book of delegated powers

8/12/2019 Book Of Delegated Powers

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Book ofDelegated Powers

(BDP)


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The powers of the Board,C&MD

AndFunctional Directors


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A :STRATEGIC ISSUES :

(a) Strategic Alliance and Joint Venture

Authority Extent of powerBoard Full power subject to DPE guidelines on Navratna dispensation

(b) Mergers & Acquisitions in India and Overseas

Authority Extent of powerBoard Full power

c) Restructuring of the organization including establishment of profit centers,opening of offices in India and abroad and creating new activity centers

Authority Extent of power

Board Full powers including opening and closing of offices abroad

Business DevelopmentCommittee of the Board

Opening and closing offices in India


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B1: CAPITAL EXPENDITURE

Authority Extent of power Remarks

Board 1. Full powers via PAC in respect of proposals above Rs. 150 crs. and < Rs.

250 crs.2. Proposals above Rs. 250 crs. via PACwith appraisal of Financial Institutions.

a) Proposals above Rs 150 crore and < Rs 250 crore s put up to Board after consideration by the PAC.

b) Investment proposals above Rs 250 crore shall financial institutions and taken to the board after consProject Appraisal Committee (PAC of the Board).Whnecessary , the proposals shall also be appraised technical experts .

CMD < Rs.150 crs(with financial concurrence of Dir (F))

FunctionalDirectors

< Rs.50 crs(with financial concurrence of associatefinance)

B2: NON BUDGETED CAPITAL EXPENDITURE


Board Full power

CMD Up to Rs.10 crore in each case. Financial concurrence required #

Functional Directors Up to Rs 5 crore in each case Financial concurrence required #

Note: 1. # - Provisions for Non-budgeted capital items should be with the overall budget limit approved by the Board. Report

the Project Appraisal Committee (PAC).


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B3 : CAPITAL EXPENDITURE in excess of any approved capital scheme) .


Board Full power

CMD Up to 10% of any capital scheme sanctioned subject to that such excess ( revised estimate) is within his powe

sanctioning capital expenditure . Financial concurrence required.

FunctionalDirectors

Up to 10% of any capital scheme sanctioned subject to that such excess ( revised estimate) is within his powe

sanctioning capital expenditure. Financial concurrence required .

C1 : BUDGET - Long Term/Annual plan and capital and revenue budget estimates


Board Full powers through Projects Appraisal Committee (PAC)

C2: BUDGET - Re-appropriation of Budget items from one head to another within the overall plan and non-planbudget


Board Delegated

CMD Full powers subject to financial concurrence. #

FunctionalDirectors

Full powers subject to financial concurrency for re-appropriation from one capital item to another, subject toitem falling within his sanctioning power and provided there is no re-appropriation of capital expenditure betand non-plan. Full powers to re-appropriate within inventory items and contractual & other charges in his fun

area budget.#

Note : # Reasons for re-appropriation to be recorded


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D: Business Development-. Pre feasibility expenses for market study, engagement of engineering and manageconsultants for existing and diversified projects


Board Full powers through Business Development Committee of the BoardCMD Up to Rs.10 crores subject to financial concurrence

FunctionalDirectors

Up to Rs. 1 crores subject to financial concurrence

E : Acquisition of new technology and know-how

Authority Extent of power Board Full powersThe Committee of C&MD andFunctional Directors ( EC )

Up to Rs. 15 Crs.

CMD Up to Rs.10 crores subject to financial concurrence

Functional Directors Up to Rs. 1 crores subject to financial concurrence

F1. Administrative approval, expenditure sanction and purchases of materials , hiring of facilities , services andaward of works contract - Against open tender


Board DelegatedThe Committee of C&MD andFunctional Directors. (EPC)

Full powers of the Board. However all orders above Rs. 50 crores to be placed with the apthrough Executive Purchase Committee(EPC)

Functional Directors Open tender with more than one qualified bidsOrders upto Rs 50 croresOpen tender with one qualified bid for PSUOrders upto Rs 37.5 crores (75% of above)Open tender with one qualified bid for Non-PSUOrders upto Rs 25 crores (50% of above)


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F2. Administrative approval, expenditure sanction and purchases of materials , hiring of facilities , services andaward of works contract - Against limited tender (75% of open tender)


Board DelegatedThe Committee ofC&MD and FunctionalDirectors. (EPC)

Full powers of the Board. However all orders above Rs. 37.5 crores to be placed with the approvthrough Executive Purchase Committee (EPC)

Functional Directors Limited tender with more than one qualified bidsOrders upto Rs 37.5 croresLimited tender with one qualified bid for PSUOrders upto Rs 28 crores (75% of above)Limited tender with one qualified bid for non-PSUOrders upto Rs 18 crores (50% of above)

F3. Administrative approval, expenditure sanction and purchases of materials , hiring of facilities , services andaward of works contract Against Single tender on nomination basis ( 35% of open tender )



Full powers of the Board. However, all orders above Rs. 17.5 crores to be placed with approval of through Executive Purchase Committee (EPC)

CMD Same as above. All cases to be reported to Project Appraisal Committee (PAC)Functional Directors Upto Rs. 17.5 crores. All cases to be reported to Boards Sub- Committee (PAC)


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F4 Administrative approval, expenditure sanction and purchases of materials , hiring of facilities , services andaward of works contract - Against single tender on Proprietary Article Certificate (PAC) basis ( 50 % of otender )

Authority Extent of power Board Delegated

The Committee ofC&MD and FunctionalDirectors. (EPC)

Full powers of the Board. However placement of all orders above Rs.25 crores is done with theExecutive Purchase Committee (EPC)

CMD Same as above

Functional Directors Upto Rs.25 crores

F5. Administrative approval, expenditure sanction and purchases of materials , hiring of facilities , services andaward of works contract - Against single tender on emergency basis



Full powers of the Board

CMD Same as above. To be reported to Boards Sub - Committee (PAC).Functional Directors Upto Rs. 25 lakhs. To be reported to Boards Sub - Committee (PAC).


