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The norms set by it for the discharge of its functions

4.1 The functioning of the Deptt. is guided by the Manual of orders and PWD Code
issued by the Chief Engineer, Punjab, P.W.D. (B&R) Branch and published by the Govt.
of Punjab. The contents of these two books pertains to the procedure rules, duties and
accountability of the officers/officials of the Department.
(a) The other important documents for estimation of project is Common
Schedule of Rates & Data Book of MORT&H which are being revised
regularly on the basis of market trend prevailing at that time; cost of
material and labour.
(b) The documents which governs the specifications for execution of building
work is PWD Specifications, and for Roads & Bridges MORT&H
specifications is issued by the Govt. of India.
(c) For the constn. of Roads under Prime Minister Gram Sarak Yojna,
National Rural Road Dev. Agency also issued the guidelines for the
implementation of the programme in the form of rural road manual and
specifications.

4.2 Quality Assurance


The Deptt. has quality control Cell which is independently carry out the
quality control test on the works under execution throughout the State. Any deficiency
noticed is brought to the notice of Chief Engineer and the Govt. The Quality Control Cell
headed by the Director who is in the rank of Superintending Engineer. 3 Nos. Executive
Engineer 6 Nos. Sub-Divisional Engineers are under the control of the Director. The
Deptt. has well equipped laboratory at Patiala under the charge of Deputy Director,
Quality Control to carry out the tests for road and building material. The Director
Quality Control is the overall incharge of this Laboratory. Laboratory has three Research
Assistants which conduct the tests as per guidelines of the MORT&H Specifications. One
Sub Divisional Engineer. and one Junior Engineer at each District Head Quarter of the
State are also working under the direct control of Director to ensure quality of works
being executed in the Distt.
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4.3 Conduct of Traffic Census


The Deptt. has independent Traffic Engineering Cell to conduct the traffic census
on N.H., Plan Road and ODR to assess the growth of traffic and the data is being used
for planning and design of roads. The Traffic Engg. Cell is headed by Superintending
Engineer assisted by 8 Nos. numerators. The 49 count point has already been
established on N.H.

4.4 Construction of Cinema Building


The construction of cinema building by private owners is governed by the Punjab
cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 1952 issued under Section 9 of the Punjab Cinema
(Regulation) Act, 1952. In order that the buildings should conform to the provision of
the said Rules and that there may be no inherent structural defect which may
subsequently constitute a bar against the issue of licence when applied for, the prior
approval of the building plan by the Executive Engineer concerned is necessary.
In the case of unbuilt areas the sitting of the cinema building should be settled in
consultation with the town planning scheme as may eventually be framed in respect of
the said area.
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The Govt. of India has issued norms for access for fuel stations, service
stations and rest area vide their letter No.RW/NH-33023/19/99-DO-III dated
25.9.2003/1710.2003.

Government of India
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

TELEGRAM: “ROADIND” Transport Bhavan


1, Parliament Street
New Delhi-110 001

No. RW/NH-33023/19/99-DO-III Date: 25.09.2003


17.10.2003

To

1. Chief Secretaries / Secretaries (PWD/Roads) of all State Governments / UTs


dealing with National Highways and Centrally sponsored schemes.

2. Chief Engineers of States / UTs dealing with National Highways and Centrally
Sponsored Schemes.

3. Director General (Border Roads)


Seema Sadak Bhavan,
Ring Road, New Delhi-110 010

4. Chairman,
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
Dwarka, New Delhi – 110045

Subject: Norms for the Access for Fuel Stations, Service Stations and Rest Area
along National Highways.

Sir,

Ministry had issued guidelines on “System Improvement of Installation of Petrol /


Diesel / Gas-Retail outlets and Service Stations as well as access to Private
Properties along National Highways” through its Circular No. RW/NH-
33023/19/99-DO-III dated 31st August 2000. Improvement in the highway
network show that there is greater need for road safety for its users. Stricter
enforcement is also necessary.
2. Therefore the Ministry has now evolved the norms for access to fuel stations
along the National Highways. This is modification of the earlier circulars /
publication of the Ministry / IRC. These norms cover the most common
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situations. Any complex situation would have to be dealt with through traffic
expert for an appropriate solutions.
3. Generally speaking, the fuel stationsshould be a part of the Rest Area Complex,
Rest areas should have various other amenities for users e.g. place for parking,
toilets, restaurant, rest rooms, kiosk for selling sundry items etc. This aspect
should be incorporated while planning for improvement and up gradation of the
National Highway Sections and / or planning for new fuel stations along National
Highways. The rest area complex be planned subject to the commercial viability.
4. In case of service roads having been constructed, the access to the fuel station
shall be from service roads and not from the main carriageway. This respect has
to be kept into consideration while planning for location of new fuel stations.
5. The Norms are enclosed at Appendix-I, which shall be followed for seeking and
granting permission for the access to the new fuel stations. It shall be the
responsibility of the Oil Company / Owner to ensure that the proposed location
and other features of fuel stations are in conformity with these Norms.
Otherwise, the proposal would be rejected.
6. The cases for granting permission for access to new fuel stations, service
stations and rest areas along National Highways shall, henceforth be dealt with
in accordance with the Norms prescribed in Appendix-I to this circular. The main
features of the Norms are listed below.
6.1 For the siting of fuel stations along National Highways, its minimum distance
from an intersection would be:
6.1.1 Non-Urban (Rural) Stretches
1. Plain and Rolling Terrain
(i) Intersection with NHs / SHs / MDRs 1000m
(ii) Intersection with Rural Roads with carriageway width of 3.5m or 300m
more
(iii) Intersection with Rural Roads and all other earth tracks with 100m
carriageway width less that 3.5m
2. Hilly / Mountainous Terrain
(i) Intersection with NHs / SHs / MDRs 300m
(ii) Intersection with all other roads and tracks 100m
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6.1.2 Urban Stretches


1. Plain and Rolling Terrain
(a) Urban Area with population of more than 20,000 and less than one
lakh.
(i) Intersection with any category of roads of carriageway width of 300m
3.5m and above.
(ii) Intersection with roads of carriageway width of less than 3.5m 100m
(b) Urban Area with population of one lakh and above
(i) Intersection with any category of road (irrespective of carriageway 100m
width)
2. Hilly and Mountainous terrain
(i) Intersection with any category of road (irrespective of carriageway 100m
width)
6.2 The minimum distance between two fuels stations along the
National Highway would be as given below:-
6.2.1 Plan and Rolling in non-urban (Rural) Areas.
(i) Undivided carriageway (for both sides of carriageway) 300m
(including deceleration and acceleration lanes)
(ii) Divided carriageway (with no gap in median at this location and 1000m
stretch)
(including deceleration and acceleration lanes)
6.2.2 Hilly / Mountainous Terrain and Urban Stretches
(i) Undivided carriageway 300m
(for both sides of carriageway) (clear)
(ii) Divided Carriageway 300m
(With no gap in media at this location and stretch) (clear)
6.3 The distance from check barrier / toll plaza would be at least 1
Km and no check barrier / toll plaza would be installed within 1
km of fuel station / rest area.
6.4 Minimum plot size of fuel stations shall be:
(i) On undivided carriageway in plain / rolling terrain 35m x35m
(ii) On divided carriageway in plain / rolling terrain 35m(frontage) x 45m
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(iii) In hills 20m x 20m


(iv) In urban Areas 20m x 20m

6.5 The entry to fuel station shall be through deceleration lane of minimum length of
70m and width of 5.5m, the exit through acceleration lane of minimum length of
100m and width of 5.5m.
6.6 The pavement composition of these acceleration / deceleration lanes and service
road (if provided) would comprise Granular Sub Base (GSB) with minimum
thickness of 150mm, three layers of Water Bound Macadam (WBM) of 75mm
thick each, Bituminous Macadam (BM) of 50mm thickness and Semi Dense
Bituminous Concrete (SDBC) of 25mm thickness.
6.7 The access lanes, service road and separator island in the layout would be
accommodated within the available ROW of the highway but fuel pumps would
be located beyond building line. The fuel station office building etc. shall be
located at the safe distance as prescribed by the Fire Department or other
authorities.
6.8 The acceleration, deceleration lane, service roads, drainage system, signs and
marking shall be constructed and maintained by the Oil Company / owner of the
fuel station at his cost and responsibility during the period of licence deed.
6.9 Permission would be granted within 30 days of the receipt of the application on
the field office, if it meets all the requirements of the norms contained in the
circular.
6.10 The Oil Company / owner shall have to enter into an Agreement for the licence
deed with the Government (Ministry of Road Transport and Highways – MORTH),
for the use of NH land. There would be one time fee of Rs. 1 lakh in
consideration of this Agreement. The validity of the Agreement would be for a
period of 15 years.
6.11 The default or non-conformity of these norms for the fuel station, approaches,
drainage, traffic control devices etc. would be identified and determined through
joint inspection by the representatives of the concerned Oil Company and the
field officer incharge of the NH section. If the deficiencies are not rectified within
the specified time frame, the oil company would be asked to de-energize the fuel
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station and re-energizing would be done only on complete rectification and on


the authorization by the field officer incharge of the NH section.
7. These norms will be applicable to all new fuel stations from the date of the issue
of this circular. Its content may be brought to the notice of all the concerned
officers of your Department / Organization.

Yours faithfully
Sd/-
(A.P. BAHADUR)
Chief Engineer
For Director General (Road Development) & Special Secretary
Encl.: As above.

Copy forwarded for information and necessary action to:-

1. All technical officers of Roads Wing at Head Quarters.


2. All project Chief Engineers of Ministry of Road Transport & Highways at
Headquarters. They may sign the Licence deeds received in Ministry through
National Highway Authority of India / Ministry’s Regional Officers (ROs) after the
approval of the Minister.
3. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, with the request to
issue suitable instructions to all Oil Companies to adhere to these norms, while
planning, installation and operation of fuel stations along National Highways.
4. All Regional Officers and Engineering Liaison Officers of the Ministry. They are
requested to undertake detailed examination of the proposals received from
State Public Works Department (PWD) / Border Road Organisation (BRO) fully in
accordance with the norms of this circular and get necessary changes done in
the proposal as per site conditions if required, before forwarding the proposals
along with prescribed documents and checklist, to the Ministry.
5. National Institute for Training of Highway Engineers (NITHE), Noida-20301
(U.P.)
6. Central Road Research Institute, Delhi-Mathura Road, New Delhi-110020
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7. Secretary, Indian Roads Congress, Jamnagar House, Shahjahan Road, New


Delhi-110011.
8. S & R Section (20 spare copies)

Sd/-
(A.P. BAHADUR)
Chief Engineer
For Director General (Road Development) & Special Secretary

Encl.: As above.
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APPENDIX – I

(Enclosure to Ministry of Road Transport & Highways letter no. RW/NH-33023/19/99-


DOIII dated 25.09.2003)
NORMS FOR LOCATION, LAYOUT AND ACCESS TO FUEL STATIONS ALONG NATIONAL
HIGHWAYS.

1. These norms have been finalized in substantial modification of IRC: 12-1983,

‘Recommended Practice for Location and Layout of Road Side Motor, Fuel Filling-

cum-Service Stations’ and the Ministry’s Circular No. RW/NH-33023/19/99-DOIII

dated 31.08.2000 on ‘Systems Improvement for Installation of Petrol / Diesel /

Gas Retail outlets and service stations as well as access to private properties

along National Highway’. These norms shall be applicable to all new fuel stations

with effect from the date of issue of this circular.

