EAST COAST RAILWAYSub: Scheduled of Powers on Establishment Matters. *** The first Schedule of Powers on Establishment Matters of East Coast Railway is attached herewith for your information,

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EAST COAST RAILWAY General Manager’s Office

Rail Vihar, Chandrasekharpur Bhubaneswar-751023

No. ECoR/GA/SOP/Estt./1945 Dated 31.01.2006 To All PHODs/CHODs/ECoR/BBS, The CAO (C)/BBS, DRMs & ADRMs, /KUR, SBP & WAT, CWM, WPO & Sr.AFA/CRW/MCS, Sr.DFMs/KUR, SBP & WAT, DRM (P)s/KUR, SBP & WAT, Dy.CVO/ECoR/BBS, Dy. Director of Audit/ECoR/BBS.

Sub: Scheduled of Powers on Establishment Matters. ***

The first Schedule of Powers on Establishment Matters of East Coast Railway is attached herewith for

your information, guidance and further necessary action. This supersedes all other previous orders on this issue. This has the concurrence of FA&CAO and approval of General Manager.

(S. K. Patra)

Dy. General Manager. For General Manager

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EAST COAST RAILWAY DELEGATION OF POWERS IN RESPECT OF ESTABLISHMENT MATTERS –PART-I (GAZETTED)

READ ALONGWITH CORRECTION SLIP Sl. No.

Nature of Powers * AGM PHOD/CHOD DRM/ADRM SAG Officers

HQR/Divisional/ Workshop/Shed

Officers

Authority/Remarks

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7Grant of leave (a) Casual leave

Full powers upto SAG Officers.

Full Powers for officers working under their control

Full Powers for officers working under their control

Full Powers for officers workingunder their control.

1. Powers upto the full entitlement in respect of officers working under their control Authority: Rule 236 of Indian Railway Establishment Code Vol.I (2003).

(b) Leave on average pay / Leave on half average pay (LAP/LHAP).

Full powers upto SAG officers

Full Powers upto SG officer. For SAG officers upto 21 days.

Full Powers upto 21 days upto SG officers and also ADRM.

JAG Full Powers upto 14 days upto Sr.Scale officers. Sr. Scale Officers (in independent charge) Full Powers Upto 14 days Upto Jr.Scale officers.

1. Leave sanctioned should be availed within India. 2. The leave sanctioned should have prior certification by Associate Accounts Officer and should be advised to GM(P). 3. Any curtailment/ cancellation of the leave already sanctioned should be reported to GM(P) and FA&C AO. Authority: Rule 514, 523, 526&527 of R-I (2003).

(c) Special Disability leave Full powers upto 24 months Upto SAG officers

Full powers upto 24 months Upto SG officers

Full powersupto 24 months

Nil

Upto SG officers.

Authority: Rule 552 & 553 of R-I (2003). Appendix VI(10) of IREC Vol.I

(d) Leave out of India Full powers upto JAG officers

Full powers upto Sr. Scale officers

Nil Nil Vigilance clearance is required.

(e) Study Leave

Rule 556 of R-I (2003) and Appx-V of RI.

(i) Out of India Nil Nil Nil Nil 1. Finance concurrence is necessary. 2. Vigilance clearance is required. 3. Powers rest with Railway Board only.

G1.

(ii) Within India Full powers upto SG officers.

Full powers upto Sr. Scale officers.

Nil Nil Finance concurrence is necessary. Authority: Rule 556 of R-I (2003) Appendix VI(11) of R-I

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Nature of Powers * AGM PHOD/CHOD DRM/ADRM SAG

Officers


Officers

Authority/Remarks

1 2 3 4 5 6

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Transfer of a) Deputy Heads of Depts. (Dy.HOD) including Selection Grade

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

b) Senior Scale Full powers

Full Powers in respect of officers under his control.

Nil Nil

G2.

c) Junior Scale/ Asst. Officers

Full powers

Full Powers in respect of officers under his control.

Nil Nil

1. PHOD/CHOD to exercise powers within the Railway for officers under their control upto Sr. Scale. 2. In the case of officers who have not completed two years tenure in a particular station the power should be exercised with sufficient care and prudence. Authority: Rule 103(11)Appendix VI of R-I (2003).

G3. Advance of pay on transfer for officersworking under them

Full powers

Full Powers Full Powers JAG/Sr.scale Full powers

Authority: Para 1113 & 1114 Indian Railway Establishment Manual (IREM) Vol.I (1989).

a) To accept resignation Full powers upto Sr. Scale officers

Nil Nil Nil 1. Upto Sr. Scale –GM 2. JAG and above –Railway Board. Authority: Para302 R-I (2003) and item 8 of GM’s powers – Bd’s lr. No. F(X)II-2003/PW/10, dtd. 9.1.2004.

G4.

b) To accept voluntary retirement.

Full powers upto Sr. Scale officers

Nil Nil Nil 1Qualifying service to be certified by Accounts before acceptance. 2. upto Sr. Scale –GM 3. JAG and above –Railway Board Authority: Board’s letter No.E(P&A)I-77/RT/46 dt.9.11.77 and chapter 18 of R-II.

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Officers

Authority/Remarks

1 2 3 4 5 6 7G5. Forwarding of

applications forposts outside Rlys.

Full powers Upto SG officers.


Nil Nil 1. JAG and above –GM Authority: 1. Para 1402 Chapter XIV IREM Vol.I (1989). 2. Board’s letter No.E(NG)65 RL1/86/AP/1 dt.16.12.65 and E(NG)II/73/AP/2 Dt.18.5.73. 3. Vigilance clearance is necessary.

G6. Dual chargearrangements

Full powers Upto SG officers.

Full powers upto Sr. Scale Officers.

Nil Nil 1. Prior finance concurrence is necessary for payment of dual charge allowance only. Subject to the period of dual charge being minimum 45 days. 2. upto JAG: Maximum of 6 months –GM 3. SAG: Maximum of 3 months –GM. Authority: 1. Bd’s letter no.F(E)SPL.98/FR I/1 dated 28-1-2000. 2. Paras 645(A) & 648 (A) of IREM Vol.I (1989) as amended vide Advance Correction Slip (ACS) No.94 (RBE No.14/2000).

G7. Counter signature of T.A journals

Full Powersincluding their own TA Journal



JAG Full powers including their own TA journal. Sr.ScaleFull Powers in respect of officers under their control.

1.Powers are to be exercised in respect of officers under their control. 2. In the case of belated claim of T.A(exceeding 90 days), to be countersigned by the next higher authority. 3. In respect of retired officers to be countersigned by Dy.CPO/ Gazetted. Authority: 1. Para 1697 of R-II (1987). 2. Board’s letter No. F(E)I/2003/AL-8/3 dt; 20/11/2003

G8 Grant of advance of TA/DA

Full powers for officers workingunder their control

Full powers for officers workingunder their control

Full powers for officers working under theircontrol.

JA Grade/ Sr. Scale Full powers for officers working under their control

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Officers

Authority/Remarks

1 2 3 4 5 6 7G9. Grant of TA/DA for

continuous halt of more than 30 days in accordance with codal provisions.

Full powers upto 180 days Upto SAG officers

Full powers upto 180 days for officers working under their control.

Full powersupto 180 days

Nil

for officers working under their control.

Authority: Para 1626 R-II(1987).

G10

Grant of consolidated conveyance allowance.

Full powers Upto SAG officers.

Nil Nil Nil Authority: Para 1606 R-II(1987). Prior finance concurrence is necessary.

G11. Drawal of advance Composite Transfer Grant

Full powers Upto SAG officers.

Full Powers for officers working under their control.

Full Powers for officers working under their control.

JAG Full powers

Authority: Board’s letter no.F(E)I/98/AL-28/15 dated 20-7-98.

G12. Waival of overpayments of amounts for gazetted officers where such over payments were detected by Accounts/ Audit after one year.

Full powers upto Rs. 20,000/- Upto SAG officers.

CPO Full powers upto Rs.10,000/-. CSC for RPF and FA&CAO for Accounts upto Rs. 10,000/-.

Nil Nil Prior finance concurrence is necessary. Authority: Para 1109 of General Administration and Finance Code (1991).

G13 Grant of awards for meritorious/outstanding work

Full powers upto Rs. 3000/- in each case upto JAG officers.

Rs.1,000/- in each case upto Sr. Scale officers.

Rs.1,000/- in each case upto Sr. Scaleofficers.

Upto Rs.250/- maximum of Rs.5000/- in a year.

Authority: Item 5(d) of GM’s delegation. Bd’s lr.No. F(X)II-2003/PW/10, Dtd. 9.1.2004.

G14 Permitting Gazetted officers to proceed on duty outside Zonal Railway


Full Powers upto SG officers

DRM/ADRM Full Powers in respect of officers working under their control

Nil Authority: Rule 1621 of R-II(1987).

G15 Sanction of PF Advance/ withdrawal for Gr .A and B Officers

Full power upto SAG officers

CPO Full Powers upto SG. CSC for RPF & FA&CAO for Accounts Officers upto SG officers.

Nil Nil Powers are delegated to Dy.CPO/G in respect of Sr. Scale/ Jr. Scale/ Asstt. Officers. Authority: Rule 922 R–I(2003).

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Officers

Authority/Remarks

1 2 3 4 5 6 7G16 Sanction to the acceptance

of honorarium by officers for a) Acceptance ofhonorarium arising out of vigilance/CBI cases

b) All other types of cases

Upto Rs. 6750/ in a year upto SAG officers.