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G : Financial PowersG1: Raising debt through domestic/ external sources


Board Full powers subject to prevailing Govt. and RBI guidelines. Applicable approval of concerned statuto be obtained (for external borrowings only)

CMDFunctional Directors

Powers delegated jointly to CMD and Director (F) to borrow upto Rs. 3000 crs. in any currency (outs balance). powers subject to prevailing Govt. .and RBI guidelines Further, jointly and severally authapprove borrowings upto US $ 700 million (outstanding at any time) for refinance purpose.

G2 : Investment of surplus funds


Board Full powers subject to DPE guidelinesCMD Delegated to CMD and Director (F) to invest upto Rs. 10,000 crores.

H: Personnel related powers

H 1 : Changes in pay structure, emoluments and perquisites of employees ( subject to DPE guidelines)

Authority Extent of power Board Full powers

H 2: Creation and winding up of posts (below Board level) ( subject to DPE guidelines )

Authority Extent of power Board Full powers (only for creation of posts)HRM Committee

of the BoardE8 & E9

CMD Upto E7 (GM)

Note : As per administrative circular , all posts upto E9 require approval of D(HR), D(F) & C&MD


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H 3: Creation and abolition of categories and cadres ( subject to DPE guidelines)


Board Full powers only for creation of categories and cadresHRM Committeeof the Board

Full powers for creation of categories and cadres

CMD Full powers for merger and abolition of categories and cadres

.H 4: Structuring and implementing schemes relating to Human Resource Management, VoluntaryRetirement Scheme or Compulsory Retirement Scheme ( subject to DPE guidelin es)


Board Full powers

I: Write-off of losses I 1: Write-off of losses of materials

Authority Extent of power Board Full powers #Committee of C&MD &Functional Directors (EC)

> than Rs.20 lakh and up to Rs100 lakh in each case #

CMD > than Rs.10 lakh and up to Rs.20 lakh in each case #Functional Directors > than Rs.5 lakh and up to Rs.10 lakh in each case #

I 2: Write-off of losses- shortage of cash

Authority Extent of power Board Full powers through Project Appraisal Committee (PAC )Committee of C&MD &Functional Directors (EC)

> than Rs.25000 and up to Rs.50000 in each case #

CMD > than Rs.10000 and up to Rs.25000 in each case#Functional Directors up to Rs.10000 in each case #

# : Subject to Internal Audit review .


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I 3: Write-off of losses- under head book debts , claims , recoverable , advances etc)


Board Full powers #Committee of C&MD &Functional Directors (EC )

> than Rs.50 lakhs and up to Rs. 2 crores in each case

CMD > than Rs. 20 lakhs and up to Rs. 50 in each case #

Functional Directors Up to Rs. 20 lakhs in each case #

Note : # - Subject to Internal Audit review .

J : Waiver of recovery of LD


Board DelegatedCMD EPC related cases (as per MM manual, competent purchase authority can waive LD)FunctionalDirectors

As per MM manual, competent purchase authority can waive LD

K 1 : Acceptance of disputed Claims based on court judgment, arbitration award andOEC award )


Board > Rs. 2.5 crore in each case through Project Appraisal Committee(PAC)

Committee of C&MD &Functional Directors (EC )

Upto Rs. 2.5 crores in each case


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K2 : Settlement of disputed claims in arbitration / court of proceedings ) under legal or solicitor advice ,outside court of law new clause)


Board > Rs. 1 crore in each case through Project Appraisal Committee (PAC)Committee of C&MD &Functional Directors (EC )

Upto Rs. 1 crore in each case

L: General

L1: Donations, grant-in-aid, contributions toward social development, etc.


Board Full powersCMD Up to Rs. 15 lakh in each case subject to the amount falling within a total

approved annual budgetFunctionalDirector

Up to Rs.7.5 lakh in each case subject to the amount falling within totalapproved annual budget .


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Clarification : On some clauses of the DP for oard level already approved by the in the meeting held on July 27,2001 :

Sl No Clarification Sought Clarification

A Residual powers All residual powers of the Board other than those mentioned in BDP clauses C&MD. C&MD shall continue to enjoy the powers of the Board between themeetings as provided in the earlier BDP.

B Approving authority in casecapital expenditure in excess of10% of the estimate originallyapproved ( Clause B.3)

Powers of capital expenditure exceeding estimates upto 10% over the origexpenditure have been vested with ED/RD, Functional Directors, C&MDrevised estimate falling within their respective powers of sanctioning capclarified that that power for sanction of capital expenditure in excess ooriginally approved by Assets/ Basin Managers, Chief of Services , ED/RD e) shall vest with the concerned Directors up to their (Directors) powers of with C&MD up to his powers of capital expenditure . Similarly, power expenditure in excess of 10% of estimate originally approved by Directors

C&MD up to his powers of capital expenditure and beyond that with the BoaC Under clauses F.1 to F.5expenditure sanction powers &

procurement of capital items powers not indicated

Powers indicated in clauses F.1 to F.5 are for procurement as well as expendiof both capital and revenue items

D Difference in delegatedauthority under item F.3 andF.5

Clause F.3 is power of purchase /hire services, on nomination basis fulfilling conditions:

Vendor is OEM/ material is PAC item.Urgency and or reliability of materials / servicesInternationally reputed technology expert/ consultancy firm with kno

Clause F.5 : It is emergency procurement

E Powers for engagement ofconsultants

Powers for engagement of consultants can be exercised under clausesadministrative guidelines issued from time to time.


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BDP

For

Below Board Level

Executives


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Amendments to items under clauses A,G,H L in B1994


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How to use this DP

1. Identify the level to which an executive belongs from Appendix to BDP i.e. level IA to IEI/III/IV and Chief of Corporate Functions.

2. For administrative and expenditure sanction of items of capital nature, refer explanatory non powers relating to expenditure of capital nature and relevant clauses of administrapproval and expenditure sanction for capital items as given in index.

3. For administrative approval and expenditure sanction of items of revenue nature, explanatory notes on powers relating to expenditure of revenue nature and relevant clauses revenue expenditure given in index.

4. For procurement of materials/hiring of services/turnkey contracts/emepurchase/discarding and disposal pertaining to MM functions, refer to relevant clauses of powers given in index.

5. For conditions of limited and single tender, refer to para 9 and 10 of Appendix.

6. For powers of expenditure sanction in respect of open/limited tender with only one teccommercially acceptable offer, refer to para 8 of Appendix.


