S.No

Nature of powers delegated

District Level

Regional level

Zonal Level

Headquarter Level

Remarks

Authority

Power

Authority

Power

Authority

Power

Authority

Power

1

Drawing and Disbursing Authority

GM(A/C)

All Cat.

AGM(A/c)

All Cat.

AGM(A/c)

All Cat.

AGM(A/c) in Hqrs. AGM(A/c) in PID Office / IFS Gurgaon.

All Cat.

2

Authority competent to transfer employees and distribution of work

Area Manager

Cat.II,III & IV within Distt.

DGM(R)/ DGM(P)

Cat.II,III & IV in RO

DGM(P)

Cat.III & IV within ZO

DGM(Hqrs)

Cat.III & IV within Hqrs.

The authority competent to transfer an employee will also be competent to grant transfer TA in respect  of members of family who may follow the employees after six months wherever considered justified.

GM(R)

Category-I upto AGMs level within the Region GM(R) would also be competent to redistribute the work amongst DGMs

DZM ED

Cat.II within ZO 1. Transfers upto DGM level including Inter Regional transfers.

GM(PE) ED(P

Cat.II within Hqrs. (I) Inter Zonal transfers of all categories upto GMs/AFAs.    (II) Inter-Regional transfers of GM(R)s (III) Transfers of Cat.I upto GMs / AFAs in Hqrs. 

2..ED would however  also be  competent to redistribute the work amongst DGMs/GMs in ZO.

MD

Full powers

3

Controlling authority for  approval of tours and tour advances

Area Manager

Category - II, III and IV

DGM(P)/DGM(R)

Cat II, III &IV in RO

Head of Division/ DZM

All categories upto AGMs in ZO

Head of Division

All categories upto AGMs

Tours of GM(R)s / EDs outside their jurisdiction would require  prior approval of the next higher authority except when they are required to under take such tours on specific directions of Hqrs / ZOs as the case may be.

GM(R)

1.Cat I in the region

ED

1.DGMs & above in ZO.

ED MD

DGMs / GMs/ AFAs Full powers 

2. For self  within zone subject to approval of tour diary by ED.

2. For self  within zone subject to approval of tour diary by MD.

4

Authority competent to grant leave :-     

 i) Leave of various kinds other than special disability leave, study leave and casual leave.   

Area Manager

Cat III & IV

AGM(P)

Cat III & IV in RO.

AGM(P)

Cat III & IV in ZO.

AGM(E) in Hqrs / PID / IFS, Gurgaon.

Cat III & IV

GM(R)

Cat I & II in the region

DGM(P)

Cat II & I upto AGM

DGM(E)

Cat II & I upto AGMs in Hqrs.

DZM

GM(PE)

DGMs in Hqrs

DGMs

ED(P)

GMs / AFA in Hqrs.

ED

GM / AFA in the Zonal Office & GM(R)s

MD

Full powers

ii) Study leave / Special disability leave

-

-

GM(R)

All categories within region

DZM

Cat II, III & IV in ZO.

DGM(Hqrs)

Cat III & IV in Hqrs.

ED

Cat.I in ZO.

GM(PE)

Cat II in Hqrs.

ED(P)

Cat I upto GMs / AFAs in Hqrs.

MD

Full powers

iii) Casual Leave

Next higher authority not below the rank of Assistant Manager

5

Hiring of service for contingent jobs

Area Manager

Rs. 1000 pm

GM(R)

Rs. 2000 pm

ED

Full powers

ED(P)

Full powers

Subject to guidelines  laid down by the Hqrs from time to time and budgetary provisions.

6

Authority competent to sanction double establishment  benefit.

Area Manager

Cat III & IV

AGM(P)

Cat III & IV in RO.

AGM(P)

Cat III & IV in ZO.

DGM(Hqrs)

Cat III & IV in Hqrs.

In consultation with Associate Finance and as per the Hqrs guidelines.

GM(R)

Cat.I & II in the Region

DZM

Cat II& I upto DGMs in ZO

GM(PE)

Cat II & I upto DGMs in Hqrs.

ED

GMs / AFA in ZO and GM(R)s

ED(P)

GMs /  AFAs in Hqrs.

MD

Full powers

7

Authority competent to forward applications / granting LIEN for employees who get appointments in PSUs / Govt.Deptts. / Govt. Institutions etc.

Area Manager

Cat.IV in the Distt.

AGM(P)

Cat.IV in RO.

AGM(P)

Cat.IV in ZO.

AGM(E)

Cat.IV in Hqrs.

These authorities will keep the concerned appointing authority apprised.

 DGM(R) / DGM(P)

Cat.III in Region.

DGM(P)

Cat.III in ZO.

DGM(Hqrs)

Cat.III in Hqrs.

GM(R)

Cat.II & I

Cat.II & I upto AGMs in ZO.

GM (PE)

Cat.II & I upto AGMs posted in Hqrs.

DZM

ED(p)

DGMs/ GMs / AFAs posted in Hqrs.

ED

DGMs / GMs / AFAs posted in ZO & GM(R)s.

MD

Full powers

8

Authority competent to grant HBA / Conveyance Advance

-

-

GM(R)

All Categories in Region.

DZM

All Cat. upto DGMs in ZO.

DGM(Hqrs)

Cat.III & IV in Hqrs.

Subject to guidelines laid down by the Hqrs. from time to time and also subject to budgetary provision.

ED

GMs / AFA in ZO and GM(R)s

GM(PE)

Cat.II & I upto DGMs in Hqrs.

ED(P)

GMs/ AFAs in Hqrs.and EDs / EDs.

9

Authority competent to sign mortgage deed/ agreement, Reconveyance etc. executed by the employees who have been granted HBA / Conveyance advance for and on behalf of the Corporation.

Area Manager

All Cat.

AGM(P)

All Cat.

AGM(P)

All Cat.

AGM(E.I)

Cat.I & II

Subject to guidelines laid down by the Hqrs. from time to time.

AGM(E.II)

Cat.III & IV

10

Authority competent to sanction full rate of daily allowance on tour :-

Subject to guidelines laid down by the Hqrs. from time to time.

i) Beyond 30 days and upto 90 days

-

-

GM(R)

Full Powers

ED

Full powers

ED(P)

Full powers upto GMs/AFAs in HQrs

ii) Beyond 90 days and upto 180 days.

