A.P.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CODE

147 MEMORANDUM SHOWING THE RELATION BETWEEN THE RULES IN THE REVISED ANDHRA PRADESH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CODE (UPDATED UPTO 31-12-2004) WITH THOSE IN THE ANDHRA PRADESH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CODE, PUBLISHED IN 1979 EMBODYING CORRECTIONS UPTO 30TH DECEMBER, 1976.

Except in cases where the sanction or the concurrence of the Government of India, the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India, or other authority is stated to be required in the remarks column, rules in this Code can be amended by the State Government, provided they are not repugnant to any of the provisions of the Article 246 of the Constitution of India, the Fundamental Rules, the Audit Resolutions and other Statutory Rules and Orders issued by the President of India. Financial rules may be altered only by or with the concurrence of the Finance Department of the State Government. In interpreting the rules in this code, it should not be assumed that they are mere compilations from the sources indicated in column 2 of this memorandum, as the rules in the paragraphs mentioned in column 1 contain such further modifications as Government may have deemed fit to make at the time of framing these rules. Paragraph number of the A.P. Public Works Department Code 1 Relation to A.P. Public Works Department Code, Published in 1979 (Embodying Corrections Upto 30 December, 1976) 2 Chapter I Establishment and Organization of the Department 1 This is a re-draft Paragraph 1 of the A.P.W.D Code published in 1979, modification necessitated by the enlarged powers of State Government and formulation of various departments / organizations / undertakings dealing with Public Works. Certain information is reproduced from Article 246 of the Constitution of India, indicating various items of Public Works declared to be state list and also incorporated various departments / organizations / undertakings dealing with Public Works. Already Omitted This Paragraph discusses about guidelines relating to Central Government works. At present GOI issues guide lines scheme wise. Hence the paragraph modified accordingly omitting the Appendix I and IA This is self explanatory. The para is modified incorporating the Service Rules etc., New para incorporated states, the duties and powers of Engineers-in-Chief. The procedures in G.O.Ms. No. 37, TR&B Dept, Dt. 30-1-1990, and G.O.Ms. No. 94, I&CAD Dept, Dt. 1-7-2003 are incorporated. Existing para 6 renumbered as para 7 and clubbed with the existing para 7, states, the duties and powers of Chief Engineers. The procedures in G.O.Ms. No. 37, TR&B Dept, Dt. 30-1-1990 and G.O.Ms.No.94, I&CAD Dept, Dt.1-7-2003 are incorporated. 3
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3 4

5 6

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Paragraph number of the A.P. Public Works Department Code 1 8

Relation to A.P. Public Works Department Code, Published in 1979 (Embodying Corrections Upto 30 December, 1976) 2 This Paragraph is the same as in old code. 3 Any modification in the rules concerning the duties and function of the audit officers will require the approval of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
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9 to 11 12 12 A

These Paragraphs are the same as in old code. This para modified keeping the provisions in para 120. New para incorporated, states, the powers and functions of Dy. Engineer-in-Chief / Dy. Chief Engineer (Admn.) R&B Dept., ordered in G.O.Ms.No.320, PW (Y) Dept., Dt.6-2-1972 These powers are extended to all departments. The provisions made in G.O.Ms.No 369, PWD, dt. 9-3-1970 and the provision of six point formula on zonal system are incorporated. The overall functions of Superintending Engineers are incorporated. The procedures in G.O.Ms. No. 37, TR&B Dept, Dt. 30-1-1990, and G.O.Ms.No.94, I&CAD Dept, Dt.17-2003 incorporated. This Paragraph is the same as in old code. This Paragraph is the same as in old code, except incorporating Engineer-in-Chief. This Paragraph is the same as in old code. 15 to 17 Any modification in the rules concerning the duties and function of the audit officers will require the approval of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India

13

14

15 16 17

18 19

This Paragraph is the same as in old code The para modified deleting pay limitation on work charged establishment keeping orders issued in G.O.Ms.No. 107, PWD, Dt. 7-1-1974. For improving efficiency, the powers to prepare and approve designs of works costing within the powers of their technical sanction and responsibility thereon are vested. These Paragraphs are the same as in old code.

20

21 & 22

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Paragraph number of the A.P. Public Works Department Code 1 23 24 25

Relation to A.P. Public Works Department Code, Published in 1979 (Embodying Corrections Upto 30 December, 1976) 2 In view of creation of Engineering Wing in Public Health Department, para is modified. Simplified. Powers and functions of Executive Engineers elaborated incorporating orders issued in G.O.Ms.No. 369, PWD, dt. 9-3-1970, G.O.Ms.No.37, TR&B, dt. 30-1-1990 and G.O.Ms.No.94, I&CAD, dt. 1-7-2003 This Paragraph is the same as in old code. 26 : The portion relating to the execution of military works can be amended by the State Government only in consultation with the Government of India. 3
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26

27 28

This Paragraph is the same as in old code The orders issued in G.O.Ms.No. 783, Revenue Dept., dt. 9-10-1998 is incorporated, on utilization of land acquired for public purpose. These Paragraphs are the same as in old code. The term 'emergency' is explained. This Paragraph is the same as in old code. The responsibility of the D.A.O. is also explained. This Paragraph may be amended only with concurrence of the Comptroller and AuditorGeneral of India 34 & 35 : These may be amended only by the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India

29 & 30 31 32 33

34 & 35

These Paragraphs are the same as in old code.