Upto

Rs. 2000/- in a year upto SAG officers.

Upto Rs.5000/- in a year Upto SG officers. Upto Rs.2,000/- in a year Upto SG officers.

Nil Nil

Nil Nil

Authority: Item 5(e) of GM’s delegation vide No.F(X)II-2003/PW/10, date 9-1-2004.

G17. Sanction to undertake work and/or receive fee (non-recurring orrecurring) from private sources.

Full powers upto Rs. 5000/- in each case upto SAG officers.

CPO Full powers Upto Rs.3000/- in each case upto SG officers. CSC for RPF and FA&CAO for Accounts upto SG officers.

Nil Nil Authority: Item 5(b) of GM’s delegation. Rule 1334 R-II(1990).

G18 Issue of NOC for obtaining passport.

Full powers

upto SAG officers.

Full powers upto SG officers.

Nil Nil 1. Prior vigilance clearance necessary. 2. Powers with GM in respect of PHOD. Authority: Bd’s letter No.95/V(C)/00/1 dt.22.11.95.

G19 Sanction of advances i) House Building ii) Motor Car/Computer iii) Motor Cycle/Scooter

Full powers

upto SAG

officers

CPO Full powers upto SG. CSC for RPF and FA&CAO for Accounts upto SG officers.

DRM Full powers for Motor-Cycle/ Scooter only

Nil Authority: Rule 1104 and 1132 of IREM Vol.I (1989), Bd’s Lr. No. F(E)Spl.2005/ADV/3/5, dtd. 30.11.2005.

G20 Sanction of Pension or Service Gratuity, Retirement or Death Gratuity Commutation of pension and leave encashment.

Full powers

upto SAG officers.

CPO Full powers upto SG. CSC for RPF and FA&CAO for Accounts upto SG officers.

DRM/ ADRM/ CWM Full powers upto SG officers.

Nil Authority: Rule 89 of Railway Service (Pension) Rules (RSPR), 1993.

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Officers

Authority/Remarks

1 2 3 4 5 6 7G21 Handing over and taking

over charge in cases in which several scattered works or stores have to be inspected before completing transfer of charge: Treatment of period upto a maximum period of 6 days as on duty.


Full powers Upto JAG officers.

Full powers Upto Sr.

Scale officers.

Nil

G22 To permit journey by road on duty between two stations connected by rail

Full powers upto SAG officers.

Full powers upto SG officers.

Full Powers upto SGofficers.

JAG Full powers for officers under their control. Their journey are undertaken in connection with :- 1. Surprise inspection of level crossing. 2. Surprise checks at stations (Ticketless travel) 3. For accidents and breaches

G23 Permission to retain quarters on transfer, deputation, retirement and death etc. as permissible & in compliance with Rly.Board’s extant instructions.


SDGM Full powers upto JA Grade in respect of Zonal Headquarter.

Full powers for Railway Quarters under their control as per limits in terms of total days laid down in Board’s instructions.

Nil i) Board’s Lr. No.E(G)85/Qr 1-9 dt.15.1.90 ii) Bord’s Lr. No.E(G)92/PN 2-7 dt. 28.08.93. iii) Board’s Lr. No.E(G)98-QR1-11 dt.22.1.99. iv) Board’s Lr. No.E(G)2000/QRI/23/1-23, dt. 30.11.2000. v) Board’s Lr. No.E(G)2003/QRI-11, dt. 5.12.2003.

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Officers

Authority/Remarks

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7G24 a) Permission to Gaz. Officers to

attend conferences/Meetings in India recognized by Railway Board on duty.

Full powers where no payment is involved upto SAG officers.

Full powers where no payment is involved. (upto JAG officers)

Nil Nil

b) Grant of Spl. CL & Spl. Passes to such conferences/ meetings recognized by Rly. Board and specified in Rule 1689-IREC. Vol.II to an officer on his own request to the extent of time spent in attending the conference/ meeting.

Full powers where no payment of fees are involved upto SAG officers.

Full powers where no payment of fees are involved (upto SG officers).

Nil Nil

Where payment of fee is involved concurrence of Finance is necessary. Item 25 of GM’s powers vide Bd’s lr. No. F(X)II-2003/PW/10, Dtd. 9.1.2004.

G25 Grant/Extension of joining time to officers & curtailment of normal joining time.

Full powers upto Sr.Scale officers.


Nil Nil Joining time to be restricted with reference to Railway Board’s extant instructions.

G26 Fixing of HQs of GAZ officers other than PHODs/AGMs.


Full powers Upto Sr. Scale officers.

Nil Nil Para 1621 of IREC-Vol.II

G27 To permit change of name in original records including service registers subject to compliance of the prescribed procedure


Full powers to CPO only upto SG. CSC for RPF & FA&CAO for Accounts upto SG officers.

Nil Nil Authority: Para 1201 & 1202 of IREM Vol.I, 1989.

G28 Training in non-Railwayinstitutions as a whole per annum.

Upto Rs. 5 lakhs in a year

Nil Nil Nil Finance concurrence is necessary. Railway Board’s instructions vide item 25 of letter No. FX II-2003/PW/10, Dtd. 9.1.2004 to be complied.

G29 To condone delay for non-insurance of flat/house,purchased/built out of House building Advance.

Full powers

upto 5 years

(upto SAG officers)

Full powers Upto 2 years to CPO. CSC for RPF & FA& CAO for Accounts.

Nil Nil

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Officers

Authority/Remarks

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7G30 Grant of permission to Group

A & B Officers for transactions in respect of acquisition or disposal of any movable and/immovable property


Full powers to SDGM only up to SG officers.

Nil Nil Item No. 18 of the Railway Services (Conduct) Rules 1966.

G31 Grant of service certificate Full powers upto SAG officers.

CPO Full powers. CSC for RPF & FA&CAO for Accounts.

Full powers Sr.DPO/DPO on behalf of DRM

CPO/Dy.CPO(Gaz) will have full power on behalf of GM.

G32. To sanction honorarium to Officers for delivering lectures in Zonal TrainingSchool/Centres.

Full powers as per Rly. Board’s instructions.

Nil Nil Principal of Zonal Training Schools/Centres. Full Powers

Instructions contained in Bd’s lr. No.E/G/99/H01/18,dtd.08.6.2000. be complied.

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Officers

Authority/Remarks

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7Creation/ extension of revenue posts. a) Creation of non-gazetted revenue posts for maintenance and operation of new assets.

Full Powers

Nil

Nil

Nil

1. Matching surrender and finance concurrence is necessary. 2. No matching surrender is required for creation of running cadre posts arising out of crew review. Authority: Board’s letter no. E(G)98/EC 2-3 dt.3.8.98.

b) Creation/ extension of work charged posts

Full powers

Full powers for Zonal Hqssanctioned posts.

DRM / CWM Full powers for extension for posts controlled by them. No power for sanction.

Nil

Finance concurrence is necessary. Authority: Board’s letter No.PC-III/74/ PS-3/UPG/5 dtd.10.5.76 and 20.10.76.

c) Extension of temporary posts.

Full powers

Full powers for Zonal Hqssanctioned posts.

DRM / CWM Full power for Division/ Workshop cadre posts.

Nil Finance concurrence is necessary

NG 1

d) Conversion of temporary posts into permanent posts.

Full powers

Full powers for Zonal Hqssanctioned postssubject to such post is in operationcontinuously for more than 3 years.

for posts controlled by them subject to such

post is in operation continuously for more than 3 years.

DRM full powers Nil Finance concurrence is necessary Authority: Board’s Lr. No.E(NG)I.780N5/7 dt.31.8.78.

NG 2 Temporary transfer of posts and grades in respect of non-Gazetted staff from one station to another for a period not exceeding 180 days.

Full powers

Full powers for Zonal cadres/ sanctioned posts.

Full Powers in respect of posts controlled by them.

JAG Full in respect of Group –D and Artisan staff only for posts under their control.

An advice of the transfer of posts/ grades should be sent immediately to the associate finance for the purpose of verification of the pay sheets.

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HQR/Divisional/ Workshop/Shed Officers

Authority/Remarks

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7NG 3 Variation/Redistribution

of non-gazetted posts within the sanctioned strength of the grade/cadre.

Full powers Full powers for Zonal cadres/ sanctioned posts.

DRM/CWM Full powers for Division/Workshop cadres/ sanctioned posts.

SG/JAG Full Powers In respect of Gr. D and Artisan Staff under their control for Division cadres/ sanctioned posts.

(i) Finance concurrence is necessary. (ii) Variation/Redistribution should be solely in public interest having regard to the changes in the duties and responsibilities of the posts and not in the interest of individual.

NG 4 Fixing Headquarters of non-Gazetted staff.

Full powers Full powers For Zonalcadres/ sanctioned posts.

DRM / CWM Full powers for Division/Workshop cadres/ sanctioned posts.

JAG Full Powers In respect of Gr. D and Artisan Staff for posts under their control.

Finance concurrence is necessary.

NG 5 To make initialappointments to Group –C and Group –D posts. (Not recruitment)

Full powers Full powers in respect of staff of their departmental posts.

Full Powers within the Division/Workshop excepting postswhich arecontrolled byHeadquarters.

