Sr.

No.

Nature of Power

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

Remarks

To
convey
administrative
approval for capital expenditure
on works other than residential
buildings forming part of a project
specifically approved by the
Nigam

WTDs
CE

Full powers
5 Crore

To
convey
administrative
approval for capital expenditure
on new transmission works and
augmentation works of 33KV
including residential buildings and
allied civil works required to be
constructed as per norms for new
sub-substations but excluding all
other buildings.

WTDS
CE/PD&C

Full Powers
2.0 Crore

To
convey
administrative
approval for capital expenditure
on works of a project including
residential / non residential
buildings not forming part of a
project estimate approved by the
Nigam.

WTDs
CE.
SE

Full Powers
15 Lac
2 Lac in each
case
1 Lac in each
case

To
convey
administrative
approval for capital expenditure
on works for the purchase of land
for construction of 33 KV
Sub/Stn., office and residences
etc,

WTDs

Full Power

Subject to the condition that the rate will

be as per collector rate.

To convey the administrative

approval for capital expenditure
on minor works of existing
residential/non-residential
buildings
to
meet
the
requirements.

WTDs
CE
SE
XEN

Full powers
1 Lac
0.5 Lac
20,000/-

Such powers will not be exercised for

providing additional rooms to extend
buildings in contravention of the latest
approved type design

5 (a)

To
convey
administrative
approval for capital expenditure
on works for laying of new
industrial,
non
domestic,
domestic, agriculture, group of
connections, any other type of
connections and allied works.

CE
SE
XEN
AE / AEE

Full Power
30 Lac
15 Lac
2 Lac

Provided that :-

(1) WORKS CHARGEABLE TO

CAPITAL/REVENUE HEADS OF
ACCOUNTS
1 (a)

1 (b)

XEN

Subject to the condition that sanction

accorded by CE does not result in
excess over the provision of the Project
estimate for the relevant sub-head.
Copies of all such administrative
approval granted by the CEs will be
brought to the notice of concerned
Director.

In respect of works technically approved

for execution by the Director (Project)

Subject to budget provision.

i)

ii)

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Expenditure is met from within the

Budget provision under the major /
minor head concerned.
The works are of productive nature
and financially justified or cost of
service is received in full or part.

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No.

Nature of Power

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

Remarks
iii) In case the works are found to be
financially unjustified and the
consumers are willing to pay
unjustified cost this will be subject
to the condition that the procedure
of preparation and sanction of
estimates
is
as
per
rules/instructions applicable from
time to time.
iv) These powers shall be applicable
also to new undertaking to be
acquired by the Nigam.
v) In cases where no financial
justification is required to be
worked out, the fixed/variable
charges, if applicable are to be
recovered in advance on the basis
of average cost of tube wells
worked out for the groups.

5 (b)

To
convey
administrative
approval for capital expenditure
on works of augmentation of
substations and trans-mission
lines upto 11 KV and mains and
sub-mains other than system
improvement scheme specifically
approved.
To
convey
administrative
approval to incur expenditure
towards Maintenance / Special
repairs / replacement of any
damaged part during construction
work.

CE
SE
XEN
AEE/AE

Full Power
10 Lac
5 Lac
1 Lac

CE
SE
XEN

2 Lac
1 Lac
50,000/-

5 (d)

To
convey
administrative
approval for capital / revenue
expenditure on T&P including
special T&P, Computers, Fax
Machine, Photo Copier etc. other
than Motor Vehicles.

WTDS
HOD
SE
XEN
AEE/AE

Full powers
5 Lac
1.50 Lac
25,000
10,000

5 (e)

To
convey
administrative
approval for expenditure on works
connected with the basic and
fundamental research schemes,
approved by the CBIP/Nigam.
To
convey
administrative
approval for preliminary survey to
the preparation of the schemes.

WTDs
C.E./PD&C

Full powers
Upto
the
extent
of
approval
of
CBIP/Board
2 Lac
1 Lac
0.5 Lac

5 (c)

5 (f)

CE
SE
XEN

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Subject to technical justification and

availability of Budget under specific
head.

i The total project cost does not

exceed the project estimate as per
approved scheme to which the
particular work belongs.
ii The approval accorded by the
competent authority does not
involve any change / increase in the
scope/quantum
of
the
work
specifically provided in the project
estimate/work estimate.
iii The expenditure is restricted to the
budgetary provisions for the year.
i The total project cost does not
exceed the provision in the project
estimate for the sub-head to which
the particular work belongs.
ii The approval accorded by the CE
and SE does not result into any
change/increase
in
the
scope/quantum
of
the
work
specifically provided in the project
estimates.

Only for schemes specifically approved

by the Nigam.

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No.
5 (g)

Nature of Power

(B) For replacement

existing vehicles

against

5 (h)

To
convey
administrative
approval for hiring of vehicles

6.

To
convey
administrative
approval for capital/revenue
expenditure on works and T&P
other
than
residential
buildings:
Petty works and special repairs

b)

c)

Delegation
in rupees

WTDs
C.E.

Full powers
Full powers

C.E

Full Power

OD / S.E.

Full power

CE
SE
XEN
WTDS
CE
SE
XEN
AEE / AE

2 Lac
1 Lac
25,000/Full Power
5 Lac
2 Lac
50,000/20,000/-

CEs
SEs
XEN

Full Power
1.00 Lac
20,000/-

CE
SE

Full Power
75,000/-

CE
SE
XEN

Full powers
20 Lac
5 Lac

Remarks

To
convey
administrative
approval for expenditure under
capital/Revenue Head for the
purchase of new Motor Vehicles,
tractor etc.
(A) For new vehicles

a)

To whom
delegated

Renewal and replacement of

existing
works
including
replacement of poles, conductor,
Transformers,
allied
material
damage due to natural calamity
and replacement of stolen
transformers / conductor.
To accord administrative and
technical approval to estimates
for repair and carriage of T&P
including special repair of Nigam
vehicle chargeable to capital /
revenue.
To
convey
administrative
approval
for
non-recurring
expenditure such as laying of
foundation stone/ inauguration
and any other such works/
activities etc. charge-able to
capital/revenue works where no
specific power is prescribed in the
DOP.

i Where no yardstick exists.

ii As per approved yard stick
Subject to the condition that the existing
vehicles have completed their normal
life as per norms fixed by the Nigam.
Subject to admissibility as per yard
stick.

Subject to the condition of lodging of

FIR in case of theft of material.

ESTIMATES
FOR
WORKS
CHARGEABLE TO CAPITAL
HEAD OF ACCOUNTS
8

To convey technical sanction to

the detailed estimates of works
chargeable to Project/ Scheme
specifically sanctioned by the
competent Authority.

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Subject to the condition that:i) In case where the provisions in

the Projects are adequate, the
sanction does not cause excess
over
and
above
project
provisions
in
the
Project
works/estimate under the Subhead of which the particular work
belongs, and

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No.

Nature of Power

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

Remarks

ii)

To convey technical sanction to

the
detailed
estimates
for
augmentation
of
sub-station
including improvement works and
transmission/distribution
lines
including main & sub mains.

CE
SE
XEN
-

Full powers
10 Lac
2.50 Lac
50000/-

10.

To convey technical sanction to

the
detailed
estimates
of
experimental works connected
with basic and fundamental
research schemes.

C.E.

Upto the
amount
administratively
approved and
also upto 5% in
excess of this
amount

11.

To convey technical sanction to

the
detailed
estimates
for
experimental purposes either in
our own Workshop or at the
premises of the supplier for spare
parts substitution or development
of new products for Operation
and Maintenance.

C.E.

Upto the
amount
administratively
approved and
also upto 5% in
excess of this
amount

12.

To convey technical sanction to

the
detailed
estimates
for
domestic,
Non
Domestic,
Industrial, Agriculture & any other
type of connections or a group of
Connections.

S.E.
XEN

To convey technical sanction to

the capital / revenue estimates for
repairs and carriages of T&P
including special T&P, repair of
computer , Photo copier and fax
machine including special repair
of Nigam Vehicles etc.

HOD
SE
XEN

Full power.
10 Lac for HT
& full power
for
LT
connection
2 Lac for HT &
LT connection
Full powers
1 Lac
25,000/-

13.

AEE/AE

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In case where the financial

provisions made in the Project
estimates
have
become
inadequate
due
to
price
increase, the sanction does not
cause excess over and above
the
amount
administratively
approved (plus such excess as
the authority according to
technical sanction is competent
to pass)

Provided that:1. The works are of productive nature:

and
2. The expenditure is met within the
Budget provision.

