MEMORANDUM SHOWING THE RELATION BETWEEN THE RULES IN THE ANDHRA PRADESH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CODE WITH THOSE IN THE ANDHRA

A.P. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CODE

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MEMORANDUM SHOWING THE RELATION BETWEEN THE RULES INTHE REVISED ANDHRA PRADESH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CODE (UPDATED UPTO 31-12-2004) WITH THOSE INTHE ANDHRA PRADESH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CODE, PUBLISHED IN 1979

EMBODYING CORRECTIONS UPTO 30TH DECEMBER, 1976.

Except in cases where the sanction or the concurrence of the Government of India, the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India, or other authority is stated to be required in the remarks column, rules in this Code can be amended by the State Government, provided they are not repugnant to any of the provisions of the Article 246 of the Constitution of India, the Fundamental Rules, the Audit Resolutions and other Statutory Rules and Orders issued by the President of India. Financial rules may be altered only by or with the concurrence of the Finance Department of the State Government. In interpreting the rules in this code, it should not be assumed that they are mere compilations from the sources indicated in column 2 of this memorandum, as the rules in the paragraphs mentioned in column 1 contain such further modifications as Government may have deemed fit to make at the time of framing these rules.

Paragraph number of the A.P. Public Works Department CodeRelation to A.P. Public Works Department Code, Published in 1979

(Embodying Corrections Upto 30th December, 1976)Remarks

1 23

Chapter I Establishment and Organization of the Department

1This is a re-draft Paragraph 1 of the A.P.W.D Code published in 1979, modification necessitated by the enlarged powers of State Government and formulation of various departments / organizations / undertakings dealing with Public Works.

2Certain information is reproduced from Article 246 of the Constitution of India, indicating various items of Public Works declared to be state list and also incorporated various departments / organizations / undertakings dealing with Public Works.

3Already Omitted

4This Paragraph discusses about guidelines relating to Central Government works. At present GOI issues guide lines scheme wise. Hence the paragraph modified accordingly omitting the Appendix I and IA

5This is self explanatory. The para is modified incorporating the Service Rules etc.,

6New para incorporated states, the duties and powers of Engineers-in-Chief. The procedures in G.O.Ms. No. 37, TR&B Dept, Dt. 30-1-1990, and G.O.Ms. No. 94, I&CAD Dept, Dt. 1-7-2003 are incorporated.

7Existing para 6 renumbered as para 7 and clubbed with the existing para 7, states, the duties and powers of Chief Engineers. The procedures in G.O.Ms. No. 37, TR&B Dept, Dt. 30-1-1990 and G.O.Ms.No.94, I&CAD Dept, Dt.1-7-2003 are incorporated.

8This Paragraph is the same as in old code.Any modification in the rules concerning the duties and function of the audit officers will require the approval of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India

9 to 11These Paragraphs are the same as in old code.

12This para modified keeping the provisions in para 120.

12 ANew para incorporated, states, the powers and functions of Dy. Engineer-in-Chief / Dy. Chief Engineer (Admn.) R&B Dept., ordered in G.O.Ms.No.320, PW (Y) Dept., Dt.6-2-1972 These powers are extended to all departments.

13The provisions made in G.O.Ms.No 369, PWD, dt. 9-3-1970 and the provision of six point formula on zonal system are incorporated.

14The overall functions of Superintending Engineers are incorporated. The procedures in G.O.Ms. No. 37, TR&B Dept, Dt. 30-1-1990, and G.O.Ms.No.94, I&CAD Dept, Dt.1-7-2003 incorporated.

15This Paragraph is the same as in old code.15 to 17

Any modification in the rules concerning the duties and function of the audit officers will require the approval of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India

16This Paragraph is the same as in old code, except incorporating Engineer-in-Chief.

17 This Paragraph is the same as in old code.

18This Paragraph is the same as in old code

19The para modified deleting pay limitation on work charged establishment keeping orders issued in G.O.Ms.No. 107, PWD, Dt. 7-1-1974.

20For improving efficiency, the powers to prepare and approve designs of works costing within the powers of their technical sanction and responsibility thereon are vested.

21 & 22These Paragraphs are the same as in old code.

23In view of creation of Engineering Wing in Public Health Department, para is modified.

24Simplified.

25Powers and functions of Executive Engineers elaborated incorporating orders issued in G.O.Ms.No. 369, PWD, dt. 9-3-1970, G.O.Ms.No.37, TR&B, dt. 30-1-1990 and G.O.Ms.No.94, I&CAD, dt. 1-7-2003

26 This Paragraph is the same as in old code.26 :

The portion relating to the execution of military works can be amended by the State Government only in consultation with the Government of India.

27This Paragraph is the same as in old code

28The orders issued in G.O.Ms.No. 783, Revenue Dept., dt. 9-10-1998 is incorporated, on utilization of land acquired for public purpose.

