CONTENTS - Central Public Works Department

SECTION 6
6.13.1 Engagement of Private Architects/Consultants for Deposit Works (Modified as per OM/
MAN/185)
At present deposit works are being executed with D.C. and without D.C. as the case may be. To
engage private Architects/Consultants, following procedure shall be followed;
(i) (Deleted)
(ii) In case deposit work are to be executed with Departmental Charges, then the estimates of fees of
private architect/consultant need not be included in the works estimate as a distinct item since
such costs are covered under D.C.
(iii) In case of deposit works to be executed without Departmental Charges, then it should be ensured
that such specific provision for the fee to be paid to architect/ consultant is available in the sanctioned
estimate. In case such specific provision is not available in the sanctioned estimate, then a separate
enabling estimate should be got approved from user department since fee of Architect/ consultant
is to be borne by user department/client only.
(iv) In addition to above, other provisions contained at S.No. (i)b, (ii) and (iv) under para 6.13 will also
be applicable.
6.13.2 Engagement of agencies for preparation of Architecture drawings
Senior Architects in charge of the works shall have full powers to engage Agencies to prepare
architectural drawings on the basis of drafts prepared by architect wing so as to expedite Architectural
planning works and such expenditure shall be charged to contingencies of work or sanctioned provisions as
the case may be and to be paid by respective EE. (Added vide OM/MAN/213)
6.14 Procedure for appointment of consultants:-
Ministry of finance has circulated a document namely “Manual of policies and procedure of Employment
of consultants”. Chief Engineers may decide the eligibility criterion & terms and conditions while taking
guidance from this document. The document is available on website of Ministry of finance www.finmin.nic.in
(Department of Expenditure)
6.15 Checking of Drawing prepared by Consultants
In case of technical sanction accorded by CE, PM, SE or EE the structural design and drawings
prepared by Consultant and further proof checked by some other consultant, shall be authenticated “Good
for Construction” by SE(P&A), PM, SE or EE respectively before issuing the drawings to contractor.
(Modified as per OM/MAN/219)
6.16 Grievances Redressal Mechanism.
For handling public grievances relating to maintaining as well as original works, following mechanism
shall be set up.
(1) Original works
(i) For work costing less than Rs. 1 crore - S.E(P) of the Zone shall be designated as the
Grievance Officer.
(ii) For works costing more than Rs. 1 Crore – Director (Works) of the Region shall be designated
as the Grievance Officer. For works under ADG(S&P) & ADG(TD), Director (P&WA) in the
directorate and the works of Border Region, S.E(P) BFR shall be the Grievance Officer.
(2) Maintenance Works :
(i) AE(HQ) of the Circle shall be designated the grievance officer for all maintenance related
complaints.
(ii) Appellate authority in such cases shall be the E.E(MIS)/designated E.E(P) of the Zone.
The telephone numbers and e-mail address of the officers so designated shall be displayed on all
concerned service centers and the CPWD SEWA web site. Issues relating to improper service or nonadherence
to laid down parameters shall be brought to the notice of these officers who can intervene and
get issues resolved. A monthly summary of grievances shall be submitted by these officers to the
concerned Superintending Engineer/Chief Engineer.
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