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Section 2: Estimates

5.2.1 Code Rules: Instructions regarding the different kinds of estimates and their
preparation are contained in Chapter VII of the Indian Railway Code for the
Engineering Department. (Relevant extracts at Annexure: 5-A3)

5.2.2 General Instructions Applicable to Estimates

(a) While preparing the Abstract Estimate in accordance with the Code Rules,
the expenditure for Stores may be grouped under Indoor Signallling Equipment,
Point mechanism, Colour Light Signals, Cables, Train Detection, Block working,
ATP, CTC, Mobile Train Radio Communication, Control Communication etc.
besides Labour, Tools and Plant, Establishment Charges, Freight and
Contingencies, Works to be done by other Departments, e.g. construction of
S&T buildings, construction of staff quarters, provision of sleepers, power
supply arrangements, etc. are to be included where necessary.

(b) While preparing the detailed estimates in accordance with, the Code Rules,
the following guidelines shall be observed:

(i) Details of cost of S&T Building, staff quarters and other buildings and
electric power connections shall be included, by obtaining them from the
Departments concerned and shall be provided for under separate sub
works.

(ii) Establishment and Supervision charges, where necessary, shall be
included. Additional weightage for works to be done under traffic
conditions should be provided.

(iii) Provision shall be made for additional quarters required for additional
maintenance staff to be posted as a result of the scheme. Provision shall
also be made for additional Stores/Office accommodation where
necessary.

(c) For preparing estimate for Line Capacity Work, the Traffic Department will
advise the Signal and Telecommunication Department of the detailed traffic
projections/requirements. Necessary feasible technical solution will be
submitted by Signal & Telecommunication department including justification.
If the proposed scheme is agreed to by Traffic department. The estimates
shall be prepared on the basis of requirements furnished by the Traffic
Department. The justification for the proposed work will be furnished by the
Traffic Department together with the anticipated financial implications. A
similar procedure shall be followed for works to be executed for other
departments, e.g. Electrical, Civil Engineering etc.

(d) In regard to grouping of Works, instructions contained in Para 750 of the
Indian Railway Code for Engineering Department and instructions contained
in Para 776 of the Indian Railway Code for finance Department in regard to
allocation of charges, shall be observed (relevant extracts at Annexure: 5-A4).

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