GOVERNMENT OF KERALA

No. 67/2022/Fin
Finance (Inspection Wing -Technical ) Department
Thiruvananthapuram 695001
Dated : 03/08/2022

CIRCULAR

the Chief Technical Examiner (CTE) Further

Sub: Submission of reports
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to
instructions issued - Reg.

Ref: 1. G.0.(P) No.167/2020/Fin dated 31/12/2020.

2. Government Circular No.40/2021/Fin dated 30/04/2021.

As per 1 reference cited, Government have issued the revised guidelines for

submission of reports on execution of public works in the State to the CTE,

with effect from 01/01/2021.

issued the subject vide 2nd

Subsequently, certain clarifications were on

reference cited.

During various inspections by the officials from this Wing, it is

observed that certain field officials of Engineering Departments, PSUs,
Statutory Bodies, SPVs, and Govt. Accredited Agencies are not complying
with the stipulations of above GO and Circular. This will result in avoidance
of third party check by this Wing and also the verification of such works at a

later stage would be very difficult or even impossible and hence such actions

of departmental officers are highly irregular.

Moreover, certain clarifications were sought by the field Engineers

regarding the stipulation in GO and Circular on the reporting to CTE.

GCPT. 4/1111/2022/30,000/S-16.
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Government after examining the issue detail is

in
pleased to order
the following directions clarifications
for strict compliance of all
concerned:-

DGeneral:-

1. Reporting to the CTE:

Compliance of stipulations in the GO and Circulars, issued from time to
time, by the Govt. regarding submission of the CTE
reports to on
execution of public works in the State
are mandatory. which is
applicable to all Government Departments/ PSUs / Statutory bodies
Autonomous institutions under Government of Kerala and also for
Accredited agencies approvéd by Government.
2.Works utilizing Gok funds:
Any attempt by theofficials of Government Departments. PSUs
PSUs
Statutory Bodies, SPVs and Accredited Agencies
approved by
Government/ Other agencies who instruct to avoid/ bye pass the CTE
reporting in' respect of works utilizing the Government of Kerala
funds(GoK) (including partially funded by GoK), without due approval
of Government in the Finance
Department, effecting payment without
ensuring the CTE reporting, etc. shall be viewed seriously and is likelyY
toinvitestringent disciplinary action.

DClarifications on G.O. under Ref (l

1. Para 2.1-Initial levels:
In the case of multi
layer pavements, initial levels of the existing road,
with proposed quantities of ALL items to be reported, shall be made
through Speed Post/ Registered Post with AD
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2. Para-2.2 Intermediatelevels
In the case of road works having wearing course with Open graded ,
close graded chipping carpet, final levels of WMM/WBM layer may be

treated as "Intermediate level" and be reported through Email

ctereports.fin@kerala.gov.in.

3. Para 3- Final levels:

Upon completion of work , the final quantities of ALL items reported,
shall be made through Speed Post/ Registered Post with A/D.
The name of item for which the Final levels are reported, shall be clearly

specified in the Remarks column.

4. Para 8 i) - Report of Other items of Work

In the case of formation of ring bunds and temporary islands, the

respective reports per existing guidelines, only in cases
shall be made as

where the total agreement quantity (in all sub heads) exceeds a length

of 25m.

5. Para 11 (ii)-General:
CTE Reporting Register shall be maintained in the Office of the
with
reporting Officer as an authenticated machine numbered register
entries in chrohological order, authenticated by the reporting Officer

with proof of dispatch.

(IIN Clarification on Circular under Ref. (2):-

1. Para 4.(a) Report of Other items of Work

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Initial Report of RCC Piles proposed shall be reported with total

Post with A/D-
agreement quantity, through Speed Post/ Registered
""Intermediate levels" and
Progress of piling work shall be treated as
Teported on completion of 25%. 5%. 15% and 100% through Email -

ctereports.fin@kerala.gov.in.

2. Para 5-Materíal Collectin Reports Stack Reports

In the case of road wearing course with Open graded Close graded
chipping carpet, the granular materials required shall be stacked and
reported. Otheriwise, the initial and final levels of ihe chipping carpet
work shall be reported. which shall be done with the approval of CTE

office
nboth cases, the reports shall be submittad through Email

ctereports.fin@kerala-gov.in

Stipulations in the Govemment Order and Circular cited as Ist and

2nd references stands modified to the above extent.
HARIKUMAR S#
Chief Technical Examiner &
Ex officio Secretary to Govenment.
To
1.The Additional Chief Secretary. Finance Department.
2. The Accountant General (A&E Audit), Kerala, Tvpm.
3. The Principal Secretary, Public Works Department.
4. The Principal Secretary, Water Resources Dept.
5. The Principal Secretary, Ports Departmnent.
6. The Principal Secretary, Local Self Govemment Department.
7.The Principal Secretary. Forest & Wild Life Department.
8. The Principal Secretary, Industries Department.
9. The Principal Secretary. Science and Technology Department.
10. The Secretary, Public Works Departmen
I1. The Secretary, Fisheries Department.
12. The Secretary, Agriculure Department.
13. The CMD. KSEBL. Thiruvananthapuram.
14. The Managing Director, KWA, Thin1vananthapuram.
15. The Managing Director. KSRTC, Thiruvananthapuram.
16. The Chief Engineer, PWD (Roads). Thiruvananthapuram.
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17. The Chief Engineer, PWD (Bridges), Thiruvananthapuram.

18. The Chief Engineer, National Highways & Admn., Tvpm.
19. The Chief Engineer, Harbour Engg. Department, Tvpm
20. The Chief Engineer, LSGD/ KSRRDA,Tvpm.
TVPM.
21. The Chief Conservator of Forest (Admn),
22. The Chief Engineer (I & A),, Thiruvananthapuram.
Calicut/ TVPM.
23. The Chief Engineer, Irrigation Projects I/II,
KRFB.
24. The Chief Executive Officer, RBDC/
25. The Chief Engineer, KSTP, Thiruvananthapuram.
26. The Chief Engineer, PWD Buildings Thiruvananthapuram.
27. The Managing Director, KITCO, Ernakulam.
28. The Chairman, GCDA, Ernakulam.
29. The Managing Director, KTDC, Tvpm.
30. The Managing Director, KLDC, Thiruvananthapuram.
31. The Managing Director, KSCC, Thiruvananthapuram.
32. The Managing Director, KPHCC, Thiruvananthapuram.
33. The Managing Director, KINFRA, Thiruvananthapuram.
Ernakulam.
34. The Managing Director, Kerala Electricals Ltd,
Calicut/ Kannur
35. The Registrar, Kerala / Kottayam/Kochi
/

Universities
36. The Registrar, Sanskrit University, Kalady.
Thrissur.
37. The Registrar, Kerala Agricultural University,
Thrissur.
38. The Registrar, Kerala University of Health Sciences,
39. The Registrar, Kerala Technological University, Tvpm.
Sciences,
40. The Registrar, Kerala University of Veterinary
Wyanad.
41. The Registrar, Kerala Fisheries University, Enakulam
Ernakulam.
42. The Registrar, Kerala University of Legal Studies,
Kochi/
43. The Commissioner, Devaswom Board, Travancore
Malabar.
44. All Accredited Agencies of Government of Kerala.
45. the Director, PRD, Tvpm for wide publicity.
46. The Nodal Officer www.finance.kerala.gov.in for wide

publicity.
Forwarded / By order,

Accounts Officer.