36 37 38

This Paragraph is the same as in old code No change in this para. The sources of items for Revenue are listed. Deleted, transferring the responsibility to the Dy. Executive

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150

Paragraph number of the A.P. Public Works Department Code 1

Relation to A.P. Public Works Department Code, Published in 1979 (Embodying Corrections Upto 30 December, 1976) 2 Engineer (in Para 50). 3
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39 40 41 42 43 44

Modified, since stores rules are in A.P. Financial Code Volume- I, and not in Appendix 15 This Paragraph is the same as in old code. Modified to suit the present powers. This Paragraph is the same as in old code. This para is deleted, since Archeological Department is looking after the monuments. This para is deleted, as the Executive Engineer is not functioning as Ex. officio adviser, in view of having number of Executive Engineers in the District. The functions and responsibilities of Executive Engineers and his subordinates in the Engineering features and designs are explained. Deleted as it is not in operation at present The powers and functions of Dy. Executive Engineer are explained Para modified in view of imposing ban on appointment in Act 2/94. Transferring responsibility in respect of survey and mathematical instruments, from Executive Engineer to Deputy Executive Engineer (para 38) is incorporated. Section Officers incorporated. functions and responsibilities are

45

46 48 49 50

New para New para New para New para

Investigation Units incorporated. Relation to PAO system incorporated. Yard sticks of work load for sanction of posts for all Engineering Departments are incorporated, keeping orders issued in G.O. Ms.No. 139, F&Plg, dt. 24-5-1995. Yard sticks for investigation of Irrigation projects incorporated as per G.O. Ms.No. 402, Irrigation Dept. dt. 8-10-1982 and Chief Engineer, Major Irrigation, Circular No. F4/63403/80, dt. 7-4-1981 and dt. 3-6-1981. Maintenance of Registers are incorporated as per G.O. Ms.No 913, PWD, dt. 21-6-1973. This para provides no compensation for the loss of property caused by an accident while Officer is in service, except on relaxation by Government. This is now modified for compensating the loss of property caused by accident while in duty. Deleted, because there is a separate Engineering Establishment in P.R. and P.H & M.A Departments.

New para

New para 51

52 & 53

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Paragraph number of the A.P. Public Works Department Code 1

Relation to A.P. Public Works Department Code, Published in 1979 (Embodying Corrections Upto 30 December, 1976) 2 3
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54

Modified empowering the Engineer-in-Chief / Chief Engineer (Admn) to deploy the temporary establishment and outsource any part of the item of work of the project. These Paragraphs are the same as in old code. No change. But deleted note, as it is not in accordance to present service rules. In view of creation of separate Budget Provision for W.C.Estt. the para is modified accordingly. Note 1 to 3 are also deleted. Modified keeping Act 2/94 banning appointment of W.C.Estt. These Paragraphs are the same as in old code. No change except deletion of Clause (c), as grain compensation allowance is not in currency and also it is deleted in F.R. Simplified. These Paragraphs are the same as in old code. Simplified. These Paragraphs are the same as in old code Simplified. Modified keeping instructions issued in Govt. Memo No. 706/SPL/B3/99-3, GAD (Spl A) Dept., dt. 28-10-1999. These Paragraphs are the same as in old code Para deleted as supply of stationary by Stationary Department is dispensed with. Modified as there is no supply of forms by Stationary Department. Deleted, as there is no supply of forms by Stationary Department. These Paragraphs are the same as in old code. Chapter II Works

55 & 56 57 58 59 60 & 61 62

63 64 & 65 66 67 to 73 74 75 76 to 78 79 80 81 82 - 87

88 to 91 92 93 94 95

Simplified. Since nature of works is out dated, para deleted. Simplified. Note 2 with illustration deleted, as not relevant now. This Paragraph is the same as in old code The Paragraph deals with the works incharge of civil officers of Forest Department. The para modified incorporating that Forest Department shall also follow this Code in executing

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152

Paragraph number of the A.P. Public Works Department Code 1

Relation to A.P. Public Works Department Code, Published in 1979 (Embodying Corrections Upto 30 December, 1976) 2 works. 3
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96

The Paragraph deals with the works incharge of civil officers of Excise Department. The para modified incorporating that Excise Department shall also follow this Code in executing works. This Paragraph deal with powers of acceptance of agreements by civil officers. The monitory limits of powers have been enhanced. Arbitration Clause para is modified keeping the orders issued in G.O.Ms.No. 158, T R & B Dept., Dt.13.7.1992. PWD replaced by 'any Engineering Department dealing with Public Works'. In Note 2 & 3 PWD replaced by 'R&B Department'. Rule 3 simplified. Rule 4 modified keeping that maintenance grant is being given on plinth area basis. Rule 5 simplified by replacing PWD with 'R&B' and raising the financial limits.