2. Petrol / Diesel retail outlets and service stations with or without Rest Area
Amenities etc. are hereinafter referred to as Fuel Stations.
3. These norms are applicable to all Fuel Stations with or without other user
facilities of rest areas, along un-divided carriageway and divided carriageway
sections of National Highways in plain, rolling and hilly terrain and passing
through urban stretches. For this purpose hilly or mountain terrain would be,
when the cross slope of the country is more than 25%. The urban stretches
would be, where National Highway passes through a town of population of
20,000 and more (Census 2001 will apply)
4. General Conditions of Siting
4.1 The fuel stations would be located where the highway alignment and profile are
favourable i.e. where the grounds are practically level, there are no sharp curves
(having radius of less than 230m in plains and 60m in hilly terrain) or steep
grades (more than 5%) and where sight distances would be adequate for safe
traffic operations. The location would not interfere with placement and proper
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functioning of highways signs, signals, lighting or other devices that affect traffic
operation.
4.2 While considering the proposal for new fuel stations it would be ensured that the
fuel stations on a corridor are well disturbed on both sides of the highways so
that vehicles normally do not have to cut across the traffic to reach them. The
fuel stations would be serving only the traffic moving on the adjustment lane.
For the vehicles traveling in the lanes in opposite direction, separate fuel stations
needs to be planned for which permission would be considered keeping also in
view of its location and distance norms.
4.3 In order to provide safe length for weaving of traffic, fuel station along National
Highways shall be located at the minimum distance from an intersection (gap in
the central median be treated as intersection) as given below. For single
carriageway section, these minimum distances would be applicable for both
sides.
4.3.1 Non-Urban (Rural) Stretches
1 Plain and Rolling Terrain
(i) Intersection with NHs / SHs / MDRs 1000m
(ii) Intersection with Rural Roads with carriageway width of 3.5m or 300m
more
(iii) Intersection with Rural Roads and all other earth tracks with 100m
carriageway width less tan 3.5m
2 Hilly / Mountainous Terrain
(i) Intersection with NHs / SHs / MDRs 300m
(ii) Intersection with all other roads and tracks 100m
4.3.2 Urban Stretches
1. Plain and Rolling Terrain
(a) Urban Area with population of more than 20,000 and less than one
lakh.
(i) Intersection with any category of roads of carriageway width of 300m
3.5m and above.
(ii) Intersection with roads of carriageway width of less than 3.5m 100m
(b) Urban Area with population of one lakh and above
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(i) Intersection with any category of road (irrespective of carriageway 100m


width)
2. Hilly and Mountainous Terrain
(i) Intersection with any category of road (irrespective of carriageway 100m
width)
4.4 The minimum distance between two fuel stations along the National
Highway would be as given below:-
4.4.1 Plain and Rolling Terrain in Non-Urban (Rural) Area
(i) Undivided carriageway (for both sides of carriageway) 300m
(Including deceleration and acceleration lanes)
(ii) Divided carriageway (with no gap in median at this location and 1000m
stretch)
(Including deceleration and acceleration lanes)
4.4.2 Hilly / Mountainous Terrain and Urban Stretches
(i) Undivided carriageway 300m
(for both sides of carriageway) (clear)
(ii) Divided carriageway 300m
(with no gap in median at this location and stretch) (clear)

4.4.3 If two or more fuel stations are to be sited in close proximity for some reasons

these would be grouped together to have a common access through a service

road of 7.0m width and connected to the highway through acceleration,

deceleration lanes. From these considerations, the permission for the new fuel

stations would be considered only if it is either in proximity to the existing one so

that the common access can be provided or the new one located at the distance

of more than 1000m.

4.4.4 For installation of new fuel station within the 1000m distance of existing fuel
station in plain / rolling terrain and 300m in hilly / mountains terrain and urban
stretch, new road, deceleration and acceleration lanes, drainage and traffic
control devices. In case of hilly / mountainous terrain, common service roads at
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all the such location may not be possible as per the site conditions and therefore
common access through service roads would not be a pre-condition.
4.5 The fuel station would not be located within the distance of 1000m from any
barrier including that of toll plaza. No check barrier / toll plaza should be located
within 1000m of a fuel station.
5. Plot size for fuel station.
5.1 The size and shape of the plot for the fuel station would need to be such that it
suitable accommodates fuel pumps, offices, stores, compressor room, air pump
and kiosks without causing any hindrance to the movement of vehicles of
expected maximum dimensions, within fuel stations and in the access area.
Sufficient space would need to be available to accommodate the number of fuel
pumps to cater to the expected number of vehicles in peak time at this location
so that the vehicles do not spill on to the access area. The air pump and kiosks
for pollution control measurements be installed at some distance from the fuel
pumps so that the vehicles requiring these services do not cause hindrance to
the free movement of vehicles entering or existing for refueling.
5.2 From these considerations, the minimum size of the plot for fuel station along
National Highways shall be as follows:-
(i) On undivided carriageway in plain and rolling terrain 35m x 35m
(ii) On divided carriageway in plain / rolling terrain 35m (frontage) x 45m
(iii) In hilly and mountainous terrain 20m x 20m
(iv) In urban stretches 20m x 20m
5.3 For fuel station being part of the rest area complex, the area required for other
facilities such as parking, restaurant, rest rooms, toilets and shops etc. would be
extra but there would be a single access.

Access Layout
Access for New Fuel Stations along Un-divided Carriageway Sections
6.1.1 The access to the fuel stations along un-divided carriageway sections of National
Highway shall be through deceleration and acceleration lanes.
6.1.2 The deceleration lane would take off from the edge of the paved shoulder and
taken up to the edge of the Right of Way (ROW) of National Highway, beyond
which the boundary of fuel station shall start. Its minimum length would be 70m
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measured along the traveled direction of highway. Its width would be minimum
5.5m. The shoulder of 2.25m would be provided for this deceleration lane.
6.1.3 The acceleration lane would take off from the edge of the fuel station on exit
side having minimum length of 100m with parallel type layout. Its starting
stretch of 70m length would be with a curvature of minimum radius of 650m and
the remaining 30m length would be tapered so as to facilitate vehicles coming
out of fuel station, merging with fast moving through traffic on main
carriageway, in a safe and efficient manner.
6.1.4 A separator island would be provided in front of the fuel station so that no right
turning take place. The length of this separator island would be determined on
the basis of the intersecting points of the edge line of the separator island with
the line drawn along the edge of chevron markings as indicated in Figures 1 and
2 of these norms. Its shape for isolated fuel station would be as shown in Figure
1, and that for the cluster of fuel stations with common service roads, as shown
in Figure 2. It would have minimum width of 3m. The width of approaches
connecting deceleration and acceleration lanes, along the separator island should
be 5.5m.
6.1.5 There would be buffer strip from the edge of the ROW and would extend
minimum 3m inside the fuel station plot. Its minimum length would be 12m. No
structure or hoarding except the approved standard identification sign on pole
would be permitted, which may be provided outside the ROW. The buffer strip as
well as the separator island would be provided with kerb of minimum 275mm
height to prevent vehicles from crossing it or using it for parking purpose.
The buffer strip in the approach zone should be suitable shaped to cover
extra area in the approach zone after provision of acceleration, deceleration lane
and connecting approaches and should be properly turfed for aesthetic
landscaping.
6.1.6 The radius for turning curve would be 13m and that for non-turning curve be
from 1.5 to 3m so as to check over speeding while entering or existing the fuel
station.
6.1.7 The pavement of the access roads including deceleration, acceleration lanes and
connecting approaches would have sufficient designed strength for the expected
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traffic. It would have minimum pavement composition of 150mm thick Granular