29 & 30These Paragraphs are the same as in old code.

31The term 'emergency' is explained.

32This Paragraph is the same as in old code.

33The responsibility of the D.A.O. is also explained. This Paragraph may be amended only with concurrence of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India

34 & 35

These Paragraphs are the same as in old code.34 & 35 :These may be amended only by the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India

36This Paragraph is the same as in old code

37No change in this para. The sources of items for Revenue are listed.

38Deleted, transferring the responsibility to the Dy. Executive Engineer (in Para 50).

39Modified, since stores rules are in A.P. Financial Code Volume- I, and not in Appendix 15

40This Paragraph is the same as in old code.

41Modified to suit the present powers.

42This Paragraph is the same as in old code.

43This para is deleted, since Archeological Department is looking after the monuments.

44This para is deleted, as the Executive Engineer is not functioning as Ex. officio adviser, in view of having number of Executive Engineers in the District.

45The functions and responsibilities of Executive Engineers and his subordinates in the Engineering features and designs are explained.

46 48 Deleted as it is not in operation at present

49The powers and functions of Dy. Executive Engineer are explained

50Para modified in view of imposing ban on appointment in Act 2/94. Transferring responsibility in respect of survey and mathematical instruments, from Executive Engineer to Deputy Executive Engineer (para 38) is incorporated.

New paraSection Officers functions and responsibilities are incorporated.

New paraInvestigation Units incorporated.

New paraRelation to PAO system incorporated.

New paraYard sticks of work load for sanction of posts for all Engineering Departments are incorporated, keeping orders issued in G.O. Ms.No. 139, F&Plg, dt. 24-5-1995.

New paraYard sticks for investigation of Irrigation projects incorporated as per G.O. Ms.No. 402, Irrigation Dept. dt. 8-10-1982 and Chief Engineer, Major Irrigation, Circular No. F4/63403/80, dt. 7-4-1981 and dt. 3-6-1981.

New paraMaintenance of Registers are incorporated as per G.O. Ms.No 913, PWD, dt. 21-6-1973.

51This para provides no compensation for the loss of property caused by an accident while Officer is in service, except on relaxation by Government. This is now modified for compensating the loss of property caused by accident while in duty.

52 & 53Deleted, because there is a separate Engineering Establishment in P.R. and P.H & M.A Departments.

54Modified empowering the Engineer-in-Chief / Chief Engineer (Admn) to deploy the temporary establishment and outsource any part of the item of work of the project.

55 & 56These Paragraphs are the same as in old code.

57No change. But deleted note, as it is not in accordance to present service rules.

58In view of creation of separate Budget Provision for W.C.Estt. the para is modified accordingly. Note 1 to 3 are also deleted.

59Modified keeping Act 2/94 banning appointment of W.C.Estt.

60 & 61These Paragraphs are the same as in old code.

62No change except deletion of Clause (c), as grain compensation allowance is not in currency and also it is deleted in F.R.

63Simplified.

64 & 65These Paragraphs are the same as in old code.

66Simplified.

67 to 73These Paragraphs are the same as in old code

74Simplified.

75Modified keeping instructions issued in Govt. Memo No. 706/SPL/B3/99-3, GAD (Spl A) Dept., dt. 28-10-1999.

76 to 78These Paragraphs are the same as in old code

79Para deleted as supply of stationary by Stationary Department is dispensed with.

80Modified as there is no supply of forms by Stationary Department.

81Deleted, as there is no supply of forms by Stationary Department.

82 - 87These Paragraphs are the same as in old code.

Chapter II Works

88 to 91Simplified.

92Since nature of works is out dated, para deleted.

93Simplified. Note 2 with illustration deleted, as not relevant now.

94This Paragraph is the same as in old code

95The Paragraph deals with the works incharge of civil officers of Forest Department. The para modified incorporating that Forest Department shall also follow this Code in executing works.

96The Paragraph deals with the works incharge of civil officers of Excise Department. The para modified incorporating that Excise Department shall also follow this Code in executing works.

96 AThis Paragraph deal with powers of acceptance of agreements by civil officers. The monitory limits of powers have been enhanced. Arbitration Clause para is modified keeping the orders issued in G.O.Ms.No. 158, T R & B Dept., Dt.13.7.1992.

97PWD replaced by 'any Engineering Department dealing with Public Works'. In Note 2 & 3 PWD replaced by 'R&B Department'.

Rule 3 simplified.

Rule 4 modified keeping that maintenance grant is being given on plinth area basis.

Rule 5 simplified by replacing PWD with 'R&B' and raising the financial limits.

98Modified generalizing rule to all departments. Note 2 deleted keeping the G.O.Ms.No. 1136, Plg&LA, dt. 17-8-1960, transferring MI works upto 40 hectors to P.R. Institutions.

