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Delegated Powers

7200 - Delegated Powers
Code No.	Particulars	दिनांक	Circular/Guideline No
7200.23	Delegation of powers for Administrative/Financial Approval of Periodic Renewal/Improvement of Riding Quality Programme (PR/IRQP) under Maintenance & Repair (M&R) of NHs (Non-Plan)	29-06-2016	I-26011/3/2001(12)-P&M (Pt.)
7200.24	Delegation of powers of Highways Administration of the powers conferred by the Control of National Highway (Land & Traffic) Act, 2002	13-07-2016	NH-11014/2/2014-P&M
7200.25	Preparation of Detailed Project Report/Feasibility Report-Delegation of Powers	15-07-2016	NH-15017/20/2016-P&M (SPZ)
7200.26	Delegation of powers for Administrative/Financial Approval of Periodic Renewal/Improvement of Riding Quality Programme (PR/IRQP) under Maintenance & Repair (M&R) of NHs (Non-Plan)	29-07-2016	I-26011/3/2001(12)-P&M (Pt.)
7200.27	Delegation of Powers for technical sanction for detailed estimates related to NH/Road works on behalf of Director General (Road Development) in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways	01-08-2016	NH-15017/146/2014-P&M
7200.28	Appraisal and Approval of Public Funded Schemes and Projects (except matters required to be placed before the Cabinet Committee on Security)	05-08-2016	24(35)PF-II/2012 MoF
7200.29	Delegation of powers to Regional Officers of MORTH for technical approval to the detailed estimates including layout drawings & technical proposals for rectification of identified black spots	02-09-2016	RW/NH-29011/2/2015-P&M (RSCE) PT.
7200.30	Delegation of powers for acceptance of variations	23-09-2016	NH-18011/1/2012-P&M
7200.31	Delegation of powers to Chief Engineer-Regional Officer (CE-RO) at MoRT&H Regional Offices	12-05-2017	H-39011/30/2015-P&P (Pt.)
7200.32	Delegation of powers to Chief Engineer-Regional Officer (CE-RO)/SE-RO/ELO at MoRT&H Regional	23-02-2018	RW/NH-24035/4/2008-P&M/PIC Vol.II
7200.33	Delegation of powers to Chief Engineer-Regional Officer (CE-RO)/SE-RO/ELO at MoRT&H Regional Office-Clarifications	09-07-2018	RW/NH-15017/12/2015-P&M
7200.34	Standard RFP document for selection of Authority’s Engineer for works to be implemented on Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode & Delegation of powers to Chief Engineer-Regional Officer (CE-RO)/SE(RO)/ELO at MORTH Regional Office-Amendments	29-10-2018	RW-NH-34048/7/2013-S&R(B)
7200.35	Delegation of powers to Chief Engineer-Regional Officer (CE-RO)/SE-RO/ELO at MoRT&H Regional Office-Corrigendum	29-01-2019	F No NH-15017/17/2016-P&M
7200.36	Revised Delegation of powers to this Ministry’s officers at Regional/Headquarters level in respect of EOT	13-02-2020	RW/NH-24035/1/2019-EAP
7200.38	Delegation of powers to CE-ROs/SE-ROs of this Ministry to accept/approve the variation or change of scope (cos) up to 5% in accordance with the power delegated vide circular dated 23.02.2018	01-10-2020	No.G-20016/23/2017-TF-II
7200.37	Delegation of Powers for invitation, evaluation and acceptance of bids for selection of Project Management Consultancy (PMC)	11-07-2022	RW/NH-24024/02/2019-S&R(P&B)
7200.38	Delegation of Powers for Regional Officers of MoRTH in respect of National Highway projects executed through State PWDs, BRO and Ministry's PIUs	29-07-2024	RW/NH-36098/05/2024-S&R
7200.39	Delegation of Powers for Regional Officers of MoRTH in respect of National Highway projects executed through State PWDs, BRO and Ministry's PIUs–Constitution of Committee	31-07-2024	RW/NH-36098/05/2024-S&R
7200.40	Engagement of Financial consultants for evaluation of Bids (civil work & IE/AE) with respect to Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) and EPC projects in the State of Uttar Pradesh	04-02-2025	NH-15017/17/2016-P&M