Provided that
1. The works are of productive nature.
2. Expenditure is met from within the
budget
provision
under
the
major/minor head concerned.

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No.

Nature of Power

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

14.

To convey the technical sanction

to the detailed estimates for mtc.
and special repairs of works
under Construction chargeable to
Project
estimates/
schemes
already approved by the Nigam
including laying of foundation
stone,
inauguration
and
commissioning
of
sub
station/works
chargeable
to
project estimate/scheme

CE
SE
XEN

Full power
2 Lac
50,000/-

15.

To convey technical sanction to

the
detailed
estimates
for
preliminary
survey
to
the
preparation of schemes

CE
SE
XEN

3 Lac
1 Lac
50,000/-

16.

To convey technical sanction to

the
detailed
estimates
for
purchase of T&P including special
T&P other than the Motor
Vehicles, tractors etc. chargeable
to capital estimate already
administratively approved.

CE
SE
XEN

Full powers
2 Lac
1 Lac

17.

To convey technical sanction to

the
detailed
estimates
for
purchase of Motor Vehicles,
Tractors etc.

CE
SE

Full powers
10 Lac

18.

To convey the administrative and

technical sanction to the detailed
estimates for the working of Motor
Vehicles, tractors etc. chargeable
capital/revenue.

SE

Full powers

19.

To
divert
provision
for
contingencies of a sanctioned
estimate to new works of T&P or
repairs not provided for in the
estimate

SE

Full powers

XEN

50,000/-

To convey technical sanction for

capital
expenditure
on
construction of residential/non
residential buildings and allied
civil works not forming part of
project

C.E
S.E.
XEN

Full power
10 Lac
5 Lac

20.

ESTIMATE
FOR
WORKS
CHARGEABLE TO REVENUE
HEAD OF ACCOUNTS

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Remarks

Subject to the restriction as the C.E.

may impose.

Provided prior approval of the Nigam is

taken to preliminary survey.

Subject to the grant of administrative

approval by the competent authority

Subject to such restriction as the C.E.

may impose.

Subject to Budget Provision.

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No.

Nature of Power

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

Remarks

21

To convey technical sanction

to detailed estimates

a)

For petty original works including

new works

CE
SE
XEN

Full powers
1 Lac
50,000/-

b)

For renewals and replacement of

existing
works
including
replacement
of
poles/transformers etc. damaged
due to natural calamities and
replacement of stolen conductor /
transformers
Special repairs of residential / non
residential buildings, vehicles
including tractors etc..

CE
SE
XEN
AEE/AE

Full powers
2 Lac
50,000/10000/-

After lodging of FIR for replacement of

stolen material

HOD
SE
XEN

Full powers
1 Lac
25,000/-

Upto 5% in excess of the amount

administratively approved by the
competent authority and provided that
in the case of residential buildings the
cost of special repairs does not exceed
the following limits relating to the
calculation of standard rent:
Class
Description Assessable
of
%age on the
Building.
present
day
capital cost of
the
Bldg.
Excluding
value of site.
Spl.
Ordin
Repair ary
Repa
ir
A.
Those
in
1 to 3
good order
built by the
State Govt.
/Nigam in a
semipermanent
style
i.e.
with pucca
foundations,
kutchapucca
outside
walls, lime
painted
pucca
parapets
and
chimneys
terraced
jack arch or
wooden
karri
roof
over steel
girders.
B.
Those of a 3/4
3 to 5
similar style

c)

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No.

d)

e)

22

23

Nature of Power

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

For maintenance and repairs

including
residential/nonresidential building/other civil
works.

CE
SE
XEN

Full powers
10 Lac
2 Lac

To convey technical sanction to

detailed estimate for replacement
of damaged transformers and
renovation
and
improvement
works for distribution system

CE
SE
XEN
AEE/AE

Full powers
5 Lac
2 Lac
50,000/-

To
sanction
estimates
for
purchase of T&P including special
T&P excluding Motor Vehicles,
chargeable to revenue Head of
Accounts,
office
furniture
including tents.

CE
SE
XEN

Full powers
1 Lac
25,000/-

To sanction deposit works

CE
SE
XEN
AEE/AE

Full powers
10 Lac
2 Lac
20,000/-

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Remarks
of
construction
but not in
good
condition
either built
by the State
Govt.
/Nigam or
purchased
from Private
individuals
and added
to or altered
after
purchase.
C.
Temporary
building i.e.
those with
walls
of
mud
masonry
with
thatched or
tiled roof.
Provided that:

5 to 7

The cost of repairs to residential

building does not exceed the limit
mentioned in the provisions to
condition item No.21 (c) above and
subject to such conditions as may
be imposed by special orders by
the CE.
Where the Nigam have approved the
norms for Mtc. and repairs under TIE
(4), it shall be treated as administrative
approval.
i)

For improvement works only

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No.
24.
(a)

(b)

25.

Nature of Power

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

Remarks

To
divert
provision
for
contingency of a sanctioned
estimate to new works or repairs
not provided for in the estimates

SE
XEN

Full powers
20,000/-

To convey technical sanction to

the estimate for purchase of new
vehicle , tractor etc.

CE

Full powers

SE

10 Lac

To convey sanction to the

payment of demurrage/warfare
charges
debitable
to
contingencies of estimate

WTDs
CE
SE
XEN

Full powers
50,000/25,000/5,000/-

BOD
WTDS
SPC
CE/MM

Full power
10. crore
1.00 crore
20.00 Lac

At present the powers are being

exercised as under-

BOD
WTDS
SPC

Full power
2.00 crore
50.00 Lac

ii

CE

Full Powers

SE through
CPC

1) Up to Rs. 5
Lac in a
month.

Subject to such restrictions as C.E. may

impose

POWER TO SANCTION
PURCHASES OF EQUIPMENT
& STORES

26.

To purchase material, equipment

and T&P through:

Open Tender

B
(i)

Limited
items

tenders

Proprietary

(ii)

Against New / maintenance works

not covered by (i) above

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HPPC for purchases upto Rs..

50.00 Lac
SHPPC for purchases above Rs
50.00 Lac

Subject to the condition that :a) Non-availability certificate from the

SE (S&W) is obtained.
b) Purchase cases in the circle office
should be processed by the Circle
Purchase Committee comprising of
the SE, XEN of nearest Central
Store and an Accounts Officer,
available at the nearest place
through spot purchase.
c) Necessary budget provision to be
ensured. by S.E.
d) These powers shall be exercised
fro
all
material
except
Transformers, ACOM.
SECYR
Conductor, PCC poles, HT/LT
cables, 11 KV panels, 33 KV VCB
etc.

Sr.
No.
C

Nature of Power
Emergency purchases including
T&P items

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

S.E
Workshop

Below
Rs.2
Lac in each
case
Rs.15,000/for each item
(By
spot
purchase)
(a)
Rs.30,000/for each item
(By
hand
quotations).

Committee
of XEN &
AEE/AE
Committee
of XEN &
AEE/AE with
prior
approval of
S.E.
Committee of
XEN and
AEE/AE with
prior approval
of SE for the
purchase of
11 kV CTs,
NCTs, PTs,
XLPE cables
boxes, and
other
matching
material such
as all types of
relays and
vaccume
interrupter
from the
manufacturer
of the panel.
XEN
AEE/AE

To purchase item of steel against

specific
works
of
Const.
Organisation

S.E.

For Proprietary items from original

manufacturer

SE

Committee
of AEE/AE &
with
XEN
prior
approval of
S.E

Remarks
i)

ii)

The purchases would be made in

case of emergency relating to
power supply in the field and will be
recorded in the Purchase approval.
The purchase would be made by
obtaining spot quotations.

(a)
Rs.50000/- in
each case
(b) for amount
exceeding Rs.
50,000/-by
issuing short
tender of ten
days duration

Rs.5,000/- in
each case
Rs 2000/- on
cash payment
at a time
Upto Rs. 15
Lac per month

i) Rs. one
Lac.
ii) Rs. 5 Lac
with the
approval of
concerned
C.E.
Rs, 25,000/for each item
by hand
quotations.

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Subject to ceiling of Rs. 50000/- in a

month
subject to Rs. 20000/- per month

To be purchased from the main

producers i.e. M/s RASTRIYA ISPAT,
TISCO, IISCO and SAIL etc. at lowest
rates. In case, these firms are unable
to supply the required steel Sections
then the same will be procured from the
open market as per purchase
regulations.
Subject to the condition that purchase
is made from the Manufacturers in
emergency only after obtaining non
availability certificate from S.E./ S&W.

Sr.
No.