96 A

97

98

99

Modified generalizing rule to all departments. Note 2 deleted keeping the G.O.Ms.No. 1136, Plg&LA, dt. 17-8-1960, transferring MI works upto 40 hectors to P.R. Institutions. The monitory limits enhanced. Defined the administrative approval, administrative sanction and technical sanctions. Incorporated relevant contents of G.O.Ms.No. 94, I&CAD Dept., dt. 1-7-2003. In Note 1 & 2 monitory limits enhanced. Administrative Approval changed as 'Administrative Sanction'. Under Note, the limitation of Administrative Sanction in P.R. Department as per govt. Memo No. 46597/Progs-II/A1/89-3, P.R.&R.D Dept, dt. 6-11-1989 is incorporated.

100 101

102-A 102 B (New Para) 103 104 to 107 108

Modification made incorporating specific terms duly modifying the monitory limits to suit the present requirements. New para added in regards to procedure to be followed in respect of all Engineering Departments. The provision as per G.O.Ms.No. 157, I&P Dept., dt. 7-5-1980 incorporated. Simplified These Paragraphs are the same as in old code PWD replaced by 'R&B Department' or 'concerned department dealing with Public Works'. The monitory limits also enhanced to suit present requirements. The monitory limits enhanced to suit present requirements.

109

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Paragraph number of the A.P. Public Works Department Code 1 110 111 112

Relation to A.P. Public Works Department Code, Published in 1979 (Embodying Corrections Upto 30 December, 1976) 2 The monitory limits enhanced to suit present requirements. This Paragraph is the same as in old code The guidelines in preparation of detailed estimates incorporated as per Govt. Memo No. 1348/Y/68-4, I&PD, dt. 24-11-1970. This Para modified as per G.O.Ms.No. 1479, PWD, dt. 7-111972 and G.O.Ms.No. 94, I&CAD, dt. 1-7-2003. This Paragraph is the same as in old code Note added keeping the preamble of SSR on allowing area allowances in the estimates. The clause on approval of observed data is added as per Govt. Memo no. 1455-D/68-18, I&P Dept., dt. 6-11-1969 Provisions of estimation are incorporated in terms of U.O. Note no. 14/F8 (1) /2004-2, Finance (W&P), dt. 12-5-2004, preamble of SSR, and G.O. Ms.No. 94, I&CAD, dt. 1-7-2003, duly adopting the changes (dispensing with P.S. charges) in respect of work charged establishment. 3
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113 114 115 116 117 & 117A

117-B & 118 These Paragraphs are the same as in old code. 119 120 121 122 123 & 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 & 132 133 134 135 136 Simplified. Modified considering the present circumstances on structural designs. Modified as per G.O.Ms.No 52, TR&B, dt. 20-2-1990. Sub para added as per Govt. Memo No. 4119/M2/93-1, MA Dept., dt. 27-11-1993. These Paragraphs are the same as in old code. Provision of garages is made for residences of officers. This Paragraph is the same as in old code. Latest Government of India Guidelines is incorporated. Simplified Simplified Simplified. Modified as 'Town Water Supply Project / RWS Project / Schemes'. This Paragraph is the same as in old code. R&B Department is substituted by 'Engineering Department dealing with Public Works'. This Paragraph is the same as in old code. Incorporated lapsed date for MI works of P.R. Department as

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154

Paragraph number of the A.P. Public Works Department Code 1

Relation to A.P. Public Works Department Code, Published in 1979 (Embodying Corrections Upto 30 December, 1976) 2 per G.O. Ms. No. 1060, P.R.Dept., Dt. 17-10-1977 3
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137 to 140 141 142 143 144

These Paragraphs are the same as in old code. Simplified No change. But, in oldt code, 'No' was missing, now incorporated. Deleted in view of deletion of para 295 of A.P.W. 'A' Code Para modified keeping G.O.Ms.No. 211, TR&B, dt. 5-7-1988. Note 2 deleted as at present thatched buildings are not being provided. Modified as updated capital cost instead of capital Cost. PWD changed as 'R&B' or 'concerned Department dealing with Public Works'. This Paragraph is the same as in old code. Simplified, raising monitory limits. This Paragraph is the same as in old code. Simplified Rules for registration of contractors incorporated as per G.O.Ms. No. 94, I&CAD, Dt. 1-7-2003, by revising monitory values considering the increase in cost factor. The new methods of contract systems are incorporated. And also as per G.O.Ms. No. 589, PR&RD, Dt. 28-9-1989. Modified as per G.O.Ms. No. 94, I&CAD, Dt. 1-7-2003. No change. But, second para moved to para 154. Modified keeping Indian Stamp Act, 1899 and as per G.O.Ms. No. 2, TR&B, Dt. 2-1-1979. The para is redrafted keeping the following Government Orders in regards to invitation, process and finalization of Tenders. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 2004 6) 7) G.O.Ms. No. 64, MA&UD, dt. 14-2-1996 G.O.Ms. No. 17, I&CAD, Dt 6-2-2004 G.O.Ms.No. 266, TR&B, Dt. 10-9-1981; Govt. Memo No.2281/C1/81-2, TR&B, Dt.6-1-1982 G.O.Ms.No.85, I & CAD, dt.20-03-1993. G.O.Ms. No. 94, I&CAD, Dt.1-7-2003 G.O.Ms. No. 23, I&CAD, Dt. 5-3-1999; G.O.Ms. No 195, PR&RD, Dt. 10-5-1999 Govt. Memo No. 51644/COD/2004, I&CAD, Dt. 2-4Engineering