Sub Base (GSB) overlaid by three layers of Water Bound Macadam (WBM), each
of 75mm thickness topped by 50mm thick Bituminous Macadam (BM) and 25mm
thick Semi Dense Bituminous Carpet.
6.1.8 A typical access layout for the new fuel station with relevant details for
deceleration and acceleration lanes, connecting approaches, separator island,
buffer strip, drainage, signs and marking on un-divided carriageway section of
National Highway would be as shown in Fig. 1 of these norms.
6.1.9 The typical access layout for cluster of fuel stations, with details for deceleration
lane, service road and acceleration lane etc. would be as shown in Fig. 2 of these
Norms.
6.2 Access for New Fuel Stations on Divided Carriageway Sections.
6.2.1 The access to the fuel station on divided carriageway sections of National
Highways shall be through deceleration and acceleration lanes.
6.2.2 The deceleration lane would take off from the edge of the paved shoulder and
taken upto the edge of ROW, where from the boundary of fuel station would
start. Its length would be 70m measured along the travel direction on the
highway. The acceleration lane would be of 100m length. Its starting stretch of
70m length would be with a curvature of minimum radius of 650m and the
remaining 30m tapered so as to facilitate vehicles coming out of fuel stations,
merging with fast moving through traffic on main carriageway in a safe manner.
The width of deceleration and acceleration lane shall be 5.5m with shoulders of
2.25m.
6.2.3 A separator island would be provided in front of the fuel station. The length of
this separator island would be determined on the basis of the intersecting points
of the edge line of the separator island with the line drawn along the edge of
chevron markings as indicated in Figs. 3 and 4. Its shape for isolated fuel station
would be shown as Figs. 3 and that for the cluster of fuel stations with common
service roads, as shown in Fig. 4. It would have minimum width of 3 m. The
width approaches connecting deceleration and acceleration lanes along separator
island should be 5.5m.
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6.2.4 There would be buffer strip from the edge of the ROW and would extend
minimum 3m inside the fuel station plot. Its minimum length would be 12m. No
structure or hoarding except the approved standard identification sign on pole,
would be permitted which may be provided outside the ROW. The buffer strip as
well as the separator island should be provided with kerb of minimum 275mm
height to prevent vehicles from crossing it or using it for parking purposes.
The buffer strip is the approach zone should be suitable shaped to cover
extra area in the approach zone after provision of acceleration, deceleration lane
and connecting approaches and should be properly turfed for aesthetic
landscaping.
6.2.5 The radius for turning curves should be 13m and that for non-turning curves
should be from 1.5m to 3m, so as to check over speeding while entering or
existing the fuel station.
6.2.6 The pavement of the access roads including deceleration, acceleration lanes and
connecting approaches would have sufficient designed strength for the expected
traffic. It would have minimum pavement composition of 150mm thick GSB
overlaid by three layers of WBM, each of 75mm thickness, topped by 50mm thick
BM and 25mm thick SDBC.
6.2.7 The typical access layout for the new fuel station with relevant details for
deceleration / acceleration lanes connecting approaches, separator island buffer
strip, drainage, signs and marking on divided carriageway sections of National
Highway would be as shown in Fig. 3 of these norms.
6.2.8 The access for cluster of Fuel Stations situated in close proximity shall be
through deceleration lane, service road and acceleration lane as shown in Fig. 4
of these norms.
6.3 The typical layout for fuel station and signs and marking along National
Highways in hilly / mountains terrains and in urban stretches is given
in Fig. 5.
7. Drainage
There shall be adequate drainage system of the access to the fuel station and
inside its area so as to ensure that surface water does not flow over the highway
or any water logging takes place. For this purpose, the fuel station and access
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area would be at least 150mm below the level at the edge of the highway. The
surface water from fuel station and access road would need to be collected in a
suitable underground drainage system and led away to a natural course through
culvert. Preferable slab culvert with iron granting of adequate strength may be
constructed in the approaches so that surface water is drained through the holes
in the grating. If pipe culvert is used, then it would be ensured that the inner
diameter of the pipe is not less than 1m for proper cleaning and necessary
shallow drains are constructed along the access road and at the edge of the fuel
station so that the surface water is led to the open drain. The drainage
arrangement would be either by the method mentioned above or as per the
satisfaction of the Highway Authorities / Ministry.
8. Enforcement of Right of Way and Building Line
The widths of Right of Way (ROW) has been prescribed as 40m to 60m, whereas
that for building lines as 80m in plain and rolling terrain, in IRC:73-1980,
‘Geometric Design Standards for Rural (Non-Urban) Highways. In hilly /
mountains terrain and urban stretches, the width of building line has been
prescribed as 70m. While planning the layout for various facilities inside the fuel
stations, it has to be ensured that fuel pumps are located beyond the building
lines and fuel station office building etc. at a safe distance as prescribed by Fire
Department or other authorities. The buffer strip would extend minimum 3m
inside the Fuel Station plot, beyond ROW
9. System for Signs and Markings
9.1 An adequate system for signs and marking would be provided at the locations of
fuel stations for the guidance of the highway users. The pavement markings
would be in form of chevron at entry and exit locations, give way for the exit
from the fuel station. Informatory sign for fuel station would be provided at 1Km
ahead, 500m ahead and at the entry point.
9.2 On undivided carriageway, additional signs for the regulation of entry and exit of
the vehicular traffic should be provided on the separator island. Also an
informatory sign should be installed showing the distance of the nearest Fuel
Station located in the direction of travel in order to avoid any need for right
turnings for accessing the Fuel Station located on the opposite side. The sign
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should be installed at the location of about 200m ahead of the opposite side fuel
station.
9.3 The pavement markings would conform to IRC:35-1997, ‘Code of Practice for
Road Markings’ and Road signs to IRC:67-2001, ‘Code of Practice for Road Signs’
and IRC:SP:55-2001, ‘Guidelines on Safety in Road construction Zones’.
9.4 These should be as per Sections 801 and 803 of Ministry’s Specifications for
Road and Bridge Works, 2001 as updated from time to time.
9.5 The system for signs and markings with their type and locations would be as
shown in Figures 1,2,3 and 4 for the chosen access layout.
10. Implementation Procedure
10.1 Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas / Oil Companies while entering any
application for the installation of Fuel Station, would supply a copy of these
norms to the applicant so that he may assess his position to fulfill the
requirements of these norms. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas / Oil
Companies would ensures that the plot identified by the applicant conforms to
the requirement of these norms in terms of its location, access layout and signs
and markings. It shall also be the responsibility of the applicant / owner of Fuel
Station to provide the prescribed layout for access as given in Figs. 1/2/3/4/5, as
the case may be while preparing the layout.
10.2 For the Fuel Stations along the National Highways vested with NHAI, the field
units of NHAI would examine the drawings and documents to ensure that the
location and layout conform to these norms. Thereafter these would be
forwarded to the Headquarters of NHAI who in turn would forward the case to
concerned Chief Engineer of the Ministry with definite recommendations and the
documents as per Annexure I and the checklist at Annexure II of the circular.
10.3 For Fuel Stations along the National Highways other that those with the NHAI,
the concerned Executive Engineer of State PWD / BRO would examine the
drawings and documents as listed in Annex I and the Checklist at Annex II of this
Circular would be forwarded, through Chief Engineer of the State PWD/BRO, to
the Regional Officer (RO) of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The RO
after ensuring the fulfillment of the requirements of this circular and norms
would then forward the proposal along with prescribed documents and checklist,
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to the Ministry and approval given by the Project Chief Engineer (dealing with
the State), on the merit of the case.
10.4 A License Deed would be required to the signed between the Oil Company
wanting to install the Fuel Station (Licensee), and Government of India through
their designated officers. The specimen copy of the licence deed is enclosed at
Annex-III.
10.5 The licence deed would be drawn on a non-judicial stamp paper and all expenses
in this regard be borne by the licensee. A one time fee of Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees
one lakh only) would be payable by the licensee to the Government in
consideration of this Agreement for the land for which the license is issued. The
license deed is not required to be registered. This fee amount would be paid
through a Demand Draft in favour of the concerned Pay & Accounts Officer of
the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and would be debitable to the
Major Head 1054 (Revenue Receipt Head).
10.6 The No objection Certificate by the Licensing Authority, through their field units,
would be issued and construction permitted only after the necessary approval
has been given by Ministry license duly signed and delivered.
10.7 The approval for setting up of fuel stations would be given within 30 days from
the date of receipt of the application if it conforms to all the stipulations of the
norms. In case of any query, the date when the resubmitted application is
received would be treated as the date of receipt. All the queries would be raised
at one time only. The construction would commence only on the receipt of the
approval.
10.8 The Licence Deed shall also be signed, within 30 days of the submission of the
application in the field office if it fulfils all the requirements as mentioned above,
between MORTH and Oil Company only, irrespective of the dealership type.
10.9 Oil Companies / owner shall be responsible for the construction and maintenance
of deceleration / acceleration lances, service roads, channelisers, drainage
arrangement, signs and markings in accordance with the approved layout and
specifications conforming to these norms, at his own cost. On completion of the
construction in accordance with checklist and conforming to the approvals, a
Completion Certificate would be issued by the field unit of NHAI/PWD/BRO/ or
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any other agency (as the case may be). The concerned Oil Company would be
allowed to energize the fuel station only after the issue of such a certificate.
10.10 The validity of the Licence Deed for the use of National Highway land for access
to fuel station would be for a period of fifteen years after which the same would
be required to be renewed which could be for a similar period. During this
validity period, the owner shall maintain in good condition the deceleration /
acceleration lances, service roads (free from any potholes/patches), drainage
arrangement (clean conditions to allow full discharge of storm water), signs and
markings (existing at identified location with clear required visibility).
10.11 Non conformity or any default in respect of the norms and as indicated in Para 1
to 9, Para 10.9 and Para 10.10 above would make the fuel station liable to be
de-energized. In cases of clustered fuel stations, responsibility for default or non-
conformity to attract such penalty would be determined through a joint
inspection. In such cases, the procedure prescribed in Para 10.12 below would
be adopted.
10.12 In cases of defaults (s) found by Highway Authority, joint inspection by the
representative of the concerned Oil Company and the Field officer incharge of
that NH section would be undertaken to identify each deficiency and time frame
for its rectification which in no case should exceed 60 days from the date of joint
inspection. The failure to rectify the identified deficiencies within the prescribed
time would lead to de-energizing the petrol pump by the concerned Oil
Company. The re-energizing would be done only on complete rectification and on
the authorization by Field Officer, incharge of NH section.
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ANNEX-1
(Enclosure to Ministry of Road Transport and Highways letter No RW/NH-
33023/19/99-DO-III dated 25.09.2003))
List of documents to be submitted for getting approval for installation of new Fuel

Station along National Highways.

1. Signed copy of license deed. The draft is at Annex III.


2. Certified copy of location plan of the Fuel Station along with National
Highway showing details of Right of Way (ROW) of National Highway, access
roads to private properties, existing public roads and other developments
falling within a reach of 1.5 km in each side of the Fuel Station and
carriageway.
3. Certified copy of the proposed Fuel Station showing details deceleration,
acceleration lanes, service road (if provided), buffer strip, fuel pump, office,
kiosk, lubritorium air and water supply, drainage details, signs and markings
conforming to applicable figures enclosed with these Norms.
4. Certified copy of sectional view showing elevation of Fuel Station with respect
to National Highway and slopes to be provided for adequate drainage and
preventing water logging on National Highway.
5. Drainage plan of the Fuel Station.
6. Details of the material for pavement composition for deceleration lane,
service road and acceleration lane.
7. Inspection report of the officer inspecting the site of proposed Fuel Station
and certificate that all standard conditions have been specified.
8. Detailed explanation for reasons for recommending the exemption from
stipulated norms (if required).
9. Undertaking from the oil company / owner that the oil company/owner would
pay necessary fee for the use of the National Highway land whenever the fee
is asked by the Highway Authorities in future.
10. Undertaking from Oil Company that necessary alteration including complete
removal/shifting of the approach roads at its own cost if so required by
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Ministry, for the development of National Highway or in the interest of safety


in this section.
11. Undertaking from Oil Company that they shall take all the action as
prescribed in Appendix I to ensure conformity of these Norms.
Annex II
(Enclosure to Ministry of Road Transport & Highways letter No RW/NH-
33023/19/99-DO III dated 25.09.2003)

Check list for getting approval for installation of new Fuel Stations along National

Highways.

1. General Information
1.1 National Highway Number :_____________________________
1.2 State :_____________________________
1.3 Location
1.3.1 (Chainage in km) :_____________________________
1.3.2 [Side of NH (Left or right side
of NH towards increasing :_____________________________
chainage/km direction)]
1.4 Name of Highway Authority :_____________________________
(NHAI/PWD/BRO)
1.5 Executive Engineer (or Equivalent) address:
:_____________________________
:_____________________________
1.6 Name of Oil Company :_____________________________
(as applicable)
1.7 Name and address of Owner of Fuel station
:_____________________________
:_____________________________
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2. Stipulated Norms for Fuel Outlets

Sl Item Measurement at MORTH Whether complying


No. site Norms with MORTH Norms
1 Distance from intersection:
1.1 Non-Urnban (Rural) Stretch.
1.1.1 Plain and Rolling Terrain
(i) Intersection with NHs/SHs/MDRs. 1000m Yes/No
(ii) Intersection with Rural Roads with
carriageway width of 3.5m or more 300m Yes/No
(iii) Intersection with Rural Roads and
other earth tracks with carriageway
with less than 3.5m 100m Yes/No
1.1.2 Hilly/Mountainous Terrain
(i) Intersection with NHs/SHs/MDRs.
(ii) Intersection with all other roads and 300m Yes/No
tracks 100m Yes/No
1.2 Urban Stretches
1.2.1 Plain and Rolling Terrain
(a) Urban Area with population of
more than 20,000 and less than one
lakh
(i) Intersection with category of roads
of carriageway width of 3.5m and
300m Yes/No
above.
(ii) Intersection with roads of
carriageway width of less than 3.5
100m Yes/No
m.
(b) Urban Area with population of
one lakh and above
(i) Intersection with any category of
road (irrespective of carriageway
width) 100m Yes/No
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1.2.2 Hilly and Mountainous Terrain


(i) Intersection with any category of
road (irrespective of carriageway width)

100m Yes/No
2 Is it a part of Rest Area complex? Yes/No
3 Distance from nearest Fuel Station
(a) Plain and rolling terrain in non-urban
areas
(i) Undivided carriageway Minimum Yes/No
300m
(ii) Divided carriageway Minimum Yes/No
1000m
(b) Hilly terrain and urban stretches Minimum Yes/No
300m
4 Distance form Check barrier/Toll Plaza Minimum Yes/No
1000m
5 Provision of 7.0m/5.5m wide Necessary Yes/No
service/connecting road at
clustering
of Fuel
Station
6 Gradient of Highway section Minimum Yes/No
5%
7 Slope of Fuel Station Premises/Services Minimum Yes/No
Area for drainage purpose 2%
8 Width of Frontage Minimum Yes/No
35 m/20m
9 Length of Buffer Strip Minimum Yes/No
12m
10 Width of Buffer Strip extending inside Minimum Yes/No
ROW. 3m
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11 Is there only one structure of approved No Yes/No


standard identification sign on pole with structure or
existing on buffer strip? hoarding
except
approved
standard
identificatio
n sign on
pole is
allowed on
buffer strip
12 Height of kerb for buffer strip Minimum Yes/No
275mm
13 Is the space from outer edge of buffer No Yes/No
strip to the edge of road turfed with structure or
provision of 275 mm kerbs, with on hoarding or
other structure? parking
space is
allowed in
the space
in front of
buffer strip
14 Radius of Turning Curve Minimum Yes/No
13m
15 Radius of Non-turning curve Minimum Yes/No
1.5m
Maximum
3m

16 Minimum downward slope of access Minimum Yes/No


roads towards the fuel station 2%
17 Difference in elevation from edge of Minimum Yes/No
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road and edge of buffer strip 15 cm


18 Provision of Culvert, designed for Minimum Yes/No
drainage according to IRC:SP13 1m dia
(pipe
culvert)
Minimum
1m span
(slab
culvert)
19 Provision of proper drainage Drawing Yes/No
arrangement for fuel station premises showing
drainage
arrangeme
nt as per
satisfaction
of highway
authorities
to be
submitted
20 Provision of adequate signs and Minimum Yes/Nos
markings as per the drawings. requiremen
t as shown
in the
Drawing

If norms are not satisfied, detailed explanation needs to be given, otherwise the
application will not be considered. In all cases supporting documents as per Annex.1
have to be submitted, otherwise the case will be summarily rejected.
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Annex-III