Nature of Power

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

Remarks

Purchase of matching material to

complete the works

Committee
of XEN &
AEE/AE with
prior
approval of
S.E.

Rs.50,000/for each item

(By
hand
quotations)

After obtaining NAC from SE/Store &

Workshops, Dhulkote.

To purchase fuel, spares, tyres

and tubes, flaps, batteries etc. for
vehicles including repair

C.E/HOD

Full powers

i)

SE

2 Lac

ii)

XEN

50,000/-

AEE/AE

10,000/-

XEN
I/C
Central
Stores and
other
divisions.
AEE/AE I/C
Stores and
AEE/AE I/C
Sub Divn

Upto
Rs. 5000/- in
each case.

27 A

Casual Requirements

To purchase material for civil

works other than cement and
steel against specific works

C.E.
SE
XEN
AEE / AE

To purchase bricks at control rate

against specific works

To purchase material and spare

parts of equipment and machinery
for running and mtc. of Workshop
and manufacturing process.
(a) All items

Upto
Rs.
1000/- in each
case.
(cash
payment)
Rs.5 Lac
each case
Rs.2 Lac
each case
Rs.50,000/each case
Rs.5,000/each case

in
in
in
in

XEN

Full powers

SPC

Rs.50
Lac
each item
Rs.5 Lac each
item

C.E.
incharge

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The tyre, tubes, flaps will be

purchased on DG&SD rates only.
Batteries will be purchased after
collecting hand quotations.

To purchase of material without calling

formal quotations but a certificate is to
be recorded that the material has been
purchased at competitive rates after
ascertaining the rates orally. The
purchase upto Rs. 2500/- at a time
against cash payment.

These powers will be exercised by field

officers subject to the condition that:
i) Prior approval of higher authority is
obtained if a tender other than the
lowest is accepted on ground of the
technically suitability is accepted.
ii) Purchase is not in excess of the
provision made in the sanctioned
estimate
iii) In case of emergency, material may
be purchased from open market
without formal quotations subject to
financial restrictions of Rs. 5000/- in
case of XEN and Rs. 1000/- in case
of AEE/AE in each case. In such
cases, a certificate shall be given
that the material has been
purchased at competitive rates after
ascertaining the rates orally.

ii

The financial power will be

exercised taking cognizance of the
annual consumption.
For all items upto Rs.50000/-

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No.

Nature of Power

(b) Controlled items whose rates

are fixed by statutory/Govt.
Agencies including items borne
on DGS&D rate contract
(c) Emergency requirement any
item

(d) - Do-

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

S.E.
incharge

2 Lac

SPC
C.E.
incharge
S.E.
incharge
SPC
Workshop

Full powers
Rs.5 Lac each
item
1 Lac

S.E.
Workshop

Rs.50,000/- in
each item

S.E.
Workshop

Rs.
10000/each item

XEN
Workshop

Rs.
5000/each item

AEE / AE
Workshop

Rs.
2000/each item

Rs.2 Lac each

item

To purchase scientific equipment

and investment connected with
the basic and fundamental
research scheme.

C.E.
Incharge
Workshop

Upto the cost

approved by
CBI&P

28.

To sanction the payments of

insurance charges for equipment
and material purchased for stock
and works and sent for repairs

C.E.
S.E.
XEN

Full powers
Rs.25000/Rs.10000/-

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Remarks
limited enquiry will be issued and
for items above Rs.50000/- open/
press enquiry will be issued, save
in exceptional case for which
detailed reasons to be specified by
Chief Engineer.
iii All P.Os will be issued after preaudit by Sr.AO/AO attached to
Workshop Circle.
iv Purchases beyond the competency
of SPC will be got approved from
WTDs of the Nigam.
1. For items of proprietary nature, the
quotations may not be called for.
2. Orders shall only be placed after
assessing the actual requirement.
1. These powers are to be exercised
in case of emergency/urgent
requirement for all items of
Workshop and can also be used for
making one or two proto-type of
any type of equipment/material.
2. For purchases above Rs.50,000/spot quotations will be collected by
the SPC members.
3. For purchases upto Rs.50,000/spot quotations may be collected by
committee of three officers (SE/
XEN and Sr.AO)
For such purchases spot quotations
may be collected by a committee of the
officers (XEN, AEE/Sr.AO or his
representative.
i) These powers are to be exercised
in case of emergency /urgent
requirement without calling formal
quotations but certificate should be
given that the material has been
purchased at competitive rates after
ascertaining the rates orally and
emergency is to be defined in detail
for all Workshops items.
ii) The total purchase under these
powers will be exercised upto a
ceiling of Rs. 3.00 Lac per annum
for each division which can be
increased to Rs. 5.00 Lac per
annum with the approval of CE
Incharge Workshop.

Sr.
No.

Nature of Power

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

Remarks

29.

To draw the material from stores

or manufactured articles for which
due provision has been made in a
sanctioned estimate

AEE / AE

Full powers

Subject to the condition that the limit of

provision for respective items in the
sanctioned estimate is not being
exceeded in the case of manufacture
for stock and for works respectively.

30.

Manufacture of material from

Nigams Workshop for stock and
works

C.E.
S.E.

Full powers
Rs.2 Lac in
each case
Rs.50,000/- in
each case

Subject to the condition that the

Reserve stock limit and provision in the
sanctioned estimate is not being
exceeded in the case of manufacture
for stock and for works respectively.

XEN

ACCEPTANCE OF TENDERS
OTHER THAN CIVIL WORKS
31- a

31 - b

To accept tender for the

execution of work by contract

To call tenders and issue work

order for the execution of work on
Turnkey basis

WTDs
C.E.

Full powers
1 crore

S.E.

Upto Rs. 10
Lac

Rs. 20 lacs when tender rates are not

more than 10% of the tendered rates
over sanctioned estimated cost. /HSR
plus sanctioned premium and nonscheduled items do not exceed 10% of
the estimated cost. In the case of
works other than civil works, the
tendered amount will not exceed 5% of
the estimated cost/Nigams current of
scheduled rates including admissible
premium.

XEN

Upto Rs.5 Lac

Subject to the condition:

a) That the approval of next higher
authority is obtained if a tender
other than the lowest is to be
accepted or single tender is to be
accepted.
b) Tender rates are not more than
10% above those contained in the
HSR including admissible premium
or in the sanctioned item. In the
case of works other than civil works
the tendered amount shall not
exceed 5% of the estimated
cost/Nigams
schedule
rate
including admissible premium.

C.E. PD&C

Up to Rs 50
Lac in each
case

Subject to approval of scheme by the

competent authority.

S.E.'s

Up to Rs 40
Lac in each
case

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Subject to the condition that tendered

rates are not more than 20% above the
prevalent Nigam H.S.R. including
admissible premium in each case.

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No.

Nature of Power

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

Remarks

32
(a)

To issue work orders for capital

works/ mtc.

WTDS
C.E.
S.E.
XEN
AE / AEE
-

Full powers
Rs.5 Lac
Rs.2 Lac
Rs. 50000/Rs.20000/-

(b)

To issue work order to approved

contractor / approved rate for
supply of man-days to carry out
capital / revenue works.
To
issue
work
order
for
works/repair
without
calling
quotations

CE
SE
XEN

Full Power
1 Lac
0.5 Lac

1. For BHEL and other Govt./Semi

Govt. undertakings/ SPC/CE/SE
may exercise powers on single
quotation basis.
2. For others press tenders need to be
invited for work orders exceeding
Rs.2.5 Lac.
(subject to approval of competent
authority.)
Subject to exhausting of existing
regular man power and with in the limit
of sanctioned estimate.

WTDS
CE
S.E.
XEN

Full power
Rs. 10 Lac
Rs. 2 Lac
Rs. 1 Lac

For repair of Jobs/equipments from the

original manufacturers or through their
authorized agents after satisfying the
reasonability of rates.

To
issue
work
order
for
service/repair
from
original
manufacturer / authorised agency
including annual over hauling/
capital over hauling
To issue work orders of
works/repairs
in
case
of
emergency

WTDS.
C.E.
S.E.
XEN

Full power
Rs.10 Lac
Rs.2 Lac
Rs.1 Lac

For overhauling (including any repair) of

equipment from original manufacturers /
suppliers or their authorized agency on
single quotation basis

WTDS
C.E.
S.E.

Full power
Rs. 5 Lac
Rs. 1 Lac for
each
case
subject
to
ceiling of Rs. 5
Lac p.a.
10000/for
each
case
subject
to
ceiling
Rs.1
Lac p.a.