MD

Full powers

11

Incentive  increment to the employees for promoting small family norms.

Area Manager

Cat.III & IV

DGM(R)

Cat.III & IV in RO.

DGM(P)

Cat.III & IV in ZO.

DGM(Hqrs.)

Cat.III & IV in Hqrs.

GM(R)

Cat.I & II in the Region.

DZM

Cat.II & I upto DGMs in ZO

GM(PE)

Cat.II & I upto DGMs in Hqrs.

ED

GMs / AFAs in ZO & GM(R)s.

ED(P)

Full powers.

12

Incentive increment to the employees for meritorious/ outstanding work.

-

-

GM(R)

All Cat.

ED

All Cat. in ZO & for GM(R)s / GMs.

ED

All Cat. working under him.

Powers are to be exercised as per guidelines issued by Hqrs.

MD

EDs/EDs

13

Permission for higher studies & grant of incentive increment on acquiring specified additional educational qualifications.

Area Manager

Cat.IV

DGM(R)

Cat.III in Region.

AGM(P)

Cat.IV in ZO.

AGM(E)

Cat.IV in Hqrs.

GM(R)

All Cat.I & II in Region

DGM(P)

Cat.III in ZO.

DGM(Hqrs)

Cat.III in Hqrs.

DZM

Cat.II & I upto DGMs in ZO.

GM(PE)

Cat.II & I upto DGMs in Hqrs.

ED

GMs / AFAs in ZO & GM(R)s.

ED(P)

GMs / AFAs in Hqrs.

MD

Full powers

14

Pay fixation on promotion

Area Manager

Cat.IV

AGM(P)

Cat.IV in RO.

AGM(P)

Cat.IV in ZO.

AGM(E)

Cat.IV in Hqrs.

Powers are to be exercised in consultation with the associate finance.

DGM(R)

Cat.III in Region.

DGM(P)

Cat.III in ZO.

DGM(Hqrs)

Cat.III in Hqrs.

GM(R)

Cat.I & II in Region.

DZM

Cat.II & I Upto DGMs in ZO

GM(PE)

Cat.II & I upto DGMs in Hqrs.

ED

AFAs / GMs in ZO & GM(R)s.

ED(P)

GMs / AFAs in Hqrs.

MD

Full powers

DGM(P)

Cat.IV in ZO.

DGM(Hqrs.)

Cat.IV in Hqrs.

DZM

Cat.III in Zone

ED(P)

For all cat. I & also for Cat.II & III  in Hqrs.

ED

Cat.II in Zone

16

Debarment of employees from promotion on refusal.

-

-

GM(R)

For promotions to Cat.III and within Cat.IV

DZM

For promotions within Cat.III & IV in ZO and from Cat.III to Cat.II in Zone including for staff posted in HQrs.

GM(PE)

For promotions to Cat.I upto AGMs.

ED(P)

For promotions within Cat.I

17

Encashment of leave.

As in case of leave sanctioning authority for Earned Leave at Sl. No.4(i) above.

18

(i) Availment of LTC (Home Town) / (anywhere in India) & encashment of LTC (Bharat Darshan ) for the eligible employees.

Area Manager

Cat.III & IV

AGM(P)

Cat.III & IV in RO.

AGM(P)

Cat.III & IV in ZO.

AGM(E)

Cat.III & IV in Hqrs.

GM(R)

Cat.I & II in the region

DZM

Cat.II & I upto DGMs in ZO.

GM(PE)

Cat.II & I Upto DGMs in Hqrs.

ED

GMs /  AFAs in ZO & GM(R)s.

ED(P)

GMs & AFAs in Hqrs.

MD

Full Powers

(ii) Change in the place of visit availing LTC (Bharat Darshan) after commencement of the  journey provided the distance is not increased.

-

-

GM(R)

All Categories in the Region.

DZM

Cat.II, III,IV & I upto DGMs in ZO.

DGM(Hqrs)

Cat.III & IV in Hqrs.

ED

GMs / AFA in ZO and GM(R)s

GM(PE)

Cat.II & I upto DGMs in Hqrs.

ED(P)

GMs / AFAs in Hqrs.

MD

Full powers

iii) Change of hometown declaration once in the entire service.

Area Manager

Cat.IV in the Distt.

AGM(P)

Cat.IV in RO.

AGM(P)

Cat.IV in ZO.

AGM(E)

Cat.IV in Hqrs.

DGM(R) / DGM(P)

Cat.III in the Region.

DGM(P)

Cat.III in ZO.

DGM(Hqrs)

Cat.III In Hqrs.

GM(R)

Cat.I & II in the Region.

DZM

Cat.II & I upto DGMs in ZO.

GM(PE)

Cat. II & I upto DGMs in Hqrs.

ED

GMs / AFAs in ZO & GM(R)s.

ED(P)

GMs / AFAs in Hqrs.

MD

Full powers.

19

Grant of Computer Advance to the Officers.

-

-

GM(R)

Cat.I& II in the Region.

DZM

Cat.II & I upto DGMs in ZO.

GM(PE)

Cat.II & I upto DGMs in Hqrs.

ED

GMs / AFAs in ZO & GM(R)s.

ED(P)

GMs / AFAs in Hqrs.

MD

Full powers.

20

Grant of salary  advance

As in case of Leave Sanctioning authority.

21

Permission for purchase / disposal of  moveable / immovable property and noting down of transactions in official records.

Area Manager

Cat.IV in the Distt.

DGM(R) / DGM(P)

Cat.III & IV in RO and Cat.III in Region

DGM(P)

Cat.III & IV in ZO.

DGM(Hqrs)

Cat.III & IV in Hqrs.

GM(R)

Cat I &II in the Region.

DZM

Cat.II & I upto DGMs in ZO.

GM(PE)

Cat. II & I upto DGMs in Hqrs.

ED

GMs / AFAs in ZO & GM(R)s.

ED(P)

GMs / AFAs in Hqrs.

MD

Full powers.

22

Authority for attesting entries in the Service Books after approvals / sanctions accorded by the CA.

Manager(P)

Cat III& IV in the Distt.

Manager(P)

All Categories in RO and Cat II & I in the Region.

Manager(P)

All Categories in ZO.

Manager(P)

All Categories in Hqrs.