LICENSE FOR THE USE OF NATIONAL HIGHWAY


LAND

AGREEMENT TO construct an approach/access road with necessary


provision for drainage, signage and markings, to
________________________ abutting on the
____________________________________________________ boundary
of __________________________________________ in Kilometer
________________________ in survey no. ______________________ of
the village _____________________________in the Taluka of
_______________ of the _______________________________ District.
AN AGREEMENT made this ______________day of ____________ year Two
thousand_____________ between the President of India (hereinafter called the
Government which expression shall, unless excluded by or repugnant to the context,
include his successors in Office and assigns) of the one part and (name and address of
Oil Company) hereinafter called “the Licensee”/”the Licensees” (which expression shall,
unless excluded by or repugnant to the context, include the said licensee’s
successor/Licensees successors, heirs, executors, administrators and assigns) of the
other part.
2. WHEREAS THE Licensee has/licensees have applied to the Government for
permission to construct on the Government land an approach road with
necessary provision for drainage, signs and markings to his/their property
abutting on the boundary of ____________________________________ in
Kilometer ____________________ in the _____________________ Taluka of
the _______________________________ District more particularly described in
the Schedule annexed hereto shown in the drawing attached hereto (hereinafter
referred to as “the said premises”).
3. AND WHEREAS THE GOVERNMENT have agreed to grant such permission on the
terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned.
4. Now, this Agreement withnesseth that, in consideration of the terms and
conditions hereinafter contained and on the part of the licensee/licensees to be
observed and perfumed, the Government hereby grants to be licensee/licensees
permission to construct an access/approach road with necessary drainage works,
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signs and markings to the said premises as per approved drawings attached
subject to the following terms and conditions, namely:-
i That the licensee/licensees shall within three months from date of receipt of the
permission, but without interfering in anyway with the highway traffic, complete
the construction of the approach and (including deceleration/acceleration lanes)
and shall make provision for drainage, signs and markings at his own cost and to
the full satisfaction of the Executive Engineer/Divisional Engineer in-chare/Project
Director in-charge of the National Highway according to the approved drawings
and specifications. The said approach road shall not be brought into use after its
completion until the Executive Engineer/Divisional Engineer/Project Director,
Government /NHAI gives a completion certificate after satisfying himself that it
has been completed as per the sanctioned drawings and specifications. The Fuel
Station would be energized by the concerned oil company only after completion
certificate has been issued by the Highway Authority.
ii That on the completion of the said work, that part of the approach road, which
lies within the limits of Government road land together with any culvert of drain
therein constructed shall become the absolute property of the Government
subject to the rights of the licensee/licensees to use the same for ingress and
egress.
iii The licensee/licensees shall at his/their own cost keep the said approach road,
and any culvert or drain therein, in proper repair and condition to the satisfaction
of the Executive Engineer/Divisional Engineer, Government/Project Director,
NHAI. The approach roads would be considered in proper conditions when they
are fee from potholes and patches. The culverts and drains would be kept in
clean conditions to allow full discharge of the storm water, signs and markings to
be kept at their respective locations and in clean condition for visibility at all
times
iv That within Six months of a notice duly given to the licensee/licensees in this
behalf, the licensee/licensees shall at his /their own cost remove the said
approach road or any drainage work constructed in connection therewith and
restore the land to its original condition when required to do so by the
Government or by any person duly authrised on its behalf. The
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Licensee/licensees shall not be entitled to any compensation on account of such


removal and restoration.
v That the approach road shall not be used for any purpose other than that of
access to and egress from the premises of the licensee/licensees on to the
Government road.
vi That the licensee/licensees shall not, without the prior permission in writing of
the Executive Engineer/Divisional Engineer, (Government)/ Project Director
(NHAI) in any way extend or alter the said approach road or any culvert or
drainage therein.
vii That the licensee/licensees shall at all times permit any duly authorized officer or
servant of the Government /NHAI to inspect the said approach road including
any culvert or drainage therein. He shall keep the said approach road clear and
shall not be entitled to close any right of way over or in respect of the same
against Government, or any member of the public.
viii That the licensee/licensees shall be liable for any loss or damage caused to the
Government by drain obstruction or any other like cause due to the said
approach road or the drainage work.
ix That the permission granted by this license shall not in any way be deemed to
convey to the licensee/licensees any right into or over, or any interest in
Government land other than that herein expressly granted.
x That in case the said approach road is destroyed this license shall determine and
the licensee/licensees shall not be claim any right to construct another approach
road in lieu of that so destroyed.
xi That, during the subsistence of this license, the said approach road including the
road drainage shall be deemed to have been constructed only by the consent
and permission of the Government so that the right of the licensee/licensees to
use the same shall not become absolute and indefeasible by lapse of time.
xii That, if the licensee fails/licensees fail to execute any work which he has /they
have agreed under this agreement to the full satisfaction of the Executive
Engineer/Divisional Engineer, Government/Project Director, NHAI, the work shall
be executed by the Executive Engineer/Divisional Engineer/GM/DGM at the cost
of licensee/licensees; and the expenditure incurred shall be recoverable from the
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licensee as an arrear of land revenue without prejudice to any other remedies


which may be open to Government in this behalf.
xiii That the licensee/licensees shall not sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of the
premises without obtaining from the transferee a duly executed agreement with
the Government embodying the terms and conditions herein before.
xiv A one time fee of Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh only) shall be payable to
execute this Agreement for the land for which the license is issued.
xv That if and when parallel service roads are constructed the access to fuel station
shall be from the service road alone as determined by the Executive
Engineer/Divisional Engineer/GM/DGM and no claim / compensation shall be
entertained on the account.
xvi That this Agreement shall remain in force for fifteen years from the date of
execution in the first instance and be terminable by a notice of 6 months and the
permission may or may not be renewed after expiry of the said period.
xvii That the licence hereby granted shall not be transferable.
xviii That the licensee/licensees shall bear the cost of Stamp and attestation of this
Agreement.
5. Situations given below would be treated as violations of the license deed
agreement and the Government would be within its right to ask the concerned
Oil Company to de-energize the Fuel Station.
i Non-maintenance of deceleration lane, acceleration lane service road, drainage
system, channelisers, markings, signs and other traffic control devices in good
operating conditions (as specified in Para 4 (iii), during the period of license deed
and not rectifying the short comings within the specified period as pointed out by
Executive Engineer/ Divisional Engineer/ PD, NHAI, incharge of the National
Highway Section.
ii Non-compliance for revising the layout of access as directed by Executive
Engineer/ Divisional Engineer incharge/ Field Unit (NHAI) of the National
Highway Section in writing within specified period.
6. Not-withstanding anything contained in clause 4, this licence can be cancelled at
any time by the licensor through the Executive / Divisional Engineer for breach of
any of the terms and conditions of license and the licensee/licensees shall not be
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entitled to any compensation for loss caused to him/them by such cancellation


nor shall be absolved from any liability already incurred by him/them under this
Agreement. The licensee/licensees shall at his/their own cost remove approach
road lying within the boundary of the Government land and restore the
Government land to its original condition. In the event of licensee/licensees
refusing to do so, the restoration of the Government to its original condition shall
be done by the Executive Engineer/Divisional Engineer, at the cost of
licensee/licensees and the expenditure incurred shall be recoverable from the
licensee/licensees as an arrear without prejudice to any other remedies which
may be fixed by Government in this behalf.
7. This Agreement they be executed in two counterparts, each of which when
executed and delivered shall constitute an original of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF this agreement is executed in two parts by the
parties hereto on the date first above mentioned.

Signed by Shri (Name in full) the Signed by Shri (Name in Full) for and on
licensee/licensees behalf of the President of India

In the presence of
1. Name in full (signature) with 1. Name in full (signature) with
designation designation

2. Name in full (signature) with 2. Name in full (signature) with


designation designation

N.B. Wherever alternatives such as his/their Licensee/Licensees has/have


etc. are given, only applicable portions should be typed in the fair license
deed.

SCHEDULE
(here type the schedule referred to in clause 2)
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS
O/O the Superintending Engineer Kendriya Sadan, 6t floor, Sector 9A Chandigarh
NO RW –CH-GEN-Tech-Cir/2003/1210-23 14th November, 2003
The Chief Engineer (NH) The Chief Engineer (NH)
HARYANA PWD B&R Punjab PWD B&R branch.
Sector 19 PATIALA
CHANDIGARH
The Chief Engineer (NH) The Chief Engineer,
HP PWD B&R branch UT Engg. Dept,
SHIMLA CHANDIGARH
The Chief Engineer (NH), The Chief Engineer (NH),
J&K PWD R&B, J&K PWS R&B,
JAMMU KASHMIR
Sub: Norms for Access for Fuel Stations and rest area along National
Highways Submission of inspection reports with the new proposals.
Ref: Circular No. RW/NH-33023/19/99-DO-II Dated 25.09.2003/17.10.2003
Sir,
Ministry vide circular cited under reference have revised the norms for access for
fuel stations and rest area along National Highways which has already been circulated
vide this office letter of even number dated 4th November, 2003. As per the revised
guide lines an inspection report of the officer inspecting the site of the proposed fuel
Stations needs to be submitted with the proposal. It is requested to enclose an
inspection report of the inspecting officer (not lower than Executive Engineer) in the
format enclosed here with along with all the new proposals which will be submitted in
future. This may be brought to the notice of all field officers up to the rank of Executive
Engineers.
Yours faithfully,
Encl: As above.
(S.K. Marwah)
Superintending Engineer
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Copy to: (i) SE (NH), Karnal / Faridabad of Haryana PWD


(ii) SE (NH), Chandigarh, Ferozpur, Ludhiana and Amritsar of Punjab
PWD.
(iii) SE (NH), Narkanda and Shahpur

(S.K. Marwaha)
Superintending Engineer

Endst. No. 6869-72 Dated: 19.11.2003

Copy of the above alongwith copy of its enclosure is forwarded to the Executive
engineer, C.W. Division, Mohali / Ropar / Patiala / Sangrur of Patiala for information and
strict compliance of the instructions issued by the MORTH time to time.

DA/One Sd/-
Superintending Engineer
Central Works Circle, Punjab
PWD (B&R) Chandigarh
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O/o The Executive Engineer,


National Highway Divn. No.
PWD B&R Branch

Inspection report of the officer inspecting the site of proposed fuel station at Km.
left hand side / right hand side of NH No. and certificate for
compliance of standard conditions.

This is to certify that I, (Name), Executive Engineer,


NH Divn. has inspected the proposed fuel station site at Km.
left hand side / right hand side of NH No. on
(date). The distance of the nearest road from the tangent point of curve from the
tangent point of curve of proposed fuel station is m and got measured
in my presence (date). The width of nearest side road is
m which is metalled and unmetalled / kacha road and is National Highway No.
/ State Highway No. / Major District Road / Rural Road.
The distance of the nearest fuel station from the proposed fuel station (distance from
tangent point of both fuel station) is m which is one the same / opposite side.
The distance of the nearest check barrier from the proposed fuel station is
m. The proposed station is located in non-urban area / urban area with population more
than 20,000 and less than 10,000 / urban area with population more than 1,00,000. The
general ground level of the proposed fuel station is m below the level of edge of
the shoulder which is sufficient for adequate drainage. This is certified that the location
of proposed fuel station conforms to all standards conditions as specified in Ministry’s
Policy circular No. RW/NH-3023/19/99-DO III dated 17.10.2003.

(Name)
Designation (not lower than Executive Engineer)
Office Seal
Date:

Note:

This document must be furnished in triplicate in original with the proposal.


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The Punjab Govt. has laid down the policy for enlistment of
contractors and the powers to enlist the contractor.

Government of Punjab
Department of Public Works
(B&R-III Branch)

1. The Chief Engineer (North),


Punjab PWD, B&R-Branch,
Patiala.

2. The Chief Engineer (NH),


Punjab PWD, B&R-Branch,
Patiala.

3. The Chief Engineer (IP),


Punjab PWD, B&R-Branch,
Chandigarh.

4. The Chief Engineer (South),


Punjab PWD, B&R-Branch,
Patiala.

5. The Chief Engineer (Electrical),


Punjab PWD, B&R-Branch,
Chandigarh.

6. The Joint Secretary,


Punjab Roads and Bridges Development Board,
Sector-17, Chandigarh.

Memo No. 12/37/98-IBR3/3996


Dated, Chandigarh the: 10.09.03

Subject:- Revised instructions regarding enlistment of contractors in


Punjab PWD (B&R).