144 A 145 146 147 148 149 149-A (new para) 150 151 152 153 154

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Paragraph number of the A.P. Public Works Department Code 1 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) 20) 21) 22) 23) 155 156 157

Relation to A.P. Public Works Department Code, Published in 1979 (Embodying Corrections Upto 30 December, 1976) 2 G.O.Ms. No. 1007, TR&B, Dt. 5-11-1976 G.O.Ms. No. 589, PR&RD, Dt. 29-9-1989 G.O.Ms. No.383, PR&RD, Dt.19-4-1993 G.O.Ms. No. 52, TR&B, Dt. 18-3-2000 G.O.Ms. No477, PR&RD, Dt.12-11-1998 G.O.Ms. No. 169, TR&B, Dt. 25-5-1981 G.O.Ms. No. 1169, PW, dt. 12-11-1973 G.O.Ms. No. 182, I&CAD, Dt 27-9-1997 G.O.Ms. No.37, TR&B, Dt. 30-1-1990 read with G.O.Ms. No.87, TR&B, Dt. 8-7-2004 G.O.Ms. No. 158, PWD, Dt. 21-2-1975 G.O.Ms. No. 2, IT&C, Dt. 15-1-03 G.O.Ms. No.36, I&CAD, Dt 7-3-2003 G.O.Ms. No.268, PR&RD, Dt. 3-9-2003 G.O.Ms. No. 391, PR&RD, Dt. 28-11-2003 Govt. Memo No.4359/R1(2)/2003-1, TR&B, Dt. 234-2004 G.O.Ms. No. 157, TR&B, Dt. 28-10-2004 3
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Modified as per G.O.Ms. No. 94, I&CAD, Dt.1-7-2003 and opinion of Board of Chief Engineers. This Paragraph is the same as in old code. Modified as per Clause 68 of PS to APSS with G.O.Ms. No. 870, PWD, Dt. 23-5-1969 and G.O.Ms. No. 23, I&CAD, dt. 5-3-1999 and as per opinion of Board of Chief Engineers. Sub para added as per Govt. Lr. No. 699-Y/66-1, PW, Dt. 17-5-1966 This Paragraph is the same as in old code. Deleted. These Paragraphs are the same as in old code. Monitory limit enhanced and referring to Board of Revenue is dispensed with as it is not in existence. Sub para added as per Govt. Memo No. 1074/NSP.1/(3)/88-1, dt. 12-7-1988. These Paragraphs are the same as in old code. Para inserted keeping in view the instructions contained in Govt. Memo No. 54001/LA2/93-2, Revenue Dept., Dt. 6-12-1994. These Paragraphs are the same as in old code.

158 159 160 161 to 163 164

165 & 166 167

168 & 169

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156

Paragraph number of the A.P. Public Works Department Code 1 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 to 181 182 183

Relation to A.P. Public Works Department Code, Published in 1979 (Embodying Corrections Upto 30 December, 1976) 2 Sub para added as per G.O.Ms.No. 783, Revenue (LA) Dept., Dt. 9-10-1998. This Paragraph is the same as in old code. Monitory limits enhanced and also incorporated provisions as per G.O.Ms.No 5, Fin&Plg, Dt. 11-2-2000 This Paragraph is the same as in old code. Simplified. Monitory limits enhanced. Modified incorporating instructions issued in Govt. Memo.No. 261-Y/72-3, PWD, Dt. 2-1-1973 and Clause 63 of PS to APSS These Paragraphs are the same as in old code Note added as per Engineer-in-Chief, IW, Circular Memo No. DCE1/F4/7071/79, dt. 10-11-1989 Modified as per : 1) G.O.Ms. No. 280, Major Projects Dept., Dt. 7-7-1977 2) G.O.Ms. No. 47, PWD, Dt. 5-3-1980 3) G.O.Ms. No. 157, I&CAD, Dt. 17-5-1980 This Paragraph is the same as in old code. Monitory limits enhanced. Lapse of sanction modified to 3 years instead of 5 years. These Paragraphs are the same as in old code Modified as per G.O.Ms. No. 94, I&CAD, Dt.1-7-2003 This Paragraph is the same as in old code. Monitory limits enhanced. Various departments incorporated These Paragraphs are the same as in old code At present religious works are not under the control of Public works department. Hence deleted. Sub paras incorporated as per : 1) G.O.Ms. No. 642, Education, dt. 4-3-1960 2) G.O.Ms. No. 12, SW, dt. 15-6-1976 3) G.O.Ms. No. 64, SW, dt. 8-3-1977 This Paragraph is the same as in old code All departments dealing with Public Works included. Various Engineering Departments included changing monitory limits. Item (4) simplified and no other changes. 3
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184 185 186 187 to 196 197 198 199 200 201 & 202 203 204