JAG Full powers in respect of posts controlled by them. Sr. Scale Full Powers For posts carrying scales upto 5000-8000 under their control Jr. Scale/ Asstt. Officer Full Powers In respect of Group –D posts and Artisan in Grades raising upto Rs.4590/-

1. No appointment shall be made unless a sanctioned post exists against which appointment can be made. 2. Rules in regard to recruitment and appointment to be adhered to. 3. Rules in regard to direct recruitment to intermediate grades to be adhered to. 4. No power to grant initial pay higher than that admissible under rules. Authority: Rule 215 of R-I (2003).

NG 6 Confirmation of Non-Gazetted Staff

Full powers in respect of staff to whom they have power toappoint.

in respect of staff to whom they havepower to appoint.

Full Powers

in respect of staff to whom they have power to appoint.

Full Powers JAG/SS/JS/Asst. Officers Full Powers in respect of staff to whom they have powers to appoint.

Rly. Bd’s extant instructions to be complied.

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Officers

Authority/Remarks

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7Promotions: a) On regular basis with due process of selection.

Full powers

Full Powers forcentralized andHeadquarters posts under their control.

DRM/CWM Full powers within the Division/Workshop.

JAG Full Powers In respect of posts controlled by them. Sr. Scale Full Powers to posts on unit basis in scales uptoRs.5000-8000/- for posts under their control.

Jr. Scale/ Asst. Officer Full Powers for Group-D posts under their control.

1. Rules in regard to promotions to non-selection and selection posts, as the case may be, to be adhered to. 2. The promotion to be made after the staff are placed on the panel of the selection posts/ select list or having passed the trade test. 3. In case of retrospective promotion to rectify the administrative errors and permitting proforma fixation and result thereof, the powers will not be exercised by officers below administrative grade and finance concurrence will be necessary in all such cases. Authority: Chapter-II of IREM-Vol.I - 1989.

b) adhoc Promotions against Selection posts (adhoc promotionsagainst selection posts should be ordered only inescapable circumstances and are not to be continued beyond four months)

Full powers

CPO full powers upto 4 months. CSC for RPF and FA& CAO for Accounts Department upto 4 months.

DRM can order adhoc promotion against leave/short term vacancies. (not against regular vacancy)

NIL

NG 7

c) adhoc promotions against non-Selection Posts.

NIL NIL NIL NIL

1 Adhoc promotions against regular vacancies should be only with the approval of CPO. Authority: 1. Para 216-A Chapter II Section B of IREM Vol.I (1989) 2. Rly.Bd’s Lr.No.E(NG)I/94/PMI/10 dtd.09.12.98. 3. There should be no occasion for adhoc promotion against non-selection posts.

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Authority/Remarks

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7NG 8. To re-appoint non-gazetted

staff after resignation/ retrenchment or termination of service (except removal and dismissal resulting from disciplinary action).

Full powers to approve reappoint

ment

Full powers to approve reappointment for the posts where they are empowered to appoint.

NIL NIL 1. No appointment shall be made unless a sanctioned post exists against which re-appointment can be made. 2. Rules in regard to recruitment and appointment to be adhered to. 3. Rules in regard to direct recruitment to immediate grades to be adhered to. 4. No powers to grant an initial pay higher than that admissible under the rules. 5. No employee who had been dismissed from service or convicted for a criminal offence should be re-employed without the prior sanction of the General Manager. i) Particulars regarding the circumstances under which ex-employee left the previous employment, the rate of pay he was drawing, whether there was any reason for debarring him from reemployment, should be ascertained before re appointment is made. ii) Cases of re-appointments after voluntary retirement of pensionable employees are to be referred to Railway Board. Authority: 1.Bd’s Lr.No.E(NG)I/91/ RGI/1, dt.27.12.1991. 2. Rule 402 of R-I (2003) 3. Bd’s letter No. E(D&A)99 RG6-6 dtd.3/6/1999

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Officers

Authority/Remarks

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7NG 9 Officiating promotions

under the Next Below Rule in a cadre in vacancies of not more than 90 days duration.

Full powers

Full Powers for staff of their department.

Nil Nil RB’s Lr. No. 1171 PA4/1 of 21.10.71 and F(E)II/85/PA/3/1,

Dtd.10.01.86

NG10 Acceptance ofresignation includingpower to waive off notice period

Full powers

Full Powers (Item 2 of remarks column to be followed)

Full Powers (item 2 of remarks column to be followed)

Full Powers (item 2 of remarks column to be followed)

1. Division should intimate the cadre controlling officers/ Headquarters in respect of posts controlled by Headquarters. 2. Powers are to be exercised only in respect of staff holding posts to which they have powers to appoint. Authority: Rule 302 of R-.I (2003).

NG11 To accept voluntary retirement including the waival of notice period

Full powers



JAG Full Powers (excluding waival of notice period) Sr. Scale Full Powers Upto Rs.5000-8000 (excluding waival of notice period) Asstt. Officers/ Jr. Scale Full Powers in respect of Gr. D and Artisan Staff in grade upto Rs.4590 (excluding waival of notice period) (Item 2 of remarks column to be followed)

1. Accounts certification for qualifying service is necessary. 2. The voluntary retirement may be accepted by the authorities competent to fill the post held by the employee at the time voluntary retirement. 3. Acceptance of notice period of less than three months for Voluntary retirement in deserving cases is subject to: i. Personal approval of HOD/DRM for the staff under their control. ii. Prior DAR/Vigilance case must be obtained. Authority: 1. Rule 1803 of R-II (1987). 2. Bd’s Lr. No.E(P&A)I-77/RT/46, dtd.10-2-81. 3. Para 66 & 67 of Railway Services (Pension Rules) 1993.

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Authority/Remarks

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7 Transfer of Group –C and Group –D staff (a) Within the seniority unit

Full powers

Full Powers for centralized &Headquarters controlled posts.

Full powers for posts within the Division.

JAG/SG Full Powers in respect of Group–C and Group –D staffs under their control within the Division. Sr. Scale Full Powers Upto scale Rs.5000-8000 under their control. Jr. Scale/ Asst. OfficerFull Powers in respect of Group –D only.

1. DRMs should exercise powers in respect of staff working against Hqrs. controlled posts for transfer within the division in consultation with the HoD concerned to avoid conflicting orders being issued. 2. Sr. Scale officers holding independent charge can exercise the powers of JAG officers Authority: Rule 226 and 227 of R-I (2003)

(b) Inter-divisionaltransfer

Full powers

Full powers for centralized cadreposts.

DRM/ADRM/CWMFull Powers in respect of Division/ Workshop controlled posts within the same department and cadre.

Nil Authority: Rule 226 of R-I (2003).

NG 12

c) Inter-railway transfer Full powers

Full Powers for departmental posts.

Nil Nil Authority: Rule 226 of R-I (2003).

NG 13 Grant of joining time in cases of administrative transfers within the limits as per Board’s instructions.

Full powers

Full Powers in respect of staff to whom they can issue transfer orders.

Full Powers in respect of staff to whom they can issue transferorders.

in respect of staff to whom they can issue transfer orders.

Full Powers Authority: Rule 1108 of R-I (2003).

NG 14 Grant of Leave: a) Casual Leave

Full powers

Full Powers in respect of staff working under their control.

Full Powers in respect of staff working undertheir control.

in respect of staff working under their control.

Full Powers

1. All Sr. Supervisors in scale of pay Rs.5000-8000/ Rs.5500-9000 or above also authorized to sanction ordinary Casual Leave as applicable in a year to Group C & Group D staff working under them. Authority: Rule 236 of R-I (2003).

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Authority/Remarks

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7NG 14 b) LAP/LHAP Full powers

upto amaximum of 180 days at a time.

upto amaximum of 180 days at a time.

Full Powers Upto a maximum of 180 days

at a time in the case of staff of division controlled posts.

Full Powers

JAG Full Powers Upto a maximum of 180 days at a time in the case of staff of division controlled posts. Upto 45 days in the case of Hqrs. Controlled postswhere no relief is required.

JAG/Hqrs. Full Powers Upto a maximum of 180 days at a time. Sr.Scale Full Powers Upto 45 days Jr. Scale/ Asst. Officer Full Powers Upto 30 days (Subject to not demanding relief)

1. When a Group –C or Group –D Railway servant resigns from Railway service after giving the necessary notice and requests for grant of leave during the period of notice, he may be granted leave as applied for and due to run concurrently with the period of notice provided that such leave does not extend beyond the date on which the notice expires. 2. Sr. Supervisors (except office staff) in grade Rs.5000-8000/ Rs.5500-9000 & above can sanction leave upto 15 days in a calendar year to Group –C & Group –D staff working under them. They should sanction the leave as due and maintain a register of leave so sanctioned and transmit the leave application through official letter to the office maintaining the leave account of the employee. Authority: 1. Bd’s Lr. No.E(G)96/LE1-4 of 31-12-1996. 2. Rule 514, 523, 525, 526 and

527 of R-I (2003).

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Authority/Remarks

1 2 3 4 5 6 7c) Special disability leave

Full powers with therecommendations of CMD.

Full Powers with the recommendation ofCMD

Full Powers with the recommendation of Med. Supdt.

Nil Authority: Rule 552, 553 of R-I (2003).

d) Study leave Full powers upto the maximum number of days as fixed by Board from time to time.

Full Powers upto the maximum number of days as fixed by Board from time to time.

DRM / CWM Full Powers In respect of Group-C and Group-D staff of Division/Workshop controlled posts upto the maximum number of days as fixed by Board from time to time.