A copy of the revised instructions (correction slip No. 2 dated 08.11.2002)


regarding enlistment of contractors in Punjab PWD (B&R) is enclosed. These instructions
shall be referred to as Appendix 7-C of B&R Manual of instructions and shall substitute
the existing provisions of instructions issued vide correction slip No. 1 dated 01.09.1973.
2. These instructions shall come into force w.e.f. date of issue of this letter.
You are, therefore, requested to take immediate necessary action in the matter and the
instructions may be brought to the notice of all concerned for strict compliance.
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3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Department conveyed


vide their I.D.No. 1/5/47/98-2FE-4/2051, dated 22.02.2000 and with the approval of
Chief Minister, Punjab.
Sd/-
Additional Secretary Public Works
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Annexure-A
Manual of orders of Punjab PWD (B&R) (revised edition 1982)
Correction Slip No. 2 dated 08.11.2002

Revised instructions regarding enlistment of contractors in Punjab PWD


(B&R)

These instructions shall be referred to as appendix 7-C of B&R manual of


instructions and substitute the existing provisions of instructions issued vide
correction slip No. 1 dated 01.09.1973.

1. Applicability:-

Any Indian Individual, Sole Proprietorship Firm, Partnership Firm, Public


Limited Company or a Private Limited Company, Cooperative Labour &
Construction Society is entitled to get enlistment as a contractor in PWD (B&R)
under these instructions provided the eligibility and other conditions are satisfied.
The enlisted contractors have to abide by all the instructions made herein and as
amended from time to time during the currency of their enlistment.
No individual, or a firm having such individual as one of the partners, who
is a dismissed government servant; or removed from the approved list of
contractors, or demoted to lower class; or having business banned/suspended by
any government department in the past; or convicted by a court of law shall be
entitled for enlistment.
No Engineer or any other official employed in Engineering or
Administrative duties in the Engineering Department of the Government or
Punjab State undertaking is allowed to work in the PWD(B&R) Department either
as contractor or as employee of a contractor for a period of three year after his
retirement from Government service unless he has obtained prior permission of
Government of Punjab to do so. Even after enlistment, if either the contractor or
any of his employees is found to be a person who had not
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obtained the prior permission of Government of Punjab as aforesaid, the name of


the contractor shall be removed from the list of enlisted contractors.
A contractor is permitted to have enlistment in more than one category
and under more than one enlistment authority but not in more than one class of
the same category in PWD (B&R).
A contractor is not permitted to have enlistment in more than one name.
A partner of a firm or a director of a company enlisted as a contractor
cannot be a partner/director in any other enlisted firm/company.
The enlistment of a contractor in PWD (B&R) shall only entitle him to be
considered for issue of tender papers subject to the conditions laid down in each
individual Notice inviting Tenders. It shall not confer any right on him either to
be necessarily issued the tender papers or for award of work.

2. Enlistment Procedure:-

The intending contractor shall have to submit the application in a


prescribed form (Annexure-I) to the enlistment authority complete with all
documents as per Annexure-II. The Application form shall be available upon
payment of Rs. 200.00 from any Divisional Office of PWD (B&R) in the form of
crossed demand draft drawn in the name of Joint Secretary, Punjab Roads &
Bridges Development Board payable at Chandigarh.
Incomplete applications and applications not accompanied with necessary
documents are liable to be rejected.
If the decision regarding enlistment is not conveyed within six months of
date of receipt of application, for any reason not attributable to the contractor, a
provisional enlistment for one year may be granted
the contractor. Such provisional enlistment may be cancelled without
any notice if the contractor is subsequently found unfit for enlistment in the
Department.
The enlistment authority shall have the right to independently verify the
details furnished by the contractors and to get works done by the contractor
inspected and/or to get such other reports as may be considered necessary
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Ordinarily works executed in PWD (B&R) Department need not be inspected. The
inspection teams for inspecting the non PWD (B&R) works of the contractor shall
furnish their report on Quality of construction, workmanship etc. & make specific
recommendations to the enlistment authority. The inspections recommendations
committee will consist of following:-
(a) For Class I Enlistment
• A Committee consisting of One Superintending Engineer and two
Executive Engineers.
(b) For Class II Enlistment
• A Committee consisting of Two Executive Engineers and a Sub
Divisional Engineer.
(c) For Class III Enlistment
• A Committee consisting of One Executive Engineer and Two Sub
Divisional Engineers.
(d) For Class IV Enlistment
• No Committee is required.

If the enlistment authority finds the contractor suitable for enlistment, it


shall issue the enlistment order and otherwise, send a letter of rejection of the
application to the contractor. The decision of the enlistment authority shall be
final and binding on the applicant. Refund to the extent of 50% of the enlistment
fee remitted with the application shall be made to such applicants.
Notwithstanding above procedure, if the applicant contractor for Class-IV
(Civil), Class-IV (Elect.) and Class-IV (Furniture) does not have the required
experience, he shall be enlisted provisional for
one year, after fulfilling the requirement of financial soundness. During which he
shall have to secure work of required magnitude to become eligible for
regularization of the enlistment. On satisfactory completion of the work his
enlistment may be regularized for two years from the date of initial provisional
enlistment depending upon his performance on the work. In case the contractor
is not able to secure any work PWD during the year, his enlistment shall be
cancelled and he shall be debarred from applying afresh for enlistment for two
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years. The enlistment fee for provisional enlistment for one year shall be 50% of
the enlistment fee for regular enlistment.

3. Period of enlistment:-
The enlistment shall be valid for a period of two years. The enlistment
can, however, be revalidated in accordance with rules in this regard. Each
revalidation shall be for a period of two years from the date of expiry of the
previous enlistment/revalidation. The enlistment shall be open to review by the
enlistment authority and liable to termination, suspension or any other such
actions at any time if considered necessary by the enlistment authority, after
issue, show cause notice.

4. Enlistment Authority, Categories & Classes


The Enlistment authority, categories and classes along with eligibility
criteria are given in Table-I. Enlistment authority shall be the SE/EE as per
competency in whose jurisdiction the applicant will have his proof of residence.
In case of companies/firms location of Head/Branch office shall be considered for
enlistment. For Chandigarh, Panchkula SE Chandigarh shall be the competent
authority.
5. Jurisdiction and Tendering Limits:-
The contractors enlisted as class-I shall be entitled to tender in State of
Punjab, Delhi and Shimla (for Punjab works only) & others in
respective circles where enlisted for various works being executed by PWD (B&R)
Branch and the tendering limit upto which they shall be eligible to tender shall be
as given in Table-I. The contractor shall be governed by rules provisions and
instructions existing at a particular point of time irrespective of when he was
enlisted.
6. Eligibility Criteria
The contractors shall have to satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria
specified in Table-I, before they can be considered for enlistment.
The criterion for experience shall be the execution and completion of
three or two works, satisfactorily as the case may be, of prescribed nature and
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magnitude on agreement basis, during the last five years. The works should
have been executed in the same name & style in which the enlistment is sought.
The financial soundness shall be judged on the basis of the solvency
certificate issued by the Bankers of the contractors on the format prescribed in
Annexure-V. Such certificate shall be issued by a scheduled bank and shall be
submitted, in original, in a Bank sealed cover, addressed to the enlistment
authority.
The criteria for the experience and financial soundness existing on the
date of receipt of application by enlistment authority as indicated for each class
and category Table-I shall be applicable.
7. Enlistment Fee
The intending contractor shall forward the completed applications to the
enlisting authority along with a non-refundable enlistment fee by crossed
Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Joint Secretary, Punjab Roads & Bridges
Development Board payable at Chandigarh. For various categories and classes of
enlistment, the fee is as below. This fee is to be submitted alongwith application
form to the enlisting authority.
(A) Class I Rs. 25,000/-
(B) Class II Rs. 15,000/-
(C) Class III Rs. 10,000/-
(D) Class IV Rs. 5,000/-
The fees for enlistment of Cooperative Labour & Construction Society shall be
50% of the above fees for each category.
In the case of such applicant whose application of enlistment is rejected
by the Enlistment authority, amount to the extent of 50% of the enlistment fee
remitted with the application shall be refunded.
The fees for revalidation of Enlistment shall be the same as per new
enlistment.
Funds collected by way of sale of application form and fees for
Enlistment/Revalidation of Enlistments with Punjab Roads & Bridges
Development Board, shall be utilized for construction, improvement renovation of
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existing Offices & Residences & automation of Offices of Punjab PWD (B&R)
Department.
8. Income Tax Clearance
The contractor shall produce a valid Income Tax Clearance Certificate
(ITCC), along with his application for enlistment. After enlistment, he shall have
to apply to the Income Tax Department for issue of ITCC in the month of May
every year and submit the same or an attested copy thereof to the enlistment
authority by the end of June every year. Failure to submit the ITCC in this
manner without any justifiable reason will render the contractor liable to be
removed from the approved list of contractors. In case of partnership firms, the
names of all the partners should be mentioned in the ITCC.
9. Sales Tax Clearance
The contractor shall produce a valid Sales Tax Clearance Certificate along
with his application for enlistment. After enlistment he shall have to apply to the
Sales Tax Department for issue of No Objection/Sales Tax Clearance Certificate
in the month of May every year and submit the same or an attested copy thereof
to the enlistment authority by the end of June every year. Failure to do so
without any justifiable reason will render the contractor liable to be removed
from the approved list of contractors. In case of partnership firms, the names of
all the partners should be mentioned in the certificate.
10. Electrical License
The intending contractors of Electrical category shall have to produce
valid electrical license from the Chief Electrical Inspector of the State of Punjab.
The license shall be kept valid throughout the period of enlistment by getting it
renewed at suitable intervals and submit an attested copy of the same to the
enlistment authority after each renewal.
11. Change in Constitution of Firm
The contractor/firm/LC Society shall not modify the existing
partnership/membership or enter into any fresh partnership without the prior
approval of the enlistment authority. Such proposal, if any, shall be submitted in
advance giving full details of the intended partnership/sole proprietorship along
with the draft partnership deed/affidavit and documents as per Annexure-VI. Any
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change in status of the contractor as an Individual or in constitution of the firm


without prior approval of the enlistment authority will render the
contractor/firm/LC Society liable to be removed from the approved list of
contractors.
If a firm is converted in two or more firms by any action of its partners,
the new firm(s) or any separated partner(s) in his (there) individual/joint
capacity shall have to apply for enlistment afresh and shall be governed by the
eligibility criteria given in Table-I.
If the partners are taken in the firm, the eligibility criteria mentioned in
Table-I shall be applicable.
If the number of original partners of a firm reduces to less than half due
to any reason including death of partner(s), the enlistment of the firm shall be
withdrawn and the remaining/surviving partners shall have to seek fresh
enlistment.
12. Change in Address
(a) While applying for enlistment, the contractor should mention
address of his Registered office as well as Head Office, if different. All
documents i.e. ITCC, Sale Tax ClearanceCertificate, Solvency Certificate,
Electrical License etc. should bear one such address, otherwise the same
shall not be accepted.
(b) The contractor shall intimate the change of address, if any in
advance or maximum within one month of such change. Failure to
do so may result in removal of the name of the contractor from
approved list of contractors.
13. Near Relatives Working in PWD (B&R)
Individual Contractors / Partners in a Partnership firm / members of Co-
operative L&C Society whose near relatives are Divisional Accountants or
Engineering Officers between the grades of Chief Engineer and Junior Engineer
(both inclusive) in the Public Works Department (B&R) Department shall not be
allowed to tender for works falling in the jurisdiction of the office responsible for
award and execution of contract where the near relative is working. For this
purpose, a near relative shall mean wife, husband, parents, grand parents,
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children, grand children, brothers, sisters, first uncles, aunty, first cousins and
their corresponding in-laws.
14. Review of Approved List of Contractors
The contractor shall be required to secure works of appropriate
magnitude in PWD (B&R) Department, and other Department of the State during
the revalidation/enlistment period. Contractors shall liable to be black listed for
non-observance of enlistment rules. For this purpose the enlistment authority
shall have the power to periodically review the approved list of contractors.
15. Revalidation of Enlistment
The validity of initial enlistment of the contractor shall be as given in para
3 above. It shall, however, be revalidated on merits, if desired by the contractor.
Only the contractor who has secured at least one work of appropriate magnitude
in PWD (B&R) Department, Punjab Mandi Board, PUDA, Local bodies of Punjab
Government,
Chandigarh Administration during the period of enlistment or last revalidation
period of enlistment as the case may be, shall be considered for revalidation.
Application for Revalidation.
The contractor shall apply for revalidation of his enlistment in the
prescribed form (Annexure-VIII) along with all documents as per Annexure-IX,
so as to reach the enlistment authority at least 2 months before expiry of his
enlistment.
The fees for renewal in a particular category shall be 100% of the fee
required for fresh enlistment of that category.
The revalidation application with all documents shall however be
accepted upto the date of expiry of enlistment with late fee.
In cases where the application is received after date of expiry of
enlistment/revalidation, but within three months of expiry, the application can be
accepted with additional 20% of enlistment fees. Application received, thereafter,
shall not be accepted and contractor should apply for fresh enlistment, as per
instructions.
On receipt of application for revalidation, complete in all respects and
with all necessary documents, provisional extension into three months from the
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date of expiry of the enlistment/date of issue of order/whichever is later may be