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Appendix to the BDP

1. The delegated authority is proposed to be assigned to a position irrespective of the level of the Executive holdinmentioned otherwise. For this purpose the positions have been defined in the following categories:

Level I-A :

Asset Managers Basin Managers Service Chiefs1.Mumbai High2.Bassein3.Heera -Neelam4. Assam

1.Western Offshore 1.Drilling2.Well3.Engineering4.Geophysical5.Offshore Logistics

Level I-B:

Asset Managers Basin Managers Service Chiefs Others1. Ahmedabad2. Ankleshwar3. Mehsana4. Rajahmundry

1. Western Onshore2. Assam & AAFB3. Krishna - Godavari4. Cauvery

1. Offshore IMR2. Offshore Supply Base (Heavy

logistics& light logistics)1. Plant Manger- Uran2. Plant Manager- Hazira3. Chief of Info-Com4. Chief MM*

Level I-C :

Asset Managers Basin Managers Services Chiefs Others

1. Karaikal2. Tripura

1. CBM -MBP2. Frontier Basins(GVK)

1. Logging Services 1. Safety Health &Environment

2. Regional Office Heads:Mumbai Region, WesternRegion & Eastern Region


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Level I -D :

Asset Managers Basin Managers Services Chiefs Head Institutes Others

----- ---- ----- KDMIPE 1. RegionaRegio

Level I E Asset Managers Basin Managers Services Chiefs Head Institutes Others

---- . IDT, IRS,IOGPT, IEOT , #

----

# : The above Head of Institutes shall exercise I-B powers in respect of capital expenditure for EOR/ Technology Pilots

Level II :

Asset Basin Services Institutes Others

Under asset managersin all assets:

I. SurfaceManagers

II. SubsurfaceManagers

III. Head Support

Under basin managersin all basins:

I. Block ManagerII. Head

GeophysicalService

III. Head SupportIV. Head Regional

Lab

In all assets/ basins:

I. Head DrillingII. Head Well

servicesIII. Head

EngineeringServices

IV. Head LoggingServices.

I. Head IMDII. Head of

IPSEMIII. Head

GEOPIC

I. HeadBaroRegi

II. In-chRegi

III. Secoand


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Level-III:

Assets Basins Services PlantsUnder Asset :

I. Area Manager

Under Basin :

I. Forward Base Manager

Under Head Services: Drilling,Well, Logging, Engineering:

I. Location Manager

Hazir

I. ThiHazirII. SeWorkSibsa

Chief of Corporate Functions :

1) Chief Planning, projects and capital budgeting

2) Chief Business Development, JVMarketing

3) Chief EM, Technical Audit and QA4) Chief - Internal Audit5) Chief- Commercial6) Chief Offshore-JVs

7) Chief PerformanceManagement and Benchmarking

8) Chief Exploration andDevelopment Technology

9) Chief HRD10) Chief Employee Relations11) Chief Legal Services

12) Chief Cor13) Chief Cor14) Chief Vigi15) Chief Exp

16) Chief EXC17) Chief Secur18) Chief Medic19) Company S20) Chief Lab

Level IV :

Regional Office Institutes Corporate FunctionsSecond level in Regional Office Second level in Institutes Second in level in diff

functions


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8) Similarly in case of tenders( open / limited ) if there is only one single acceptable tender, the powers shall be 75if the tenderer is a PSU and 50% ( open /limited tender ) if the tenderer is a private party, of the powers of the reauthority. In case the value of the tender ( limited / nomination) exceeds the powers to place orders, the tender wnext higher competent authority.

9) Conditions for limited tender ( On fulfillment of any one of the conditions as mentioned below)Procurement from empanelled firms for oil field specific items orLimited vendors / Suppliers of items/ services orReliability of materials / servicesProcurement up to Rs.10 lakhs for general nature of items from empanelledfirms. In this situation, conditions mentioned above are not applicable .

10) Conditions for single tender ( On fulfillment of any one of the conditions as mentioned below)

Vendor is OEM/ material is PAC item.Urgency and or reliability of materials / servicesInternationally reputed technology expert/ consultancy firm with knowncredentials.

Note : All purchases /hiring of services on single tender except PAC above Rs.10 lakh and up to Rs.50lareported to concerned director.

All purchases/hiring of services on single tender except PAC above Rs.50 lakhs to be reported to PrCommittee of Board

11) The Asset managers/Basin Managers/Plant Managers/ Head Regional Offices /Chiefs of Services/ Head oCorporate Functions shall have powers for unbudgeted capital items up to 10% of their expenditure sanction approved budget is not exceeded.

12) The Asset managers/Basin Managers/ Plant Managers/ Head Regional Offices /Chiefs of Services/ Head oCorporate Functions shall have full powers of re-appropriationFrom one capital item to another subject to such item falling within sanctioning power of the concernthere is no re-appropriation between plan and non-plan.For re-appropriation between inventory items, contractual and other charges within the approved budgetBasins Services, Institutes and Regional/Head Office.


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21.3 The delegated power shall be exercised by the delegatee within the overall approved budget limit.

21.4 The delegatee of powers shall not be authorized to further sub delegate the delegated power ..21.5 The delegatee shall not exercise the delegated power in anticipation of budget approval by the Board

22 At present, level I executives enjoy full expenditure sanction powers for stores and spares. However for cexpenditure sanction power have not been specified, as a result of which all such proposal have to be consider

proposed that full expenditure sanction powers for contractual services be vested with the concerned Directors. Howabove Rs.50 crs shall be made with the approval of Executive Purchase Committee

23. As regards Limited tender/Single tender, it was proposed that the level-1 executives namely Asset/Basin ManHead of Institutes, etc. be authorized to procure the items/ hire services on nomination/single tender basis as peBDP.

24. Chief of Info-Com shall have expenditure sanction and procurement powers in respect of info-com items toPowers in respect of info-com items to be procured by Assets /Basins / Services/ Regional Offices/ Institutes andshall vest with these executives as per delegation. The CIO may however lay down the standards for various info-cointo rate contracts with various vendors for facilitating standardization and procurement by other offices


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PART I

POWERS RELATING TO EXPENDITURECAPITAL NATURE


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8. Any major change in physical parameters in an approved capital scheme (even within sanctioned expe

approval of the sanctioning authority.