99The monitory limits enhanced. Defined the administrative approval, administrative sanction and technical sanctions. Incorporated relevant contents of G.O.Ms.No. 94, I&CAD Dept., dt. 1-7-2003.

100In Note 1 & 2 monitory limits enhanced.

101Administrative Approval changed as 'Administrative Sanction'.Under Note, the limitation of Administrative Sanction in P.R. Department as per govt. Memo No. 46597/Progs-II/A1/89-3, P.R.&R.D Dept, dt. 6-11-1989 is incorporated.

102-AModification made incorporating specific terms duly modifying the monitory limits to suit the present requirements.

102 B

(New Para)New para added in regards to procedure to be followed in respect of all Engineering Departments. The provision as per G.O.Ms.No. 157, I&P Dept., dt. 7-5-1980 incorporated.

103Simplified

104 to 107These Paragraphs are the same as in old code

108PWD replaced by 'R&B Department' or 'concerned department dealing with Public Works'. The monitory limits also enhanced to suit present requirements.

109The monitory limits enhanced to suit present requirements.

110The monitory limits enhanced to suit present requirements.

111This Paragraph is the same as in old code

112The guidelines in preparation of detailed estimates incorporated as per Govt. Memo No. 1348/Y/68-4, I&PD, dt. 24-11-1970.

113This Para modified as per G.O.Ms.No. 1479, PWD, dt. 7-11-1972 and G.O.Ms.No. 94, I&CAD, dt. 1-7-2003.

114This Paragraph is the same as in old code

115Note added keeping the preamble of SSR on allowing area allowances in the estimates.

116The clause on approval of observed data is added as per Govt. Memo no. 1455-D/68-18, I&P Dept., dt. 6-11-1969

117 &

117AProvisions of estimation are incorporated in terms of U.O. Note no. 14/F8 (1) /2004-2, Finance (W&P), dt. 12-5-2004, preamble of SSR, and G.O. Ms.No. 94, I&CAD, dt. 1-7-2003, duly adopting the changes (dispensing with P.S. charges) in respect of work charged establishment.

117-B & 118These Paragraphs are the same as in old code.

119Simplified.

120Modified considering the present circumstances on structural designs.

121Modified as per G.O.Ms.No 52, TR&B, dt. 20-2-1990.

122Sub para added as per Govt. Memo No. 4119/M2/93-1, MA Dept., dt. 27-11-1993.

123 & 124These Paragraphs are the same as in old code.

125Provision of garages is made for residences of officers.

126This Paragraph is the same as in old code.

127Latest Government of India Guidelines is incorporated.

128Simplified

129Simplified

130Simplified.

131 & 132Modified as 'Town Water Supply Project / RWS Project / Schemes'.

133This Paragraph is the same as in old code.

134R&B Department is substituted by 'Engineering Department dealing with Public Works'.

135This Paragraph is the same as in old code.

136Incorporated lapsed date for MI works of P.R. Department as per G.O. Ms. No. 1060, P.R.Dept., Dt. 17-10-1977

137 to 140These Paragraphs are the same as in old code.

141Simplified

142No change. But, in oldt code, 'No' was missing, now incorporated.

143Deleted in view of deletion of para 295 of A.P.W. 'A' Code

144Para modified keeping G.O.Ms.No. 211, TR&B, dt. 5-7-1988. Note 2 deleted as at present thatched buildings are not being provided.

144 AModified as updated capital cost instead of capital Cost.

145PWD changed as 'R&B' or 'concerned Engineering Department dealing with Public Works'.

146This Paragraph is the same as in old code.

147Simplified, raising monitory limits.

148This Paragraph is the same as in old code.

149Simplified

149-A

(new para)Rules for registration of contractors incorporated as per G.O.Ms. No. 94, I&CAD, Dt. 1-7-2003, by revising monitory values considering the increase in cost factor.

150The new methods of contract systems are incorporated. And also as per G.O.Ms. No. 589, PR&RD, Dt. 28-9-1989.

151Modified as per G.O.Ms. No. 94, I&CAD, Dt. 1-7-2003.

152No change. But, second para moved to para 154.

153Modified keeping Indian Stamp Act, 1899 and as per G.O.Ms. No. 2, TR&B, Dt. 2-1-1979.

154The para is redrafted keeping the following Government Orders in regards to invitation, process and finalization of Tenders.

1) G.O.Ms.No. 266, TR&B, Dt. 10-9-1981; Govt. Memo No.2281/C1/81-2, TR&B, Dt.6-1-19822) G.O.Ms.No.85, I & CAD, dt.20-03-1993.