These powers are to be exercised in

case of emergency (term Emergency
is to be defined) without formal
quotations.
A certificate should be
recorded that the work/repairs are
being got done through available
approved contractors after verifying
reasonability of rates.

(c)

(d)

(e)

XEN

The power of XEN without formal

quotations would be applicable when
the emergency has been approved by
next higher authority.
1. for exercising powers of SPC,
the CE shall constitute a
committee of three officers
consisting of one SE, one XEN
and a Sr.AO for verifying
reasonable rates.
For exercising the above powers, the
SE shall constitute a committee
comprising of one XEN, one AE and
one
AO
subject
to
the
condition/restrictions imposed by
Nigam/Govt.

33.

To sanction testing charges for

testing oil, water samples,
pollution control levels, soil testing
etc.

CE
SE
XEN

Full power.
Rs.25000/Rs.10000/-

EXCESS OVER ESTIMATES

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1. Subject to the condition that testing

is got done from Govt./Semi Govt.
Test Houses
2. Cash payment shall be permissible
for testing charges upto Rs.5,000/in each case.

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No.
34.

35.

Nature of Power
To pass finally all excesses on
the amount of original estimates
sanctioned by himself or by
higher authorities and on the
amount of revised estimates
sanctioned by himself (both
administratively and technically).

To sanction repairs and carriage

of T&P (both Technical & other
items)

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

C.E.

i) Full powers
for estimates
sanctioned by
SE/XEN
ii) Up to 10%
excess of the
original
sanctioned
estimate
sanctioned by
self.

S.E.

i) Up to 20%
excess of the
original
sanctioned
estimate
sanctioned by
XEN.
ii) Up to 10%
excess of the
original
sanctioned
estimate
sanctioned by
self.

XEN

Up to 10%
excess of the
original
sanction
estimate
sanctioned by
self.

S.E.
XEN

Full powers
25000/-

AEE/AE
SSE

Remarks

5000/-

36.

To sanction cartage / carriage /

transportation and handling of
stock material chargeable to
stock/ work

XEN

Full powers

As per truck Union rates, otherwise

rates may be ascertained / decided by
a Committee of XEN/AEE/AE with the
prior approval of SE.

37.

To
sanction
estimate
for
manufacture of material for stock

CE
SE
XEN

Full powers
2 Lac
50,000/-

Subject to the condition that reserve

limit of stock, is not exceeded

38.

To
sanction
estimate
for
manufacture of material to be
used on works

CE
SE
XEN

Full powers
1 Lac
50,000/-

Provided that the provision for material

should not exceed in the sanctioned
estimates for works.

39.

To sanction

CE

Full powers

Provided

purely temporary

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that

the

increases

are

Sr.
No.

Nature of Power

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

increases or decreases of the

reserve
stock
limit
of
a
Store/Division.

SE

Upto 50%

40.

To
adjust
balances
of
manufacture operation in all
cases in which the rates of out
turn would not be increased by
more than 10% over the estimate
of current stock rates.

SE
XEN

1 Lac
50,000/-

41.

To adjust the balance of

manufacture operation for the
vehicles, tractors etc. in all cases
by revising rates

SE

Full powers

42
(a)

To sanction sale of articles on the

stock accounts for full value plus
usual charges of 10%

CE
SE
XEN

5 Lac
50000/20,000/-

Remarks
absorbed within 6 months from the date
of increase, and in the case of
decreases copies of order sanctioning
the revised limits, are endorsed to
Nigam office and they are not raised
again except if such increases are
absorbed within six months from the
date of increase.

i)

ii)

(b)

Sale of equipment to private

consumers

WTDS
CE
SE
XEN

Full power
5 Lac
50000/20,000/-

43
A

Disposal of material born on book

without value by auction or by
calling bids.
Disposal
of
surplus
/
unserviceable
or
obsolete
material/T&P articles born on
books with a value
(i)
To declare Unit price &
stores/T&P
lot
surplus
Unit price
unserviceable or
obsolete
Lot

CE
SE
XEN

Full powers
25000/5,000/-

BOD

Full powers

WTDs

2 crore

Disposal

10 crore
10 Lac

Unit Price

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These powers only be exercised

only for sale of material to Govt.
and semi Govt Institutions and to
such consumers who might need it
in connection with the completion of
their installation for the purpose of
getting supply of power from the
Nigam except imported items,
which are to be disposed off with
the approval of the Nigam.
The addition of 10% may however
be waived off by the authority
empowered to sanction the sale in
the case of stock which has been
declared surplus by competent
authority and which in his opinion,
would otherwise be unserviceable.

Subject to instructions issued by the

Nigam from time to time

Provided the provision of para 4.40 of

PWD code are complied with and it is
certified that the material declared
surplus will not be required for the
execution of any of the Nigam works in
the future and the material declared as
unserviceable or obsolete is beyond

Sr.
No.

Nature of Power

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

Committee

Remarks
repairs or renovation.

Lot
1 crore

CE
S.E.

44.

45.

(ii)To dispose of material, T&P

articles
declared
surplus,
unserviceable or obsolete and
sanctioning resultant loss therein
if any
To sanction the sale of grass,
trees or other produce on the
Nigam lands

To sanction dismantlement of
service connections installed by
the Nigam.
(a)
Where the service line
remained idle for six months or
more

b)
Where connection have
remained idle for less than six
month but theft of electric
energy/equipment
is
apprehended

WTDs

Full powers

XEN

25000/-

CE

Full powers

SE

5 Lac

XEN

2,00,000/-

AEE / AE
CE
SE

50,000/Full powers
50000/- each
case.
20,000/- each
case
10000/- each
case

AEE / AE

46

47

Rs. 2 Lac in
each case
Rs 1 Lac in
each case.
Full
powers
(one item of
10 Lac at one
auction)

S.E.

XEN

The authorities to sanction write off

shall satisfy themselves that loss has
not resulted from excess or injudicious
purchases of stores.

(a) To sanction dismantlement of

transmission line, main /sub main
and other equipment installed by
the Nigam

XEN
AEE / AE

Full powers
50,000/-

(b) To sanction dismantlement of

temporary building and structures
when the purpose for which their
construction undertaken, had
been fulfilled.

C.E.

Full powers

(a) To sanction writing off finally

Director

Full powers in

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Subject to assessment of the cost of

trees from forest dept. / Govt approved
agency.

Provided that :1. All dismantled material is returned

to store.
2. A
monthly
report
of
such
dismantlement is sent to the next
higher authority.

Subject to the condition that

the
dismantlement is undertaken for the
purpose
of
augmentation
or
replacement
1. There
should
be
properly
sanctioned
estimate
for
the
augmentation or replacement.
2. Materials from the old work not
used on the new work, are regularly
returned to stores.

In consultation with Director/Finance

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No.

Nature of Power
the irrecoverable value of stores,
T&P articles or Public money lost
by fraud or the negligence of
individuals or other causes
including theft of material.

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

concerned

each case

CE

1) Rs.50000 in
each case (for
irrecoverable
loss due to
theft
of
material only)
2) Rs. I Lac in
each case in
consultation
with
Chief
Auditor.
Upto
Rs.20000/- in
each case
Rs.10000/- in
each case

SE

XEN

(b) To write off articles of T&P,

office furniture / office equipment
rendered unserviceable through
wear and tear the original
purchase value of the articles to
be estimated if not known

HODs/
S.E./Admn

2 Lac in each
case

S.E./,/DS(T)/
Com. Secy.
XEN

(c) Petty appliances / medical

Lab
items
such
as
syringe/needle, B.P. Apparatus,
Thermometer,
Test
Tubes,
Pipettes, glass slides, cover slips
and red covers/sheets etc. etc.

DMS/CMO/
SMO/MO

1 Lac in each
case
20,000/in
each case
Rs.50000/per annum

(d) Condemnation of vehicles

SE/Adm/
SEs of the
Circles

Full powers

Remarks

In each case provided:1. The officer waiving the loss will

examine whether deptt. Instruction
were followed to safe guard the
interest of the Nigam or not before
waiving of the loss.
2. In case any lapses are observed
the defaulter would be identified
and action initiated.
3. Report of all such cases would be
sent to the Nigam on quarterly
basis.

Provided that
Each vehicle has served its normal
period of life and mileage whichever is
later as given below
Type of vehicle
1. Jeep/Pick up/car
2.3 ton truck
3. 5 ton truck
4. 7 ton truck
5. tractor trailer

Life
7 years
7 years
7 years
7 years
15 years

KMs.
160000
320000
480000
480000
160000

1. The cost of repairs is not

commensurate with the period of
vehicles can serve after repairs.
2. The vehicles are inspected jointly
by the SE and XEN, Incharge of the
Divisions concerned who will form
the Condemnation Committee for
the purpose for each division.
3. If any vehicle is not covered under
(I), (ii) and (iii) above it shall be
surveyed off by the C.E. concerned.