9. In respect of capital schemes/projects approved by Directors/C&MD/Board, the powers of purchase shallthe respective Asset/Basin Managers/Chief of Services/ Head of Institutes/ Plant Manager and Regional own sanctioning/approval powers and beyond that, approval of Directors/EPC shall be obtained.


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CN: Administrative approval and expenditure sanction for Items of capital nature /works

All figures in Rs. Crore

Old Clause NewClause

Items of capital nature /works Level -I Level-II/Corporate

ChiefsA B C D E

A.1.1(a) ,A1.3,A2.1.1,A2.2.1

CN1 Plant, Installations, Equipment, Machinery,Tools, Capital Civil/Construction/ Fabricationand manufacturing works for operationalrequirements and Projectised schemesincluding purchase of plants & machinery ,drilling of wells and civil works .

25 15 10 5 1 Rs.5 lakhs

A.2.3.1 CN2 Fabrication & manufacture of bodies forvehicles including tankers

Rs. 20 lakhs Rs.5 lakhs

A.2.1.1 CN3 Drill site foundation and ancillary civil worksincluding approach road

Rs. 3 cr ( all IA,B&C) --

A.2.1.2 CN4 Capital works not directly connected withoperational requirements.(Note: These powers to be exercised only if

itemized in approved budget. Approval of HQis required as per instructions on the subject).

Rs. 2 cr ( all IA,B, C, D) ----


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CA. Administrative approval and expenditure sanction for Items of capital nature and quasi capital : A/ Lease of Land for operational activities.

OldClause

NewClause

Acquisition /lease of land LevelI Head Support inAssets/Basins

InchaUnderAssetsBase M

A.5.1 CAI Permanent or temporary acquisition of land including

right of use when land is acquired for operationalactivities (including its crop compensation claims)(a) When land is acquired through local Revenue

Authorities

I. As per norms

II. Above norms upto 25%

(b) When land is acquired on the basis ofrecommendations of in-house negotiating committeewith representatives at comparable levels not belowE-3 level for Asset/Basin/Finance/Admn./Engg.

Services (If negotiated price is more than 20% abovethe prevailing market rates of land in area details ofsuch transaction will be reported to next higherauthority on a monthly basis)

I. As per norms

II. Above norms upto 25%

(c) Without negotiating Committee in emergency when payment needs to be settled quickly.

--

Full powers

Upto Rs. 10lakhs

Upto Rs. 5 lakhs

Upto Rs. 10,000

--

--

Upto Rs. 5 lakhs

Upto Rs. 2 lakhsin each case------

Full po

--

Upto R

Upto R

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CA. Administrative approval and expenditure sanction for Items of capital nature and quasi capital : Acquisition / Lease offor operational activities- Cont.

LevelI Head Support inAssets/Basins

InchaUnderAssetsBase M

A.5.7 CA2 Surrendering of abandoned sites by payment ofrestoration costs .

Note: Restoration costs to be fixed up by RevenueAuthorities/in-house board of officers not below E-4level based on SOR rates.

Full powers -- ---

A.11.1 CA3 Compensation for damage to acquired land, building,crops or other produce standing on such land as a resultof operational activities.(i) As per award made by Revenue authorities

(ii) As per recommendation of in-house negotiatingcommittee as above, when payment can not bekept in abeyance for completion of formalities

by Revenue authorities

(iii) Without negotiating committee

--

Upto Rs. 2 lakhsin each case

Upto Rs. 10,000in each case

--

Upto Rs. 1 lakhin each case

Full po

Upto Rcase

A.5.5 CA4 Purchase/major construction of immovable propertyincluding residential & non-residential (to be referred toAdministration at HQ and dealt in accordance withinstruction on the subject)

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G. Administrative approval and expenditure sanction for capital items of general nature

Oldclause

NewClause

Items of general natureLevelI

Level-II /HeadSupport inAssets/Basins/Regional Office/Plants / CorporateChiefs

HeaworotheasseregiPlan

A.1.4 CG 1 Purchase of items of capital nature

(a) Furniture including fans and appliancesFull powers Upto Rs. 15 lakhs Upto R

lakh

A.1.5 (b)Other Capital Goods, including office equipment ,Geosciences, Engineering & other Application system-

Full powers Upto Rs. 10 lakhs Upto R

(c) Air Conditioners, Air coolers & Refrigerators Upto Rs. 25 lakhs Upto Rs. 4 lakhs Upto Rs. 1 l

A.5.4(a) CG 2 Lease of land & building for office, storage, workshopand parking of vehicles

Note:1. These powers shall be exercised subject to

assessment and certification of the reasonablenessof rent based on prevailing market conditions

2. Requirement of spares shall be worked out on the basis of approved norms wherever presented

Upto Rs. 5 lakhs ------- Upto R

CI: Administrative approval and expenditure sanction on items related to Info-Com / Communication.

Old Cl New Cl. items related to Info Com/communication

Level -I ChiefInfo-Com/

Level-II/ Head Info-Cumunder Assets/ Basins/Regional Office/Plants/Head CWS/ CorporateChiefs

Head offcenter otassets, baregional

CI 1 Purchase of computer hardware andsoftware of capital nature andcommunication system /equipment

As per CN1 powers

Rs.15crores

Rs.5 lakhs Rs.5 lakhs


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PART II

POWERS RELATING TO EXPENDITURE OF RENATURE


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Explanatory Note on Powers relating to Expenditure of Revenue Nature

1. For the purpose of exercising powers under this Section, the nature of expenditure at the time of expenditure is to be observed. For instance the expenditure on hiring rigs may be capitalized for developmetime of hiring the rigs, the nature of expenditure is revenue. Similarly, replacement of capital items mayprofit & loss account but at the time of incurrence, the expenditure is of capital nature and powers of cneed to be exercised for same.

2. Full powers for stores and spares have been assigned to Level I executives. Wherever full powers are prescrmean powers to the extent of budgeted provisions.

3. In respect of items stores & spares, contract services and hiring of rigs, tankers, vessels etc. administratiexpenditure sanction is required to be obtained with due concurrence of Finance, before incorporating the iton the lines of capital items. Upon approval of the budget by the Board, the budget itself in respect obecome authorization for financial expenditure (AFE).