Nil (1) Certificate to the effect that bond has been executed by the employee is to be furnished to associate accounts office. (2) Extant Rly.Bd’s instructions to be complied. Authority:1. Rule 556 of R-I (2003). 2. First schedule of Chapter –V, appendix –V and appendix –VI (II) of R-I (2003).

NG 14

e) Ex-India leave Full powers upto two years at a time.

Full Powers upto two years at a time.

DRM / CWM Full Powers In respect of Division/ Workshop controlled posts upto two years at a time.

Nil Vigilance clearanceis necessary.

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Authority/Remarks

1 2 3 4 5 6 7f) Hospital Leave i) Grant of Hospital leave (for the first 120 days with full pay and thereafter with ½ pay)

Full powers




ii). Grant of Hospital leave beyond 120 days with full pay.

Full powers

Full powers Full powers Nil

NG 14

g) Special casual leave for participation in Railway/Ordinary/ National/ International sports events.

Full powers

Full Powers upto 120 days.

Full Powers upto 120 days.

JAG & Sr. Scale Full Powers Upto 120 days in respect of staff under their control.

1. Finance concurrence is necessary. 2. Subject to such cases being reviewed by Medical Superintendents and concurred in by Associate Accounts Officer. 3. All cases beyond 120 days to be put up to GM half yearly, for post-facto approval. 4. Total period of leave combined with other leave does not exceed 28 months. Authority: 1. Rule 554 of R-I (2003) 2. Bd’s lr. No.E(P&A)I-89/JCM/D-S dated 30.1.92 3.Bd’s lr. No.E(P&A)1-89/JCM/DC-5 dt.22-6-93 4. Bd’s lr.No.E(P&A) 1-96/JCM/DC-1, dt.15-5-98, 5. Rly. Bd’s Lr. No. E(Sports)/ 2000/Policy/ 2AGM, dtd. 22.4.2004.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7h) Extra-ordinary leave in combination with or in continuation of LAP and LHAP (inclusive of combined leave made up of LAP and LHAP)

Full powers Full Powers Full Powers in respect of staff working in posts controlled by them. In respect of staff working in Hqs controlled posts upto one year.

JAG Full Powers In respect of staff holding postscontrolled by them.

Authority: Rule 530 of R-I (2003). Subject to maximum of 5 years.

i) Leave to a railway servant in respect of whom a medical authority has reported that there is no reasonable prospect that he will be fit to return to duty subject to maximum of 12 months.

Full powers Full Powers Full Powers for Division/ Workshop controlled posts.

JAG Full Powers in respect of staff holding posts to which they can make appointment.

Authority: Rule 522 of R-I (2003).

j) Counting of extra-ordinary leave for increment.

Full powers Full Powers Full Powers JAG Full Powers Sr.Scale Full Powers Jr. Scale/ Asst. Officer Full Powers In respect of Group D staff only.

1. Powers are to be exercised in respect of staff holding posts to which they can make appointments. Authority: Rule 1320(a & b) of R-II (1987) EOL for study purpose and on Medical grounds.

k) Grant of Maternity/ Paternity Leave

Full powers Full Powers Full Powers Full Powers Authority: Rule 551, 551(a)of RI -2003 Edn.

NG 14

l) To grant certificate that a railway servant would have continued to officiate in the post but for his proceeding on leave.

Full powers Full Powers Full Powers in respect of staff for whom they are the appointing authority.

Full Powers in respect of staff for whom they are the appointing authority.

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Authority/Remarks

1 2 3 4 5 6 7NG 14 m) Grant of Special Casual leave upto

a total period of 15 days in a calendar year and special passes to railway staff who are members of managing committee for attending meeting of the Managing Committee including those of the Board of Directors and the Sub committees of Co-operative Credit Societies and banks including consumer cooperative societies.

Full powers

Full Powers Full Powers Full Powers in respect of staff under theircontrol.

The facility of Special CL and Special Passes is not admissible to members for attending meeting/ General Annual Meeting (ordinary or extraordinary) of the shareholders. Authority: Board’s letter No.E(G)64 LE 1/2 dated 23.03.1964 and E(G)64 LE 1/10 dated 22.11.1965.

NG15 Grant of Spl C.L. up to 30 days in a calendar year to Railway servants who are Boy Scouts or Rover Scouts & Guides of Rly. State Associations.

Full powers

Full Powers Full Powers Full Powers in respect of staff under their control.

SER E.S. No.210/87.

NG16 Grant of Spl.C.L. for attending Courts to serve as Jurors or Assessors

Full powers

Full Powers Full Powers Full Powers in respect of staff under their control.

NG17 Sanction for investigation of claims of arrears of pay and allowances. (A) Claims less than 3 years old. (B) Claims over 3 years old. (i) Amount of the claims for the period not exceeding of 3 years. (ii) Amount of the claim for the period beyond 3 years for an amount upto Rs. 5000/-. (iii) Amount of the claim for the period beyond 3 years for an amount in excess of Rs. 5000/- as per B-ii above.

Full powers Full powers Full powers Nil

Full Powers Full Powers Full Powers NIL

Full Powers ADRM Upto 1 year. DRM Full Powers (above 1 year upto 3 yrs.) DRM Full Powers ADRM NIL NIL

NIL NIL NIL NIL

1. Prior finance concurrence required. 2. The above delegation does not cover payment of gratuity, Govt. contribution to PF and GIS as per note under Para 1021 of code for Indian Rly. Admn. & Finance. Authority: Para 1004 & 1006 of IREM Vol.I (1989) . Board’s letter No.E(G) 2001 AL1-19 dated 14.12.2001.

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Authority/Remarks

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7 NG18. To sanction dual

charge allowance to a non-gazetted railway servant for holding charge of more than one post.

Full powers Full Powers forcentralized/Headquarter sanctioned posts.

Full Powers in respect of Division/Workshop controlled posts.

JAG Full Powers in respect of staff working under their control.

i) Prior concurrence of finance is necessary. ii) Such arrangements shall not be made for period shorter than 45 days and longer than 180 days. iii) a formal office order must be issued. Authority: (1) Bd’s Lr. No.F(E)Spl.98/FR.I/1, dt.28.1.2000 (RBE No.14/2000). (2) Paras 645 & 646 of IREM Vol.I (1989) as amended vide Advance correction slip (ACS) No.33 & 94.

NG19. To order deductions from Gratuity on account of Govt. Dues.

Full powers Full Powers

Full Powers

JAG/Sr. Scale Full Powers in respect of staff working under their control.

Rly. Bd’s instructions issued from time to time to be adhered to.

NG20. To waiveirrecoverable amounts over drawn by non-gazetted Railway servants which have been detected within one year.

Full powers

Full upto Rs.1000/- Full upto Rs.1000/-

Nil i) Conditionsprescribed in para 1013 to 1019 of IREM Vol.I (1989 Edn) will have to be followed. ii) Prior concurrence of Finance is necessary.

NG21 To waive recoveries of amounts over-drawn by non-gazetted Railway servants which have been detected after one year of payment.

Full powers upto

Rs. 10,000/-

Full Powers upto Rs. 5,000/-

Full Powers upto Rs. 5000/-

Nil i) Conditionsprescribed in para 1013 to 1019 of IREM Vol.I (1989 Edn) will have to be followed. ii) Prior concurrence of Finance is necessary.

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Authority/Remarks

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7(a) Retention of Railway quarters. (i) On transfer from one station to another station within same Railway.

Full Powers upto two months on normal rent in respect of staff under their control



JAG/Sr. Scale Full Powers Upto two months on normal rent in respect of staff under their control. Jr. Scale/Asst. Officers. Full Powers Upto two months on normal rent in respect of Gr. ‘D’ staff only under their control.

Authority: 1. Bd’s Lr. No.E(G)85/QR 1-9 dt.15-1-1990 2. Bd’s lr. No.E(G)92/PN 2-7 dt.27-8-1993. 3. Bd’s Lr. No.E(G)98-QR1-11 dt.22.1.99 and 17.8.99 4. Bd’s Lr. No.E(G)2000/QRI/23/1-23 dt.30.11.2000.

(ii) Beyond two months Full Powers on payment of double the license fee/rent till the end of academic session/sickness period of spouse.

Full Powers on payment of double the license fee/rent till the end of academic session/sickness period of spouse.

Full Powers on payment of double the license fee/rent till the end of academic session/ sickness of spouse.

NIL Authority: 1. Board’s letter No.E(G)2000/QR 1-23 dt.01-6-2001.

NG 22

(b) On deputation to Railtel corporation/ IRCTC

Full powers on normal rent upto two months.Beyond twomonths period as laid down from time to time by Railway Board.

Full powers on normal rent upto two months. Beyond two months period as laid down from time to time by Railway Board.

NIL NIL Beyond two months IRCTC should pay to the Railway an amount equivalent to HRA admissible to the Railway servant on deputation to IRCTC + the flat rate of license fee prescribed by Railways. However, normal license fee should be recovered from the employee. Authority: 1) Railway Board’s letter No.E(G)2002RN5-5 dated 12-4-2002 and 31-5-2002. 2)Railway Bd’s letter No. E(G)2002RN5-11 dated 12-4-2002 3) Railway Board’s letter No.E(G)2002RN5-11 dated 15-7-2003.

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Authority/Remarks

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7(c) On transfer to New Zonal Railways/Divisions

upto the date allowed by Board.

Full powers Full powers in respect of quarters controlled by them upto the date allowed by the Board.