48

Sanction to write off from returns

CE

Full powers

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After conducting detailed enquiries and

Sr.
No.

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

of T&P where only part values

have been recovered (issued to
the parties other than the Nigam
employees)

SE
XEN
AEE / AE

30,000/10,000/1000/-

recording reasons thereto.

49

To write off actual losses of stock

and T&P articles, Shortage ,
breakages in distribution T/F

C.E.
SE
XEN

Full power
10000/5000/-

The competent authority may write off

the cost of shortages, breakages up to
maximum 10% of the present cost of
the T/F and maximum 20% of the cost
of oil in the T/F as per name plate. In
case of bursting of the T/F body total
quantity of oil found short to be
surveyed off as per competency. The
detailed enquiry by the concerned
AEE/AE Incharge duly concurred by the
XEN is required.

50

To sanction write off of books lost

or rendered un-serviceable in
their own and in subordinate
offices, if any

S.E. Admn
/HoD/
SE/Com
Secy.
XEN

Full powers

CE

Rs. 5000/- in
each
individual case
Rs. 2000/- in
individual
case.
Rs.1000/- in
individual case

51

Nature of Power

To waive recovery of charges on

account of forfeited discount /
surcharge levied on bills or
electrical energy

SE

XEN

52

To
remit
and
write
off
irrecoverable arrears of the cost
of electrical energy, meter rent
and general charges due from
consumers.

BOD
WTDs
CE
SE
XEN

53

To write off irrecoverable items

outstanding
in
the
misc.
advances.

WTDS
CE
SE/CAO/
CA/FA
XEN

54

To sanction refund not otherwise

provided for

HOD
All
disbursing
officer

Remarks

1000/- in each
case

Full Power
Rs. 5.00 Lac
Rs.5,000/- in
individual case
Rs.2,000/- in
individual case
Rs.500/in
individual case
Full Power
Rs.5000/- in
each case
Rs.2500/- in
each case
Rs.1000/- in
each case
Above
Rs. 5000/Upto
Rs.5000/each case

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in

Provided that the levy of the surcharge

is not due to the fault of consumer

Amount will be written off after

exhausting all channels including
recovery under Land Recovery Act.

Provided that the amount has been

outstanding for more than five years
and is declared as irrecoverable after
all due precaution as required for
recovery of the amount have been
exhausted which will be certified.

Provided that the refund is required to

be made necessary as a result of some
mistake or other flaw in an order
passed by the DDO.

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No.
55

Nature of Power
To sanction refund to prospective
consumer of amount deposited by
himself in the first instance in
excess of the justified amount

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

SE

Full powers

XEN

Rs.5000/each case

S.E. Admn/
HOD

Rs.2.Lac p.a.

SE/Company
Secy.
XEN/Dy.
Secy
Tech./US
Gen.
/Sr.
A.O.

Rs.1 Lac p.a.

AEE/AE

10000/Annum

in

Remarks
Subject to the condition that :i) Refund is due to the revision of
justification slip and refunding officer
certifies that the refund is quite
justified and the amount so
deposited by the prospective
consumers in the first instance is in
excess of the justified amount.
ii) No benefit should however be
allowed where the decrease,
because of works, is on account of
rates of dismantlement of other
materials.

B. POWER TO SANCTION
EXPENDITURE
ON
RECURRING CONTINGENCIES

56

To
sanction
contingent
expenditure of a recurring nature
not otherwise provided in these
delegations.

Rs.
20000/per annum for
each item at
Sr. No. 3 to 8
and full power
for item no.
1&2.

Per

57

To sanction installation of new

telephones

HOD / SEs/
SE(Admn.)/
Com. Secy.
XEN

Full
powers
(as per scale
approved by
the Nigam)

58

To sanction posts of part time

Class-IV employees whose pay is
chargeable to contingencies.

HOD/SE

Full powers

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The powers of XEN/US/General, Dy.

Secretary/Tech. /Sr. AO will be
exercised in respect of the following
items:1. Insurance charges of staff car,
trucks and jeeps.
2. Quarterly token tax of cars and
vehicles.
3. Registration
of
abbreviated
telegraphic addresses.
4. Local delivery charges for the
distribution of dak by the P&T
authorities.
5. Hiring
of
office
furniture
continuously for more than six
months or beyond the close of
financial year.
6. Getting Photostat copies done from
the open market.
7. Any other small item not specified.
8. Addition and alteration to existing
telephones provided by the P&T
authorities such as provision of
extra wire to telephone additional
point etc.
For Photostat only

Subject to DC approved rates.

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No.
59
(A)

Nature of Power

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

a)
For Managing Director,
Meetings of Directors / WTDs /
Shareholders. Etc.
b)
for Directors

SE/Admn /
Com. Secy

Actuals full
power

SE/Admn

30,000/annum

c)

HOD

Rs.12000/-Per
annum

SE
/S.E
./Admn.
/
Com Secy
XEN/Sr.AO/
Under Secy.
AEE/AE/AO

Rs.8400/- Per
annum

To
sanction
contingent
expenditure of recurring nature on
the entertainment/ refreshment

For own office

d)
To
sanction
contingent
expenditure on Nigams Guest
and on other meetings/ seminars/
Workshops.

60

(i)
To
sanction
contingent
expenditure of recurring nature on
payment
of
subscription/contributions to the
societies

Chairman /
MD
SE/Admn./
CE/ UHBVN

9.
NON
RECURRING
EXPENDITURE
To
sanction
non
recurring
expenditure
chargeable
to
contingencies where no special
power is prescribed in the rules/
regulations.

Per

Rs.3600/- Per
annum
Rs. 1200/- per
annum
Full powers
Rs.3 Lac p.a.
As per administrative approval from the
concerned Director .

CAO/CA/FA

Rs. 2 Lac p.a.

MD

Full powers

Director

Upto Rs.2 Lac

p.a. in each
case
Rs. 5000/- p.a.
in each case

Dy
Tech

61

Remarks

Secy

HODs

Rs.1.Lac for
each item.

SE

Rs.25000/- for
each item
Rs.5000/- for
each item

XEN
/
Dy.Secy. /
Sr. A.O.
AEE/AE

Rs.1000/each item

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for

Note
(1) The following may be
purchased
by
the
Deputy
Secretary/Tech. / Sr. AO in respect of
the following items.
1. Purchase of locks, fluorescent
tubes table lamps and all other
articles except office furniture which
are being used as office equipment.
2. Purchase of clocks, electric fans
and heaters.
3. Purchase of articles relating to hot
and cold weather arrangement
(Purchase of Charcoal glass
tumblers, wood, surahis, Gharas,
Coolers, Water cooler etc.)
4. Purchase of umbrellas.
5. Packing materials for packing
parcels sent out of Nigams Sectt.
(Wood, Cloth, Nails etc.)

Sr.
No.

Nature of Power

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

Remarks
6. Preparation of name plates and
office Board.
7. Purchase of electric goods, call
bells, lamps locks, holders, wires
etc.
8. Other petty purchase of articles
required from time to time.
Note (2) The powers will be exercised
only if order is to be placed at the
lowest rate and in case the quotation
other than the lowest is to be accepted
for one reason or the other, approval of
the SE/Admn will be obtained.
Note (3) The above items will be
procured as per norms/entitlement.

62

To sanction cancellation charges

of tickets booked in advance for
journey by air, bus or rail

SE/Admn.

Controlling
officer who
has
authority to
approve the
journey.
63

63-A

To sanction local purchase of

medicines in cases of exceptional
illness (Serious patient and to
meet extra ordinary demand)

Sanctioning
of
medical
reimbursement
charges
for
employees / pensioners / family
pensioner.

Full powers in
respect
of
WTDs.
Rs.10000/p.a. in respect
of other offices

Director
Med. Serv.
/CMO/SMO/
MO

Upto
Rs.2000/each case

SE

Upto
Rs.2000/- on
the
recommendati
ons of MO/
Sr.MO in each
case
where
Nigams
Dispensary
exist

MD

Full Powers

Director
concerned

Full power in
case
of
relaxation of
Medical
Attendance
Rules with the
concurrence
of
Director/Finan
ce
Full power

Director
concerned

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in

i) Provided that medicines are not

available in the stock at the time of
local purchase.
ii) Annual purchase of medicine
should not exceed Rs.1 Lac
i) Provided that medicines are not
available in the stock.
ii) Annual purchase of medicines
should not exceed Rs.50,000/-.