4. The designated authority in the BDP shall exercise powers for placing indent for procurement of materialequivalent to their expenditure sanction powers.

5. In respect of other expenditure of revenue nature such as other charges statutory and misc. payments, standobligations etc. no separate financial concurrence is required for incorporating the same in budget. Howevernumber is required

6. Directors shall enjoy full expenditure sanction powers for contractual services in respect of their respective However, all procurements more than Rs.50 crores shall be through EPC..


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RI. Administrative approval and expenditure sanction for Items of Inventory Nature All figures in Rs. Crores

Old Clause NewClause

Items of inventory nature Level I Level-II Level-III Corporate chiefs anand/or Eother thRegions

A.1.6(a) RI1 Stores ( operational ) Full powers 3 0.25 Rs.

A.1.7(b) RI2 Spares ( operational ) Full powers 1 0.25 Rs.

Other Materials :

Old clause Newclause

Head Level I and ChiefMedical

Head Support in assets/basins/ Regional officesand In-charge Medical

in Regional offices

HeadIPSEM

A.1.8 RI3 Medical Stores & Medicines Upto Rs. 2 cr perannum

Upto Rs. 25 lakhs perannum

Up toRs.5 lakhs

RG: Other Materials General

Old Clause New Clause Level I Level-II Level-III/Level-IV

- RG1 Purchase of stores and spares other thanoperational requirement

Upto Rs. 10lakhs

Upto Rs. 5lakhs

Upto Rs. 1lakhs

sA.1.6 ( c ) RG2 Purchase of petty articles not available in

stock including power to make paymenttherefor

- Upto Rs.

10,000

Upto Rs.

5,000


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RR: Administrative approval and expenditure sanction for maintenance and repair Cont.

Oldclause

NewClause

Maintenance and repair works forbuilding / office premises

Level-I Level-IIHeadsupportRO/Plants

Level-III/Level-IV

CAE

A.2.1.6 RR4 Repairs & Maintenance tohired/requisitioned/based buildingsincluding minor additions & alterations

Note: Repair & maintenance ofhired/leased/requisitioned buildingshould be normally done by the owner .A condition to that effect needs to beincorporated .

Annual recurring : Uptotwo months rent of

bldg./guesthouse etc.

Non-recurring : Upto 2%of the assessed marketvalue of the bldg. Once inthree years

-- -- AUoet

N2m

by

A.2.1.7 RR5 Minor additions and alterations to ahired/leased office building

Full powers -- -- Ful

A.2.1.8 RR6 Interior partitioning and creation of officefacilities in a building, which has beenhired/leased.

Upto Rs. 50 lakhs as one-time arrangement

-- -- Uo

A.2.1.11 RR7 Repairs and maintenance of ONGC-owned residential colony & office

buildings including minor additions andalterations

Upto Rs. 50 lakhs perannum

Upto Rs.10 lakhs

-- Ua

--- RR8 Maintenance and repair works for officeequipments including AMC

Full powers Upto Rs.25 lakhs

Upto Rs. 1lakhs

U


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RR: Administrative approval and expenditure sanction for maintenance and repair- Cont.

Oldclause

NewClause

Maintenance and repair works forvehicles

Level-I Head support inAssets / Basins &Head Logistics inRegional office/ Offshore support base/Plants/Head CentralWorkshop/

Level-III/ HeadAmd/or E6 inoffice /workswork center otherthan Assets/basinsetc

A.2.3.2 RR9 Repairs to heavy vehicles and transportequipment including power for purchaseof spares and manufacture of parts

Upto Rs. 2lakhs

Upto Rs. 50,000 Upto Rs. 10,000

A.2.3.3 RR10 Repairs to light vehicles including powerfor purchase of spares, fabrication andmanufacture of parts

Upto Rs.30,000

Upto Rs. 20,000 Upto Rs. 5,000

A.3.4 RR11 Hiring of repairs & maintenance services(for vehicles and equipments andtechnological/ communication/operational installations) under a ratecontract.

Upto Rs. 2 crs Upto Rs. 50 lakhs Upto Rs. 5 lakhs


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RL : Administrative approval and expenditure sanction on items related to logistics.

Oldclause

NewClause

Items related to logistics. Level-I Head Supportin Plants, Asset/basin, HeadLogistics inRegional officeand offshoresupply base

Level-III / In-chargelogistics inasset/regionaloffice andbasin

Chiefcorporaffairsemployrelatio

A.8.1 RL 1 Hiring of goods & passengertransport, both light and heavyhandling equipment, helicopter etc.

(a) as per approved norms/HQinstructions on the subject

(b) Urgent/occasional need likeinauguration ceremonies,seminars, conferences &visits of official delegationsetc.

(c) Emergency need forconduct of operations

IA: Upto Rs. 10 crsIB: Upto Rs. 5 crsIC: Upto Rs. 3 crs

Upto Rs. 50,000

Upto Rs. 5 lakhs

Upto Rs. 5 lakhs

Upto Rs. 10,000

Upto Rs. 1 lakh

--

Upto Rs.10,000

Upto Rs.25,000

Upto Rcrore

Upto R50,000

Upto R25,000

A.8.4 RL 2 Freight for materials carried:- Ocean, River, Railway

- Road and air where air ischeaper than alternativemod

- Air including airlifting ofimported material in

emergency cases

As per actual

--

As per actual

As per actual

--

-

-

As per actual

As per actual

--

As per

As per

--

A.6.5 RL 3 Hiring of service & facilities at portsand allied agencies such as shippingagents, stevedores etc.

Rs. 5 cr Rs. 1 cr Rs. 25 lakh Nil


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RL : Administrative approval and expenditure sanction on items related to logistics- continued.

Oldclause

NewClause

Items related to logistics. Level-I Head Supportin Plants, Asset/basin, HeadLogistics inRegional officeand offshoresupply base

Level-III / In-chargelogistics inasset/regionaloffice andbasin

Chiefcorporaffairsemployrelatio

A.7.1 RL 4 Stevedoring, handling, trucking,stage, clearing & handling chargesand other charges at ports railwaystation/trucking store yard andhandling and transporting charges toware house before dispatch ofmaterials to destination

-- -- As per actualFCNR

As perFCNR

A.8.7.1 RL 5 Wharfage & Demurrage (Materialtransported by ship/road/rail)

Full powers Upto Rs. 10,000 Upto Rs. 5,000 Upto Rs.2,500

RD: Administrative approval and expenditure sanction on items related to communication.