205 206 207 208

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Paragraph number of the A.P. Public Works Department Code 1 209 210 211 to 213 214 215 216 217 to 223 224

Relation to A.P. Public Works Department Code, Published in 1979 (Embodying Corrections Upto 30 December, 1976) 2 This Paragraph is the same as in old code Note 3 added indicating to follow act relating to Water Users Association. These Paragraphs are the same as in old code Modified as per GO.Ms.No. 292, TR&B, dt, 8-19-1980 and Govt. Memo 1348/Y/68-4, dt. 24-11-1970 This Paragraph is the same as in old code This Paragraph is the same as in old code These Paragraphs are the same as in old code A note added as per G.O.Ms.No. 417, TR&B, dt. 27-12-1980. Changing monitory limits. Chapter III Public Buildings 3
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225 226 226-A 227 228 228 A

This Paragraph is the same as in old code Para Deleted as naked lights are out of use. New para inserted indicating rules for construction of buildings as per NBC of India, 1997. This Paragraph is the same as in old code Revised duly keeping in view A.P. Fire Services Act, 1999 and NBC of India, 1997. New para inserted on the maintenance of Government buildings as per Govt. Memo No. 10297/Bl-2/2000-1, TR&B Dept, Dt. 29-9-2000. The monetary limits enhanced duly following observations in CPWD Manual and also para 228-A. The items not relevant at present are deleted. Based on G.O.Ms.No. 589, TR&B, dt. 31-8-1977, provisions are modified. The para also simplified. The provision relating to Superintending Engineer is deleted. Para modified as per G.O.Ms. No. 589, TR&B, dt. 31-8-1977. Scales of furniture to IBs incorporated keeping in view the necessity and changed circumstances. Private Secretary to Minister is inserted instead of Executive Engineer, R&B, under Note 2 , as decided by BOCEs. This Paragraph is the same as in old code Monitory limits increased. Note 5 added as per CPWD Code. These Paragraphs are the same as in old code. No change excepting enhancing monitory limits. Incorporated scales of office accommodation and ceiling of rent

229

230 231 232

233 234 235 236 to 238 239 240

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158

Paragraph number of the A.P. Public Works Department Code 1

Relation to A.P. Public Works Department Code, Published in 1979 (Embodying Corrections Upto 30 December, 1976) 2 for private buildings, occupied for office accommodation as per G.O.Ms.No. 351, TR&B, dt. 6-7-1983 and G.O.Ms.No. 35, Fin&Plg, dt. 27-2-1997. 3
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240- A 241 242 243 244 & 245 246 to 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263

Modified keeping para 240 and Indian Stamp Act. Keeping in view delegation of powers to officials, this para is deleted. Modified keeping in view para 240 No change except empowering Superintending Engineer to let out buildings instead of Chief Engineer. Simplified These Paragraphs are the same as in old code Para modified, in view of having independent Engineering Branches to each department. Note 3 modified, enabling the Electrical Engineer to provide bulbs etc., required for Rajbhavan and Legislature Hostels. This Paragraph is the same as in old code Modified as the monuments are under control of Cultural Department or Archeological Department. This Paragraph is the same as in old code Modified norms of inspection buildings from monitory limits to plinth area basis and para simplified. Simplified and sub para deleted, as per G.O.Ms.No. 486, PWD, dt. 17-5-1974 Simplified Sub paras i, ii, iii, v, vi under Note 2 are deleted in view of the present conditions of living. The extract of FR 45 modified duly inserting the modifications incorporated in FR (Published in 1997, by Government). Subletting residences deleted by BOCEs. These Paragraphs are the same as in old code. Scales of residential accommodation is incorporated as per G.O.Ms.No. 351, TR&B, dt. 6-7-1983. These Paragraphs are the same as in old code Note on open well deleted in view of present situation. This Paragraph is the same as in old code Modification made to conduct periodical review once in a year. This Paragraph is the same as in old code In Note -2 monitory limits enhanced. Sub clause iii, under Note

264 to 266 267 268 to 270 271 272 273 274 275

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159

Paragraph number of the A.P. Public Works Department Code 1

Relation to A.P. Public Works Department Code, Published in 1979 (Embodying Corrections Upto 30 December, 1976) 2 3 deleted. 3
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276 to 280 281 282 to 284 285

These Paragraphs are the same as in old code Rents for vacant residential buildings have been raised. These Paragraphs are the same as in old code Modified keeping the guidelines issued in G.O.Ms.No. 192, TR&B, dt. 24-9-1996, in regards to Precedence for the reservation of inspection bungalows. New state guest houses added. These Paragraphs are the same as in old code Deleted as no such Ryots sheds now available. This Paragraph is the same as in old code Chapter IV

