CONTENTS - Central Public Works Department

36 SECTION 6
SECTION 6
MISCELLANEOUS
6.1 Expenditure on survey work
Where survey of site and/or digging of trial pits for the work of load bearing capacity and sub-soil
observations are required to be undertaken before proceeding with the main project, the expenditure on
these items should form part of the main project. In case, however, the project is abandoned as a result of
these trials and examinations or some other reason, the expenditure incurred on survey works etc. should
be treated on the same line as for abandoned works. Para 4.1.1 may also be seen.
6.2 Expenditure on exhibitions
Wherever exhibitions are organized or held anywhere with participation of the Central P.W.D. in it, the
Director General (Works)/Additional Directors General/Chief Engineer are empowered to incur expenditure
upto a limit given in Appendix-1 in each case.
6.3 Expenditure on inauguration
(1) In case of foundation stone laying or opening ceremonies of Government projects/works, the
expenditure should be restricted to items like foundation stone, erection and hire of pandals, lighting
arrangements, light refreshments such as tea, coffee or cold drinks and other incidental items.
The Director General (Works)/Additional Directors General/Chief Engineers are delegated powers
to sanction such expenditure upto a limit given in Appendix-1 on each occasion. This expenditure
shall be met from the contingent grant of the Establishments concerned, as the case may be.
(2) In respect of deposit works, such expenditure shall be incurred with the approval of the client.
6.4 Expenditure on architectural models
Wherever required, the Chief Architect/Senior Architect shall arrange for the preparation of architectural
models and their presentation. He shall invite quotations for the same and award the work. The bill(s) for
such work(s) shall be verified and accepted by him, and passed on to the concerned Executive Engineer
for payment.
6.5 Register of Buildings
(1) Every Division should maintain a Register of Buildings upto date. The Executive Engineer should
certify to that effect at the end of every financial year after ensuring that necessary additions in the
cost and in structures are made upto date. This certificate should be furnished by him to the
Superintending Engineer every year in the month of July.
(2) The Superintending Engineer, during his inspection of the Divisional Office, should examine this
register to verify that it is being posted and maintained upto date.
6.6 Safety of buildings/structures
6.6.1 Inspection of buildings/installations for safety
(1) The Junior Engineers are required to inspect all buildings/structures twice a year to ensure that
the building/structure is not unsafe for use, and they shall record a certificate to that effect. All
buildings/structures are also required to be inspected once a year by the Assistant Engineer-incharge
to ensure that the building/structure is not unsafe for use. In case of electrical and other
installations, the Assistant Engineer (Electrical) should inspect the same and record a certificate
to that effect. Non compliance of the laid down procedure may attract serious disciplinary action
against defaulters. (Added vide OM/MAN/203)
(2) In case of any deficiency found in the building/structure, necessary report should be made to
higher authorities, and immediate steps taken to get the same inspected by the Executive Engineer.
Further action should be taken forthwith to remedy the defects.