In case of Manager(P), the next immediate senior officer will be the authority.

23

Air journeys for the non-entitled employees.

_

_

GM(R)

Cat-I in the Region

ED

Cat.I & II in the Zone

ED(P) MD

All Categories in Hqrs.
Full Powers

As per the guidelines.

ED(P)

All Categories in HQrs

MD

Full Powers

24

Sanction of telephone.

_

_

GM(R)

Full powers

ED

Full powers

ED(P)

Full powers

As per the guidelines.

25

Issue of NOC for acquiring passport and leaving country

-

-

GM(R)

All Categories in the region.

DZM

Cat.II ,III & IV in ZO.

DGM(Hqrs.)

Cat.III & IV in Hqrs.

ED

All Cat.I in ZO & GM(R)s.

GM(PE)

Cat. II & I upto DGMs in Hqrs.

ED(P)

GM / AFAs in Hqrs.

MD

Full powers.

Sheet 2

SI. No

Nature of powers delegated

District Level

Regional level

Zonal Level

Headquarter Level

Remarks

Authority

Power

Authority

Power

Authority

Power

Authority

Power

4

Authority competent to grant leave :-

 i) Leave of various kinds other than special disability leave, study leave and casual leave.

Area Manager

Cat III & IV

AGM(P)

Cat III & IV

AGM(P)

Cat III & IV

AGM(E) in Hqrs / PID / IFS, Gurgaon.

Cat III & IV

DGM/DGM(R)

Cat II in the Region

DGM(P)

Cat II & I upto AGM

DGM(E)

Cat II & I upto AGMs in Hqrs.

GM(R)

Cat I & II in the region

DZM

DGMs

GM(PE)

DGMs in Hqrs

ED

GM / AFA in the Zonal Office & GM(R)s

ED(P)

GMs / AFA in Hqrs.

MD

Full powers

ii) Study leave / Special disability leave

-

-

GM(R)

All categories within region

DZM

Cat II, III & IV in ZO.

DGM(Hqrs)

Cat III & IV in Hqrs.

ED

Cat.I in ZO.

GM(PE)

Cat II in Hqrs.

ED(P

Cat I upto GMs / AFAs in Hqrs.

MD

Full powers

iii) Casual Leave

Next higher authority not below the rank of Assistant Manager

5

Hiring of service for contingent jobs

Area Manager

Rs. 1000 pm

GM(R)

Rs. 2000 pm

ED

Full powers

ED(P)

Full powers

Subject to guidelines  laid down by the Hqrs from time to time and budgetary provisions.

6

Authority competent to sanction double establishment  allowance.

Area Manager

Cat III & IV

AGM(P)

Cat III & IV in RO.

AGM(P)

Cat III & IV in ZO.

DGM(Hqrs)

Cat III & IV in Hqrs.

In consultation with Associate Finance and as per the Hqrs guidelines.

GM(R)

All Categories in region

DZM

Cat II& I upto DGMs in ZO

GM(PE)

Cat II & I upto DGMs in Hqrs.

ED

GMs / AFA in ZO and GM(R)s

ED(P)

GMs /  AFAs in Hqrs.

MD

Full powers

All Heads of Divisions. Financial Powers

                                                                        FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA
                                                                         HEADQUARTERS :: NEW DELHI

F.No. 10(1)/2004-BC                                                                                                                                                            Dated, January 14, 2005
                                                                                                     O R D E R

               SUBJECT : DELEGATION OF POWERS

By virtue of powers vested in it under Section 37 of the Food Corporation’s Act, 1964, the Board in supersession of all existing delegation of powers, authorized the Chairman to revise/enhance the powers of various authorities depending upon the operational needs and circumstances, as per consolidated Booklet annexed.

2. This Order shall come into effect from the date of issue.

3 Where any doubt or question of interpretation in the matters enumerated in the delegation arise, the next higher authority in consultation with the Associate Finance will be competent to issue necessary clarification/interpretation.

4. The powers delegated vide Hqrs. circular (Order) of even number dated 6.1.2005 have also been incorporated in this Order.

5. These powers are in addition to those contained in the Staff Regulations in respect of Personnel Administration matters, and as per ‘General Guidelines’ on page 2.

                                                                  (Authority 296th meeting of the Board of Directors held on 23.12.2004. )

Encl: as above.
                                                                                                                                                                            [ R.C. BHASKER ]
                                                                                                                                                                                 SECRETARY
DISTRIBUTION :
All Zonal Managers.
All Sr. Regional Managers/Area Managers.
All Executive Directors/Addl. FAs.

Director, IFS, Gurgaon.
All Managers/DGMs/AGMs/(IA&PV)/Zonal /Regional Offices, FCI.
The DGM(PO), FCI, Kandla.
PS to CMD.


‘GENERAL GUIDELINES’ FOR THE EXERCISE OF THE DELEGATED POWERS BY THE VARIOUS AUTHORITIES.

 i)  The powers delegated to the various authorities are to be exercised with the utmost care taking into account the financial 
      interest of the Corporation.
 ii)  Except as otherwise specifically provided in any case all contracts should ordinarily be awarded on the basis of public
       tender.
 iii) The term ‘Regional Manager’ includes Sr. Regional Manager/Jt.Manager(Port Operations) or any other officer by
       whatever name called, if he is called upon to perform, the function/duties of a Regional Manager.
 iv) All powers vested in a Regional Manager are exercised by the Director, IFS in matters relating to his sphere of duty.
 v)  All power delegated to an authority may be exercised by an authority higher than him, i.e. the powers with Sr. Regional
       Manager does not exclude/deprive Zonal Manager or concerned Executive Director at Hqrs. to exercise the same powers
       in case of reference.
 vi) Under the Head Zonal Manager(Full Powers) implies full powers for his office/establishment.
 vii) All powers are to be exercised in consultation with the Associate Finance Officer at the various levels, subject to budget
        provision being available to the delegated authority.
 viii) All powers relating to legal matter are to be exercised by the competent authority in consultation with the legal officer
         at the appropriate level.
 ix) All powers vested with Engineering Officers under item 24 – Engineering Works/Stores are exercisable only by all those
      Engg. Officers who are incharge of execution of construction/maintenance/operational works irrespective of their place
      of postings.
 x) The Executive Director(Personnel) and Executive Director(Vigilance) would monitor and ensure that check and balance
      are being applied by the authorities concerned, while exercising the financial powers vested with them.