285 a 286 & 287 288 289

Miscellaneous Rules Regarding Office Works Excluding Accounts Procedure 290 291 292 Modifications made keeping the ban instructions on NMRs issued in G.O.Ms.No. 287, I&P, dt. 7-9-1987 and Act 2/94. No change except changing form numbers as per A.P. Account Code. No change except incorporating a sub para under Note 1 fixing responsibility on verification of pre levels by Executive Engineers. This Paragraph is the same as in old code Changes made regarding to check measurement of works and classification of soils as ordered in (i) G.O.Ms.No.37, TR&B, dt. 30-1-1990 (ii) Govt. Memo No. 364/NSPII(i)/80-21, dt. 29-10-1984 (iii) G.O.Ms.No. 389 & 390, I&CAD, dt. 30-8-1990 (iv) G.O.Ms.No. 8, PR&RD, dt. 7-1-1994 (v) Govt. Memo No. 42243/Estt-1/99-2,PR&RD, dt. 9-22000 (vi) Govt. Memo No. 120/COD/89-1, I&CAD, dt. 1-4-1989 Note added to maintain register of check measurement of Superintending Engineers in division office, to ensure that the instructions of Government are followed. The para modified. Inserting as Note 2 regards to action to be taken in case of failure of check measurement, keeping the instructions in Memo No. 16558/COD/91-3, I&CAD, dt. 22-81991. This Paragraph is the same as in old code In this Paragraph the verification of keys of cash chest is modified as once in 3 years instead of once a year keeping the changes effected in Treasury Rules. The monitory value is

293 294

295

296

297 298

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160

Paragraph number of the A.P. Public Works Department Code 1

Relation to A.P. Public Works Department Code, Published in 1979 (Embodying Corrections Upto 30 December, 1976) 2 raised in the Note. 3
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299 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 to 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 & 333

Monitory limits are enhanced to suit the present requirement. No change is made except adding "specific cases". In view of transactions through banks, modifications made. Out dated, hence deleted. Simplified and modified, incorporating t see APFC-I. Note deleted as per decision of BOCEs. Note deleted, since the procedure is not in vogue. Simplified This Paragraph is the same as in old code Dropped as it is out dated Monitory limits enhanced. Deleted as it is covered in APFC-I List of new equipment for office is incorporated. This Paragraph is the same as in old code Para 2 deleted as every department is having Engineering wing. 2nd para deleted as there is change in tender procedure. This Paragraph is the same as in old code Simplified and note deleted Deleted as the inter departmental transaction of stores are not in operation. Simplified, in tune with the changed conditions. Simplified Simplified Simplified Deleted since dealt in para 337 This Paragraph is the same as in old code Sub para added on Drought situation. This Paragraph is the same as in old code Note modified as per Govt. Memo No. 1658/C1/78-2, TR&B, dt. 22-3-1982 Modified as per Govt. Memo 1658/C1/78-2, TR&B, dt. 22-31982 and enhanced the monitory limits. These Paragraphs are the same as in old code

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161

Paragraph number of the A.P. Public Works Department Code 1 334 335

Relation to A.P. Public Works Department Code, Published in 1979 (Embodying Corrections Upto 30 December, 1976) 2 Modified as per G.O.Ms.No. 675, I&CAD, dt. 26-8-1998 This Paragraph is the same as in old code 3
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336 Modified incorporating orders issued in G.O.Ms.No. 132, renumbered I&CAD, dt. 4-7-1997, G.O.Ms.No. 675, I&CAD, dt. 26-8-1998 as 337 and G.O.Ms.No. 121, I&CAD, dt. 1-7-1999 337 Simplified renumbered as 336 338 339 340 Modified as per decisions of the BOCEs for dismantling of buildings. Deleted Modified keeping in view guidelines issued for Plant & Machinery by Government of India in fixing hire charges to T&P in 1988 and the guidelines appended. This Paragraph is the same as in old code Simplified Modified incorporating provision of insurance in case of property liable to special risks. Modified to take the assistance of Forest Department to value the timber of trees before auction. Remittance procedure is modified as per decision of BOCEs. These Paragraphs are the same as in old code Modified substituting Engineer-in-Chief / Chief Engineer instead of Superintending Engineer. Para modified keeping in view the APPR Act, 1994 and rules issued there under in G.O.Ms. No. 87, PR&RD, Dt. 13-3-2000 Simplified These Paragraphs are the same as in old code Note added indicating that the local bodies may be treated as Government branches. "Zilla Parishads, Panchayat Samithis, Panchayathts or Municipalities" deleted for purpose of avoiding advance remittance for any work in the workshops. Modified keeping the present circumstances on transfer of charges. A sentence added authorizing Head of Department, to settle the disputes on taking over charge. These Paragraphs are the same as in old code Chapter V

341 342 343 344 345 346 to 349 350 351 352 353 to 355 356 357

358 359 360 to 366

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Special Rules for Irrigation, Navigation, Embankment and Drainage Works 367 to 374 375 These Paragraphs are the same as in old code The period of 10 years for classifying work as productive is changed to 15 years. The Cost Benefit Ratio is revised as per G.O.Ms.No. 216, TR&B, dt. 30-6-1981 These Paragraphs are the same as in old code The para modified defining expenditure chargeable to Revenue Account and Capital Account. This requires concurrence of Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