Full powers upto the date allowed byBoard.

JAG Full powers in respect of quarters controlled by them upto the date allowed by the Board.

Certificate from an officer of New Zone not below the rank of SDGM that the staff posted have applied/registered for allotment of entitled category and that accommodation is not available in the New Zone. Authority: Rly.Bd’s Lr. No.E(G)97 QR128 dtd.2.9.2002. and letter No. E(G)2003 QR1-11 dt: 5/12/2003

(d)Missing employees Full powers Full Powers in respect of quarters controlled by them upto two years maximum.

Full Powers upto two years maximum.

Nil On normal rent for a period of one year from the date of lodging FIR. For a further period of one year on normal rent on certification by the police authorities that the employee is not traceable. Authority: Rly.Bd’s Lr. No.E(G)2001 QR1-17 dated 17-7-2002.

NG 22

(e) Retirements Full Powers upto 4 months on normal flat rate of license fee, upto 8 months on payment of double the normal rent on account of sickness or upto the end ofscholastic yearwhichever is earlier

Full Powers upto 4 months on normal flat rate of license fee, upto 8 months on payment of double the normal rent on account of sickness or upto the end ofscholastic yearwhichever is earlier

in respect of quarters controlled by them.

Full Powers upto 4 months on normal flat rate of license fee, upto 8 months onpayment ofdouble thenormal rent on account ofsickness orupto the end of scholastic year whichever is earlier.


JAG Full powers upto 4 months on normal flat rate of license fee, upto 8 months on payment of double the normal rent on account of sickness or upto the end of scholastic year whichever is earlier in respect of quarters controlled by them.

Authority: Rly.Bd’s lr.no.E(G)2000 QR1-23 dated 1-6-2001.

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Authority/Remarks

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7NG 22 (f) Death Full powers

upto 24months onpayment of normal rent.

Full powers upto 24months onpayment of normal rent

Full powers upto 24 months on payment of normal rent.


JAG Full powers upto 24 months on payment of normal rent in respect of quarters controlled by them.

Authority: Rly.Bd’s Lr. No.E(G)98QR1-11 dated 22-1-1999 and 17.8.1999.

a) to permit occupation of quarters upon resignation/ discharge

Full powers for one month

Full powers for one month in respect of quarters controlled by them.

Full powers for one month

JAG/Sr. Scale Full powers for one month in respect of quarters controlled by them. Jr. Scale/ Asst. Officers Full powers for one month in respect of Gr. ‘D’ staff in respect of quarters controlled by them.

NG23

b) upon joint occupation as per extant rules and orders

Full powers Full powers in respect of quarters controlled by them.

Full powers JAG Full powers in respect of quarters controlled by them.

Authority: (Para 1712 of IREM Vol.II (1990).

NG24. Grant of daily allowance for halts in excess of 30 days.

Full powers upto 180 days in all cases.

Full powers upto 180 days in all cases

Full Powers upto 180 days in all cases

JAG and below/ Hqrs. Nil JAG (in independent charge) Full powers upto 60 days for staff under their control.

Authority: Subject to Provisions of Rules 1618 (a and b) and 1697 of R-II (1987) & 1626 of R-II (1987).

NG25 Sanction of mileage allowance Full powers Full Powers Full Powers Nil Authority: Rule 1607 R II 1987 Edn. Extant Rly. Bd’s instructions to be complied.

NG26. Grant of HRA to staff who are posted to stations at which HRA is admissible.

Full powers Full Powers Full Powers JAG/Sr. Scale Full Powers Jr. Scale/ Asst. Officer Full powers in respect of Gr. D only.

Subject to compliance of conditions laid down in Rule no.1706 of R-II.

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Nature of Powers * AGM PHOD/CHOD

DRM/ADRM SAG Officers

HQR/Divisional/

Workshop/Shed Officers

Authority/Remarks

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7NG27. To stop HRA admissible

under Rules in the event of an employee refusing to accept the accommodation offered by Railway.

Full powers

Full Powers

Full Powers

JAG/Sr. Scale Full powers Jr. Scale/ Asst. Officer Full powers in respect of Gr. D only.

NG28. To sanction write off of irrecoverable personaladvances or amounts otherwise due from non-gazetted railway servants i.e. rent etc.

Full powers upto Rs. 10,000/-

Full Powers Upto Rs.5000/-

Full powers Upto Rs.5000/-

Nil i) Conditions prescribed in para 1013 to 1019 of IREM Vol.1 (1989 Edn) will have to be followed. ii) Prior concurrence of Finance is necessary. iii) Subject to amount not exceeding six months pay of the railway servant but no amount less than two months pay should ordinarily be waived.

NG29 Grant of educational assistance to Railway employees. a) educational allowance. b) reimbursement of tuition fees. c) hostel subsidy

Full powers Full Powers for staff under their control.

Full Powers Full powers for staff under their control.

Authority: (1) Para -2204 of IREM Vol.II (1990). (2) Bd’s lr. No.E(W)84/ED1-1, dtd.20.1.89. (3) Extant Railway Board’s instructions to be complied.

NG30 To determine the rate of TA to an outsider attending departmental enquiry

Full powers as per limits in the Codalprovision.

as perlimits in the Codal provision.

Full Powers

as per limits in the Codal provision.

Full Powers Nil Authority: Rule 1696 of R-II (1987).

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Authority/Remarks

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7Composite Transfer Grant (a) Sanction of normal claims

Full powers

Full Powers for staff under their control.

Full Powers


Authority: Rule 1643 (VIII) of R-II 1987. Extant Railway Board’s instructions to be complied.

NG31.

b) sanction for belated claims. (i) for serving employees beyond 6 months. (ii) for retired employees beyond 6 months but within two years.

Full Powers Full Powers

Nil Nil

Nil Nil

Nil Nil

Finance concurrence is necessary. Authority: Board’s letter No.F(E)I/89/ AL-28/11, dt.23.2.90

NG32. Sanction of Breakdown Allowance

Full powers Full powers for staff under their control.

Full Powers JAG/Sr. Scale Full Powers for staff under their control.

Authority: Rule 1420 RI 1987 Edn. Extant Railway Board’s instructions to be complied.

Grant of consolidated conveyance allowance

a) Car and Scooter

Full powers

Nil

Nil

Nil

Finance concurrence is necessary Authority: Para 1606 of R-II (1987).

NG33.

b) Cycle Full Powers Full Powers for staff under their control.

Full powers Nil

NG34. To sanction festivaladvance.

Full Powers Full Powers for staff under their control.



(1) Only one advance may be sanctioned to an employee in a financial year. (2) Rly.Bd’s instructions to be complied with. Authority: Bd’s Lr.No. E(LL)81/FA/4 dt.31.3.82.

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Authority/Remarks

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7NG35. Grant of House Building

Advance (HBA) asadmissible.

Full Powers



Nil Working sheet of recovery to be vetted by Accounts. Authority: Para 1132 IREM Vol.I (1989)

NG36. To sanction advance for the purchase of conveyance other than Motor Car

Full Powers


Full Powers for staff undertheir control.

JAG – Full Powers in respect of cycle/ Scooter/ Motor Cycle subject to availability of funds for staff under their control. Sr Scale Full powers in respect of Cycle Advance only for staff under their control.

NG37 Grant of advance to Gr.D staff for purchase of Table Fans

Full Powers



for staff under their control. Full Powers

NG38. Condonation of break in service not more than one year

Full Powers

Full Powers for centralized and Headquarter controlled posts.

Full Powers for staff holding posts controlled by the Division.

Nil. Finance concurrence is necessary Authority: Para-43 of Railway Service (Pension) Rules, 1993.

NG39. Counter signature of TA Journals

Full Powers



JAG Full powers for staff under their control. SS/JS/Asst Scale Full Powers for staff under their control

1. In the case of belated claim of

TA (exceeding 90 days) to be countersigned by the next higher authority.

2. In respect of retired non-gazetted staff, to be countersigned by DPO/SPO.

Authority: Rule 1697-R-II (1987). And Board’s letter No. F(E)I/2003/AL-8/3 dt.20/11/2003.

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Authority/Remarks

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7NG40. Alteration of recorded date

of birth, of Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ employees

Full Powers

CPO Full Powers.CSC for RPF and FA& CAO for Accounts full powers.

Nil

Nil Authority: 1. Rule 225(4) of IREC Vol.I (2003). 2. Master Circular No.12. 3. Prior finance concurrence is

necessary.

NG41. To permit change of name in original records including service registers (SRs) subject to compliance of the prescribed procedure

Full Powers



Full powers Sr,DPO/DPO/WPO (independent charge) JAG/Hqrs. for staff under their control.

Authority: Para 1201 and 1202 of IREM Vol.I 1989.

NG42. To make alteration (other than date of birth) in the service register eg. Change of name, date of appointment etc., incase of clerical error only in the first page of service register.

Full Powers



Nil Authority: Rule 1204 IREM –Vol.I (1989). Para 225 R-1. Prior finance concurrence is necessary.

NG43. To issue service certificate to Rly. Servants who have put in 12 months service or more.

Full Powers



for staff under their control. Full Powers

NG44. To authorize a railway servant to proceed on duty outside the Zonal Railway.

Full Powers



JAG – Full Powers for staff under their control. Sr. Scale (IC) -Full Powers for staff under their control.

1. Powers are to be exercised in respect of staff under their control. 2. Powers are to be exercised with a view to economy in TA expenditure. Authority: Bd’s lr. No.F(E)I-68 PW5/1-1 dated 3-4-69.