 ANNEXURE
DELEGATION OF POWERS UNDER SECTION 37 OF THE FOOD CORPORATION’S ACT 1964.

SNo.

Nature of powers delegated

District level

Regional Level

Zonal Level

Hqrs. Level

Remarks

Authority

Powers

Authority

Powers

Authority

Powers

Authority

Powers

1.

Purchase of Trading commodities.

Cereals, Foodgrains, Sugar and  Other commodities

Dt.M

Full powers

In accordance with the respective Govt. of India policy/scheme in force from time to time and the connected instructions issued by the Headquarters.

2.(i)

Purchases of packing material

a)

Normal purchases (through DGS & D only)/ Jute gunnies/ Jute twine stitching threads.

-

-

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full Powers

As per guidelines issued by Hqrs. from time to time.

b)

Other approved items

-

-

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full Powers

2(ii)

For meeting emergent requirements only.

Jute gunnies New BT/SBT/SHS / Jute twine stitching threads

Dt.M.

Rs. 2.50 lakhs for each occasion

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full Powers

As per guidelines issued by Hqrs. from time to time.

Purchases of stores/equipments such as required for godowns/port operations including departmental stevedoring needs.

a)

Wooden crates/dunnage material etc.

Dt.M.

Rs. 1 lakh for each occasion

     DGM(R)/     GM(R)

Full powers

Through public T/E or at R.R.C.

b)

Polythene rolls

-

-

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full Powers

c)

Tarpaulines

Dt.M

Rs.1 lakh  for each occasion

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full Powers

As per policy guidelines issued by Hqrs. from time to time.

4.

Purchase/acquisition of land

a)

By statutory acquisition or transfer of Govt. land/ lands belonging to Public authorities.

-

-

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full powers

This includes all misc. expenses relating to site selection, fees and advances to the Govt./Railways authorities concerned etc. incidental to each case.

b)

Otherwise than in (a) above.

-

-

-

-

-

-

MD

Full powers

c)

Execution of deeds and documents (in all cases).

-

-

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full powers

Subject to the general or special instructions issued by the Headquarters.

5.*

Purchase of polythene/ fumigation covers(new), Laboratory/ Quality control equipments and its accessories and chemicals etc. including moisture meters, weighing equipments i.e. weighbridges both truck/ wagon.

Dt.M

Rs.10000/- p.a.

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full Powers

-

-

ED

Full Powers

Subject to guidelines issued by Hqrs. from time to time.

In absence of RRC finalized by Hqrs.

5(i)*

Repair & maintenance of Lorry Weigh Bridges

Dt.M.

Full Powers

6.

Repairs and stitching of polythene/ fumigation covers/other approved items. (@)

Dt.M.

Full powers

(@)These will be limited to those items listed by the Headquarters and circulated from time to time.

7.

Purchase of insecticides/ pesticides chemicals of approved specifications.

-

-

   DGM(R)/ 
   GM(R)

Full powers

-

-

ED

Full Powers

In absence of RRC by Hqrs.

* Substituted vide Circular dated 20.9.2005

8.

Purchases of fire fighting equipments.**

Dt.M.

Full powers@

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full powers

DZM*

Full powers

ED*

Full powers

**Introduction of any new type of such items will require prior Headquarters Sanction.
ii) Subject to scale laid down from time to time by the Headquarters.
@ Limited to conventional items namely fire beaters, buckets, hand operated extinguishers pumps only.
*Only for their office.

9.

Testing/ calibration of stores/ materials/ equipments of all kinds.

Dt.M.

Full powers

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full powers

DZM

Full powers

ED

Full powers

As per the guidelines issued by Headquarters from time to time.

10.

Fixing milling contract rates for conversion of paddy into rice or pulses into dal

-

-

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full powers (By public tender only)

As per policy procedure/  guidelines and instructions issued by Headquarters from time to time.

11.

Payment of hire, haulage, siding, shifting charges.

Dt.M.

Full powers

As per standard tariff/ freight of respective carrier only.

12.

Payment of sea or rail freight for goods, stores, plant and machinery, equipment or any other articles.

Dt.M.

Full powers

As per standard tariff/ freight of respective carrier only.

13.

Payment of demurrage and wharfage charges.

i)

For ship

-

-

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full powers

A monthly report of such charges should be sent to next higher authorities giving full justification for the expenditure incurred.

ii)

For port/ wharf/shed

Dt.M.

Upto Rs.50000/- in each case.

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full powers

iii)

For wagon/ rail heads.

Dt.M.

Full powers

14.

Stevedoring, clearing, handling and other related operational work in the docks.

Dt.M.

Full powers

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full powers

As per guidelines and instructions laid down by the Headquarters.

15.

Payment of expenses incidental to handling operation like port/ customs/ railway charges and fees for survey analysis etc. payable to authorised expert agencies.

Dt.M.

Full powers

As per guidelines and instructions laid down by the Headquarters.

16.

Payment of wages/ levies to dock labours/ board/ Departmental Labour including labours supervisory Staff, requisitioned from bodies  recognised by the port trust and dock labours Board.

Dt.M.

Full powers

As per policy laid down by Headquarters from time to time and wages payable as fixed statutorily. In other cases the approval of  Headquarters should be obtained.

17.

Engagement of casual labour on daily wages in an emergency in docks and godowns/ railhead.

Dt.M.

Full powers

Such engagement being not more than a week in each case. Wages to be paid as per instructions issued by Headquarters from time to time and at rates not exceeding those fixed by local administration.

 A monthly report giving full justification should be sent to next higher authorities.

18.

Awarding of handling and transport contracts.

(i)

At mandis/ purchase centres

(i) Subject to haulage limits laid down by the Z.O. in each season.
(ii) This item will also cover Mandi H&T contracts as per schedule notified by the State Government/authority concerned.

(a)

By Public tender.

Dt.M

Full powers

(b)

By limited tender

 Dt.M  

Full powers

In exceptional cases for the duration of the procurement season concerned only.

ii)

At other places.

a)

By public tender

-

-

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full Powers

b)

By negotiation following public tender wherever necessary.