Subject to verification of medical claims

by the respective civil surgeon /
authorities of the concerned approved
Hospital/CMO of the Nigam.
i)
The officers shall exercise
these powers in respect of staff
and officers presently working
under
their
administrative
control.
ii)
Field officers shall also exercise
powers in respect of the
employees retired from their
respective offices.

Sr.
No.

Nature of Power

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

HOD
as
controlling
officer
/
SE/Adm.

Upto
Rs.
in
25000/each
individual case

SE
of
respective
circle

Upto
Rs.
in
15000/each
individual case
Upto
Rs.
in
10000/each
individual
case.

XEN / Under
Secretary /
ADO/
Sr.
Accounts
Officer
dealing with
Estt matters
64

65

66

67

To sanction the payment of

demurrage and warfage charges
out of contingencies of the
estimates concerned or stock
storage as the case may be.

To sanction and make purchase

of office furniture from Super
Bazar or Consumer Co.op Stores
or other Govt. agencies through
hand quotation.

To sanction expenditure on
service postage stamps/Public
postage stamps

To sanction rent of building and

land hired for office and store
accommodation

WTDs
CE
SE
XEN/
Dy.
Secy./ T&M
SE/Adm./CE
/
CAO/CA/FA/
SEs

Full powers
Rs.20000/-in
each case
Rs.10000/- in
each case
Rs.2500/- in
each case
2 Lac at one
time for each
office

Remarks
iii)

For the employees retired from

HQ the power shall be
exercised only
by the
SE/Admn.

Provided that the amount had become

payable
due
to
unavoidable
circumstances

Provided that the articles are purchased

at competitive and lowest rates and
subject to the condition that:
i)

The scale prescribed by the Nigam

from time to time is observed.
The total expenditure on the
purchase is restricted to the actual
provision in the Budget estimate on
that account including any increase
by re-appropriation.

XEN / Com.
Secy/ DS/T

Rs.50000/- at
one time for
each office

ii)

SE/Admn

Full powers

HODs

Full powers

For offices housed in Headquarter

building
for their
own office and offices
subordinate to them housed at places
other than headquarter building. .

SE

Rs.20000/- at
one time

XEN /Com.
Secy

Rs.10000/- at
one time

U.S./G

Rs.10000/- at
one time

AEE/AE

Rs.2000/one time

Concerned
Director

Full Power

SE/Admn

at

Rs.25000/p.m. for HQ
offices

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Subject to the condition that:i) When accommodation is provided

in a building partly used as private
residence then rent may be
calculated proportionately on the

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68

69

70

Nature of Power

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

CE/CAO/
CA/FA

Rs.25000/p.m. for own

office
and
offices
subordinate to
them
when
located
outside Nigam
HQrs.

SE

Rs.10000/p.m.

XEN

Rs.5000/- p.m.

To sanction expenditure in
connection with all sorts of legal
cases instituted by the defendant
on behalf and affecting the Nigam
including counsel fee, writ fee,
executive of decrees, awards,
arbitrators fee and departmental
enquiries cases etc.

WTDs

Full Power

L.R.

Upto
Rs.20000/- in
each case

S.E./XEN

5000/- in each
case.

To sanction local purchase of

Stationery
including
tracing
paper/
tracing
cloth,
Azo
Ammonia paper etc.

CE/MM

Full Power

HODs

Rs.50000/-for
each case and
upto
Rs.
250000/- p.a.

SE/SE(Adm
n)/Com.Sec
y.

Rs.25000/- in
each
case
upto
Rs.
50000/- p.a.

XEN(Field)//
Dy.
Secy.
Tech.

Rs.5000/- in
each case and
upto
Rs.
25000/- p.a.

AEE / AE

Rs.1000/each case

SE/Adm./CE
/HOD

Rs.10000/- in
each item

SE/Com
.Secy./
Dy.Secy.
(Tech.)

Rs.5000/each item

in

XEN /Field

Rs.2500/each item

in

To sanction or make local

purchase of toner ink/computer
printer ink and other consumable
item for computer, fax machine
photo copier and cyclostyling
machines

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in

Remarks

ii)

basis of plinth area.

Lease is entered into for a period
more than one year and the
conditions laid down by the Board
accommodation, are fulfilled such
as non-accommodation certificate,
reasonableness of rent etc.

Subject to appointment of advocate

from the panel and as per charges
approved by the LR./Advocate General,
Haryana.

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No.
71

Nature of Power

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

To sanction purchase of books

and maps for official use.

SE
Adm./
HOD/SEs/
Com.Secy.
Head
of
office/ Under
Secy./Dy.
Secy./
Tech./XEN.
/Sr.AO

Full powers

10000/-

Remarks

Provided expenditure on any one book

does not exceed Rs.1000/- per book
excluding postage and beyond that
case with the approval of concerned
Director.

72

Requirement of minor items such

as caps, belts, whistles, badges,
woolen socks, shoes, jersy etc.
for security staff as well as other
staff and other minor items.

SE/Admn./S
Es
of
Circle/XEN

Full powers

73

To purchase clothes and other

items of uniform for summer and
winter
liveries
entitled
to
employees.

CE/SE/
SE(Admn,).

Full powers

74

To
sanction
purchase
of
periodical and news papers
required for office use.

SE/Admn

Full powers for

the
Nigam
office only

HOD

Full powers for

their
offices
only

SEs/ Com.
Secy
XEN/SAO

Full powers

Two for own office

Full powers

One for own office

HOD/SE
Adm./
Dir.
(V&S)
SEs

Rs.25000/- in
each case

Upto
p.a.

Rs.20000/- in
each case
Rs.10000/- in
each case

Upto Rs.100,000/p.a.
Upto
Rs.50000/p.a.

Full Power
Rs. 50000/- in
each case.
Rs. 20000/- in
each case.
Rs. 10000/- in
each case.

i)

75

To sanction expenditure on
account of printing of forms
inclusive or exclusive of cost of
papers

XEN/ LAC

76

To sanction expenditure for the

purchase of printed forms and
printed Stationery items.

CE/MM
CE Concern
SEs/CAO/C
A/FA/
XEN

77

To sanction expenditure on book

binding through local agencies.

HOD/SE
Adm./CE
SEs
Head
of
office/DST
AEE / AE

Full powers
Rs.5000/- in
each case
Rs.2000/- in
each case
Rs. 1000/- in
each case.

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Subject to the condition that only five

periodical/newspaper is purchased for
the office as a whole.

ii)

Rs.100000/-

provided
the
work is given to
private
press
after
calling
quotations.

To invite the rates for the purchase

of Printed forms, registers and
printing & Stationery items not
exceeding Rs.5 Lac for each item
through Press tender.
The items may be purchased by SE
and XEN falling in their competency
after collecting hand quotations

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78

79

Nature of Power

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

Remarks

To sanction for hiring the

typewriters / Computers of
approved pattern for use in the
own
offices
and
offices
subordinate to them.

SE/Admn

Full
powers
(for
head
office)
Full
powers
(for
their
offices
and
offices
subordinate to
them)

Typewriter / Computer to be hired for

existing offices and in the case of
offices set up for the first time, provided
the rate paid are not higher then
prevailing market rate and decided after
calling competitive quotations till such
time the Typewriter / Computer are
purchased by the Nigam..

To sanction expenditure on
supply of electrical energy
consumed in the offices of the
Nigam.

Head
of
office/SE/
XEN/ AEE /
AE
SE/Admn.

Full powers

Full powers

HOD/SE/
XEN

80

To sanction the remittance of

money by money order at
Nigams
expenses
to
establishments serving at a
distance of more than 15 km from
District or the Head Quarters of
from the remitting offices in which
such charges are drawn.

Head
office

81A

To
sanction
purchase
of
publications for general use such
as time and fare tables.

U.S./XEN/
/
AEE
AE/A.Os/
LAC

Only one copy

of the time
and
fare
tables
&
goods tariff of
N.Rly.
as
required
for
each office

81B

To sanction expenditure
inserting
advertisement
newspapers.

SE(Admn.)
/CPRO

Full powers

As per rates
Haryana.

82

To sanction purchase of survey

instruments, level and log books

XEN

Full powers

Subject to the budget provision

83

To sanction payment of municipal

or cantt taxes on Nigams
buildings when such taxes have
been assessed by the competent
authority

D.D.Os/
U.S./Genl

Full powers

Subject to the budget provision

84

To sanction the payment of the

rates of taxes levied by statue or
local rules or order (as for
instance local tax or octroi on
Nigams Stores)

D.D.Os/
U.S-/Genl.