3) G.O.Ms. No. 94, I&CAD, Dt.1-7-20034) G.O.Ms. No. 23, I&CAD, Dt. 5-3-1999; G.O.Ms. No 195, PR&RD, Dt. 10-5-19995) Govt. Memo No. 51644/COD/2004, I&CAD, Dt. 2-4-2004

6) G.O.Ms. No. 64, MA&UD, dt. 14-2-1996

7) G.O.Ms. No. 17, I&CAD, Dt 6-2-20048) G.O.Ms. No. 1007, TR&B, Dt. 5-11-19769) G.O.Ms. No. 589, PR&RD, Dt. 29-9-198910) G.O.Ms. No.383, PR&RD, Dt.19-4-199311) G.O.Ms. No. 52, TR&B, Dt. 18-3-200012) G.O.Ms. No477, PR&RD, Dt.12-11-1998

13) G.O.Ms. No. 169, TR&B, Dt. 25-5-198114) G.O.Ms. No. 1169, PW, dt. 12-11-197315) G.O.Ms. No. 182, I&CAD, Dt 27-9-199716) G.O.Ms. No.37, TR&B, Dt. 30-1-1990 read with G.O.Ms. No.87, TR&B, Dt. 8-7-200417) G.O.Ms. No. 158, PWD, Dt. 21-2-197518) G.O.Ms. No. 2, IT&C, Dt. 15-1-0319) G.O.Ms. No.36, I&CAD, Dt 7-3-200320) G.O.Ms. No.268, PR&RD, Dt. 3-9-200321) G.O.Ms. No. 391, PR&RD, Dt. 28-11-200322) Govt. Memo No.4359/R1(2)/2003-1, TR&B, Dt. 23-4-200423) G.O.Ms. No. 157, TR&B, Dt. 28-10-2004

155Modified as per G.O.Ms. No. 94, I&CAD, Dt.1-7-2003 and opinion of Board of Chief Engineers.

156This Paragraph is the same as in old code.

157Modified as per Clause 68 of PS to APSS with G.O.Ms. No. 870, PWD, Dt. 23-5-1969 and G.O.Ms. No. 23, I&CAD, dt. 5-3-1999 and as per opinion of Board of Chief Engineers.

158Sub para added as per Govt. Lr. No. 699-Y/66-1, PW, Dt. 17-5-1966

159This Paragraph is the same as in old code.

160Deleted.

161 to 163These Paragraphs are the same as in old code.

164Monitory limit enhanced and referring to Board of Revenue is dispensed with as it is not in existence. Sub para added as per Govt. Memo No. 1074/NSP.1/(3)/88-1, dt. 12-7-1988.

165 & 166These Paragraphs are the same as in old code.

167Para inserted keeping in view the instructions contained in Govt. Memo No. 54001/LA2/93-2, Revenue Dept., Dt. 6-12-1994.

168 & 169These Paragraphs are the same as in old code.

170Sub para added as per G.O.Ms.No. 783, Revenue (LA) Dept., Dt. 9-10-1998.

171This Paragraph is the same as in old code.

172Monitory limits enhanced and also incorporated provisions as per G.O.Ms.No 5, Fin&Plg, Dt. 11-2-2000

173This Paragraph is the same as in old code.

174Simplified.

175Monitory limits enhanced.

176Modified incorporating instructions issued in Govt. Memo.No. 261-Y/72-3, PWD, Dt. 2-1-1973 and Clause 63 of PS to APSS

177 to 181These Paragraphs are the same as in old code

182Note added as per Engineer-in-Chief, IW, Circular Memo No. DCE1/F4/7071/79, dt. 10-11-1989

183Modified as per :

1) G.O.Ms. No. 280, Major Projects Dept., Dt. 7-7-1977

2) G.O.Ms. No. 47, PWD, Dt. 5-3-1980

3) G.O.Ms. No. 157, I&CAD, Dt. 17-5-1980

184This Paragraph is the same as in old code.

185Monitory limits enhanced.

186Lapse of sanction modified to 3 years instead of 5 years.

187 to 196These Paragraphs are the same as in old code

197Modified as per G.O.Ms. No. 94, I&CAD, Dt.1-7-2003

198This Paragraph is the same as in old code.

199Monitory limits enhanced.

200Various departments incorporated

201 & 202These Paragraphs are the same as in old code

203At present religious works are not under the control of Public works department. Hence deleted.

204Sub paras incorporated as per :1) G.O.Ms. No. 642, Education, dt. 4-3-1960

2) G.O.Ms. No. 12, SW, dt. 15-6-1976

3) G.O.Ms. No. 64, SW, dt. 8-3-1977

205This Paragraph is the same as in old code

206All departments dealing with Public Works included.

207Various Engineering Departments included changing monitory limits.

208Item (4) simplified and no other changes.

209This Paragraph is the same as in old code

210Note 3 added indicating to follow act relating to Water Users Association.