-

-

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full Powers

To be exercised on the advice of a committee consisting of DGM(R)/GM(R) as the case may be and the finance head and staff officer concerned.

c)

Awarding of Road transport contract including transportation of paddy for milling.

-

-

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full Powers

To be exercised on the advice of a committee consisting of DGM(R)/GM(R) as the case may be and the finance head and staff officer concerned.
A monthly report of such cases should be sent to next higher authorities.

(d)*

Award  of contract on adhoc basis through limited tender to meet an emergent situation.

Dt.M.

Upto Rs.5 lakh on each occasion.

GM(R)

Upto Rs. 50 lakh on each occasion

ED

Full Powers

-

-

To be exercised on the advice of a committee consisting of ED/GM(R) as the case may be and the finance head and staff officer concerned.
A monthly report of such cases should be sent to next higher authority.

iii)

Awarding of handling work to genuine labour cooperative without tender

-

-

DGM(R)/
GM(R)

Full Powers

19.

Awarding road transport contract i.e. excluding handling

Subject to respective haulage limits laid down by Headquarters from time to time.

By public tender.

-

-

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full Powers

Where negotiations are involved, the committee procedure outlined against S.No.18 above will apply.

20.

Fixing rates for services not provided for in an existing contract.

Dt.M.

Rs. 1 lakh

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full powers

The total of all such services should not in any event exceed 10% of the value of the contract concerned. Ex post facto approval of the next higher authority should be obtained in all such cases.

21.

Hiring of guaranteed/ non guaranteed storage  accommodation

Guaranteed accommodation would be covered by lease agreement with predetermined rate of rent period and capacity as well. Non-guaranteed
accommodation would be for a short period with predetermined rate of rent and capacity but without any lease agreement and can be vacated earlier by prior notice.
Subject to  (i) scale of rent and guidelines laid down by Headquarters in accordance with policy in force and
(ii)  report to the next higher authority in each case.

i)*

From/To SWC/CWC/ State Govt. on non-guaranteed basis.

Dt.M

Full powers

ii)*

From/To SWC/CWC State Govt., NCDEX and similar organization under various Ministries of Govt. of India

-

-

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full powers

Subject to  (i) scale of rent and guidelines laid down by Headquarters in accordance with policy in force and
(ii) report to the next higher authority in each case.

iii)*

From/To private parties on non guaranteed basis only.

Dt.M.

5,000 MT in each case up to one year subject to scale of rent.

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full powers up to one year subject to scale of rent.

Subject to guidelines laid down by the Headquarters in accordance with policy in force.

iv)*

From/To private parties on guaranteed basis

-

-

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full powers upto one year subject to scale of rent.

Subject to guidelines laid down by the Hqrs. In accordance with policy in force.

22.

Insurance of stocks, stores, plant & machinery equipment etc. including the buildings where these are housed/ stock and stores in godown and also office/ residential/ building/ godowns owned by the Corporation.

Dt.M

Full Powers

Subject to the policy guidelines laid down by  Headquarters.

23.(i)

Sales

Food grains/ fertilisers/ sugar/ pulses etc. to Govt. Deptt. or their agencies/ nominees.

Dt.M.

Full powers

 As per policy, procedures orders and instructions of Govt./Corporation (including issue rates) in force from time to time for the item concerned.

(ii)

Other commodities

Dt.M.

Full powers

(i)As per policy procedure and guidelines including issue rate laid down by the Corporation for the item concerned from time to time.
(ii) The issue rate should be got approved by the DGM(R) who shall invariably seek the recommendation of a committee consisting of DGM(R)/Finance head and the staff officers concerned.

(iii)

Unserviceable, surplus and obsolete stores (including dead stock articles).

Dt.M.

Full powers

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full powers

(i) In accordance with the respective policies, procedure of the Corpn. for the items concerned. The declaration of the stores and unserviceable/ surplus are obsolete and also the scales of rates/ minimum rate should be got approved from  DGM(R)s.
(ii) The responsibility for the stores having become unserviceable/surplus or obsolete would be fixed by the DGM(R) while giving  the approval.
(iii) The disposal would invariably be done by a committee headed by the AGM/DGM(R) as the case may be.

(iv)

Sub-standard damage or deteriorated food grains, fertiliser, pulses, sugar and other such commodities

AGM

Upto Rs.  5 lakhs of value p.a.

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full powers

In accordance with the respective policies/ procedures of the Corporation. The declaration of the stocks as sub-standard damaged deteriorated should be got approved from the Regional Manager before. The scale of rates/ minimum rates should also be approved by the DGM(R). The responsibility for the damage and deterioration would be fixed by DGM(R).

(v)

Small lots of sound food grains including pulses and barley (i.e. less than a wagon load).

-

-

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full powers

Subject to (i) Such sales not getting exchanged for central allocations made to the Govt. and (ii) a reserve price being fixed at least on par the current issue price or nearest to relevant economic price.

(vi)

Food grains (including coarse grains) pulses and sugar to other than Govt. nominees/ their agencies.

-

-

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full powers

(i) Sale through tender/ auction as per policy/ directions of Headquarters/ Govt. of India.
(ii) Reserve price fixed by Headquarters.

 24.

Engineering works/stores

i)




(i)(a)
 

According administration approval and financial sanction
Capital works (godown), Office building, staff quarters etc., construction of compound wall/fencing on the land for construction of godown, railway siding etc.

Dt. M

Rs.50,000/- in each case

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full Powers

ED*

Full*
Powers

ED(P)*

Full*
Powers

(i) As per the general policy procedure and guidelines laid down by the Headquarters  subject to centres being approved by the MD/ Chairman/ Board of Directors.
(ii) The powers delegated to the AGMs/DGM(R)s/GM(R)s are for ancillary work, special repairs and minor alterations by enhancing/amplifying the existing facilities including improvement, renovation, electrification, gauge conversion and provision of addition spours to the existing siding. However, new projects or for a component part of new projects, the cases have to be submitted to the Headquarters for AA/ES.

(i)(b)

Repairs and maintenance

In respect of annual repairs and maintenance of works, priorities are to be determined by the field engineers in consultation with the District/Regional Managers right in the beginning of the financial year, keeping in view the budget provisions. Thereafter, no separate administrative approval and expenditure sanction will be necessary sPo long as the works are carried out within the ceiling limit of plinth area rates prescribed in the CPWD Works Manual (Vol.II) along with its latest amendments and the overall expenditure on such works does not exceed the approved budget provisions.