Full powers

Subject to the budget provision

85

To sanction the hiring of DG sets

to be installed for the VIP
functions& hiring of cranes. .

XEN

Full Power

for
in

of

Full powers

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In respect of pay, allowances,

contingent charges, reward, and
traveling allowances of establishment.

approved

by

DPR,

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Nature of Power

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

86

To sanction payment of filing fee

and other statutory payments to
ROC/Deptt. Of company Affairs
etc.

Full powers

Full powers

87

To sanction the transportation of

poles/transformers from store to
site and returning of damaged
Transformers
from
site
to
Workshop/store

XEN

Full Power

Remarks

i)

ii)

Subject to approval of rates by the

S.E. concerned with regard to
transportation of poles.
Subject
to
transportation
of
damaged transformers from site to
store/Workshop on Truck Union
rates provided Nigam Vehicle is not
available.

10.
COMPENSATION
FOR
ACCIDENTS
UNDER
WORKMENS COMPENSATION
ACT

88
(A)

To sanction compensation to the

Nigams employee in the course
of performance of duty under
Workmen Compensation Act
1995 as amended from time to
time.

C.E.

Upto
the
amount
admissible
under the Act.

Provided that in such cases where

there is a doubt to the applicability of
the Act , legal advice is obtained from
the LR.

(B)

To sanction expenditure in
connection with compensation
under fatal accident to private
persons (Non employee of the
Nigam)

CE
in
consultation
with
legal
section

Upto
the
amount
as
may
be
admissible to
a
workman
under
Schedule IV of
the Workman
Compensation
Act, 1995 in
similar
circumstances
/ cases

Monthly wages will be got assessed

from the State Revenue Authority and
Gram Panchayat

(C)

To sanction expenditure on
compensation/ ex -gratia payment
to unauthorized person/ non
employee of the Nigam

WTDs

Full power

C.E.

Rs. 20000/- in
each case

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No.
89

Nature of Power
To sanction compensation for the
electrocution of cattle

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

SE

Full powers

XEN

Rs.15000/- in
each case.

Remarks
Subject to the condition that :(i) that sanctioning authority is
satisfied beyond doubts that the
animal died due to electrocution
on Nigams system and Nigam
was severally or jointly responsible
for the accident.
(ii) Wherever the occurrence of
accident is established beyond
doubt from the postmortem report,
FIR and our own investigation, the
compensation case will not be
withheld on account of non-receipt
of Chief Electrical Inspector,
Marianas report.
(iii) The delegation for deciding about
responsibility for the accident and
awarding punishment will continue
as heretofore.
(iv) All accident claim cases should be
settled within two months of the
occurrence of accident.
The
AEE/AE concerned in whose area
accident takes place will be
personally held responsible for
any delay in finalization of such
cases.

90

To allow advance payment of

compensation under the Indian
Workmens Compensation Act, in
cases of fatal accidents.

XEN
incharge of
Divisions

Upto 40% of
the
compensation
admissible or
Rs.50000/whichever is
less in each
case

Provided that death is prima-facie due

to accident arising out of and in the
course of employment of the workman.

91

To
sanction
payment
of
examination/ treatment fee to the
authorised medical attendant

XEN

Full powers

Subject to the condition that the scale

of fee fixed by State Govt. for various
categories of Doctors is not exceeded
and necessary essentiality certificates
are signed and countersigned by the
appropriate authorities.

92
(A)

To make advance payment to the

injured workmens to meet the
cost of medical assistance which
cannot be provided through
hospital

XEN I/C

(i) Upto Two

months
pay
including
allowances in
respect
of
regular staff.
(ii)
Upto
Rs.1000/- in
case of work
charged/ daily
wage staff

These advances are to be granted

subject to the condition that surety of
the permanent employee of the Nigam
is obtained and advance is recovered
from the amount of compensation, if
due
otherwise
in
12
monthly
installments from the pay of the
incumbent. First installment will be
recovered from the next months salary

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No.

Nature of Power

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

(B)

To sanction ex--gratia grant for

cremation etc to the dependents
of
the
Nigams
employee
including work-charged or daily
wage who in the discharge of
their official duties in obedience to
the orders of their superior
officers, die as result of fatal
accident.
To sanction ex-gratia advance
payment to the purpose of
cremation etc to the bereaved
families of private persons
electrocuted due to defects or
other causes in the supply of the
electricity of the Nigam payable
by XEN Incharge of Division
concerned at the spot on
demand.

XEN I/C

Rs.3000/each

The concession shall be in addition to

any other payment admissible to the
dependents under the existing rules/
instructions

XEN I/C of
divisional
offices

Rs.3000/each

The advance payment shall be

deducted
from
the
amount
of
compensation in the case of those who
are
found
to
be
eligible
for
compensation later on. In those cases
where compensation is not found to be
admissible later on, it will not be
recovered and shall be treated as final
payment.

93

To sanction compensation for

damage caused to the crops,
trees, fruits etc. during the course
of erection of lines and poles or
carrying out survey etc.

SE
XEN

Full powers
Upto
Rs.15000/-

In each case in consultation with the

local Revenue authorities or LAC of
State

94

To sanction lease of canteen

attached to the building of the
Nigam.

S.E. Admn
/C.E./SE

Full power

Subject to the condition that the lease is

granted for maximum period of two
years at a time.

95

To sanction lease of houses, land

or other immovable property
belonging to the Nigam

CE/
XEN

Upto 2 years
at a time

Provided that rent of property as fixed

by the competent authority does not
exceed Rs.5000/-, Rs.2500/- and
Rs.1000/- a month respectively.

96

Permission
agreement with
auctioneers for conducting sales
of Nigams surplus stores by
Public auctions.

CE/ SE

Full powers

Subject to the condition that the

agreement with the auctioneers shall be
drawn in accordance
with the
conditions set forth in the rules for
appointment
of
auctioneers
and
conduct of auction for the sale of
surplus stores.

97

To execute securities bonds for

the due performance of duties by
Nigams employees

CE/
SE/
CAO/XEN/
AEE / AE

Full powers

Applicable in the case

employees for whom
competent to appoint.

98

To sanction reconveyance
property given as security

CE/
SE/
FA/Hqs

Full powers

99

To sanction advances for house

building
and
purchase
of
conveyance/marriage
advance/
bicycle
advance/computer
advance .

Concerned
Director

Full
powers
(for gazetted
Officers)

S.E. Admn

Full
powers
(for
Head
office staff
non-gazetted)

(C)

of

SE/

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Remarks

of Nigam
they are

Subject to the condition prescribed by

the Nigam and the availability of funds
ear-marked by the Nigam

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100

Nature of Power

Hiring of tent and shouldaries for

storage of T&P and works
material and accommodation of
the staff, employed on the
construction of project.

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

HOD/SE

Full powers (in

respect
of
officials
working
in
their
own
offices
&
subordinate
offices)

CE
SE

Full Powers
Upto
Rs.20,000/- in
each case
Upto
Rs.10,000/- in
each case

XEN

Remarks

Subject to the condition that :tent / equipment is hired only for the
duration of the work concerned.
ii) The expenditure involved is met
from specific provision provided for
hiring
of
tents,
shouldaries,
estimate for the work concerned or
from within the provision existing in
the relevant estimates under the
sub-head Contingencies.
iii) Tents & shoudaries are hired after
calling for competitive quotations.
iv) It should be certified that the hire
charges to be paid, compare
favourable with the cost of
purchase of new tent and
shouldaries.
v) Accommodation in tents to the staff
is allowed in accordance with the
scale laid down below
i)

SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER

i

ii

iii

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Swiss cottage tent 14x14 double

fly of 3 fold of cloth in each fly, with
a single fly open verandah in front,
complete with chick purdahs
bamboo poles fixing pegs and
ropes (one unit).
Both tents (gabbled roof) 6x6
single fly of 2 fold of cloth, complete
with bamboo poles, fixing pegs and
ropes (one unit)
Kitchen tent 8x8 single fly 3 folds
of cloth complete with chick
purdahs bamboo poles, fixing pegs
and ropes (one unit)

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Nature of Power

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

Remarks

SUPERVISORY STAFF (JE ETC.)

i

ii

iii

Kabul Tent 10x10 and double fly of

2 folds of clothing each fly and
walls 3; high with bath and bad
weather protection complete chicks
purdahs, bamboo poles, fixing begs
and ropes (one for party of four or
less)
Kitchen tent 8x8 single ply 3 folds
of cloth complete with chick
purdahs bamboo poles, fixing begs
and ropes one for party of four or
less)
Shoudaries 14x14x7 high single
fly 3 folds of cloth, walls of high one
and having overlapping purdahs in
other and enclosed, complete with
bamboo poles, fixing pegs and
ropes (one for two persons)

11. POWER FOR CIVIL WORKS

OTHER THAN PROJECTS
101
(A)

To accept tender for the

execution of works by contract

WTDS

Full Power

ii

Vetting of all financial proposals

falling under the competency of the
WTDs to be forwarded by the CE.
F.A. will give opinion on financial
matter as and when the cases are
referred to him by the CE
concerned

CE

Upto
crore

Rs.1

Subject to the condition that tendered

rates are not more than 20% above the
prevalent Nigams, Haryana schedule of
rates including admissible premium in
each case.