Duties Jurisdiction and Specific Instructions to ROs and ELOs

7300 - Duties Jurisdiction and Specific Instructions to ROs and ELOs
Code No.	Particulars	दिनांक	Circular/Guideline No
7300.1	Progress monitoring and control on Central works in the State	13-12-1973	NHIII/MISC/178/73
7300.2	Jurisdiction of the 9 Regional Offices	01-04-1976	A-10(11)/73
7300.3	Qualitative aspects of execution of National Highway work and other Centrally financed work like Strategic Roads	28-07-1976	NHIII/P/57/76
7300.4/6200	Research & Development activities of the Ministry	23-02-1979	PL-30(135)/74
7300.5/7520	Revised Cost	27-07-1979	NHIII/MISC/131/79
7300.6	Association of ROs in project preparation	02-02-1982	NHIII/COORD/4/82
7300.7	Jurisdiction of RO Bangalore to include Goa	19-10-1982	RW-A-10(7)/82
7300.8	Inspection of sites for bridges, estimates in respects of which are to be sanctioned	19-02-1983	RW/N-48/KNT/330/84/W
7300.9	Opening/foundation stone laying ceremonies in respect of National Highway works	15-03-1984	NHIII/P/17/76
7300.10/7520	Examination of detailed estimate received from State PWDs-Procedure regarding	10-07-1984	RW/NHIII/P/20/84
7300.11	Regional Officers and Engineer liaison Officers reports in respect of road and bridge works	07-08-1984	NHIII/P/26/84
7300.12	Prescribed format of ROs and ELO quarterly reports	05-09-1984	RW/NHIII/P/26/84
7300.13	Pre-qualifications of tenders for the execution of major road and bridge works on National Highways and under other Centrally Financed Schemes	17-12-1984	NHIII/P/4/82
7300.14	Use of roughness measurement as an aid to more effective monitoring of road construction and maintenance operations	15-05-1985	NHIII/P/10/84
7300.15	Detailed guidelines for the association of ROs and ELOs with officers of the State PWDs	12-08-1985	NHIII/P/31/77
7300.16	Duties of responsibilities of the Regional Officers and Engineer Liaison Officers	14-08-1985	RW/PL-30(120)/84
7300.17/7520	Examination of detailed estimate received from State PWDs-procedure	03-10-1985	RW/NHIII/P/20/84
7300.19	Visit of works on NH and other centrally sponsored schemes by Technical officers at Head Quarters-Guidelines	02-08-1989	RW/NH-11052/4/89-DOI
7300.20	NH work-Proper execution thereof	02-08-1989	RW/NH-11052/4/89-DO I
7300.21	NH works-Proper execution thereof	02-08-1989	RW/NH-11052/4/89-DO I
7300.22	Reporting of expenditure of NH(O),M&R works and physical performance on National Highways entrusted to State PWDs	20-08-2007	NH-2312/1/2006-W&A
7300.23	Guidelines for proper documentation and record keeping of sanctions under NH(O)	25-04-2011	22013/3/2010-P&M (Pt.)
7300.24	Release of Payments for Public Private Partnership Projects being implemented by the Ministry	18-09-2015	I-26011/3/2001 (12)-P& M (Pt.)
7300.18	Visit of works on NHs and other centrally sponsored schemes by ROs and ELOs-Guidelines	02-09-2024	RW/NH-11052/4/89-DOI

Vigilance, Security, Endorsement of Copies, Pattern of Job Nos. Issue of Circulars