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Authority/Remarks

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7Sanction of Advances (a) from provident fund

Full Powers


Full Powers JAG Full Powers for staff under their control. Sr. Scale Full Powers for staff under their control. Group –B Officers/ Jr. Scale Full Powers for staff below scale 5000-8000/- for staff under their control.

Authority: 1. Bd’s lr. No.F(E)III/84/PF-1/4 dt.1.5.1989 2. Rule 922 and 923 of IREC Vol.I (2003)

(b) Traveling allowance (T.A)

Full Powers


Full Powers Full Powers In respect of staff under their control.

1. Powers are to be exercised in respect of staff under their control. Authority: Para 1110 of IREM Vol.I (1989).

NG45.

c) pay on transfer/ Leave not more than one month’s basic pay. ( to be recovered in three monthly instalments beginning from the next month immediate to transfer)

Full Powers


Full Powers JAG/Sr. Scale Full Powers for staff under their control. Jr. Scale/ Asst. Officer (in independent charge) May exercise in respect of staff under their control for whom pay sheets are prepared by them.

1. Powers are to be exercised in respect of staff under their control. 2. Temporary employee should produce a surety from a permanent railway servant not governed by the Payment of Wages Act. 3. The circumstances of the case should warrant an advance being sanctioned. Authority: 1. Para 1113 to 1118 of IREM Vol.I (1989). 2. Bd’ lr. No.(E)55/PW-7(8) dt.30-1-1956.

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Authority/Remarks

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7a) Advance of pay to non-gazetted railway servants under very speciacircumstances. Viz., the railway servant’s camp is burnt or serious damages caused to his belongings due to floods etc.

l

Full powers.

Full powers for staff under their control.

Full powers for staff under their control

Nil 1.Prior finance concurrence is necessary. 2. One month basic pay recoverable in three equal instalments Authority: Para 1123 of IREM Vol.I (1989).

NG46.

b) Advance in cases of natural calamities ofexceptional severity – to railway servants whose property movable or immovable has been substantially affected or damaged by the natural calamity.

Full powers.



Nil Rs.2500/- recoverable in 24 equal instalments (where declaration is made by State Government). Authority : Para 1123(A) of IREM Vol.I (1989).

NG47. Grant of permission to Gr.C and D staff for transactions in respect of acquisition or disposal of any immovable and/or movable property.

Full Powers



JAG Full Powers Upto Rs.30,000/- for movable and immovable property for staff under their control.

Authority: Rule 18 (2) and 18(3) of the Railway Services (Conduct) Rules 1966.

NG48. Condonation of delay for non-insurance of flat/house, purchased/ built out house building advance.

Full Powers Upto two years

Full Powers Upto twoyears

Upto two years for staff under their control. for staff under

their control.

Full Powers Nil 1. For periods beyond two years, approval of Railway Board is necessary. Authority: Bd’s lr. No.F(E)Spl/94/Adv/3/7 dated 13.10.95.

NG 49. Reconstruction of service registers with available records.

Full Powers

CPO Full Powers. CSC for RPF and FA& CAO for Accounts full powers.


Nil Prior finance concurrence is necessary. Authority: 1. Bd’ lr. No.E(NG)60 PTN I/3 dtd.28.3.60. 2. P®6 21/P/Vol.II, dtd. 5.8.82.

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Authority/Remarks

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7NG50 Reconstruction of service

registers on the basis of affidavits when no records are available.

Nil Nil Nil Nil 1. Prior Finance concurrence is necessary. 2. Sanction of Railway Board is necessary. Authority: Bd’s lr. No.E(NG)60 PTN I/3 dtd.28.3.60

NG51 Sanction of pension/ Service gratuity, retirement/ death gratuity, commutation of pension and leave encashment.

Full Powers



JAG/Sr.Scale Full Powers for staff under their control.

1. Powers are to be exercised in respect of staff under their control. Authority: Rule 89 of RSPR (1993)

NG52 Issue of ‘No Objection Certificate’ (NOC) for obtaining passport.

Full Powers

Full powers in respect ofemployees under their control

Full powers in respect of employees under their control

Nil Prior vigilance clearance necessary.

NG53. Treating the period of handing over and taking over charge in cases in which several scattered work or stores have to be inspected before completing transfer of charge – treatment of period as on duty upto a maximum of 6 days.

Full Powers



JAG Full Powers for staff under their control.

SER E.S. No.109/81 and 210/87.

NG54. To permit journey by Road between two stations connected by Rail

Full Powers



Nil The power delegated can be exercised only in respect of journeys undertaken in connection with surprise inspection of Level Crossings/Surprise check at stations (Ticketless Travel) and for accidents/breaches.

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Authority/Remarks

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7Grant of honorarium/ receive honorarium as remuneration for work which are occasional & intermittent in nature (Rule 237 (FR-II) to be complied.

Full powers upto Rs. 10,000/- in each case.

CPO, FA&CAO Full Powers Upto Rs. 5,000/- in each case

DRM/CWM Full Powers Upto Rs.5,000/- in each case.

Nil 1. Finance concurrence is necessary. 2. Where the honorarium is recurring, the limit of Rs.10,000/- applies to the total amount paid in a financial year in each individual case. Authority: 1. Rule 1334 (FR-46) R-II (1987) to be complied. 2. Item 10(a) of GM’s delegation. Bd’s letter No.F(X)II-2003/PW/10, dt.9.1.04.

NG55

b) To sanction and make payments to lecture in training school to officers and supervisory staff and guest speakers

Full powers Nil Nil Principal of Training Schools Full Powers

Principals should ensure the instructions contained in Bd’s lr. No.E/G/99/H01/18 dtd.08.6.2000. (SER Estt. Sr. No. 100/2000)

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Authority/Remarks

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7NG56. To grant advance

increment on sports account (orecommendation of Railway Sports control Board (RSCB) for excellence in sports)

n

Full Powers

CPO Full Powers

Nil Nil Authority: Bd’s lr. No.E(NG)II/90/RR-3/3 dt.25-5-1990.

NG57 Recovery in instalments of amounts, paiderroneously to railway employees

Full Powers




Authority: Para 1013-B IREM Vol.I (1989).

NG58. Recovery in lumpsum or in installments, of arrears of subscription due from the railway servant who is admitted as a subscriber to the provident fund with retrospective effect.

Full Powers




Authority: Rule 911 of IREC(RI) Vol.I (2003).

NG 59 Waiver of cost of training in case of staff joining government/ public sector undertakings

Full Powers



Nil Prior finance concurrence is necessary. Authority: Master Circular No.30.

NG 60. To waive the cost of training of railway servant who has received training at Railway’s expense and requiring to serve the Railways for a minimum prescribed period. (provided the cost to be waived is not in excess of cost proportionate to the service rendered.)

Full Powers

Nil Nil Nil Prior finance concurrence is necessary. Authority: Rule 1410 IREM –Vol.I (1989).

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Authority/Remarks

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7NG61. Compensation to railway servants

for loss of private property during course of accident or strike.

Upto Rs. 5000/- in each case.

Nil Nil Nil 1.Prior finance concurrence is necessary. Authority: Item No.19 of GM’s delegation under Bd’s letter No.F(X)II-2003/PW/10, dt.9.1.04..

NG62. To grant personal pay equivalent to one increment in favour of railway employee who undergoes sterilization operation for promoting small family norms subject to the prescribed condition.

Full Powers



JAG/Sr. Scale Full Powers for staff under their control.

Authority: Board’s letter No.80/F(W)I dt.8.10.80.

NG63. Classification of railway servants under hours of employment rule.

Full Powers

CPO Full Powers

Nil Nil Authority: 1. Sec.136 of Indian Railways Act 1989 2. Bd’s lr. No.E(LL)76/HER(RLT)/11 dt.7.3.77.

NG64. Temporary exemption under Hours of Employment Regulation (HOER)

Full Powers



JAG/ Sr. Scale Full Powers for staff under their control.

Authority: 1. Rule 6 of HOER. 2.Bd’s lr. No. E(LWA)66/HER/55 dtd.14.3.67.

NG65. Sanction for payment of compensation under Workmen’s Compensation Act including award by commissioners/courts.

Full Powers




Authority: Item 18(i) of GM’s delegation under Bd’s letter No.F(X)II-2003/PW/10, dt.9.1.04. Finance concurrence is necessary.

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Authority/Remarks

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7NG66. Sanction to refund of P.F

by installments by non-gazetted staff on reappointment.

Full Powers Full Powers for staff under their control.


Nil 1. Powers are to be exercised in respect of staff holding posts to which they are empowered to make reappointment. 2. The refund instalments, not exceeding 12 instalments, shall be fixed which re-employed/reinstated the railway servant. Authority: Rule 917-IREC Vol.I (2003)

To sanction rewards to non-gazetted staff a) cases connected with averting or reducing the severity of accidents.

Full powers upto Rs.3000/- in each case

CHOD Full powersupto Rs.2000/- in each case

HOD Full Powers Upto Rs.1,000/-

DRM/CWM Full Powers Upto Rs.2,000/- in each case

JAG Full powers upto Rs.500/- in each case.

b) Suggestions and inventions.

Full powers upto

Rs. 3000/- in each case.

PHOD Full Powers to grant rewards upto Rs.2,000/- in eachindividual case.