211 to 213These Paragraphs are the same as in old code

214Modified as per GO.Ms.No. 292, TR&B, dt, 8-19-1980 and Govt. Memo 1348/Y/68-4, dt. 24-11-1970

215 This Paragraph is the same as in old code

216This Paragraph is the same as in old code

217 to 223These Paragraphs are the same as in old code

224A note added as per G.O.Ms.No. 417, TR&B, dt. 27-12-1980. Changing monitory limits.

Chapter III Public Buildings

225This Paragraph is the same as in old code

226 Para Deleted as naked lights are out of use.

226-ANew para inserted indicating rules for construction of buildings as per NBC of India, 1997.

227This Paragraph is the same as in old code

228Revised duly keeping in view A.P. Fire Services Act, 1999 and NBC of India, 1997.

228 ANew para inserted on the maintenance of Government buildings as per Govt. Memo No. 10297/Bl-2/2000-1, TR&B Dept, Dt. 29-9-2000.

229The monetary limits enhanced duly following observations in CPWD Manual and also para 228-A. The items not relevant at present are deleted.

230Based on G.O.Ms.No. 589, TR&B, dt. 31-8-1977, provisions are modified. The para also simplified.

231The provision relating to Superintending Engineer is deleted.

232Para modified as per G.O.Ms. No. 589, TR&B, dt. 31-8-1977. Scales of furniture to IBs incorporated keeping in view the necessity and changed circumstances.

233Private Secretary to Minister is inserted instead of Executive Engineer, R&B, under Note 2 , as decided by BOCEs.

234This Paragraph is the same as in old code

235Monitory limits increased. Note 5 added as per CPWD Code.

236 to 238These Paragraphs are the same as in old code.

239No change excepting enhancing monitory limits.

240Incorporated scales of office accommodation and ceiling of rent for private buildings, occupied for office accommodation as per G.O.Ms.No. 351, TR&B, dt. 6-7-1983 and G.O.Ms.No. 35, Fin&Plg, dt. 27-2-1997.

240- AModified keeping para 240 and Indian Stamp Act.

241Keeping in view delegation of powers to officials, this para is deleted.

242Modified keeping in view para 240

243No change except empowering Superintending Engineer to let out buildings instead of Chief Engineer.

244 & 245Simplified

246 to 254These Paragraphs are the same as in old code

255Para modified, in view of having independent Engineering Branches to each department.

256Note 3 modified, enabling the Electrical Engineer to provide bulbs etc., required for Rajbhavan and Legislature Hostels.

257This Paragraph is the same as in old code

258Modified as the monuments are under control of Cultural Department or Archeological Department.

259This Paragraph is the same as in old code

260Modified norms of inspection buildings from monitory limits to plinth area basis and para simplified.

261Simplified and sub para deleted, as per G.O.Ms.No. 486, PWD, dt. 17-5-1974

262Simplified

263Sub paras i, ii, iii, v, vi under Note 2 are deleted in view of the present conditions of living. The extract of FR 45 modified duly inserting the modifications incorporated in FR (Published in 1997, by Government). Subletting residences deleted by BOCEs.

264 to 266These Paragraphs are the same as in old code.

267Scales of residential accommodation is incorporated as per G.O.Ms.No. 351, TR&B, dt. 6-7-1983.

268 to 270These Paragraphs are the same as in old code

271Note on open well deleted in view of present situation.

272This Paragraph is the same as in old code

273Modification made to conduct periodical review once in a year.

274This Paragraph is the same as in old code

275In Note -2 monitory limits enhanced. Sub clause iii, under Note 3 deleted.

276 to 280These Paragraphs are the same as in old code

281Rents for vacant residential buildings have been raised.

282 to 284These Paragraphs are the same as in old code

285Modified keeping the guidelines issued in G.O.Ms.No. 192, TR&B, dt. 24-9-1996, in regards to Precedence for the reservation of inspection bungalows.

285 aNew state guest houses added.

286 & 287These Paragraphs are the same as in old code

288Deleted as no such Ryots sheds now available.

289This Paragraph is the same as in old code

Chapter IV Miscellaneous Rules Regarding Office Works Excluding Accounts Procedure

290Modifications made keeping the ban instructions on NMRs issued in G.O.Ms.No. 287, I&P, dt. 7-9-1987 and Act 2/94.

291No change except changing form numbers as per A.P. Account Code.

292No change except incorporating a sub para under Note 1 fixing responsibility on verification of pre levels by Executive Engineers.