OldClause

NewClause

Items related to communication Level-I Level-II Level-III Head Info-Com/ Adminin assets,basins,plants,regionaloffice

A.10.4 RD1 Installation, trial & operation ofRadio Station in remote areas whereDeptt. has no infrastructure

_____ _____ ______ Up toRs. 10,000in eachcase.

A.10.2 RD2 Rental Charges Telephones,wireless equipments includingmaintenance charges

_____ _____ ____ As peractual


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RS: Administrative approval and expenditure sanction for General and Other Consultancy Services

OldClause

NewClause

General and Other ConsultancyServices

Level-I Level-II Corporate Chiefs Rema

A 4.1 RS1 Award for consultancy works forscientific/technical evaluation studies.

Up to Rs.25lakhs

--- Up to Rs.25 lakhs E

A.4.2 RS2 Feasibility studies , design, engineering of project covering preparation ,processingand invitation and supervision of works

Up to Rs.100lakhs

Up to Rs.5 lakhs Up to Rs.50 lakhs Ea

A.4.3 RS3 Other professional /management/ expertstudies

Up to Rs.100lakhs

Up to Rs.5 lakhs Up to Rs. 100 lakhs Ea

A2.4.5(a)

RS4 Enter into collaboration with university ora research organization

Full powers ---- --- T

A2.4.5(b)

RS5 Engage scientists /technologists fromwith in the country for consultancy onR&D projects including inviting them andincurring expenditure on their travel,hospitality and honorarium.

Full powers ---- ---- G

A2.4.8RS6

Arrange Symposia, Seminars,Conferences and Workshops on

scientific/technical /management subjects.

Up to Rs.5lakhs

-- Up to Rs.5 lakhs P

Note : The powers to engage consultants are presently withdrawn vide C&MDs circular order No. 06 dtd.26.6.01 and are to be exercised by EC


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RP: Administrative approval and expenditure sanction for Stationery, Printing and Reprography

OldClause

NewClause

Stationery, Printing and Reprography Level-I Head Supportto asset/basin/ plant /RegionalOffice/ Level-II

Level-III /In-chargeAdmin in asset/basin/ plant/ serviceand regional office

E7/and/worthanregi

A.13.1& 13.4

RP1 Purchase of Stationery including ComputersStationery and consumables, forms,registers etc.

Full powers Up to Rs.5 lakhs

Up toRs.2 lakhs

Up Rs.5

A.13.2 RP2 Expenditure on printing, binding &reproduction jobs for reports, officialdocuments, forms publications, etc.

Full powers Up toRs.5lakhs

Up to Rs.2 lakhs Up toRs.5

A.13.3&A.16.4

RP3 Expenditure on Xeroxing, duplicating andtyping, drawing, design, etc. from outsideagencies

Full powers Full powers Rs.15,000 per month Rs.10,00

A.17.1 RP4 Any expenditure of contingent /miscellaneous nature which cannot beappropriately classified under any of thecodified items

As peractual

As per actual As per actual Rs.100


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R H: Administrative approval and expenditure sanction for Hospitality OldClause

NewClause

Hospitality Level-I/ CorporateChiefs /executivesabove E7

Level-II / E7 Level-III /E

A14.1 RH1 Serving participants in official meetings,seminars & conferences :(a) light refreshment Rs.50 per head.

Annual limit Rs.2lakhs for level-I.Others Annual limitRs. 1 lakh

Rs.30 per head. Annuallimit Rs.1 lakh forlevel-IIE7 : Annual limitRs.25,000

Rs.20 peAnnual lRs.50,00level-III.Annual lRs.10,00

(b) working lunch Actuals Rs.200 per head.Annual limit Rs.3 lakhsfor level-II.For E7 : Annual limitRs.50,000

Rs.150 pAnnual llakhs forFor E6 : limit Rs.

RH2 Expenditure on distinguished guests,delegation ,members , parties of the press etc,with whom it is in the interest of theCorporation to maintain or cultivate goodrelations :

A14.3 a) Entertainment Rs.300 per head.Annual limit Rs.3lakhsFor level-I. Others :Annual limit Rs. 1 5lakhs

Rs.200 per head.Annual limit Rs.75000for level-II. E7 : Annuallimit Rs.25,000

---

b) Serving lunch /dinner As per actual Rs.250 per head ---c) Presentations of souvenirs and gifts Full powers Rs.50,000 ---- d) Expenditure on travel & boarding As per actual ---- -----

A14.5 RH3 Expenditure on flower and other items fordecoration in connection with visits ofdistinguished guests, Indian and Foreigndelegations and parties from the press and othermedia or other special occasions

As per actual Rs.200 per head ----

RH4 Expenditure on Tea-Coffee served during meetingsand official discussions.

As per actual As per actual Level III andE6: As peE5: As peE4: Rs. 24E3: Rs. 15E2 Rs. 9


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RM: Administrative approval and expenditure sanction for payment of miscellaneous items--- Con

OldClause

NewClause

Payment of compensation Level-I /executivesabove E7

Level-II /E7

Level-III/ E6

Otherexecutives

Remarks

A.1.12&

A.2.14

RM6 Payment of Advance againstsupply order to vendors

contractors against works(a) When advance is as per termsof contract

--- ---- ---- E4 The payment oreleased subj

existing rulessubject.

b) When advance is other thancontract norms.

Full powers with CMD with concurrence of Director (F). For PSU concernconcurrence of Associated Finance subject generally to following conditionspecifically relaxed :

Value of contract more than Rs.5 crs.Maximum advance will be 20% contract valueBank Guarantee from reputed scheduled commercial bank and nationaadvance paymentInterest rate : ONGCs Cash Credit Rate plus 2%

A.2.15 RM7 Final payment after completion ofwork as per approved technicalsanction

--- --- Full powersas percontractterms

---

A.1.13 RM8 Sanction for payment/investigation ofcontingent bill/claim of suppliers,which are not referred within oneyear from date the claims are due.