376 to 378 379

380 to 383 384 & 385

These Paragraphs are the same as in old code The control of MI sources changed form Revenue Department to Panchayat Raj Institutions and Irrigation Department as per i) G.O.Ms.No. 1136, Plg & LA, dt. 17-8-1960 ii) G.O.Ms.No. 1529, Revenue Dep..,, dt. 31-8-1961 iii) G.O.Ms.No. 44, P.R., Dt. 4-2-1985 Modified keeping in view G.O.Ms.No. 1007, dt. 5-11-1976 and dispensation of Revenue Board. Monitory limits raised. These Paragraphs are the same as in old code Modified keeping the following Government Orders in view : i) CWC Guidelines on EIA &EMP, R&R ii) G.O.Ms.No. 33, I&P, dt 29-4-1981 iii) G.O.Ms.No. 59, I&P, dt 7-9-1982 iv) G.O.Ms.No. 5, I&P, dt 17-1-1981 v) Govt.Memo No. NSP/HQ/RC/T1/SO2/132/82,dt.18-21982 vi) Rules issued under Formers Management Act, 1997 (G.O.Ms.No. 541, I&CAD, dt 27-12-1997) Modified incorporating recommendation of inter disciplinary Committee for localization as per i) G.O.Ms.No. 54, I&CAD, dt 7-9-1987 ii) G.O.Ms.No. 367, I&CAD, dt 25-8-1990 iii) Govt. Memo No. 2669/ FOR I /83-5, Forest and Rural Dev. Dept., dt. 15-7-1983 These Paragraphs are the same as in old code Chapter V I Powers of Sanction These Paragraphs are the same as in old code Agency tracks modified as "A.P.ITDA Areas" TR&B,

386 387 388 & 389 390

391

392 to 406

407 to 410 411

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Paragraph number of the A.P. Public Works Department Code 1 412 413

Relation to A.P. Public Works Department Code, Published in 1979 (Embodying Corrections Upto 30 December, 1976) 2 This Paragraph is the same as in old code In 413 (iii) after famine code added the following, based on the hand books issued by State Government. i) Hand book for Management of Drought ii) Cyclone Contingency Plan of Action iii) Earthquake Contingency Plan This Paragraph is the same as in old code The powers mentioned in the para are extended to all Engineers-in-Chief and Chief Engineers of all departments enhancing monitory limits, keeping in view the following orders : i. G.O.Ms.No. 358, Fin, dt. 13-5-1963 ii. G.O.Ms.No. 1007, TR&B, dt. 5-11-1976 iii. G.O.Ms.No. 864, I&P, dt. 18-11-1977 iv. G.O.Ms.No 246, TR&B, dt.25-4-1978 v. Govt. Memo No. 2189-C1/77-6, TR&B, dt. 22-5-1978 vi. G.O.Ms.No. 292, TR&B, dt. 9-9-1980 vii. G.O.Ms.No 490, I&CAD, dt 18-12-1981 viii. G.O.Ms.No 148, Fin & Plg, dt. 21-10-2000 ix G.O.Ms.No. 94, I&CAD, dt. 1-7-2003 x. PS 73 to APSS. In view of modification proposed in para 415, applicable to all departments, this para stands deleted. The powers proposed for Project Administrators In projects Wing of Irrigation Department are included as per G.O Ms. No. 26 I&CAD Dept. Dt.10-3-1998. The powers mentioned in the para are extended to all Superintending Engineers of all departments enhancing monitory limits, keeping in view the following orders : i. G.O.Ms.No. 162, Irrigation Dept., dt. 11-5-1962 ii. G.O.Ms.No. 358, Fin, dt. 13-5-1963 iii. G.O.Ms.No. 1007, TR&B, dt. 5-11-1976 iv. G.O.Ms.No. 864, I&P, dt. 18-11-1977 v. G.O.Ms.No 246, TR&B, dt.25-4-1978 vi. Govt. Memo No. 2189-C1/77-6, TR&B, dt. 22-5-1978 vii. G.O.Ms.No. 292, TR&B, dt. 9-9-1980 viii. G.O.Ms.No 490, I&CAD, dt 18-12-1981 ix. G.O.Ms.No 148, Fin & Plg, dt. 21-10-2000 x G.O.Ms.No. 94, I&CAD, dt. 1-7-2003 This Paragraph is the same as in old code Modified enhancing the powers. This Paragraph is the same as in old code Stands deleted in view of modification in paras 417 to 419 No change. But clarification inserted as per G.O.Ms No. 144, TR&B, dt. 5-6-1989 3
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414 415

416 416 A New para 417

418 418 A 419 420 421

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Paragraph number of the A.P. Public Works Department Code 1 422