issued.
16. Performance Reports
The contractor should fill the details of each of the work, of appropriate
magnitude, secured by him during the list revalidation/enlistment period, in the
proforma as given in Annexure-VII.
The list should include all works secured by him during the above
mentioned period. In case, the contractor conceals any information, his
revalidation will be liable to be cancelled.
The contractor should fill up the details in the proforma as given in
‘Annexure-VII’, in duplicate. For each work, separate proforma should be filled.
One copy of all the proformas should be
given to the concerned Executive Engineer of the division, in which the work was
executed and the acknowledgement obtained on the second copy of the
proforma. This 2nd copy should then be submitted to the enlisting authority along
with the application for revalidation.
The Executive Engineer should fill up the proforma and submit to the
Enlistment Authority through his SE, within two weeks of receipt of proforma.

17. Revalidation Procedure


The revalidation shall be done on the basis of review of the performance
of the contractor pertaining to the period of enlistment/revalidation. Cases shall
be categorised and action taken as below:
(i) Category ‘A’ Enlistment of such contractors, who secured work(s) of
appropriate magnitude during the period of enlistment/revalidation shall be
considered for revalidation for a period of five years subject to evaluation of
their performance.
(ii) Category ‘B’ Enlistment of contractors, who secured work(s) of
appropriate magnitude recently, in the final year of their enlistment, because
of which the performance cannot be properly judged, shall be extended for one
year for watching the performance and then revalidated for four years, if
found satisfactory.
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(iii) Category ‘C’ A contractor, who could not secure any work during the
enlistment period but submitted three or more tenders (out of which at least 2
tenders should be during, the first four years of enlistment/ revalidation) for
works of appropriate magnitude shall be eligible for extension of enlistment for
one year, provided he was among the three lowest tenders in at least one work,
so as to enable him to try to secure at least one work. After one year, he shall be
regularized in the following manner:-
(a) If he has not been able to secure any work of
appropriate magnitude during the extended one year
his enlistment shall stand cancelled and he shall be
entitled to apply for fresh enlistment only after one
year of expiry of his extended enlistment.
(b) If he has secured at least one work of appropriate
magnitude during the extended one year, he shall be
granted extension of one more year so as to watch his
performance. After this one year, when his
performance report is available, the same shall be
evaluated and if found satisfactory, the enlistment shall
be revalidated for three years.
For the purpose of (iii) above, the contractor should submit certificate in original from
the concerned Executive Engineer in the proforma as given in Annexure-X.
18. Contractor’s Obligations
The contractor should fulfill all his obligations in a manner as specified, failing
which he shall be liable for action as mentioned therein. Some of the obligations are
summarized below.
(a) Prior approval shall be obtained from the enlisting authority before changing
the constitution of the firm/company.
(b) Intimation of change of address should be given in advance or within one
month.
(c) He should obtain valid electrical license for the State.
(d) He should secure at least one work of specified magnitude during the period
of enlistment/revalidation.
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(e) He shall abide by these rules.


(f) He should not indulge in unethical practices.
(g) He shall execute the works awarded to him strictly as per the terms and
conditions of the contract and specifications.
19. Disciplinary Actions
The contractor shall have to abide by all the rules/instructions of enlistments and
also by the terms and conditions of the contract and the Notice
Inviting Tenders. He shall have to execute the works satisfactory, on time and with good
quality. The enlisting authority shall have the right to demote a contractor to a lower
class, suspend business with him for any period, debar him or remove his name from
the approved list of contractors after issue of show cause notice. Decision of the
department shall be final and binding on the contractor. The following actions of the
contractor shall in general make him liable to disciplinary actions.
i) Demotion to a lower class: The contractor shall be liable to demotion to a
lower class, by the enlisting authority, if the:
(a) fails to execute a contract or executes it unsatisfactory or is
proved to be responsible for constructional defects; or.
(b) no longer has adequate equipment, technical personnel or
financial resources; or
(c) is litigious by nature; or
(d) violates any important condition of contract or
(e) is responsible for a conduct which may justify his demotion to
a lower class.
ii) Suspension of business:-The enlistment authority may suspend business with
a contract for indefinite period where, pending full enquiry into a allegations the
enlistment authority is prima facie of the view that the contractor is guilty of an offence
in relation to business dealings which, when established would result in his
removal/banning business and it is not considered desirable to entrust new works or
continue business with the contractor.
Removal from the approved list; the name of the contractor may be removed
from the approved list of contractors by the enlisting authority, if he
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(a) has, on more than one occasion, failed to execute a contract or has
executed it unsatisfactorily; or
(b) is proved to be responsible for constructional defects in three or more
works or.
(c) has executed two or more works which was found to be substandard
during the course of departmental enquiry against delinquent officials; or
(d) persistently violates any important conditions of the contract or
(e) fails to abide by the conditions of enlistment or
(f) is found to have given false particulars at the time of enlistment; or
(g) has indulged in any type of forgery or falsification of records or
(h) changes constitution of the firm or individual without prior approval of the
enlistment authority or
(i) changes permanent address/business address without intimation to the
enlistment authority or
(j) is declared or is in the process of being declared bankrupt, insolvent,
wound up, dissolved or partitioned or
(k) persistently violates the labour regulations and rules, or
(l) is involved in complaints of serious nature received from other
departments which prima facie appear to be true; or
(m) Default in settlement of tax dues like income tax contract Tax, sales tax,
octroi, duties etc.
20. Revision/Modification of the instructions.
Secretary, Public work (B&R) may modify add. delete and/or
change any of the above instructions and same shall be binding on all enlisted
contractors.
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Annexure-
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (B&R)
APPLICATION FOR ENLISTMENT AS CONTRACTOR

Te applicant should study carefully the rules/instructions of Enlistment and the list of
documents to be annexed with the application form before filling the form. Application
found deficient in any respect are liable to be rejected without any further
correspondence

Class Category

1. Name of Applicant Shri M/s________________________

2. Nationality Indian Other

3. Address _________________________________
Regd. Office _________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
4. Telephone Number

Fax Number

Email _________________________________

5. Constitution Individual

Sole Proprietorship

Partnership Firm

Public Limited Company


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Private Limited Company

6. If partnership firm, name of the partners/if company, name directors.


1. _________________________________
2. _________________________________
3. _________________________________
4. _________________________________
5. _________________________________
6. _________________________________
7. Is the individual/sole proprietor/any partner/directors of company

(a) Dismissed Government Servant Yes No

(b) Removed from approved list of contractors Yes No


(c) Demoted to a lower class of contractor Yes No

(d) Having Business banned/suspended by Yes No


any government in the past
(e) Convicted by a court of law Yes No
(f) Retired engineer/official from engineering Yes No
Government of India within last two years
(g) Director or partner of any other company/ Yes No
firm enlisted with PWD or any other department
(h) Member of Parliament or any State Yes No
Legislative Assembly
If answer to any of the above is ‘yes’, furnish details on a separate sheet
8. (a) Name of person holding power of attorney _______________
(b) Nationality Indian Other
(c) Liabilities _________________________________
9. Name of Bankers with full address ___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
10. Place of Business ___________________________
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11. Full time technical staff in applicant’s employ;


(a) to (c) for Civil, Electrical & HVAC, (d) for furniture & (e) for Horticulture. As
per requirement mentioned in the Enlistment Rules for the class & category
applied for (Attached details on separate sheet)
12. Does the applicant have sufficient T&P, machinery, equipment and workshop as
per requirements mentioned in the enlistment Rules for the class & category
applied for (Attach details on separate sheet)
Yes No
13. Doest the application possess valid Electrical License (for electrical)
Yes No
14. (a) Whether already enlisted with PWD (B&R) or any other
department. Yes No
(b) If yes, give details:
(i) Name of department ______________________
(ii) Class & Category ______________________
(iii) Enlistment authority & address______________________
(iv) Enlistment No. & Date______________________
(v) Date of validity
(vi) Tendering limit ______________________
15. Is any person working with the applicant is a near relative of the officer/official
of PWD (B&R) (see rules 18 of the Enlistment Rules) If yes, give details.
Yes No

16. Enlistment fee enclosed


Draft Date Amount Issuing Branch Executive
No. Bank & drawn Engineer
Branch upon in whose
favour
drawn

17. Details of works completed and in progress during the last 5 years to be filled in
proforma as given in Annexure III. This list should include all works whose gross
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amount of work done is more than the required magnitude for the class in which
registration is required.
18. Certificates from Clients in original as per proforma given in Annexure IV for all
eligible works.
19. Certificates:
(i) I/We (including all partners) certify that I/We have read the rules of
Enlistment of Contractors in PWD as amended upto date and she abide
by them.
(ii) I/we certify that the information given above is true to the best of the
knowledge. I/we also understand that if any of the information is found
wrong. I am liable to be debarred.
(iii) I/we certify that I/We will not get myself/ourselves registered as
contractor in the Department under more than one name.
(iv) (a) I certify that I did not retire as an Engineer of Gazetted rank or as a
Gazetted Officer employed on Engineering or administrative during in any
engineering. Department of the Government of Punjab during the last
three years. I also certify that I have neither such a person under my
employment nor shall I employ any such person within three year of his
retirement except with the prior permission of the Government (For
individuals seeking enlistment in their own name)
(b) We certify that none of the partners/Directors retired as an Engineer
of Gazetted rank or as any gazetted Officer employed on Engineering or
Administrative duties in last three years. We also certify that we have
neither under our employment any such person nor shall we employ any
person within three years of his retirement except with the prior
permission of the Government. (For partnership firms and limited
companies) (Strike out whichever is not applicable.)