(ii)

According technical sanction to detailed estimates.

GM(Engg)
AGM (Engg)

Rs. 25000/- in each case
Rs. 4 lakhs in each case

AGM/ DGM
(Engg)

Rs. 25 lakhs in each case.

DGM (Engg.)
GM(Engg)

Rs. 25 lakhs in each case
Full Powers

GM(Engg)

Full Powers

a)     The Executive Director (Engg) will arrange for technical audit and supervision of all works appropriately.
b)     In the case of works not undertaken according to approved type design and/or standard specifications the technical sanction will be got cleared by the next higher technical authority as to the design and specification in the first instance.
c) Expenditure not exceeding 5% of current technical sanction may be incurred without seeking fresh technical sanction, provided the expenditure is still within the limit of its own authority and subject to the availability of budget provision. Any further excess on a single occasion or in total shall be reported every month to the next higher authority who shall check the propriety of excess expenditure and give necessary sanction.

(iii)

Acceptance of public tender for works including handling and transport of Engineering Material.

a)

b)

Of lowest valid tender or by negotiations with the lowest tender.
Acceptance of tender/ quotation for the purchase  of store/ machinery other than those borne on DGS&D/State controller of stores rate running contract and proprietory stores by public tender.

GM(Engg)



AGM (Engg)

Rs. 1 lakh in each case

Rs. 8 lakhs in each case

AGM (Engg.)

DGM (Engg.)

Rs. 8 lakhs in each case

Rs. 25 lakhs in each case.

DGM (Engg.)

GM(Engg)

Rs. 25 lakhs in each case

Rs. 50 lakhs in case.

GM

(Engg.)

ED (Engg.)

Rs. 50 lakhs in each case.

Full powers

 (1) In the matter of holding negotiation it will be subject to the condition and guidelines laid down by the Headquarters.

(2) Handling and carriage of Engineering store such as cement, steel, AC Sheet, tabular trusses, PCC/steel poles for over head electrical fitting will be treated as works for this purpose. This will be within budget allotment of the work (s) during the year.

c)

d)

Of single valid tender

Of valid tender other than the lowest or by negotiation with the tenderer other than the lowest.

GM(Engg)

AGM (Engg)

Rs. 50000/- in each case

Rs. 4 lakh in each case

AGM (Engg.)

DGM (Engg.)

Rs. 4 lakh in each case

Rs. 15 lakhs in each case.

DGM (Engg.)

GM(Engg)

Rs. 15 lakhs in each case

Rs. 25 lakhs in each case.

GM(Engg)

ED (Engg)

Rs. 25 lakhs in each case

Full Powers

(iv)

Award of works.

(a)

By inviting sealed quotation.

GM(Engg) (%)

Rs. 10000/- in each case.

AGM (Engg.)
(%)

Rs. 25000/- in each case.

DGM (Engg.)

Rs. 50000/- in each case.

DGM (Engg.)

Rs. 50000/- in each case.

(%) Only for petty works and work order as per CPWD Manual.

(b)

By negotiation abinitio after infructuous  call of tender or with firm which has not quoted or for execution of  the remaining work after the rescission of  contract, (@)

AGM (Engg)

Rs. 25000/- in each case.

DGM (Engg.)

Rs. 50000/-in each case.

GM(Engg)

Rs. 1 lakh in each case.

GM(Engg)

Rs. 1 lakh in each case.

@ In exceptional cases only. Full reasons should be recorded by the approving authority who should guard against contractors holding out for unjustifiably high rates. (As a normal rule contracts should be placed only after inviting public tenders).

-

-

-

-

ED

Full Powers

ED (Engg.)

Full Powers

c)

By quotations for handling and transport of Engg. Material only. @

AGM (Engg)
@@

Rs. 50000/- in each case.

DGM (Engg.)

Rs. 5 lakhs in each case.

GM(Engg)

Full powers

Handling and carriage of Engineering materials such as cement, steel, AC Sheet, tabular trusses, PCC/ Steel poles for over heads electrical works, electrical works, electrical fitting etc.  will be treated as works for this purpose. This will be within the budget allotment of works during the year.
In case any work of handling and transport of engineering material is awarded through call of quotation, the  quotation must be obtained from the truck unions as well.
@ In an emergency only. A monthly report should be sent to the next higher authorities.
@@ The powers in this respect be exercised in an emergency only such as failure of the contractor or in the case of movement between new centres not normally covered under regular transport contract etc.

(v)

Purchase of engineering stores (including consumable and  spares) for the item borne on and at current rate running contract of DGS&D and controller of stores of State Govt.

AGM (Engg)

Full powers

AGM (Engg.)
DGM (Engg.)

Full powers

Full powers

DGM (Engg.)
GM(Engg)

Full powers

Full powers

GM(Engg)

Full powers

In case where DGS&D rate contract as well as rate contract of controller of store of State Govt. exist, it will have to be ensured that the purchases are made against the lower of the two rates. It should also be ensured that rate contract of state controller of store is for the ISI approved items and otherwise of good quality.

(vi)

Purchase of proprietary items direct from original equipment manufacturers or their authorised distributors as per their approved price list.

AGM (Engg)

Rs.25,000/-

AGM (Engg.)

DGM Engg.)

DGM(R)/ GM(R)*

Rs.
25,000/-

Rs. 4 lakhs

Full Powers

 

DGM (Engg.)

GM(Engg)

ED*

Rs.4 lakh per item

Rs.10 lakhs per item

Full Powers
 

GM(Engg)


ED (Engg.)

Rs.10 lakh per item

Full powers

Subject to availability in the budget and provision of the requirement in the estimate.
* for their respective offices.

(vii)

Purchase of stores and machinery other than those borne at current rate running contract of DGS&D and controller of stores of  State Govt. without tenders or quotations.

GM(Engg)

Rs.1000/-in each case

AGM (Engg)

Rs.5000/- in each

DGM (Engg)

Rs.10,000/- in each case

GM(Engg)

Rs.50,000/- in each case.

As per the policy procedure and guidelines laid down by the Hqrs., this entry includes items borne on DGS&D rates  contract if at any time, they are not available through that procedure.