Relation to A.P. Public Works Department Code, Published in 1979 (Embodying Corrections Upto 30 December, 1976) 2 Powers modified keeping the orders issued in G.O.Ms.No. 1007, TR&B, dt. 5-11-1976 & G.O.Ms.No. 94, I&CAD, dt. 1-72003 The monitory limits are enhanced. The monitory limits are enhanced. These Paragraphs are the same as in old code Powers to Superintending Engineers, Electrical, which is now existence in R&B Dept., are proposed commensurate with the present cost index. The powers mentioned in the para are extended to all Executive Engineers of all departments enhancing monitory limits, keeping in view the following orders : i. G.O.Ms.No. 162, Irrigation Dept., dt. 11-5-1962 ii. G.O.Ms.No. 1007, TR&B, dt. 5-11-1976 iii. G.O.Ms.No. 864, I&P, dt. 18-11-1977 iv. G.O.Ms.No 246, TR&B, dt.25-4-1978 v. G.O.Ms.No. 292, TR&B, dt. 9-9-1980 vi. G.O.Ms.No 490, I&CAD, dt 18-12-1981 vii. G.O.Ms.No 148, Fin & Plg, dt. 21-10-2000 viii G.O.Ms.No. 94, I&CAD, dt. 1-7-2003 The monitory limits are enhanced. Stands deleted in view of modification in paras 428 & 429 Powers modified keeping the orders issued in G.O.Ms.No. 1007, TR&B, dt. 5-11-1976 & G.O.Ms.No. 94, I&CAD, dt. 1-7-2003 The monitory limits are enhanced. The monitory limits are enhanced. This Paragraph is the same as in old code The monitory limits are enhanced. Powers delegated in Go.Ms. No. 541, I&CAD, dt. 27-12-1997 in Irrigation Department & Go.Ms. No. 195, PR&RD, dt. 10-51999, in Panchayat Raj Department to Dy. Executive Engineers have been proposed to All Engineering Departments uniformly. Delegation of powers is proposed to Deputy Executive Engineers Electrical in R&B Department. The monitory limits are enhanced. i. Keeping in view the powers delegated in Go.Ms. No. 541, I&CAD, dt. 27-12-1997 in Irrigation Department & Go.Ms. No. 195, PR&RD, dt. 10-5-1999, in Panchayat Raj Department those are extended to Section Officers of all Engineering Departments. 3
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423 424 425 to 427 427 A New Para 428

429 430 431

432 433 434 435 436

436-A New para 437 437 - A New para

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Paragraph number of the A.P. Public Works Department Code 1

Relation to A.P. Public Works Department Code, Published in 1979 (Embodying Corrections Upto 30 December, 1976) 2 ii. Powers to Section officers Electrical in R&B Department have been proposed. 3
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438 to 443 444 to 446 447 448

Powers to Civil Officers modified keeping the present cost index in view. Deleted, in view of work load to Collectors. The monitory limits are enhanced. This Paragraph is the same as in old code. Appendices

I&IA II III IV V VI VII

Proposed for dropping, in view Government of India issuing guidelines on each scheme. No change All departments dealing with Public Works included. Already deleted. Modified including specifying some labs and materials. Modified including the order of precedence in allotment of IBs as per G.O.Ms. 192, TR&B, dt. 24-9-1996 No change

VIII A & B Monitory limits enhanced. IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV XVI XVII XVIII XIX XX Already deleted. No change Minor changes made. In item No. (5) 'conservancy' modified as 'preserving environment' with modifications to present conditions. Minor changes like Mandal in place of Taluk etc. made Already deleted. Minor changes made here and there considering the present situation. Already deleted. Bonus Works limits modified. Already deleted. Rule 2 modified incorporating CCLA instead of Revenue Board. The tile changed as "Rules for the Construction and Maintenance of Roads and Buildings, Panchayat Raj and Municipal Roads on Irrigation properties" as various departments dealing with laying of roads.

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Paragraph number of the A.P. Public Works Department Code 1 XXI XXII XXIII XXIV

Relation to A.P. Public Works Department Code, Published in 1979 (Embodying Corrections Upto 30 December, 1976) 2 Fire Rules the provisions in National Building Code (NBC) incorporated. Modified keeping the present situation. Modified keeping the present situation. Modified deleting the approval of data statement for Standard License Fee by Audit Officer. 3
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New Appendices XXV XXVI XXVII XXVIII Training module to Engineers ( Chapter-1) Rules for Registration of contractors (As in G.O MS No. 94 I&CAD Dt. 1-7-2003) Hiring of Equipment to Contractors and other Private Bodies (Guidebook of CWC, GOI issued in December, 1988) Natural Disaster management ( Chapter-IV) (Extracts from Hand books of Drought , Cyclone and Earth quake Contingency plans) XXIX Guide lines for localization and cropping pattern for major, medium and minor irrigation projects( GO MS NO. 54 I&CAD Dept. dt. 7-9-1987) A.P Grama Panchayat, Public or Govt. Ferries rules 2000 and section 57 of A.P.P.R Act 1994 Reservoirs - guide lines for management of flood out flow (Govt. memo No. 1789 /DR2/89-1, Dt. 13-9-1989) Guide lines for preparation, submission, appraisal, and clearance of flood management schemes (C.W.C, GOI guide lines dt. 29-7-1997). Rules to the AP farmers management irrigation systems ACT 1997. ( GO MS No. 541 I&CAD Dept. dt.27-12-1997). FORMS PROPOSED i. ii. iii. iv. v. Check slip to accompany estimates (for civil works) for technical sanction Register of Component works. Register of Bridges. Register of land Acquisition. Register of Buildings.

XXX XXXI XXXII

XXXIII XXXIV

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

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