCAL PURCHASE CEMENT
(a) on each occasion/ (b) Annual Limits
PCE(C)/CE(C) (a) 5 Lacs,(b) No limit 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
SE(C) (a) 2.5 Lacs, (b) 1 Crore 5-11/90-EB Dated 10/4/1991
EE(C) (a) 0.3 lakh (b) 3.2lakhs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
AE/AEE(C) (a) 1500 (b) 0.3 lakhs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
19.0.1 Local Purchase of Steel on grounds of emergency
PCE(C)/CE(C) Rs. 30 lakhs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
SE(C) Rs. 6.0 lakhs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
EE(C) Rs.1.2 lakhs 6-3/99-EB Dated 1/4/1999
Note:

1. Purchase of Steel from stockyards of main producers viz. SAIL, TISCO, IISCO & Rastriya Ispat Nigam
will not be treated as local purchase. However, quotations will be obtained from the main producers
through press notice and orders placed at the lowest rates f.o.r. destination. All supply orders for purchase
of steel from the stockyard of the main producer shall be approved by the SE concerned.

2. Powers of local purchase of steel on grounds of emergency will be exercised in the event of emergent
requirements and responsibility for declaring emergency necessitating the purchase of steel shall rest with
the CE(head of the Department). These powers should be exercised in case when non-acquisition of
articles concerned is likely to hold up the work. Such purchase should be limited to absolute minimum
required to tide over the emergency in a particular situation created by sudden failure of machinery or by
act of God.

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ITEM DESCRIPTION OF ITEM POWERS Reference
DEVIATIONS IN AGREEMENT ITEMS:-
To be processed as per instructions/ guidelines contained in CPWD Works
No. 4-10/97-A&C(Vol-
Manual 2012 alongwith the correction slip/ corrigendum
III)/Pt/88 dated 13.08.2012
GRANT OF EXTENSION OF TIME AND LEVY OF COMPENSATION:
PCE(C)/CE(C) for all works above the powers of
SE
for all works estimated to cost
SE(C) with SW
above Rs. 6 lakhs upto Rs. 70 lakhs

for all works estimated to cost No. 4-10/97-A&C(II) dated

SE(C) without SW 10.05.2002 & 17.05.2002
above Rs. 6 lakhs upto Rs. 50 lakhs
for all works estimated to cost upto
EE(C) without ASW
Rs. 6 Lakhs
Note:- In future also, these powers will have correlation with powers for
according of technical sanction.
DEPUTING STAFF FOR COMPUTER RELATED TRAINING IN INDIA
PCE(C)/CE(C) Full powers
SE(C) Rs. 2 Lakhs
Note:
1. Existing computer training facilities at various departmental training
centres spread in the country are to be fully utilized. No. 6-5/98-EB dated
2. Same person shall not be deputed for computer training again unless 21.09.1999
the training is needed for upgradation of his skills.
3. Concurrance of integrated finance to be obtained.
4. Availability of funds under the relevant Head of Account must be
ensured.

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