AGM (Engg)

AGM (Engg)

DGM (Engg)

Rs.10,000/- in each case

GM(Engg)

Rs.50,000/- in each case.

ED (Engg.)

Full powers

(viii)

According sanction for extra/ substituted items in existing contracts (in the course of their execution only).

GM(Engg)

Rs.5,000/- per item or 5% of the contract which ever is less (%).

AGM (Engg)

Rs. One lakh

DGM (Engg)

Rs.  4 lakhs

GM(Engg)

Full powers

(%) Where rates cannot be derived from the contract item, approval of AGM(Engg) should be obtained. These powers will be subject to guidelines and instructions issued by headquarters.

ix)

According approval for abnormally high/low rated items.

AGM (Engg)

Rs. One lakh

DGM (Engg)

Rs.  4 lakhs

GM(Engg)

Full powers

(x)

Approval of reduced items statements for the item of work executed below the prescribed specification and determination of rates.

AGM (Engg)

Full powers in respect of contract upto Rs.50000/- each.

AGM (Engg.)

Full powers in respect of contract upto Rs.50000/- each.

DGM (Engg)

Full powers in respect of contract over Rs.50000/- and upto Rs.8 lakhs each.

GM(Engg)

Full powers

The works executed below the prescribed specification should not be adopted as a matter of routine. This should be resorted to only in exceptional cases where it is structurally not feasible to get the work redone.

-

-

DGM (Engg)

Full powers in respect of contract over Rs.50000/- and upto Rs.8 lakhs each.

GM(Engg)

Full powers

 (xi)
(xii)

Declaration of Engineering stores, plant and machinery as surplus/ obsolete or unserviceable.
Disposal of surplus/ obsolete or unserviceable engineering stores and plant and machinery

AGM (Engg)
AGM (Engg.)

Rs.
50000/- p.a.
Rs. 2 lakh
 

AGM (Engg)
DGM (Engg)
 

Rs.
50000/- p.a.
Rs.
5 lakhs
 

DGM (Engg)
M*
(Engg.)
ED*
GM(Engg)
ED

Rs.
2 lakhs
p.a..
Rs.
5 lakhs
p.a.
Full
Powers
Rs. 10 lakh p.a.
Full powers
 

GM(Engg)
ED*
(Engg.)
ED (Engg)

Rs. 5 lakh p.a..
Full
Powers
Full powers

As per guidelines laid down by the Head Office, the monetary limits apply to the book value of the stores, plant and machinery/items concerned. The declaration of the stores, plant and machinery as surplus/ obsolete and unserviceable would be done by a committee consisting of appropriate level of officers of administration, finance and engineering. The reasons for store, plant and machinery having become unserviceable permanently or otherwise should be recorded by the committee. The responsibility, if any, for the stores, plant and machinery having become surplus and obsolete would be fixed while giving approval.

(xiii)

Engagement of casual labour on daily  wage basis for petty work  and repairs not covered under regular maintenance/ repairs works.

-

-

AGM (Engg)
DGM (Engg)

Full powers

Fullpowers

DGM (Engg)

Full powers

(i) This include Muster and casual  labours rolls procedure as per CPWD manual.

(ii) Subject to availability of fund.

(iii)Subject to guidelines issued from time to time regarding engagement of casual labourers on daily wages.

(xiv)

Grant extension of time and fixing quantum of compensation for delay in completion of works

AGM (Engg)

Full powers in respect of contract upto Rs.8 lakhs each

AGM (Engg)

Full powers in respect of contract upto Rs.8 lakhs each

DGM (Engg)

Full powers in respect of contract over Rs.8  lakhs and upto Rs.25 lakhs each.

GM(Engg)

Full powers in respect of contract awarded by Hqrs./ PID Engg. Division.

In all cases the determination of compensation will be governed by the provision of the model tender form only.

-

-

DGM (Engg.)

Full powers in respect of contract over Rs. 8 lakhs and upto Rs.25 lakhs each

GM(Engg)

Full powers

(xv)

FIXATION OF ISSUE RATE

(a)
(b)

For the stores to be supplied to the contractors from FCI assets.
For the stores to be supplied to the contractor from FCI assets not stipulated in the contract.

AGM (Engg)

Full powers in respect of technical sanction amount upto Rs.8 lakhs

AGM (Engg)

Full powers in respect of technical sanction amount upto Rs.8 lakhs

DGM (Engg)

Full powers in respect of technical sanction amount upto Rs.25 lakhs

GM(Engg)

Full powers

Subject to the instructions/guidelines issued by the headquarters from time to time.

*Within their jurisdiction.
 

-

-

DGM (Engg)

DGM(R)/ GM(R) *

Full powers in respect of technical sanction amount upto Rs.25 lakhs
Full Powers

GM(Engg)

ED*
 

Full powers
Full Powers

(c)

For hiring out plant and machinery to other agencies including private parties and fixation of hiring charges

-

-

-

-

GM(Engg)

Full powers

GM(Engg)

Full powers

Subject to guidelines issued from time to time.

(xvi)

Payment of survey fees and centage charges for conducting survey and preparation of plan for provision of railway sidings.

-

-

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full Powers

(xvii)

Sanction of expenditure over the preliminary estimate of the railway siding

-

-

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Upto 10% over sanction of pre- estimate

(xviii)

Administrative approval for write off sanction by sale or by dismantling of permanent structure.

-

-

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full Powers

(xix)

Sanction of technical survey and fixation of reserve price after an administrative decision and/or after due declaration and approval as per item 24(xi).

For Building

-

-

-

-

GM(Engg)

Upto Rs.25 lakhs

GM(Engg)

Upto   Rs. 25 lakhs

These powers have to be exercised in consultation with associate finance.

 ED

Full powers

 ED (Engg)

 Full powers

(xx)

Disposal of building in questioned by call of tender after approval of survey report.

AGM (Engg)

Upto Rs.4 lakh

AGM (Engg)

Upto Rs.4 lakh

DGM (Engg)

Upto Rs.15 lakhs

GM(Engg)

Over Rs.15  lakhs and upto Rs.40  lakhs

These powers have to be exercised in consultation with associate finance.