293This Paragraph is the same as in old code

294Changes made regarding to check measurement of works and classification of soils as ordered in (i) G.O.Ms.No.37, TR&B, dt. 30-1-1990(ii) Govt. Memo No. 364/NSPII(i)/80-21, dt. 29-10-1984(iii) G.O.Ms.No. 389 & 390, I&CAD, dt. 30-8-1990

(iv) G.O.Ms.No. 8, PR&RD, dt. 7-1-1994

(v) Govt. Memo No. 42243/Estt-1/99-2,PR&RD, dt. 9-2-2000

(vi) Govt. Memo No. 120/COD/89-1, I&CAD, dt. 1-4-1989

295Note added to maintain register of check measurement of Superintending Engineers in division office, to ensure that the instructions of Government are followed.

296The para modified. Inserting as Note 2 regards to action to be taken in case of failure of check measurement, keeping the instructions in Memo No. 16558/COD/91-3, I&CAD, dt. 22-8-1991.

297This Paragraph is the same as in old code

298In this Paragraph the verification of keys of cash chest is modified as once in 3 years instead of once a year keeping the changes effected in Treasury Rules. The monitory value is raised in the Note.

299Monitory limits are enhanced to suit the present requirement.

300No change is made except adding "specific cases".

301In view of transactions through banks, modifications made.

302Out dated, hence deleted.

303Simplified and modified, incorporating t see APFC-I.

304Note deleted as per decision of BOCEs.

305Note deleted, since the procedure is not in vogue.

306Simplified

307This Paragraph is the same as in old code

308Dropped as it is out dated

309Monitory limits enhanced.

310Deleted as it is covered in APFC-I

311List of new equipment for office is incorporated.

312This Paragraph is the same as in old code

313Para 2 deleted as every department is having Engineering wing.

314 2nd para deleted as there is change in tender procedure.

315This Paragraph is the same as in old code

316Simplified and note deleted

317 to 321Deleted as the inter departmental transaction of stores are not in operation.

322Simplified, in tune with the changed conditions.

323Simplified

324Simplified

325Simplified

326Deleted since dealt in para 337

327This Paragraph is the same as in old code

328Sub para added on Drought situation.

329This Paragraph is the same as in old code

330Note modified as per Govt. Memo No. 1658/C1/78-2, TR&B, dt. 22-3-1982

331Modified as per Govt. Memo 1658/C1/78-2, TR&B, dt. 22-3-1982 and enhanced the monitory limits.

332 & 333These Paragraphs are the same as in old code

334Modified as per G.O.Ms.No. 675, I&CAD, dt. 26-8-1998

335This Paragraph is the same as in old code

336

renumbered as 337Modified incorporating orders issued in G.O.Ms.No. 132, I&CAD, dt. 4-7-1997, G.O.Ms.No. 675, I&CAD, dt. 26-8-1998 and G.O.Ms.No. 121, I&CAD, dt. 1-7-1999

337

renumbered as 336Simplified

338Modified as per decisions of the BOCEs for dismantling of buildings.

339Deleted

340Modified keeping in view guidelines issued for Plant & Machinery by Government of India in fixing hire charges to T&P in 1988 and the guidelines appended.

341This Paragraph is the same as in old code

342Simplified

343Modified incorporating provision of insurance in case of property liable to special risks.

344Modified to take the assistance of Forest Department to value the timber of trees before auction.

345Remittance procedure is modified as per decision of BOCEs.

346 to 349These Paragraphs are the same as in old code

350Modified substituting Engineer-in-Chief / Chief Engineer instead of Superintending Engineer.

351Para modified keeping in view the APPR Act, 1994 and rules issued there under in G.O.Ms. No. 87, PR&RD, Dt. 13-3-2000

352Simplified

353 to 355These Paragraphs are the same as in old code

356Note added indicating that the local bodies may be treated as Government branches.

357"Zilla Parishads, Panchayat Samithis, Panchayathts or Municipalities" deleted for purpose of avoiding advance remittance for any work in the workshops.

358Modified keeping the present circumstances on transfer of charges.

359A sentence added authorizing Head of Department, to settle the disputes on taking over charge.

360 to 366These Paragraphs are the same as in old code

Chapter V

Special Rules for Irrigation, Navigation, Embankment and Drainage Works

367 to 374These Paragraphs are the same as in old code

375The period of 10 years for classifying work as productive is changed to 15 years. The Cost Benefit Ratio is revised as per G.O.Ms.No. 216, TR&B, dt. 30-6-1981

376 to 378These Paragraphs are the same as in old code

379The para modified defining expenditure chargeable to Revenue Account and Capital Account.This requires concurrence of Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

380 to 383These Paragraphs are the same as in old code

384 & 385The control of MI sources changed form Revenue Department to Panchayat Raj Institutions and Irrigation Department as per

i) G.O.Ms.No. 1136, Plg & LA, dt. 17-8-1960

ii) G.O.Ms.No. 1529, Revenue Dep..,, dt. 31-8-1961

iii) G.O.Ms.No. 44, P.R., Dt. 4-2-1985

386Modified keeping in view G.O.Ms.No. 1007, TR&B, dt. 5-11-1976 and dispensation of Revenue Board.

