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| Type | Corrigendum |
|---|---|
| Topic | reservation |
| Currency | Currency not verified |
However, for all works contract tenders within the Tender Acceptance Powers of
Provisions of Schedule of Powers with specific reference to Part-A, Tenders & Contracts. Brief back ground • Prior to 2017, every zonal railway followed their own SOP, based on Railway Board’s policy circulars, rules etc., from time to time. On account of issue of many corrigendums, the updation of SOP pertaining to various departments used to be cumbersome process and time taking . During 2018, Board has set up a separate Directorate viz., Transformation Cell which has brought out the Model SOP document which is intended to bring in uniformity in delegation of financial and administrative powers across the Zonal Railways, Production Units/other railway organisations, with delegation of powers right from GM, PHODs/CHODs & DRMs/CWMs including all SAG officers in charge of workshops/depots), including the field officers. • In addition to the delegation of powers, GMs are empowered to add further delegation in consultation with their PFAs keeping in view the local requirements while being within the overarching powers delegated to them and in accordance with Government of India rules. Chairman RRBs will exercise powers as available to SAG officers (Head Quarter) for items pertaining to them. Contd., • Proposals submitted for GM’s sanction will be cleared by AGM, unless GM’s personal sanction/approval is required as per extant rules. Wherever finance concurrence is not required, it has been specifically mentioned. Wherever nothing is mentioned it should be presumed that finance concurrence is required. • The exercise of the powers delegated is subject to the observance of provisions of the existing code, rules and other extant orders. The sanctioning authorities shall pay due regard to the cannons of financial propriety which are enumerated in Para 116 of Indian Railway Finance Code Vol – I. The exercise of powers by various authorities is subject to availability of funds against the appropriate head of account under the relevant demand. • Orders/delegations issued by Railway Board, from time to time, shall be applicable, with prospective effect. Railways may issue Correction Slips as and when such orders/ delegations are issued. Parts of MSOP • Part-A- Works matters • Medical (part-B) , • Misc. (part-C) • Stores (part-D) • Commercial ( part-E) • Establishment (part-F) • RPF Security matters ( Part G) Reference to Item/S.No • Each part contains Items mentioning delegation of powers for various purposes, like adminstrative approval for proposals in Works programme, sanction of estimates, powers to invite tenders, accept tenders, sanction of variations in contracts, re-appropriation of funds, sanction of urgency certifiate etc., A separate column is given for Notes referring to Items. In this Notes, foot Note, reference to Railway Board’s circular, Codal provisions, GCC etc., is given which has to be quoted invariably while seeking sanction/ approval from the competent authority. Where ever required, associate finance concurrence has to be taken, especially matters involving financial implications. Some Most important SOP items ( part-A) • 1. Accordance of administrative approval to Lump Sum Works and Out of Turn works • 2. Technical sanction to detailed estimates • 3. Sanction to excess over estimates • 4. Material Modification in works • 5. Contracts or tenders • 6. Signing of contract agreements including rider agreements • 7. Introduction of additional Standard/ Schedule items in contract for works • 8. Introduction of new non-schedule items in contract for works • 9. Variation in quantities specified in contracts • 10. Extension to the date of completion of contracts • 11. Contract Management, Advances,PG, EMD,SD,Extensions,LD • 12. To cancel / terminate contracts • 13. Revocation of termination of contracts • 14. Reappropriation Imp. Items ( part-A) • 27. Acceptance of claims settled by arbitration award • 35. Acquisition of land • 36. To sanct
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