Property_Manu - Final - The New India Assurance Co. Ltd.

The New India Assurance Co.Ltd.(25) Extra items costing more than Rs.10, 000/- up to Rs.50,000/- must be approved by theDGM and above Rs.50,000/- must be approved by G.M.(26) There could be necessity for executing some items, but do not fall under the category ofextra items, but may be found economical if executed along with the main work. Suchitems are known as ‘similar items’.(27) The rates for similar items could be:(a)(b)Accepted and paid rates for execution of any work through any contractor duringthe year by the Department, orAccepted and paid rates for the work executed by the contractor for any Governmentorganization in that locality during the year.(28) Variation in quantity should be within the limit. If the variation in quantity for any item iswithin 10% of the estimated quantity, the CM could approve the same.(29) If the variation is more than 10%, but less than 20%, the same can be approved by theDGM.(30) If the variation is more than 20%, the GM must approve such variations.(31) There should not be any deviation in the specification to the extent possible.(32) If the deviation in specification becomes necessary, such a deviation should not be in theform of indirect financial help to the contractor.(33) Such deviation in specifications within the estimated cost of such items could be approvedby the CM.(34) If such deviation in specification involves incurring additional expenditure upto 10%, thesame should be approved by the DGM.(35) If the deviation in specification is more than l0%, but less than 25%, the GM of theDepartment can approve. If it is more than 25% CMD must approve.(36) All consideration for deviation in specification must be based on factual details, realisticcondition, need for such execution based on recommendations of the architect/ professionalengaged for the work.(37) The Vigilance Department normally treats the execution of work by deviation in specificationas an effort to help the contractor to gain financially and feels as unfair practice.128 MANUAL ON ESTATE & ESTABLISHMENT