Signature (s) of applicant (s)


Name Signature Address
1.______________ ______________ ___________
2.______________ ______________ ___________
3.______________ ______________ ___________
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4.______________ ______________ ___________


5.______________ ______________ ___________
6.______________ ______________ ___________

Annexure-II
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED FOR ENLISTMENT
S.No Documents Yes No
1 Proof of constitution (Sl.No. 5)
a) In case of sole proprietorship/HUF: an
affidavit executed before a 1st Class
Magistrate that the applicant is the sole
proprietor of the firm/karta or HUF.
b) In case of partnership firm: (Submit attested
copies)
i) Partnership deed attested by Notary
Public.
ii) Form “A” or equivalent form issued
by Registrar of Firms.
iii) Form “B” or equivalent form issued
by Registrar of Firms.
iv) Form “C” or equivalent form issued
by Registrar of Firms.
c) In case of private/public Ltd. Co. Article of
Association duly attested by Notary Public.
d) In case of Labour & Cooperative Societies
necessary form issued by Registering Authority along
with List of Members.
2. Power of Attorney, if any (SI.No.8) attested by
Notary Public.
3. Solvency certificate from scheduled bank in the
proforma given in Annexure VI. The certificate should
be on the bank’s letter-head and in sealed cover and
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shall be addressed to the concerned Enlistment


Authority (SI.No.9).
4. Technical Staff: (SI.No.11)
i) List of full time technical staff/Designers with
qualification and experience of each.
ii) Attested copies of the degrees/diplomas of
the technical staff/Designers.
iii) Declaration from the technical staff/Designers
that they are employed with the applicant.
5. List of M/C, T&P i/c steel centering & shuttering
possessed by the applicant, Full details and location
of workshop including details of Machines &
Equipment provided and proof of sufficient stock of
materials as required for Furniture category
(SI.No.12).
6. Attested copy of valid Electrical License (SI.No.13)
7. Attested copy of Enlistment order (SI No.14)
8. List of all near relatives working in PWD including
their addresses (SI.No.15) See also Rule 18.0 of
Enlistment Rule.
9. Demand Draft for Enlistment Fee. (SI.No.16)
10. Original or attested copies of certificates for works
done, from concerned clients, in proforma as given in
Annexure-IV
11. Attested copies of award letters for works included in
Annexure-III
12. Valid & attested copy of income Tax Clearance
Certificate
13. Valid & attested copy of Sales Tax Clearance
Certificate
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ANNEXURE-IV
CLIENT CERTIFICATE REG. PERFORMANCE OF CONTRACTOR
Name & Address of the Client
Details of Work executed by Shri M/s____________________________
1. Name of work with belief particulars________________________
2. Agreements No. and date ___________________________
3. Date of commencement of work ____________________________
4. Stipulated date of completion ____________________________
5. Actual date of completion ____________________________
6. Details of compensation levied ____________________________
for delay, if any.
7. Tendered amount _____________________________
8. Gross Amount of the work _____________________________
completed.
9. Name and address of the authority ___________________________
under whom works executed
10. Whether the contractor employed ____________________________
qualified Engineer/Overseas during
execution of work.
11. (i ) Quality of work(indicate grading) Out Standing /V.Good/Good/Poor
(ii) Amount of work paid on reduced rate_______________________
basis , if any.
12. ( i ) Did the contractor go for arbitration ? ______________________
( ii ) If yes, total amount of claim ______________________
(iii) Total amount awarded ______________________
13. Comments on the capabilities of ______________________
the contractor
(a) Technical Proficiency Out Standing /V.Good/Good/Poor
(b) Financial Soundness Out Standing /V.Good/Good/Poor
(c) Mobilisation of adequate T&P Out Standing /V.Good/Good/Poor
(d) Mobilisation of manpower Out Standing /V.Good/Good/Poor
(e) General behaviour Out Standing /V.Good/Good/Poor

Note: All columns should be filled improperly countersigned.

Signature of Reporting Officer with


official seal

Officer of the rank of Superintending


Engineer or equivalent.
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Annexure-V

FORM OF SOLVENCY CERTIFICATE FROM A SCHEDULED BANK

This is to certify that to the best of our knowledge and information M/s Shri
_________________________________having marginally noted address, a customer of
our bank are / is respectable and can be treated as good for any engagement up-to a
limit of Rs.________________________________
(Rs.____________________________________________________________________
__________________). This is issued without any guarantee or responsibility on the
Bank or any of the officers.

( Signature )
For the Bank

Note:- In case of partnership firm, certificate to include names of all partners as


recorded with the bank.

FORM OF WORKING CAPITAL CERTIFICATE FROM A SCHEDULED BANK


(For class IV (B&R), Class IV (Elect.),Class IV (Furniture),
Hort. (All classes)

Certificate that Shri/ M/s_______________________________ S/o W/o


___________________and resident(s) of __________________________ has/have
been maintaining a saving bank account / current account /fixed deposit account with
this branch of bank since ______________________ and an amount not less than Rs.
_________________________) has been available to the credit in his / her /their
account No. _________________________ for the last six months.

(Signature)
For the Bank
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Annexure-VI

LIST OF DOCUMENTS /INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED FOR


CHANGE OF CONSTITUTION

A. Documents to be submitted

1. Copy of proposed partnership deed duly signed/proposed Memorandum of


articles.
2. Attested copy/copies of valid ITCC(s) in respect of each proposed partner.
3. An undertaking sworn in before a 1st class Magistrate by all the partners to the
effect that the new firm will take over all assets and liabilities.
4. Dissolution deed/consent of retiring partners/death certificate in case of death of
a partner.
B. Furnish the following details in respect of each
partner with whom contractor’s firm wants to enter into a
partnership

(i) Whether he is enlisted with PWD (B&R).


(ii) Whether he is a dismissed Govt. servant.
(iii) Whether he is a partner /director of any firm enlisted with this
PWD (B&R).
(iv) Whether he is a member of Indian Parliament or State Legislature.
(v) Whether his name has been blacklisted or removed from the
approved list of contractors or demoted to lower class or orders
banning/suspending business with him by any department in the
past.
(vi) Whether he is a dismissed/removed/retired Govt. servant within 2
years.
(vii) Whether he has any relative working in PWD(B&R) , if yes, give
details.
(viii) Whether he has any civil or criminal case pending in any court in
India, if yes give details.

Signature of the Contractor


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Annexure-VII

CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR WORKS COMPLETED OR


UNDER EXECUTION, FOR REVALIDATION OF ENLISTMENT
Part-1 (to be filled by the contractor)

1. Name of the Contractor


2. Name of work.
3. Agreement no.
4. Name of division in which the work was executed.
5. Estimated cost put to tender.
6. Tendered Cost
7. Gross amount of final bill/work done till date.
8. Stipulated date of Start and Completion Actual date of completion or
percentage progress.
9. Actual date of completion or percentage progress.
10. Amount of compensation levied for delay, if any.
11. Amount reduced rate items, if any.
12. Did the contractor go for arbitration?
13. If yes, total amount claimed & amount awarded.

Signature of the contractor

Part II (to be filled by the department)

Note:- This performance report, duly completed by EE&SE, should be forwarded to


enlistment authority within two weeks of its receipt from the contractor.

Certified that details given by the contractor in part-1 have been verified and found to
be correct/have been corrected wherever necessary.

Signature of Executive Engineer

3. Quality of work (Please grade as Very Good/Good/Satisfactory/Poor)

(a) Grading by EE Signature of Executive Engineer

(b) Grading by SE Signature of Executive Engineer


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ANNEXURE-VIII

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT


APPLICATION FOR REVLIDATION OF ENLISTMENT
The applicant should study carefully the Rules of Enlistment and the list of documents to
be annexed with the application form before filling the form. Application found deficient
in any respect are liable to be rejected without any further correspondence

Class Category

1. Name of Applicant Shri M/s________________________

2. Nationality Indian Other

3. Address _________________________________
Regd. Office _________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
4. Telephone Number

Fax Number

Email _________________________________

5. Constitution Individual
Sole Proprietorship
Partnership Firm
Public Limited Company
Private Limited Company
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6. If partnership firm, name of the partners/if company, name of directors.


1. _________________________________
2. _________________________________
3. _________________________________
4. _________________________________
5. _________________________________
6. _________________________________
7. (a) Name of person holding power of attorney _______________
(b) Nationality Indian Other
(c) Liabilities _________________________________
8. Name of Bankers with full address ___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
9. Place of Business ___________________________
10. Full time technical staff in applicant’s employ;
11. Does the applicant have sufficient T&P, machinery, equipment and workshop as
per requirements mentioned in the enlistment Rules for the class & category
applied for (Attach details on separate sheet)
Yes No
12. Does the application possess valid Electrical License (for electrical)
Yes No
13. Details of enlistment with CPWD
. Yes No
(i) Enlistment No. & Date______________________
(ii) Date of validity
14. Is any person working with the applicant is a near relative of the officer/official
of PWD (B&R) (see rules 18 of the Enlistment Rules) If answer to the above is
yes, give details. Yes No
15. Details of works completed and in progress during the last 5 years (to be filled in
proforma as given in Annexure-VII). This list should include all works whose
gross amount of work done is more than the required magnitude for the class in
which registration is required.
Yes No.
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16. Certificates:
(i) I/We (including all partners) certify that I/We have read the rules at
Enlistment of Contractors in PWD as amended upto date and shall abide
by them.
(ii) I/we certify that I/We not get myself/ourselves registered as
contractor in the Department under more than one name.
(iii) I/we certify that the information given above is true to the best of the
knowledge. I/we also understand that if any or the information is found
wrong. I am liable to be debarred.
(iv) (a) I certify that I did not retire as an Engineer of Gazetted rank or as a
Gazetted Officer employed on Engineering or administrative during in any
engineering. Department of the Government of Punjab during the last one year. I
also certify that I have neither such a person under my employment nor shall I
employ any such person within one year of his retirement except with the prior
permission of the Government (Strike our whichever is not applicable.)

Signature (s) of applicant (s)

Name Signature Address


1.______________ ______________ ___________
2.______________ ______________ ___________
3.______________ ______________ ___________
4.______________ ______________ ___________
5.______________ ______________ ___________
6.______________ ______________ ___________
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Annexure-IX
Documents Attached for Revalidation

S.No Documents Yes No


1 Attested copy of power of attorney, if any
2. Solvency certificate in original from scheduled bank in
the proforma given in the Enlistment Rules. The
Certificate should be on the bank’s letter-head and in
sealed cover.
3. Attested copy of valid Electrical License
4. Attested copy of Enlistment order
4. Attested copy of Enlistment order.
5. Attested copies of award letters for works included in
Annexure-II.
6. Attested and valid income Tax Clearance Certificate
7. Attested and valid Sales Tax Clearance Certificate
8. Annexure-VII with acknowledgement of EE.
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Annexure-X
PROFORMA FOR GIVING CERTIFICATE FOR TENDERS SUBMITTED B THE
CONTRACTOR

Sub: Revalidation of contractor Class-( ) in PWD (B&R)

Certified that M/s Shri _____________


_______________________________________________________________
have submitted tenders for the following works.
Name of Work Date of Tender Estimated cost Position of
put to tender Tender

Signature of Executive Engineer


With full address and office seal
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Annexure-III
Works Completed and in progress during the last five years (including all works awarded)
(Add additional sheets if necessary)

Date of Name,
Name of Work & Date of Completion Reasons for Tendered Gross cost of Net designation
Sr. Agreement Start Stipulated Actual delay & cost Completion amount & complete
No compensation received address of
levied if any the authority
for whom
the work
was done
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ENLISTMENT OF CONTRACTOR
(Committee Recommendations)
Category Class Enlistment Tendering Past Experience Financial Engineering T& P Machinery Enlistment
Authority Limit of completed Soundness Establishment Fee (For two
works (Contract years)
agreement) in
last 5 years
Civil 1 Superintending Upto Rs.5 3 contract Solvency Project Manager Road. Work. Smooth Rs. 25000/-
Engineer Crores Agreement of Rs. certificate of (1 No.). BE (Civil) Wheel Roller (2 No.);
75.00 lacs each in Rs. 2crores with 3 year Exp. Vibratory Roller (1 No.);
respective In respective Hot Mix Plant (1 No.);
category category; Paver Finisher (1No.);
Construction Water Tanker (2 No.);
Engineer (1 No.) Bitumen sprayer (1No.);
BE (Civil and 1 Tipper (5 No.); Air
No. Diploma Compressor (1 No.);
Engineer with 3 Front End Loader (1
years Exp. in No.) and a Well
respective Equipped Laboratory.
category. Building Works.
Concrete Mixer with
weigh batching (2 Nos);
Steel Centering &
Shuttering 3000 sqm.;
Building Hoists (2 Nos.);
Vibrators (Needle &
surface) with well
equipped lab.
Bridge Works.
Concrete Mixer with
integral weigh batching
(2 Nos); Concrete
batching and mixing
plant (1 No.); Tipper (2
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Nos.) ; crane for


sinking, vibrators
(Needle & surface) and
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ENLISTMENT OF CONTRACTOR
(Committee Recommendations)
Category Class Enlistment Tendering Past Experience Financial Engineering T& P Machinery Enlistment
Authority Limit of completed Soundness Establishment Fee (For two
works (Contract years)
agreement) in
last 5 years
a well equipped
Lab.
II Superintending Upto Rs.1 3 contract Solvency One graduate Road. Work. Road Roller Rs. 15000/-
Engineer Crores Agreement of Rs. certificate of Civil Engineer (3 No.); Truck or Tipper (3
25.00 lacs in Rs. 50 lacs with 1 year exp. No.); Water Tanker (2
respective category and diploma No.); Front End Loader (1
holder in Engineer No.) & a well equipped
(Civil) Lab.
Building Works.
Concrete Mixer with full
bag capacity (2 No); Steel
Centering & Shuttering
2000 sqm.; Building Hoists
(1 Nos.); Vibrators (Needle
& surface) with well
equipped lab.
Bridge Works. Concrete
Mixer with integral weigh
batching (1 No);
Truck/Tipper (2 No.)
vibrators (Needle &
surface) with well
equipped lab.
III Superintending Upto Rs. 30 Three works of Rs. Solvency One graduate Road Works: Road Roller Rs. 10000/-
Engineer lacs 5 lacs each in certificate of Engineer (C) with (2 Nos.); Water Tanker (1
respective category Rs. 15 lacs minimum No.); Tractor Trolley or
experience of 1 Truck or Tipper;
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year or Dip. Equipment for material