HOD Full Powers Upto Rs.2,000/- subject to an annual ceiling of Rs.10,000/-

DRM/CWM Full Powers upto Rs.1,000/- subject to an annual ceiling of Rs.10,000/-

JAG and below Nil JAG/ Hqrs: Full Powers For spot rewards upto Rs.100/- in each individual case subject to an annual ceiling of Rs.1,000/-

NG67.

c) other cases of meritorious/ outstanding work.

Full powers upto Rs. 3000/- in each case.

Full Powers Upto Rs.2,000/- in each case.

Full Powers Upto Rs.2,000/- in individual case.

JAG Upto Rs,500/- in each case. SS/Jr.Scale/Asst. Officer Upto Rs.250/- in each case.

Railway Board’s guidelines contained in item No. 10(b) vide letter No. FX II-2003/PW/10, Dtd. 9.1.2004. Overall ceiling limit of budget allotment should not be exceeded.

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Authority/Remarks

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7NG68. To sanction ex-gratia payment

to the dependants of railway employees in the event of his/her death arising out of injuries sustained while on duty.

Full powers upto Rs. 3000/- in eachcase.

for staff under their control.

Full Powers upto Rs. 3000/- in each case

Full Powers upto Rs. 3000/- in each case.

Nil Authority: Bd’s lr. No.93/TC-III/122/1/Ex-gratia dt.14.7.97. Item 20 of Rly. Bd’s letter No. FXII-2003/PW/10, Dtd. 9.1.2004.

NG69. Suspension of Lien Full powers Full Powers in respect of whom they are appointing authorities.

Full Powers in respect of whom they are appointing authorities.

Full power in respect of whom they are appointing authorities

Rule 242 of IREC 2003-Edn. (RI)

NG70. Payment of Deposit of Decretal amount in satisfaction of the decree passed by Civil Court/ Authority under Payment of Wages Act.

Full Powers



JAG Full Powers for staff under their control.

Finance & legal concurrence is necessary.

NG71. Forwarding of application to posts outside the Railway

Full Powers



Full Powers in respect of staff holding posts that are Divisionalcontrolled.

Vigilance clearance is necessary. Authority: Chapter XIV of IREM Vol.I -1989 Edn. (Para 1407 and 1408)

NG72 Grant of advance for treatment of cancer.

Full Powers




Authority: Para 1124 of IREM, Vol I (1989)

NG73 Passes:- Issue of Duty/cheque passes to officials of P&T Deptt.

Full Powers




a) Acceptance of gift, value of which exceeds the prescribed limits under Rly. Services (Conduct) rules 1966

Full Powers



Nil Rule-2 & 13 of the Railway Services (Conduct) Rules 1966.

NG 74

b) Lending and borrowing under Rly. Services (Conduct) rules 1966

Full Powers



NIl Rule-2 & 16 of the Railway Services (Conduct) Rules 1966.

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Authority/Remarks

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7NG75 Issue of passes for families

and transportation of Personal kit beyond the time limit of 12 months and grant of actual cost of transportation of Personal effects of mileage allowance therefor within the time limit of 24 months to which it is relaxed in respect of Passes for families

Full Powers

CPO Full powers. CSC for RPF & FA& CAO for Accounts full powers.

Full Powers Nil Authority: Bd’s letter No. E(W)2001PS5-9/6 dtd.6/7/2001 and 16(ii) and (iii) of Sch. VII of Pass Rules 1986.

NG76 Recovery of over-payment of subsistence allowance

Full Powers




NG77 Officiating promotions under the Next Below Rule in a cadre in vacancies of more than 90 days duration and also subject to the conditions stipulated

Full Powers


Nil Nil Authority: Board’s letter No.F(E)II / 71 PA/4/1.

* When there is no AGM post, those cases should be put up to G.M for approval/sanction.

CORRECTION SLIP No. 4 (Estt. SOP) EAST COAST RAILWAY

General Manager’s Office, Rail Vihar, Chandrasekharpur,

Bhubaneswar-751023. M E M O R A N D U M

Sub: Delegation of Powers – Modification to Srl. No. G-20 & NG – 14 (m) and introduction of new Srl. No. 14 (n) of Establishment matters. <<O>>

Approval of the General Manager with the finance concurrence of FA&CAO is hereby communicated for the following modification of Srl. No. G-20 & NG-14 (m) and introduction of new item i.e. Srl. No. NG-14 (n) of SOP on Establishment matters issued under this office letter No. ECoR/GA/SOP/Estt../1945 dated 31.01.2006: -

Sl. No. Nature of Powers * AGM PHOD/

CHOD DRM/ADRM/ SAG Officers

HQR/Divisional/Workshop/ Shed Officers Authority/Remarks

G 20

Sanction of Pension including all pensionary benefits like Commutation of pension, Service Gratuity, DCRG, leave salary, CGEGIS, PF settlement etc.

Full powers.

Full powers up to SAG.

DRM/ADRM/ CWM: Full powers up to SG officers.

Nil This is subject to extant internal check by Accounts. Authority: Rule 89 of Railway Service (Pension) Rules (RSPR), 1993.

m) Grant of Special Casual leave upto a total period of 15 days in a calendar year and special passes to railway staff who are members of the Sub committees of Co-operative Credit Societies and banks including consumer cooperative societies.

Full powers.

Full Powers.

Full Powers. Full Powers in respect of staff under their control.

Facility of Special CL and Special Passes is not admissible to members for attending meeting/ General Annual Meeting (ordinary or extraordinary) of the shareholders. Authority: Board’s letter No.E(G)64 LE 1/2 dated 23.03.1964 and E(G)64 LE 1/10 dated 22.11.1965.

NG 14

n) Grant of Special Casual leave up to a total period of 30 days in a calendar year and special passes to railway staff who are members of managing committee for attending meeting of the Managing Committee including those of the Board of Directors of Co-operative Credit Societies and banks including consumer cooperative societies but not for meeting of the Sub-committees.

Full powers.

Full Powers.

Full Powers. Full Powers in respect of staff under their control.

Facility of Special CL and Special Passes is not admissible to members for attending meeting/ General Annual Meeting (ordinary or extraordinary) of the shareholders. Authority: Board’s letter No.E(G)64 LE 1/2 dated 23.03.1964, E(G)64 LE 1/10 dated 22.11.1965 and E(G)70 LE1-2 dt. 21.01.1971 & E(G)70 LE1-2 dt. 03.09.1971

(B. K. Mishra) Dy. General Manager

For General Manager No. ECoR/GA/SOP/Estt./3441 Dated: 10.10.2007 Copy forwarded for information and guidance to: - All PHODs/CHODs/ECoR/BBS, CAO (C), FA&CAO (C) & SPO (C)/BBS, FA&CAO (F&S), DRMs, ADRMs, Sr.DFMs & Sr. DPOs /KUR, SBP & WAT, CWM, WPO & Sr. AFA / CRW/MCS, Dy.CVO/ECoR/BBS, Pr. Director of Audit/ECoR/BBS.

(B. K. Mishra)

Dy. General Manager For General Manager

CORRECTION SLIP No. 3 (Estt. SOP)

EAST COAST RAILWAY General Manager’s Office,

Rail Vihar, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar-751023.

M E M O R A N D U M

Sub: Delegation of Powers – Amendment to Srl. No. NG – 31 (b) of Part (II) of Establishment matters. <<O>>

Approval of the General Manager in consultation with the Finance is hereby communicated for the following amendment to Srl. No. NG-31

of Part (II) of DOP on Establishment matters issued under this office letter No. ECoR/GA/SOP/Estt../1945 dated 31.01.2006: -

Sl. No. Nature of Powers * AGM PHOD/

CHOD DRM/ADRM SAG Officers

HQR/Divisional/ Workshop/Shed Officers Authority/Remarks

1 2 3 4 5 6 7NG-31 b) Sanction for belated claims.

(i) for serving employees beyond 1 (one) year. (ii) for retired employees beyond 6 (six) months but within two years.

Full Powers Full Powers

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Finance concurrence is necessary. Authority: Board’s letter No.F(E)I/89/ AL-28/11, dt.23.2.90


For General Manager

No. ECoR/GA/SOP/Estt./3346 Dated: 06.09.2007. Copy forwarded for information and guidance to: - All PHODs/CHODs/ECoR/BBS, CAO (C)/BBS, FA&CAO (F&S), Dy. CPO (Rect)/ECoR/BBS, DRMs, ADRMs, Sr.DFMs & Sr. DPOs /KUR, SBP & WAT, CWM, WPO & Sr. AFA / CRW/MCS, Dy.CVO/ECoR/BBS, Pr. Director of Audit/ECoR/BBS.


For General Manager

CORRECTION SLIP No.2 (Estt. SOP)



M E M O R A N D U M

Sub: Delegation of Powers in respect of Establishment matters, Part-III, New items: Group-D Recruitment <<O>>

Approval of the General Manager in consultation with the Finance is hereby communicated for the following Delegation on Establishment matters as part III in respect to Group ‘D’ recruitment as new items of SOP Estt. Matters issued under this office letter No. ECoR/GA/SOP/Estt../2002 dated 31.01.2006: - Sl. No. Nature of Powers Approving Authority Remarks

1 Recruitment of Group-D vacant posts of ECoR (once in two years).

GM Nos. & grades for recruitment of Group-D posts to be concurred in by associate finance. (Authority: RBE no.121 / 2005 vide Board's letter no. E(NG)-II/96/RR-1/62 dtd. 18.07.2005)

2. Arranging publication of such "Recruitment Notification"

Dy.CPO(Rect) (Authority : RBE No.121 / 2005)

3. Outsourcing of Data processing/ printing work: (a) Pre-examination data entry work, preparation of lists & despatch of call letters etc. (on Limited Tender basis).(b) Selection and engagement of "Agency" for printing question papers (on Single Tender basis). (c) Selection and engagement of "Agency" for evaluation and post-examination work (on Single Tender basis).

