Technical Sanction Related Information

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        In order to facilitate the execution of the works assigned to the Public Works Department, various financial powers have been conferred on the Zonal Officers under the Department as shown in Appendix-42 of the Public Works Rules. Accordingly, the rights, financial powers and orders of various authorities regarding granting administrative approval under serial number 12 and technical approval under serial number 13 of Appendix-42 have been regulated.

        In accordance with Maharashtra Public Works Rulebook Paragraph No. 133 in Appendix 42 Serial No. 13 regulating the authority, financial power and delegation of mandates of various authorities for granting technical approval and the same should be strictly followed. 

The Technical approval order for various projects should mention the details of expenditure on the following components only.

Components :- 

1. Basic work cost of the project (Work Portion)

2. Royalty

3. Q.C. Testing Charges

4. Allowable Goods and Services Tax (G.S.T.)

5. Labor Insurance 1% (0.5% up to Rs. 25.00 lakhs, 1% above Rs. 25.00 lakhs)

Reference for Above Image - GR of Public Works Department --> Guidelines regarding components to be included in administrative approval, technical sanction and draft tender documents. 202402161251526318 Dated -16-02-2024

        Committees at the concerned board level and regional division level are formed to check the provisions of the Estimates of the projects before giving Technical Sanction to the Estimates so that there are no errors in the Drawings and Estimates in the future and technically correct Drawings and Estimates are prepared. <-- Reference document --> GR dated 05/11/2018

 

Some Clarity regarding Estimate Abstract components:-

1) Road safety Audit Provision.

        The Government has made it mandatory to provide 1% (One percent) of the project cost in the estimates for Administrative Approval, in addition to Contingencies (5%) and Computerization Charges at (2%) for the purpose of Road Safety Audit. Those instructions were applicable for the works costing Rs. 10 Crores and above.

        Now vide this circular, it is directed to provide 1% (One percent) of the project cost for Road Safety Audit in all the estimates of road projects having length 5 Kms. or more and all bridge projects irrespective of the limit of 10 Crores. Out of 1%, 0.15% shall be the upper limit on expenditure of pre and post Road Safety Audit and 0.85% shall be spent on the outcome of audit so that safety measures are attended, and safety of road users is ensured.

        The provision of 1% for Road Safety Audit is now made mandatory for road works having length in physical scope of 5 Kms. or more even in Annual Maintenance Works and biannual maintenance works under Plan and Non plan grants and all bridges work.

2) Contingency: - As per MoRTH Circular dated 8th January 2013

a) Road Safety related items including traffic regulatory measures on the stretch covered under sanction.

b) The expenditure on engagement of manpower for proof checking / peer review of the design / monitoring, subject to the condition that due procedure and guidelines issued on the subject by this Ministry and Ministry of Finance have been followed in engaging manpower.

c) The expenditure on engagement of counsel / lawyer / Arbitration so long as the fee is fixed as per rates stipulated by the Ministry of Law / Road Transport & Highways and due procedure has been adopted for their appointment.

d) Any other item(s) with the approval of the Ministry.

Powers Regarding Technical Sanction

1) Powers at Deputy Engineer Level: - GR dated 28/08/2023

2) For Budgeted Works :- GR dated 16/12/2015

3) Tenders from selected contractors during Natural Disasters: - GR dated 10/08/2021