Holder with 3. testing.
Section - IV

ENLISTMENT OF CONTRACTOR
(Committee Recommendations)
Category Class Enlistment Tendering Past Experience of Financial Engineering T&P/Machinery Enlistme
Authority Limit completed works Soundness Establish- nt Fee
(contract agreement) in ment (for two
last 5 years years)
Years Exp. in Building Works:
the Concrete Mixer full
respective bag capacity (1
category No.); Steel
Centering and
Shuttering 1000
sqm., Vibrator
(needle) &
Equipment for
material testing.
IV Executive Up to Rs. 10 Nil Certificate for working Nil Nil Rs. 5000/-
Engineer lacs capital of Rs. 1.00 lac
for at least last six
months.
Furniture I Superintending Upto Rs. 5 Three works of Rs. 5 lac Solvency certificate of Designers Properly fitted Rs.25000/-
/Interior Engineer Crores each Rs. 25 lacs capable of workshop,
Decorator producing painting, polishing
well thought & other
out schemes finishing
for furnishing equipment
large
buildings.
II Superintending Rs. 10 lacs Three works of Rs. 3 lac Solvency certificate of Nil Properly fitted Rs.15000/-
Engineer each Rs. 8 lacs workshop,
painting, polishing
& other
finishing equipment
III Superintending Rs. 5 lacs Three works of Rs. 1 lac Solvency certificate of Nil Properly fitted Rs.10000/-
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Engineer each Rs. 4 lacs workshop,


painting, polishing
& other
Section - IV

ENLISTMENT OF CONTRACTOR
(Committee Recommendations)
Category Class Enlistment Tendering Past Experience of Financial Engineering T&P/ Enlistme
Authority Limit completed works Soundness Establishme Machinery nt Fee
(contract agreement) in nt (for two
last 5 years years)
finishing
equipment
IV Executive Rs. 1.5 lacs Nil Certificate for Rs. 5000/
Engineer working capital of
Rs. 25000.
Horticult I Executive Upto Rs. 15 Three works of Certificate for Nil All implements Rs.
ure Engineer lacs Horticultural activity each working capital of for day-to-day 15000/-
(Hort) costing Rs. 3 lacs or more. Rs.50000. working and
carriage. No.
T&P shall be
issued by the
deptt.
II Executive Rs. 5 lacs Three works of Certificate for All implements Rs.
Engineer Horticultural activity each working capital of for day-to-day 10000/-
(Hort) costing Rs. 1 lacs or more. Rs.20000/-. working and
carriage. No.
T&P shall be
issued by the
deptt.
III Executive Rs. 1.5 lacs Should be in business for at Rs. 5000/
Engineer least three years.
(Hort)
Section - IV

Electrical I Superintending Upto Rs. 5 Three Works of Rs. 10 Solvency certificate One graduate Steel/Aluminium Rs.
Engineer crores lakhs each. At least one of Rs. 50 lakhs engineer (E) ladder 1.5 m to 25000/-
(Electrical) work should be of internal with 8m, chase
electrification of building experience of cutting
3 years or one machines,
diploma holder Torque wrench
(E) with for
minimum nut/bolt/screws;
experience of Primary &
5 years Secondary
injection
equipment,
dielectrical
strength testing
equipment,
magnetic dial
indicator for
alignment;
conduit die set;
Pipe vice; Bench
vice; LT Meggar
500 volts & HT
Meggar 5000
volts; Tong
Tester
Multimeter;
Hydraulically
operated & hand
operated
crimping
machines, Earth
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tester; Portable
drilling machine;
overhead
conduit

ENLISTMENT OF CONTRACTOR
(Committee Recommendations)
Category Class Enlistment Tendering Past Experience Financial Engineering T&P/Machinery Enlistme
Authority Limit of completed Soundness Establishment nt Fee
works (contract (for two
agreement) in years)
last 5 years
puller, Test Bench
for light
fittings & MCB DB.

II Superintending Upto Rs. 20 Three works of Rs. Solvency One diploma Steel/Aluminium Rs.
Engineer lakhs 5 lakhs each. At certificate of Rs. holder (E) with ladder 1.5 m to 15000/-
(Electrical) least one work 10 lakhs minimum 8m, Conduit die
should be of experience of 5 set; Pipe vice;
internal electrical years Bench vice; LT
of building Meggar 500 volts
& HT Meggar 5000
volts; Tong Tester
Multimeter;
Hydraulically
operated & hand
operated crimping
machines, Earth
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tester; Portable
drilling machine;
overhead conduit
puller, Test Bench
for light fittings &
MCB DB.
III Superintending Upto Rs. 7.5 Three works of 2 Solvency One diploma Co Conduit die set; Rs.
Engineer lacs lakhs each. At least certificate of Rs.4 holder Pipe vice; Bench vice; 10000/-
LT Meggar 500 volts &
(Electrical) one works should lakhs (Electrical) HT Meggar 5000 volts;
be of internal Tong Tester
electrification of Multimeter;
building. Hydraulically operated
& hand operated
crimping machines,
Earth tester; Portable
drilling machine;
overhead conduit
puller, Test Bench for
light fittings & MCB
DB.
IV Executive Upto Rs. 2.5 Two works of Rs. Certificate for Rs. 5000/-
Engineer lakhs 30000/- each or working capital of
(Electrical) one works of Rs. Rs.25,000/-.
50,000/-
HVAC I Superintending Upto Rs. 5 Three works of Rs. Solvency One graduate Steel/ Rs.
Engineer crore 15 lakhs each. At certificate of Rs. Engineer Aluminium ladder 25000/-
least two works 50 lakhs 1.5 m to 8m, chase
should be of cutting machines,
Section - IV

The Deptt. conduct the inspection of Bridges & Culverts on all


the roads in the State in periodical manner according to the
guidelines laid down by the competent authority with respect
to parameters.

PROFORMA FOR CONDITION SURVEY OF BRIDGES

NH No.
Location of bridge in
Km.
Name of River/Water
Body/Bridge
Year of completion of
bridge
Type of
bridge(RCC/PSC, slab,
timber, steel,
Total length of bridge in
‘m’ with span
Width of carriageway
and footpaths
Whether located in back
waters/chemical Zone?

Condition of the
various bridge
components:
Name of components
Condition
Approaches:

Condition of pavement
surface Check unevenness settlement, cracking,
potholes etc
Side slopes
Erosion embankment, damage to
pitching etc.
Approach slab
Check settlement, cracks, movement
etc.
Retaining walls
Check subsidence, tilting, weep holes
etc.
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Protection works:

Slope pitching, apron,


floor protection, toe Nature of damage, if any.
walls etc.
Scour in river bed
Check any abnormal scour noticed
Waterway

Obstruction in
waterways, island Presence and its impact on flow
formation, vegetation
growth, etc.
Flow pattern and banks
Meandering in flow and erosion of
banks
FOUNDATION:

Type
CC/RCC/Masonry/well/Pile
Material
CC/Masonry/Timber
Condition of foundation
Settlement, Scour, Tilting
Piers/Abutments
Settlement, Scour, Tilting

Cracking, Disintegration, Decay,


spalling, Rusting, Exposed
reinforcement.
SUBSTRUCTURE:

Type
Well(solid/hollow), Circular/Oval,
Condition.
Cracking, Disintegration, Decay,
spalling, Rusting, etc

Cavitation, honeycombing, spalling,


rusting, stains.
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BEARING:

Type
((Sliding plate/Rocker-
roller/Elastomeric/Paper/Concrete. Etc.
Condition
Movement/sliding

Loss of shape, rusting, Cleanliness,


greasing, etc
SUPERSTRUCTURE:

Structural System
Simply supported/continuous/
continuous overhang/balanced
cantilever.
Type
(RCC/PSC/steel/Timber/masonry etc)

T-beam, slab/box-girder/
Arrangement
Condition(girder)

Cracking/spalling/scaling/exposed
reinforcement/deformation
Condition(Deck)

Cracking/spalling/scaling/exposed
reinforcement/leakage/vibration/exposed
reinforcement
In case of steel bridges
Corrosion/Painting/Loose rivet joints
Expansion joint:

Type
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Condition

Wearing Coat:

Type
(Concrete/Bituminous)
Surface condition
Cracks/Potholes/riding Quality
Drainage Spouts
Clogging and damage if any
Handrails/Parapet:

Type

Damage/missing parts
if any
Footpaths:

Damage/missing parts
for precast slabs
Utilities:

Type
Water/sewer/electrical/Telephone
Leakage/Damage if
any
Special
Observation/Remarks if
any

Member Member Ex.Engr.(PWD) Team leader

The State Govt. has framed BOT policy to encourage the


private participation in road sector.

The major provisions of the policy/guidelines are as follows:


Section - IV

1. The Govt. of Punjab has existing Land Acquisition Act, which provides for
speedy acquisition of land. However, if Central Govt. enact a new
ordinance for acquisition of land and if the same is made applicable to the
states, that ordinance shall be adopted for BOT projects. The Govt. may
also acquire land through, negotiation with the land owner.
2. There is immediate need to widen/4-lane certain stretches of State roads,
Construction of Bridges & Rail Over Bridges, Grade separators, Bye
passes, maintenance, improvement, strengthening etc. since it is not
possible to undertake this task within budgetary resources, Govt. has
decided to invite private participation for this task and has also decided to
levy user fee (Toll) on completed projects.
3. In the case of B.O.T. projects, the financial liability of the State Govt.
would be negligible except in cases where continued toll collection is
frustrated by the changes in the policy of the Govt. or under exceptional,
circumstances or the force majeure. In such cases, the Govt. may
consider to compensate the entrepreneurs suitably.
4. In cases where B.O.T. projects attract foreign investment and foreign
investor seek rupee-dollar parity, Govt. may consider to provide for such a
risk in consultation with Central Govt.
5. Government have decided to constitute a high powered committee under
the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary to Govt. of Punjab with Secretary
Finance, Secretary to Revenue, Secretary Planning, Secretary Housing &
Urban Development, Secretary Public Works (B&R), Legal Remembrances
and Chief Engineer PWD (B&R) as member, to select B.O.T. projects, and
to regulate B.O.T. terms and conditions.
The salient features of the Government approved BOT guidelines for
private sector participations in the Highway Sector are:
- Invitation of “Licence Period” competitive bids.
- Government will bear the cost of :
a) Pre-feasibility studies. Detailed feasibility study may also be
conducted on case to case basis.
b) Acquisition of land for the project and assistance in acquisition
of land, if requested, for enroute facility and for real estate
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development. Government may take the land through


negotiation with land owner.
c) Relocation of Utilities.
d) Environmental mitigation measures:
- Suitable provision relating to adjustment of toll fee structure for
inflation and exchange rate variations.
- Permitting development of highway facilities along side so as to
provide predetermined revenue sources for the entrepreneurs with tin
the frame work of Rules/Acts.
- Dispute resolution under Indian Arbitration Act, 1996.
- In the event of losses arising out of situation of exceptional
circumstances or force majeure, the Govt. may suitably compensate
the entrepreneurs on the basis of fair and balanced allocation of risks.
PUNJAB PWD (B&R)

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