SE

Upto
Lac

Rs.20

Rs.20 Lac when the tendered rates are

not more than 10% over sanctioned
estimates cost/HSR plus sanctioned
premium and non-scheduled items do
not exceed 10%, of the estimated cost.
In the case of works other than civil
works, the tendered amount will not
exceed
5%
of
the
estimated
cost/Nigams current of scheduled rates
including admissible premium.

XEN

Upto Rs.5 Lac

Subject to the condition:i

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that the approval of next higher

authority is obtained if a tender
other than the lowest is to be
accepted and also if single tender is
to be accepted.

Sr.
No.

Nature of Power

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

Remarks
ii

(B)

(C)

Tender rates are not more than

10% above those contained in the
Haryana
Schedule
of
rates
including admissible premium or in
the sanctioned estimate. In the
case of work other than civil works
the tendered amount shall not
exceed 5% of the estimated
cost/Nigams
schedule
rate
including admissible premium.

To issue work order for capital

work/repair & mtc.

C.E.
SE
XEN
AEE / AE

Full power
Rs. 2 Lac
Rs. 1 Lac
Rs.50000/-

Subject to the condition:For specific works subject to the

i
condition that rates in excess of the
schedule of rates or rates similar
work on contract under progress
are not allowed and works are
awarded
to
parties
actually
executing a similar work on
competitive tender rates.
ii It should be done against the
sanctioned estimates.
iii Funds are available.
iv For
smooth
functioning
of
substation and continuity of power
supply and mtc. of building etc.
subject to the condition that it
should be done against the
sanctioned estimate and availability
of funds.9

To accord sanction for extra items

under contract for civil works

CE
SE

Full powers
Item upto 20%
of the contract
value subject
to a ceiling of
Rs.5 Lac for
all
items
whether
provided
or
not
in
the
agreement or
schedule
of
rates
In respect of
contract
accepted by
the authority
20% of the
contract value
subject to a
ceiling
of
Rs.50000/- for
schedule
&
agreement
item
and
Rs.25000/-for
other
items.
Beyond
this

i)

XEN

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These powers should be exercised

for technical reasons only.
ii) Scale of accommodation and
furniture sanctioned by authorities
should not be exceeded
iii) These powers are in respect of
each contract.
iv) Value of Item not to exceed 20% of
contract value

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No.

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

Acceptance of single tender after

invitation of open tenders with the
approval of the next higher
authority

WTDS
CE

sanction
of
S.E. would be
necessary
Full Power
Rs.10 Lac

Award of work by negotiations

with the lowest tenderer

SPC
CEs
SE
XEN

Full Power
Rs. 1crore
Rs. 10 Lac
Rs.5 Lac

To write off in fructuous

expenditure of constructions.

CE

2% of contract
value

Subject to ceiling of Rs.50000/- and by

recording full justification in each case.

SE

2% of contract
value

Subject to ceiling of Rs.20000/- and by

recording full justification in each case.

To make emergency purchase of

laboratory
chemicals,
glass
wares, spare for the Lab.

XEN/Chief
Chemist
AE/Chemist

Rs.5000/-

103
(A)

To make purchase of equipments

for testing required by M&T Lab /
Transformer repair Workshops
and calibration of instruments
from approved labs.

S.E.

Full Power

XEN

Rs. 10000/- in
each case

(B)

To sanction the expenditure on

out sourcing of facility /work
relating to maintenance of
residential
/non
residential
building
such
as
routine
maintenance,
sanitation,
harboricultural, roads and path
etc.

C.E
S.E.

Full Power
Rs. 5 Lac in
each case
Rs. 2 Lac in
each case

Subject to the condition that the

expenditure to be incurred is with in the
annual sanctioned estimate as per TIE 4 & after exhausting the regular
manpower available.

To sanction the expenditure on

out sourcing of facility for architect
consultancy, design, drawing for
the works.

C.E

Full Power

Subject to budget provision

S.E.

Rs. 50,000/in each case

XEN

Rs.10000/- in
each case

(D)

(E)

(F)

102

(C)

Nature of Power

XEN

Remarks

Reasons for accepting a single tender

and for not re-inviting fresh tenders
should invariably be recorded while
accepting a single tender.

Reasons for carrying out negotiations

shall be invariably recorded and
approval of the next higher authority
shall be obtained for carrying out
negotiation except in the case of CEs
who need only record the reason for
awarding work on negotiation basis. In
case where the lowest tender is not
accepted, the reason should be
recorded confidentially and prior
approval of the next authority higher
than one competent to accept the
tender, should be obtained.

Rs.2000/-

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Subject to calling of limited enquiry

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No.
104

Nature of Power
To get emergency work done like
dewatering of flooded water from
colony/Sub-station/offices

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

Remarks

XEN

Up to Rs.
in
15000/each case

Full power with the approval of next

higher authority.

Note:
1.

The Power delegated to various officers will be enhanced every year in April on the basis of
increase in price index ending March of the year in comparison to the previous year. The %
age increase on the basis of increase in price index will be decided by Director (Finance).

2.

Superintending Engineer / Administration and Deputy Secretary/ Technical at Headquarters,

Panchkula shall exercise the financial powers delegated to their counterparts in field in
addition to the financial powers already available to them as provided in the Financial
Delegation of Powers.

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Sr.
No.

Nature of Power

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

Remarks

Amendment under DOP at Sr. No. 53 (04.10.07):Statement regarding writing off shortages/breakages including oil found in
damaged

Distribution

Transformers

under

Sr. No. 53 of Delegation of Powers, UHBVN. It was clarified that the amendment be made
effective from the date of circulation of the decision taken earlier by the Board of Directors i.e.
22.10.2002.

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No.

Nature of Power

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

Remarks

Amendment under DOP at Sr. No. 49 (15.10.07):-

Sr.
No.
49

Nature of Power

To whom Delegation Remarks

delegated in Rupees
To write off actual
CE
10000/The competent authority may
losses of stock and
SE
5000/write off shortages, breakages
T&P
articles,
XEN
3000/including
oil
found
in
shortages,
damaged equipments upto a
breakages
of
maximum of 10% of cost of
various
the
equipment
after
conducting detailed enquiry
equipments.
by the concerned Executive
Engineer-In-charge.
Regarding reasons thereof to
justify the shortages. Limit of
Transformer oil to be waived
off is upto 30% of capacity of
the transformer.

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Sr.
No.

Nature of Power

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

Remarks

Amendment under DOP at Sr. No. 65 (06.11.06):In partial modification in clause No. 65 of revised delegation of powers issued
vide notification No. 42/UH/GA/REG-35 dated 16.06.2006 the purchase of office furniture is
hereby allowed from market also in addition to Super Bazar or consumer Coop. Store or other
Govt. agencies as already applicable.

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No.

Nature of Power

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

Remarks

Amendment under DOP at Sr. No. 26(F) (28.11.06):WTDs has approved the expost facto sanction for the replacement of Tyres and
Tubes of 10 No. Vehicles for Head office & also approved the revision in DOP 26(F) to
purchase tyres, tubes & flaps from an authorized dealer at the rates, terms & conditions
applicable to Government departments issued from time to time to during the period when no
valid DGS & D rate contract is available so that work does not suffer.
MD has also recorded minutes to ensure best rates for the purchase of
tyres, tubes and flaps.

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Sr.
No.

Nature of Power

To whom
delegated

Delegation
in rupees

Remarks

Amendment under DOP at Sr. No. 53 (08.10.07):The amendment be made effective from the date of circulation of the decision of
BODs dated 22.10.07 relevant portion is reproduced as under:In case of such officials who die while in Service the competent authority under
the above delegation of Powers be allowed to write off total amount of loss with
regard to the shortages/breakages including oil, as attributed to them, as a
matter of amnesty

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