387Monitory limits raised.

388 & 389These Paragraphs are the same as in old code

390Modified keeping the following Government Orders in view :

i) CWC Guidelines on EIA &EMP, R&R

ii) G.O.Ms.No. 33, I&P, dt 29-4-1981

iii) G.O.Ms.No. 59, I&P, dt 7-9-1982

iv) G.O.Ms.No. 5, I&P, dt 17-1-1981v) Govt.Memo No. NSP/HQ/RC/T1/SO2/132/82,dt.18-2-1982vi) Rules issued under Formers Management Act, 1997 (G.O.Ms.No. 541, I&CAD, dt 27-12-1997)

391Modified incorporating recommendation of inter disciplinary Committee for localization as per i) G.O.Ms.No. 54, I&CAD, dt 7-9-1987

ii) G.O.Ms.No. 367, I&CAD, dt 25-8-1990

iii) Govt. Memo No. 2669/ FOR I /83-5, Forest and Rural Dev. Dept., dt. 15-7-1983

392 to 406These Paragraphs are the same as in old code

Chapter V I

Powers of Sanction

407 to 410These Paragraphs are the same as in old code

411Agency tracks modified as "A.P.ITDA Areas"

412This Paragraph is the same as in old code

413In 413 (iii) after famine code added the following, based on the hand books issued by State Government.

i) Hand book for Management of Drought

ii) Cyclone Contingency Plan of Action

iii) Earthquake Contingency Plan

414This Paragraph is the same as in old code

415The powers mentioned in the para are extended to all Engineers-in-Chief and Chief Engineers of all departments enhancing monitory limits, keeping in view the following orders :

i. G.O.Ms.No. 358, Fin, dt. 13-5-1963

ii. G.O.Ms.No. 1007, TR&B, dt. 5-11-1976

iii. G.O.Ms.No. 864, I&P, dt. 18-11-1977

iv. G.O.Ms.No 246, TR&B, dt.25-4-1978

v. Govt. Memo No. 2189-C1/77-6, TR&B, dt. 22-5-1978

vi. G.O.Ms.No. 292, TR&B, dt. 9-9-1980 vii. G.O.Ms.No 490, I&CAD, dt 18-12-1981 viii. G.O.Ms.No 148, Fin & Plg, dt. 21-10-2000

ix G.O.Ms.No. 94, I&CAD, dt. 1-7-2003

x. PS 73 to APSS.

416In view of modification proposed in para 415, applicable to all departments, this para stands deleted.

416 ANew paraThe powers proposed for Project Administrators In projects Wing of Irrigation Department are included as per G.O Ms. No. 26 I&CAD Dept. Dt.10-3-1998.

417The powers mentioned in the para are extended to all Superintending Engineers of all departments enhancing monitory limits, keeping in view the following orders :

i. G.O.Ms.No. 162, Irrigation Dept., dt. 11-5-1962

ii. G.O.Ms.No. 358, Fin, dt. 13-5-1963

iii. G.O.Ms.No. 1007, TR&B, dt. 5-11-1976

iv. G.O.Ms.No. 864, I&P, dt. 18-11-1977

v. G.O.Ms.No 246, TR&B, dt.25-4-1978

vi. Govt. Memo No. 2189-C1/77-6, TR&B, dt. 22-5-1978

vii. G.O.Ms.No. 292, TR&B, dt. 9-9-1980

viii. G.O.Ms.No 490, I&CAD, dt 18-12-1981

ix. G.O.Ms.No 148, Fin & Plg, dt. 21-10-2000

x G.O.Ms.No. 94, I&CAD, dt. 1-7-2003

418This Paragraph is the same as in old code

418 AModified enhancing the powers.

419This Paragraph is the same as in old code

420Stands deleted in view of modification in paras 417 to 419

421No change. But clarification inserted as per G.O.Ms No. 144, TR&B, dt. 5-6-1989

422Powers modified keeping the orders issued in G.O.Ms.No. 1007, TR&B, dt. 5-11-1976 & G.O.Ms.No. 94, I&CAD, dt. 1-7-2003

423The monitory limits are enhanced.

424The monitory limits are enhanced.

425 to 427These Paragraphs are the same as in old code

427 A

New ParaPowers to Superintending Engineers, Electrical, which is now existence in R&B Dept., are proposed commensurate with the present cost index.

