Out of Turn Works - OOT Works
(many
times asked. Very important question for GRP & General expenditure optional)
ü Definition: Works that are to be undertaken during a year,
provided neither provided in the Sanctioned works in the current year, nor
included in the Sanctioned works of Previous years.
ü Execution authority - should justify the need
to undertake the work immediately (though not included in the Sanctioned works)
and also why it could not be anticipated/included in the Pink Book/LAW.
ü Funds should be provided for OOT works - duly re appropriated within
the same Plan Head from the Itemized works.
ü CPDE
- Chief Planning and Design Engineer
/ CE/P&D - Chief
Engineer/Planning & Design - Nodal
officer for OOT works in a Zonal Railway.
ü Prior
Finance Concurrence of PFA/Sr.DFM is required for OOT works in Zonal Railway
& Division respectively.
ü Passenger Amenities works :-
1. Emphasis
/ Importance should be on creation of amenities of durable and lasting nature.
2. Funds should not be frittered / wasted on
provision of superficial items like furnishings & furniture etc.
ü Funds
provided for OOT woks should be duly re appropriated within the same Plan Head
from itemized works.
ü Safety works under OOT - Should be completed within a maximum period
of 8 months from the date of sanction of Detailed Estimate. Otherwise, the object of OOT for safety works
itself is defeated.
ü Before
obtaining Out of turn sanction of GM for traffic facilities/ line capacity
work, approval of PCOM should be taken.
ü Administrative
approval of GM/DRM as stated below - should be obtained before incurring
expenditure on out of turn basis.
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Plan Heads
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Sanctioning Powers (as per MSOP)
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Remarks
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GM
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DRM
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PH 5300- Passengers &
Other user amenities
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2.5 Crores per case
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2.5 Crores per case
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Annual ceiling of Rs.25 Crores (other than
Lumpsum grant) for non-safety items.
This restriction is not
applicable in case of Safety works.
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PH 5200 - Staff amenities
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1 Crore
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Nil
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Other Plan Heads
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2.5 Crores per case
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Nil
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M & P Items
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10 lakhs per case
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Nil
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Annual
ceiling is Rs. 50 lakhs. However, all
such proposals together with M&P items sanctioned at CME level under LAW should
be within the Lump sum grant given by the Board.
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The above table useful for SOP related questions in the
examination.
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