Kindly examine the draft standard and forward your comments if any in the attached format. The draft is also available on the BIS website www.bis.gov.in

The above claims are also emailed to concerned SDGs/ADGs are requested to take necessary action to either reject or accept the claims in accordance with the guidelines issued in this regard.

In case, no report is received within 30 days of issue of this OM. it will be presumed that nothing adverse is on record.

Discrepancies noticed, if any, in the Rules for Enlistment of Contractors in CPWD, 2023 may kindly be brought to the notice of this office immediately.

The Engineer-in-Charge shall within 45 days of receipt of the claims, after giving consideration to the analysis of rates and other documents submitted by the contractor, determine the rates on the basis of the market rates and the contractor shall be paid in accordance with the rates so determined. The rate(s) so determined by the Engineer-in-Charge shall be final and binding on the contractor, and shall not be arbitrable.