428The powers mentioned in the para are extended to all Executive Engineers of all departments enhancing monitory limits, keeping in view the following orders :

i. G.O.Ms.No. 162, Irrigation Dept., dt. 11-5-1962

ii. G.O.Ms.No. 1007, TR&B, dt. 5-11-1976

iii. G.O.Ms.No. 864, I&P, dt. 18-11-1977

iv. G.O.Ms.No 246, TR&B, dt.25-4-1978

v. G.O.Ms.No. 292, TR&B, dt. 9-9-1980

vi. G.O.Ms.No 490, I&CAD, dt 18-12-1981

vii. G.O.Ms.No 148, Fin & Plg, dt. 21-10-2000

viii G.O.Ms.No. 94, I&CAD, dt. 1-7-2003

429The monitory limits are enhanced.

430Stands deleted in view of modification in paras 428 & 429

431Powers modified keeping the orders issued in G.O.Ms.No. 1007, TR&B, dt. 5-11-1976 & G.O.Ms.No. 94, I&CAD, dt. 1-7-2003

432The monitory limits are enhanced.

433The monitory limits are enhanced.

434This Paragraph is the same as in old code

435The monitory limits are enhanced.

436Powers delegated in Go.Ms. No. 541, I&CAD, dt. 27-12-1997 in Irrigation Department & Go.Ms. No. 195, PR&RD, dt. 10-5-1999, in Panchayat Raj Department to Dy. Executive Engineers have been proposed to All Engineering Departments uniformly.

436-A

New paraDelegation of powers is proposed to Deputy Executive Engineers Electrical in R&B Department.

437The monitory limits are enhanced.

437 - A

New para i. Keeping in view the powers delegated in Go.Ms. No. 541, I&CAD, dt. 27-12-1997 in Irrigation Department & Go.Ms. No. 195, PR&RD, dt. 10-5-1999, in Panchayat Raj Department those are extended to Section Officers of all Engineering Departments.

ii. Powers to Section officers Electrical in R&B Department have been proposed.

438 to 443Powers to Civil Officers modified keeping the present cost index in view.

444 to 446Deleted, in view of work load to Collectors.

447The monitory limits are enhanced.

448This Paragraph is the same as in old code.

Appendices

I & I AProposed for dropping, in view Government of India issuing guidelines on each scheme.

IINo change

IIIAll departments dealing with Public Works included.

IVAlready deleted.

VModified including specifying some labs and materials.

VIModified including the order of precedence in allotment of IBs as per G.O.Ms. 192, TR&B, dt. 24-9-1996

VIINo change

VIII A & BMonitory limits enhanced.

IXAlready deleted.

XNo change

XIMinor changes made.

XIIIn item No. (5) 'conservancy' modified as 'preserving environment' with modifications to present conditions.

XIIIMinor changes like Mandal in place of Taluk etc. made

XIVAlready deleted.

XVMinor changes made here and there considering the present situation.

XVIAlready deleted.

XVIIBonus Works limits modified.

XVIIIAlready deleted.

XIXRule 2 modified incorporating CCLA instead of Revenue Board.

XXThe tile changed as "Rules for the Construction and Maintenance of Roads and Buildings, Panchayat Raj and Municipal Roads on Irrigation properties" as various departments dealing with laying of roads.

XXIFire Rules the provisions in National Building Code (NBC) incorporated.

XXIIModified keeping the present situation.

XXIIIModified keeping the present situation.

XXIVModified deleting the approval of data statement for Standard License Fee by Audit Officer.

New Appendices

XXVTraining module to Engineers ( Chapter-1)

XXVIRules for Registration of contractors (As in G.O MS No. 94 I&CAD Dt. 1-7-2003)

XXVIIHiring of Equipment to Contractors and other Private Bodies (Guidebook of CWC, GOI issued in December, 1988)

XXVIIINatural Disaster management ( Chapter-IV)

(Extracts from Hand books of Drought , Cyclone and Earth quake Contingency plans)

XXIXGuide lines for localization and cropping pattern for major, medium and minor irrigation projects( GO MS NO. 54 I&CAD Dept. dt. 7-9-1987)

XXXA.P Grama Panchayat, Public or Govt. Ferries rules 2000 and section 57 of A.P.P.R Act 1994

XXXIReservoirs - guide lines for management of flood out flow (Govt. memo No. 1789 /DR2/89-1, Dt. 13-9-1989)

XXXIIGuide lines for preparation, submission, appraisal, and clearance of flood management schemes (C.W.C, GOI guide lines dt. 29-7-1997).

XXXIIIRules to the AP farmers management irrigation systems ACT 1997. ( GO MS No. 541 I&CAD Dept. dt.27-12-1997).

XXXIVFORMS PROPOSED

i. Check slip to accompany estimates (for civil works) for technical sanction

ii. Register of Component works.

iii. Register of Bridges.

iv. Register of land Acquisition.

v. Register of Buildings.

vi. Report of survey committee regarding assessment of present condition of machinery inspected and release value recommended for projects.

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