7400-INTERNAL ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS-7410 - Vigilance, Security, Endorsement of Copies, Pattern of Job Nos. Issue of Circulars
Code No.	Particulars	दिनांक	Circular/Guideline No
7410.1	Endorsement of copies of important Documents and Papers containing Major Policy Decision to the Governors of States	25-02-1982	RW/A-8(3)/82
7410.2	Recommendations of Economic Administration Reforms Commission on ‘Accountability’-Inspection Squad	04-05-1984	IWSU-WTA-5/84
7410.3	Precautions for Maps and Topo Sheets etc.	12-07-1984	RW/4(2)/79-Genl.
7410.4	Standard Pattern for Allocation of Job Nos. to Sanctioned Works of various Categories	11-10-1984	NHIII/Coord/113/84
7410.5	Endorsement of Correspondence with State PWDs to concerned ROs/ELOs	12-12-1984	NHIII/Coord/117/84
7410.7	Policy on issue of Circulars	04-09-1985	RW/NHIII/Coord/26/84
7410/121.3.21	Mobilization Advance	10-04-2007	4CC-1-CTE-2
7410.1	Use of Products with Standard Specification	22-05-2007	C-30019/6/2007-Vig.
7410.2	Transparency in Works/Purchase/Consultancy contracts awarded on nomination basis	21-08-2007	C-30019/6/2007-Vig.
7410.3	Tendering process-negotiation with L-1	23-10-2007	C-30019/6/2007-Vig.
7410.4	Acceptance of Bank Guarantees	22-01-2008	C-30019/6/2007-Vig.
7410.5/121.5.33	Constitution of Internal Committee for Revised Cost Estimate to fix responsibility for time/cost overruns including increase in cost due to arbitration award	15-07-2008	NH-14019/5/08-PGM
7410.6	Correction of Defects and Defect Liability Period under Standard Bidding Document-certain amendment	12-04-2012	NH-11065/4/2012-P&M (Pt.-II)
7410.7	Capacity building and lane width of National Highways	05-10-2012	NH-14019/6/2012-P&M
7410.8	Grade separated roads along existing alignments as an option for bypassing built up areas on National Highways	31-10-2012	RW/NH- 33044/35/2012/ S&R(R)
7410.9	Delegation of sensitive/non-sensitive sections/posts	17-03-2020	30013/3/2019-vig

Handing Over Charge

7400-INTERNAL ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS-7420 - Handing Over Charge
Code No.	Particulars	दिनांक	Circular/Guideline No	Download
7420.1	Handing Over Notes about Works being Handled by Technical Officers	25-05-1985	RW/NHVI-50(3)/83

Parliament Questions

7400-INTERNAL ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS-7430 - Parliament Questions
Code No.	Particulars	दिनांक	Circular/Guideline No
7430.1	Procedure for dealing with Parliament Questions	15-12-1981	RW/AII-11(28)/81
7430.2	Channel of Submission in r/o Parliamentary Questions in this Ministry	12-07-2021	I-34016/4/2016-O&M
7430.2	Necessary Direction/ advisory to tackle the problem of stray cattle and other animals trespassing National Highways	22-09-2022	H-12013/01/2020-S&R(P&B)

Reports to PM Secretariat

7400-INTERNAL ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS-7440 - Reports to PM Secretariat
Code No.	Particulars	दिनांक	Circular/Guideline No	Download
7440.1	Fortnightly Report of Important Activities/Achievements for Prime Minister’s Secretariat	11-04-1985	NHIII/Coord/26/85
7440.2	Format of Reports to PMs Secretariat	15-07-1985	NHIII/Coord/26/85

Audit Paras

7400-INTERNAL ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS-7450 - Audit Paras
Code No.	Particulars	दिनांक	Circular/Guideline No	Download
7450.1	Processing of Draft Audit Paragraph-Procedure	23-04-1980	RW/B-18(2)/80
7450.2	Follow-up action on the recommendations of the study ream constituted by the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management to streamline the procedure for expeditious disposal of Audit paras	30-12-1994	RW/NH-31024/26/93- DO II

Official Language

7400-INTERNAL ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS-7460 - Official Language
Code No.	Particulars	दिनांक	Circular/Guideline No	Download
7460.1	Official Language (Use for Official purposes of Union) Rules, 1976	14-06-1979	HPU/140/79
7460.2	Official Language (Use for Official purposes of Union) Rules, 1976	08-01-1980	HPU/140/79

Weeding out of Records

7400-INTERNAL ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS-7470 - Weeding out of Records
Code No.	Particulars	दिनांक	Circular/Guideline No
7470.1	Record Retention Schedules for Records Concerning Road Wing	13-04-1971	A-25(9)/70
7470.2	Record Retention Schedules for Records Concerning Road Wing	03-05-1971	A-25(9)/70
7470.3	Record Retention Schedules for Records Concerning Road Wing	02-08-1971	A-25(9)/70
7470.4	Record Retention Schedules for Papers relating to the Roads Wing	12-08-1971	A-25(9)/70
7470.5	Weeding out of files by the Section Officer of Record Cell	24-09-1975	OO No183/75 A-25(37)/75
7470.6	Recording, Indexing and Weeding of Files	27-12-1977	C-8(46)/76
7470.7	Weeding Out of the Old Files	03-12-1981	RW-C&A-8(8)/81
7470.8	Weeding Out of Files	07-06-1985	A-25(16)/85(I)