DGM (Engg)

Upto Rs.15 lakhs

GM(Engg)
ED
 

Over Rs.15  lakhs and upto Rs.40 lakhs
Full Powers

ED (Engg)

Full powers

(xxi)

Earnest money/ security deposit.

(a)

Fixing of quantum.

Authority competent to accord technical sanctions.

(i)As per policy guidelines laid down by the Headquarters.

(ii)Subject to fulfillment of codal formalities as contained in CPWD Manual Vol.II with the latest amendments.

(b)

Refund of EMD

AGM (Engg)

Full powers

AGM (Engg)

Full powers

AGM (Engg)

Full powers

AGM (Engg)

Full powers

(c)

Refund of security deposit.

AGM (Engg)

Full powers

AGM (Engg)

Full powers

AGM (Engg)

Full powers

AGM (Engg)

Full powers

(d)

Forfeiture of EMD/SD

Authority competent to conclude contracts.

(xxii)

Passing of first and final bills running A/CS bills and final bills in respect of all major/ minor capital works and ARMO/SR works

GM(Engg)

In respect of contract upto Rs.50000/-

AGM (Engg)

Full powers

AGM (Engg)

Full powers

AGM (Engg)

Full powers

Subject to fulfillment of codal formalities as contained in CPWD  Manual Vol.II with the latest amendments.

(xxiii)

(a)

Write off cases.

Infructuous expenditure on work.

-

-

DGM (Engg)

1% of the contract value subject to Rs.

25000/- per contract

 DGM (Engg)

1% of the contract value subject to Rs.

25000/- per contract

GM(Engg)

 1% of the contract  value subject to Rs.

1 lakh per contract.

(i) As per the policy, procedures, guidelines and instructions of the Hqrs. from time to time in respect of cases already abandoned by the competent authority.

(ii) A quarterly report of all such cases should be submitted to the Board in an appropriate form.

(iii) Case exceeding Rs.1 lakh shall be reported to the Board expost facto.

GM(Engg)

 1% of the contract value subject to Rs.1 lakh per contract

ED (Engg)

5% of the contract value

ED

5% of the contract value

MD

Full powers

(b)

Infructuous expenditure on field survey and soil investigations, survey for railway siding etc. owing to abandonment of works.

-

-

-

-

ED

Full powers subject to maximum of Rs.2 lakhs in each case.

MD

Full powers

(i)In respect of cases where the work has already been abandoned by the Competent Authority.

(ii)Remarks (i) to (iii) against (a) above.

(xxiv)

Engagement of consultant/ Architect for rendering consultancy services for design/execution of  residential and administrative building, maintenance of railway siding and other such Engg. Works/projects.

-

-

-

-

GM(Engg) ED

Rs.5 lakhs
Full powers

GM(Engg) ED (Engg)

Rs.5 lakhs
Full powers

(i) These powers shall be exercised in consultation with associate finances and as per the general guidelines issued from time to time.
(ii)The Architects/ consultants shall be engaged only in cases requiring specialised/
Designs/techniques and where conventional designs are not applicable due to typical site conditions after full justification is furnished by the GM(Engg.)

25.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

 (i)

Office equipments, facilities, furniture, fixture and furnishings purchase, hire, repair and maintenance

Dt.M

Rs.50,000/-

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full Powers

DZM

Full Powers

DGM/M (Hqrs.)

Full Powers

As per specified items and scales respectively laid down by the Hqrs. Powers to be exercised for the respective offices only.

(ii)

Motor vehicle

As per scale and guidelines laid down by Hqrs.

(a)

Purchase

-

-

-

-

-

-

MD

Full powers

(b)

Operation and maintenance of   vehicle

Dt.M

Rs.2500/- p.m. subject to annual ceiling Rs.25000/-

AGM (Admn.)

Rs.2500/- p.m.  subject to annual ceiling Rs.25000/-

AGM (Admn.)

Rs.2500/- p.m. subject to annual ceiling Rs.25000/-

AGM (Genl.)

Rs.2500/- p.m. subject to annual ceiling Rs.25000/-

DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full Powers

DGM (Admn.) DZM

Rs.
3000/- p.m. subject to annual ceiling Rs.
30000/-

Full Powers
DGM (Hqrs.)

M (Hqrs)

Rs. 3000/-p.m. subject to annual ceiling Rs.30000/-

Full Powers

(c)

Repairs

Dt.M

Rs.10000/- p.a.

AGM (Admn.)

Rs.10000/- p.a.

AGM (Admn.)

Rs.10000/- p.a.

AGM (Genl.)

Rs.10000/- p.a.

 DGM(R)/ GM(R)

Full powers

 DGM

(i) Condemnation to be done by a Committee consisting of appropriate level officers of Administration, finance and Engineering Divisions.
(ii) Disposal to be done by public auction or by public tender.

Rs.150000/- p.a.

Rs.150000/- p.a.

Rs.150000/- p.a.

Rs.150000/- p.a.

(@)DGM(R)’s will be responsible to get important ledger register bound serially numbered held in stocks and issue to Dt.GM from time to time as per scales laid down  for proper maintenance of record.

(a)

Recurring

*M(PR) will however purchase books as per indent placed by respective Divisional Heads subject to availability of budget provision.

Rs.4000/- p.a.

Rs.5000/- p.a.

This includes distribution of free sample souvenirs   house journals and the like subject to availability of budget provision.

This includes the authority to vest appropriate power in subordinate staff as per the needs of the programme.

Rs.5000/- p.m.

Rs.10000/- p.m.

Rs.10000/- p.m.

Some of the illustrated items could be local conveyance, ceremonies, celebrations photographs, slides & customary entertainment.

Rs.2500/- p.a. but expenses on each item not to exceed Rs.250/-

Rs.2500/- p.a. but expenses on each item not to exceed Rs.250/-

Rs.2500/- p.a. but expenses on each item not to exceed Rs.250/-

Rs.2500/- p.a. but expenses on each item not to exceed Rs.250/-

Rs.5000/- p.a. but expenses on each item not to exceed Rs.500/-

Rs.5000/- p.a. but expenses on each item not to exceed Rs.500/-

Rs.5000/- p.a. but expenses on each item not to exceed Rs.500/-

Rs.10000/- p.a. but expenses on each item not to exceed Rs. 1000/-

Rs.10000/- p.a. but expenses on each item not to exceed Rs. 2000/-

 ED