Dy.CPO(Rect) Extant RRB's procedure to be followed for Limited/Single Tenders. (Authority: (i) RRCB No.15 / 2002 vide Board's letter No.E(RRB)/2002/16/3, dtd. 4.12.2002 (ii) RBE No. 121/2005 vide letter No. E (NG)/II/96/RR-1/62, dtd. 18.7.2005 & (iii) RBE No. 166 / 2005 vide letter No.E (NG)/II/96/RR-1/62, dtd. 29.9.2005 .

4. Organising and conducting of examinations/ processes. Dy. CPO (Rect) shall be responsible for overseeing the selection process (pre-examiation as well as post-examination) as per Rly.Board's guidelines.

Dy.CPO(Rect)

5. Formation of final panel of selected candidates and publication of results.

Dy.CPO(Rect)

Extant Rly. Bd's guidelines to be followed.

(Authority: (i) RRCB No.15 / 2002 vide Board's letter No.E(RRB)/2002/16/3, dtd.

4.12.2002 (ii) RBE No. 121/2005 vide letter No. E (NG)/II/96/RR-1/62, dtd.

18.7.2005 & (iii) RBE No. 166 / 2005 vide letter No.E (NG)/II/96/RR-1/62, dtd.

29.9.2005 .

Contd. to P/2..

(2)

Sl. No. Nature of Powers Approving Authority Remarks 6. Incurrence of expenditure on confidential

work: (a) Processing application forms/Call letters.(b) Setting, printing, supply of question paper/OMR Sheets etc. (c) Evaluation of answer sheets.(d) Publication of results.

Dy.CPO(Rect)

7. Incurrence of expenditure in connection with conducting examinations i.e payments meant for Officers in charge of exam centres, Town incharges, Flying squads, Invigilators, supporting staff, transportation and other incidental expenses.

Dy.CPO(Rect)

Extant RRB's procedure to be followed. (i) Estimated expenditure should be sanctioned by the GM with prior finance concurrence. (ii) For confidentail works, Dy.CPO(Rect)'s certification of expenditure for Item No. 6(a) (b), (c) & (d) willl be treated as valid voucher. (iii) Submission of vouchers for expenditure to FA & CAO's office as per Rly. Bd's guidelines. (iv) The original bills/vouchers related to confidential work will be retained in the custody of Dy. CPO (Rect) for the period of their codal life. (v) Auditing of vouchers and accountal will be as per RRB's procedure. (Authority: Para 9.1 to 9.7 of Annexure -I of RBE No.121 / 2005)

8. Budgetting & accountal of expenditure on recruitment.

Dy. CPO (Rect) Provision of budget requirement should be as per Para 8 of Rly. Bd's circular RBE 121/2005.

9. Extension of currency/validity of panel. GM Normal validity of currency of panel is two years from date of publication of panel. Further extension of validity of currancy by one year ( in case of administrative exigencies) shall require approval of GM. (Authority: Sub-para 7.11 of Annexure -I of RBE no.121 / 2005)

10. Any other item/activity connected with selectionprocess not covered from Sr. 1 to Sr. 9

GM Finance concurrence is necessary.

N.B. Correction Slip No.1(Estt. SOP) circulated vide this office memorandum No. ECor/GA/SOP/Estt./2721 Dated: 23.11.2006 is treated as cancelled.


For General Manager No. ECoR/GA/SOP/Estt./2726 Dated: 24.11.2006. Copy forwarded for information and guidance to: - All PHODs/CHODs/ECoR/BBS, CAO (C)/BBS, FA&CAO (F&S), Dy. CPO (Rect)/ECoR/BBS, DRMs, ADRMs, Sr.DFMs & Sr. DPOs /KUR, SBP & WAT, CWM, WPO & Sr. AFA / CRW/MCS, Dy.CVO/ECoR/BBS, Pr. Director of Audit/ECoR/BBS.

(B. K. Mishra)


CORRECTION SLIP No. 1 (Estt. SOP)



M E M O R A N D U M

Sub: Delegation of Powers in respect of Establishment matters, Part-III, New items: Group-D Recruitment <<O>>

Approval of the General Manager in consultation with the Finance is hereby communicated for the following Delegation on Establishment matters as part III in respect to Group ‘D’ recruitment as new items of SOP Estt. Matters issued under this office letter No. ECoR/GA/SOP/Estt../2002 dated 31.01.2006: - Sl. No. Nature of Powers Approving Authority Remarks

1 Recruitment for notification of Group-D vacant posts of ECoR (once in two years).

GM Nos. & grades for recruitment of Group-D posts to be concurred in by associate finance. (Authority: RBE no.121 / 2005 vide Board's letter no. E(NG)-II/96/RR-1/62 dtd. 18.07.2005)

2. Arranging publication of such "Recruitment Notification"

Dy.CPO(Rect) (Authority : RBE No.121 / 2005)

3. Outsourcing of Data processing/ printing work: (a) Pre-examination data entry work, preparation of lists & despatch of call letters etc. (on Limited Tender basis).(b) Selection and engagement of "Agency" for printing question papers (on Single Tender basis). (c) Selection and engagement of "Agency" for evaluation and post-examination work (on Single Tender basis).

Dy.CPO(Rect) Extant RRB's procedure to be followed for Limited/Single Tenders. (Authority: (i) RRCB No.15 / 2002 vide Board's letter No.E(RRB)/2002/16/3, dtd. 4.12.2002 (ii) RBE No. 121/2005 vide letter No. E (NG)/II/96/RR-1/62, dtd. 18.7.2005 & (iii) RBE No. 166 / 2005 vide letter No.E (NG)/II/96/RR-1/62, dtd. 29.9.2005 .

4. Organising and conducting of examinations/ processes. Dy. CPO (Rect) shall be responsible for overseeing the selection process (pre-examiation as well as post-examination) as per Rly.Board's guidelines.

Dy.CPO(Rect)

5. Formation of final panel of selected candidates and publication of results.

Dy.CPO(Rect)

Extant Rly. Bd's guidelines to be followed.

(Authority: (i) RRCB No.15 / 2002 vide Board's letter No.E(RRB)/2002/16/3, dtd.

4.12.2002 (ii) RBE No. 121/2005 vide letter No. E (NG)/II/96/RR-1/62, dtd.

18.7.2005 & (iii) RBE No. 166 / 2005 vide letter No.E (NG)/II/96/RR-1/62, dtd.

29.9.2005 .

Contd. to P/2..

(2)

Sl. No. Nature of Powers Approving Authority Remarks 6. Incurrence of expenditure on confidential

work: (a) Processing application forms/Call letters.(b) Setting, printing, supply of question paper/OMR Sheets etc. (c) Evaluation of answer sheets.(d) Publication of results.

Dy.CPO(Rect)

7. Incurrence of expenditure in connection with conducting examinations i.e payments meant for Officers in charge of exam centres, Town incharges, Flying squads, Invigilators, supporting staff, transportation and other incidental expenses.

Dy.CPO(Rect)

Extant RRB's procedure to be followed. (i) Estimated expenditure should be sanctioned by the GM with prior finance concurrence. (ii) For confidentail works, Dy.CPO(Rect)'s certification of expenditure for Item No. 6(a) (b), (c) & (d) willl be treated as valid voucher. (iii) Submission of vouchers for expenditure to FA & CAO's office as per Rly. Bd's guidelines. (iv) The original bills/vouchers related to confidential work will be retained in the custody of Dy. CPO (Rect) for the period of their codal life. (v) Auditing of vouchers and accountal will be as per RRB's procedure. (Authority: Para 9.1 to 9.7 of Annexure -I of RBE No.121 / 2005)

8. Budgetting & accountal of expenditure on recruitment.

Dy. CPO (Rect) Provision of budget requirement should be as per Para 8 of Rly. Bd's circular RBE 121/2005.

9. Extension of currency/validity of panel. GM Normal validity of currency of panel is two years from date of publication of panel. Further extension of validity of currancy by one year ( in case of administrative exigencies) shall require approval of GM. (Authority: Sub-para 7.11 of Annexure -I of RBE no.121 / 2005)

10. Any other item/activity connected with selectionprocess not covered from Sr. 1 to Sr. 9

GM Finance concurrence is necessary.


For General Manager No. ECor/GA/SOP/Estt./2721 Dated: 23.11.2006. Copy forwarded for information and guidance to: - All PHODs/CHODs/ECoR/BBS, CAO (C)/BBS, FA&CAO (F&S), Dy. CPO (Rect)/ECoR/BBS, DRMs, ADRMs, Sr.DFMs & Sr. DPOs /KUR, SBP & WAT, CWM, WPO & Sr. AFA / CRW/MCS, Dy.CVO/ECoR/BBS, Pr. Director of Audit/ECoR/BBS.

(B. K. Mishra)


Documents

EAST COAST RAILWAYSub: Scheduled of Powers on Establishment Matters. *** The first Schedule of Powers on Establishment Matters of East Coast Railway is attached herewith for your information,