Zone Works
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Source: 1203E, 1208E, 1209E
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Meaning: Works of ordinary repairs & maintenance,
petty nature works of a particular zone ( Like SCR) or Area ((say Secunderabad)
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Piece work contract is
adopted for Zone works. Only unit rates fixed, without
reference either to total quantity of work/material supplied.
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Advantageous
to allot all minor works & all works of repairs & maintenance in a particular zone
for a definite period to one Contractor.
Works under Zone Contracts - (Revenue
only)
1.
Additions/alterations
to the existing structures, special repair works, supply of building materials
- But each
work / Work order not exceeding Rs.5 Lakhs.
2.
All
ordinary repairs & maintenance works
3.
Supply
of materials. e.g., bricks, lime, sand etc which are likely to be required in a
Zone during the year.
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Period – one year- Normally 1st July to 30th
June.
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Period
may be extended more than a year with the concurrence of Accounts, if it is
advantageous to Railways.
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Ensure
all works of old contract are completed by 30th June.
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