FullPowers

--- ---- ---

RM9 Payment of membership fees to professional body/ society/

research forum

-- -- --- HeadSupport/

E5

As per actual b per annum sub


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RB: Administrative approval and expenditure sanction for payment of compensation

OldClause

NewClause

Payment of compensation Level-I /executiveabove E7/Chief

HRD/EmployeeRelation

Level-II / E7./Head Suport inAssets, Basins,plants, & RO/

Head office &work center otherthan Assets,basins, plants &RO

Level-III /E6

Otherexecutive

RB1 Compensation to employeesA11.4 a) Covered under Workmans Compensation

Act 1923--- -- -- E5: Full

powersA11.5 b) Not covered under Workmans

Compensation Act 1923Full powers Full powers -- ----

A11.6 c) Final assistance to those who become

permanently disabled /die due to accidentwhile on duty.

Full powers Full powers --- ---


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Procurement of Materials /Works/ Services


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MM. Powers of Materials Management

OldClause

NewClause

Head Authority Extent of powers

G.1.3 MM1 Declare an item costing less than Rs.5,000/ a "Capital Item."

Chief MM Full powers in accordance with the instructions on the subje

G.1.4 MM2 Certify an item of stores, spares or

of capital nature as "Proprietary".

Director

Level-I

Full powers.

Upto Rs.1 crore in each case.

Note:Spares for vehicles, machineries, tools and equipments, wfirms and for which no substitutes are available are to be trSuch powers shall be exercised in consultation with conceAbove powers will also be exercised in consultation witstand-by equipment and accessories on single tender basis

proprietary article certificate provided it is approved by cconsultation with finance that no other type of equipment /

G.1.5 MM3 Declare an item of stores and spares

as 'Slow-moving ' or 'Non-moving'

LM-

warehouse Not belowE1(MM)

Full powers.

Note:These powers shall be exercised in accordance with consultation with the Indenter and Finance.

G.1.6 MM4 Approve and countersign a GoodsReceipt Voucher, an Issue Voucherand Material Transfer Note.

MaterialsManagementOfficer not

below E.1

Full powers.

Note:Where materials management officer of E.1 level is GRV's/IV's and MTN's.

G.1.7 MM5 Approve and countersign a stockDiscrepancy Report and directfollow-up action.

E.1 (MM)E.0 (MM)

Full powers.Upto Rs. 10,000/

Note:Where materials management officer of E.1 level is n

powers.G.1.8 MM6 Approve accountal of stock

verification discrepancies.E.0 (MM) Full powers.

G.1.9 MM7 Sign Railway Credit Notes. E.0/E1 (MM) Full powers.

Note:This is subject to the condition that in case of demurrage, concurrently for regularization under orders of Competent


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MP: Purchase of materials/ hiring of services/turnkey project contract

OldClause

NewClause

Purchase of materials, hiring ofservices

Authority Extent of powers

G.2.1 MP1(a) Approve empanelment of firms forsupply of various oil specific items

Concerned Director Full powers

MP1(b) Approve empanelment of firms forsupply of various general natureitems

a).Level I/E9/E8

b) Chief MM forHQRS/ Head ofRegional office

Full powers

Full powers

Note:1. Empanelment of firms for supply of various

concerned Director on standing basis after concuValidity of empanelment should not be more than

2. Empanelment of firms for supply of oil specific the prescribed procedure.

3. De-empanelment of firms requires approval of co

G.2.2 MP2 Invite Open tender E.1 (MM) Full powers in accordance with prescribed procedure.

Note:Open tender shall be invited as per prescribed proce

G.2.3 MP3 Invite limited tender E.1 (MM) Full powers in accordance with prescribed procedure.


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OldClause

NewClause

Purchase of materials, hiring ofservices


MP4 (b) Limited tender where tender committee isrequired

Same as MP4(a) In respect of limited tender powers shall be restricted t Note: Please refer to appendix for modes of purchase

MP4(c) Single tender on PAC tender where tendercommittee is required

Same as MP4(a) In respect of limited tender powers shall be restricted to

MP4(d) Single tender on nomination basis wheretender committee is required.

Same as MP4(a) In respect of single tender on nomination basis r po MP4(a) Note:

Please refer to appendix for modes of purchase

MP4 (e) Board Purchase Note: For Purchase through Board ofofficers as per procedure descried in MMManuals , executives below E4 level alsoenjoy purchase powers

E3E2E1

Rs. 3.lakhs Rs.1.5 lakhs

Rs.50,000

MP4(f)When supply order/contract is

proposed to be placed on theoffer which is not lowestamongst all the offers received inthe tender

Whto amotend

Open tender where tendercommittee is not required

Assets Manger/Basin Manager/

Plant Manager /Chief ofServices / Chief MM(HQ)/ Headof Institute / Head RegionalOffice/ Chief Off shore SupplyBase/IMR/ Info-Com

Head MM of Assets/Basins/Plants/ Services/ Institutes /Regions/ Services /other officeswhere MM formation exists .

Second level of MM ofAssets/Basins/ Plants/ Services/Institutes / Regions/ otheroffices where MM formation

exists.

Up to Rs.10 lakhs

Up to Rs.2 lakhs

Up to Rs.20,000

Up

Up

Up

Note : Powers will be exercised subject to thi. Competition is not lacking.ii. Rates are reasonable.

For tenders of value less than Rs. 50,000/ concurrence of finance if the lowest acceptab


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OldClause

NewClause

Purchase of materials, hiringof services


MP4(g) when the majorityrecommendations of the TenderCommittee are not acceptable orwhere equally divided ( in the caseof four members)recommendations of TC

Authority next higher tothose indicated in item no.PMS4 of extent of

power where tendercommittee are held

Powers as MP4 but with the concurrence owill be obtained.

G.2.5.2 MP5 Signing and place of supply orderfor stores, spares and capital itemsand for signing contracts forservices and turnkey projects.

