Series - 2
PROJECT PREPARATION IN HIGHWAYS PROJECTS
– Er.N.Mathiyarasan, AE(H),Salem
The stages involved in the project preparation and sanction are
Pre - feasibility report is prepared based on the reconnaissance survey to collect present
and future traffic potential of the road and rough cost estimate. Based on the prefeasibility repot, the Govt. / BOT by private sector are able to arrive at the financial
requirements and probable returns.
Feasibility report is prepared based on the engineering aspects and expected benefit from
the project. “Administrative Sanction (AS)” is given based on the feasibility report.
Preparation of highway projects involves a chain of activities, such as, field surveys and
investigations, selection of alignment, collecting all relevant information and evaluating all
possible alternatives. The extent and quality of investigation has a strong influence on
selection of the most cost-effective design. Use of modern instruments and survey
techniques ensure high degree of accuracy and can speed up the work. The proposed
Alignment can get approval from “Alignment Approving Committee” headed by three
Superintending Engineers and Divisional Engineer of Investigation in
TN Highways
Department.
After getting approval, preparation of various designs, drawings and estimates, etc., and
the Estimate may get approval from “Technical Audit Committee” headed by all Board of
Engineers in TN Highways Department by considering all technical requirements and
consistent with Estimate.
The Tamilnadu Government issued delegation of powers for approval of Estimate to various
officers in Highways Department.
Divisional Engineer
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50 Lakhs
Superintending Engineer
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2 crores.
Chief Engineer
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Enhanced powers
Delegation of powers for approval of tenders to various officers in Highways Department of
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As per GO.(Ms).No.162 Dated:01.10.2012 GOTN decided to accept the re-introduction of P
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package system for inviting tenders wherein works are proposed to be grouped to a value
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of Rs 5.00 crores to Rs.15.00 crores as per conditions and guidelines
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