Calendar of Returns

7400-INTERNAL ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS-7480 - Calendar of Returns
Code No.	Particulars	दिनांक	Circular/Guideline No	Download
7480.1	Calendar of Returns	26-03-1983	NHIII/Coord/55/82

MISCELLANEOUS

7400-INTERNAL ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS-7490 - MISCELLANEOUS
Code No.	Particulars	दिनांक	Circular/Guideline No
7490.1	Procedure for Examination of Cases in Secretariat and Technical Sections of Road Wing	16-10-1968	OO No. 147/68
7490.2	Entertainment of Cases from other Ministries	08-07-1969	OO No. 112/68
7490.3	Estimates for Roads/Bridge Works-Copy for Communication to the State Chief Engineers to be Neatly Corrected in ink	11-06-1971	NHI-41(6)/71
7490.4	Procedure to deal with V.I.P. Reference	10-02-1989	NH-11052/2/89-DO I
7490.4A	Meeting of the Secretaries(PWD)/Engineers-in-Chief/Chief Engineers(NH),etc. held on 11.09.2007at New Delhi	18-10-2007	RW/NH-18011/1/2007-P&M
7490.5	Updating of the construction cost considered in the B.K. Chaturvedi Report	27-02-2013	RW/NH-24036/27/2010-PPP
7490.6	Discontinue the Debarment of Niraj Cement Structure Ltd Mumbai	05-03-2013	RW/NH-12037/91/2010/ LWE-CHH
7490.7	Forwarding of soft copy and hard copy of the proposals for user fee notifications to be sent to press for publication	04-04-2013	RW/NH-37013/03/2012/PPP
7490.8	Submission of Revised Cost estimates to IFD	21-05-2013	2013/TF-II
7490.9	Implementation of Court Order dated 13.04.2012, passed by the Hon’ble Delhi High Court in WP (C ) No 2092/2012	24-05-2013	G-20016/13/2012-TF.II
7490.10	Finalization of the timelines for completion of various civil construction works on National Highways to be undertaken on EPC mode	01-07-2013	RW/NH/33044/18/2012-S&R (R)(Pt.)
7490.11	Financial powers of Ministries/Departments with regard to revised guidelines for appraisal/approval of public funded (Non-PPP) Plan Scheme/Projects-regarding.	08-07-2013	I-25013/1/2013/O&M
7490.12	Regarding compliance by Chief Engineers of the Ministry for authenticating the draft fee notifications	12-08-2013	RW/NH-37013/03/2012/PPP
7490.13	Circular/Notification for reverting land, which is no longer required for development of National Highways, back to States	13-12-2013	NH-11011/88/2013-LA
7490.14	Grant of access permission for approach road to Private properties/Retail Outlet/rest area complex/such other facilities along National Highway	14-02-2014	RW/NH-12017/1049/2011/PB-NH-I
7490.15	Debarment of Maytas-Gayatri(JV)	15-02-2014	CE/NH/SARDP-NE/MEMO-1/2013-14
7490.16	Guidelines for payment toward the advertisement charge for the works sanctioned by the Ministry of Road transport & Highways on DAVP rates	23-06-2014	NH-6/12037/45/2013-KNT
7490.17	Updating of the cost norms in respect of National Highway Project	07-01-2015	RW/NH-24036/27/2010-PPP
7490.18	Modification in Delegation of powers for Formulation, Appraisal and Approval in respect of PPP National Highways Projects	12-03-2015	1/22/2012-PPP
7490.19	Constitution of the Committee for Examination of proposals involving minor deviations from the prescribed guidelines/norms for grant of permission of approach road access to Fuel Stations, Private Properties, Rest Area Complexes etc.	21-04-2015	RW/NH/35075/2/2015/S&R(R)
7490.20	Debarment of Sh. Ajay Kumar Kundu for one year	21-05-2015	CNH/PPP/NH-13/A.E-Memo/2015-16/615
7490.21	Debarment of Sh. V Sanyasi for two year	12-06-2015	NHAI/PIU-Surat (Expressway)/SDM-10/2015/2319

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