Level-I/E.7(MM)

E.6(MM)E.5(MM)E.4(MM)E.3(MM)E.2(MM)E.1(MM)

Full powers

Upto Rs.10 croresUpto Rs.5 croresUpto Rs.100 lakhsUpto Rs.50 lakhsUpto Rs.25 lakhsUpto Rs.7.5 lakhs

Note:1. The above powers will be exercised s

satisfied himself of the conditions at (i)

i. Proper expenditure sanction for the proii. The purchase has approval of competeniii. Agreement /Contract is placed on s

conditions

.


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OldClause

NewClause

Purchase of materials ,hiringof services


G.2.8 MP6 Approve extension of deliverydate in respect of a supply order/contracts other than Developmentorders.

Competent PurchaseAuthority

Full powers subject to the conditions laid dow Note:1. Extension of delivery date shall be allowe

supplier when there are valid reasons wExtension in delivery date will be grantedrecover liquidated damages

2. Extension of delivery date will be given inorder has been placed on higher pricacceptable offer in consideration of early

placed as a result of supplier's improvemen3. Indenter will be consulted for giving exten

specifically indicated in the indent that sspecified date and that no extension in delconsent.

MP7 Approve extension in deliverydate in respect of DevelopmentOrders

Competent PurchaseAuthority (not below E.6)

1. Upto one year of the expiry of initial delive2. Depending upon merits of the case, any ex

one year of the expiry of initial delivery approval of concerned Director.

3. Instructions laid down below will be followi. Liquidated Damage clause will beincorporated in all development orders.ii. Any extension in delivery date witho

will be granted with prior concurrence oiii. Time lost due to delay on the par

into consideration and stipulated correspondingly.

G.2.9 MP8 Decide in a case of failure tocomplete supplies with-incontracted delivery period thequantum of liquidated damagesand to levy the same.


Full powers in consultation with finance andconditions of supply order.

G.2.10 MP9 Waive recovery of liquidateddamages.


Full powers in consultation with finance and Note:These powers shall be exercised onlycircumstances under which supplies could no


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ME: Emergency Purchase

OldClause

NewClause

Items of capital nature /works Level -I Level-II Level-III

A.2.2.3 ME1 Emergency purchase of capital items /Fabrication , manufacture on single tender

basis with out reference to purchase wing/Engg. Services in case of operational

break down /emergency.

Rs. 10 lakhs -- Rs. 25,000

MD: Powers of Discarding and Disposal

Oldclause

NewClause

Discarding and Disposal Authority Extent of powers

G.3.1 MD1 Discard, Declare fit for disposal and approvereserve price:

MD1(a) Scrap, unserviceable stores and spares, packing boxes, empty containers and POL drums.

Level I

Level- II

Where the book value is upto Rs. 100 lakhs in e

Where the book value is upto Rs. 20 lakhs in ea

MD1(b) Surplus as also serviceable unwanted stores andspares.

Level I

Level- II



MD1(c) Machinery, equipment and vehicles which have become obsolete as per guidelines issued byHQ.

Level I Full powers.

MD1(d) Machinery, equipment and vehicles which areunserviceable or beyond economic repairs.

Level I

Level- II


Where the book value is upto Rs. 5 lakhs in each

MD1(e) Machinery, tools and equipment which do notfall under preview of obsolete as per existingguidelines but which are considered obsolete.

Level I

Level- II




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MD: Powers of Discarding and Disposal Cont

Oldclause

NewClause

Discarding and Disposal Authority Extent of powers

G.3.2 MD2 Approve disposal in respect of item Nos.MD.1(a) to MD.1(e)

E.5 ( LM-Warehouse /CMLO/ RCMLO)

E.6 ( LM-Warehouse MM /CMLO/ RCMLO)

Level-I /E.7 (M M)

Requires review ofreserve price bySurvey Board forre-tendering.

Disposal bid in terms of reserve priceFull powers where the disposal bid is equal to or more t

Less than 100% and upto75% of the reserve price.

Note:Power to be exercised with prior concurrence of attReasons for acceptance of offers below reserve will be

Less than 75% and upto 50% of the reserve price .

Note:Power to be exercised with prior concurrence of attReasons for acceptance of offers below reserve will be

Less than 50%

G.3.3 MD3 Enter into a running contract with a firm for periodical disposal by sale of waste paper,scraps, empty containers, packing boxes,unserviceable stores and spares.

LM-Warehouse /E.5 (MM )

Full powers with financial and legal vetting.

G.3.4 MD4 Enter into an agreement with a reputed firm ofauctioneers, for sale by auction of assets andother materials declare fit for disposal.

LM Full powers with finance and legal vetting.

G.3.5 MD5 Authorise sale of packing boxes, emptycontainers and POL barrels to employees.

E.1(MM) Full powers at the reserve price.

G.3.6 MD6 Approve disposal action in respect of periodicals, newspapers etc.

E.0 Full powers.


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MS : Powers of Stock Verification Officers

Oldclause

New Clause Stock Verification Authority Extent of powers

G.4.1 MS1 Approve the annual stock verification programme of the various work centres

Head of Stockverification atHQrs.

Full Powers. Note:The programme of stock verification shall be drawn accordance with the instructions on the subject.

G.4.2 MS2 Authorise conducting of Annual Physicalverification of the assets, stores and spares forascertaining discrepancies, if any,

E.1(SV) Full powers.

G.4.3. MS3 Authorise conduction of verification of assets,stores and spares.

E.1(SV) Full powers in accordance with the instructions on the s Note:The authorities specified against items Nos. MS.2 anconduct annual/surprise physical verification of the asse

G.4.4 MS4 Require the Materials Management and accountsdepartment to take prompt action for adjustmentand settlement of the stock verificationdiscrepancies and report progress of suchadjustment/settlement.

E.1(SV) Full powers.

MI: Import Substitution

Oldclause

New Clause Import Substitution Authority Extent of powers

G.5.1 MI1 Register firms for import substitution Head of Importsubstitution

Full powers in accordance with the instructions onFinance, user department and inspection department.

G.5.2 MI2 Place educational/ development order on a firmregistered for import substitution

Chief MM (HQ) Upto Rs. 20 lakhs in a case.

Note:These powers shall be exercised with concurrenceinstructions on the subject.


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Powers of Engineering Services relating to Works


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EW. Powers of Engineering Services relating to Works

Oldclause

NewClause


l.1 EW1 Accord technical sanction to detailedestimates in respect of a work sanction byCompetent Authority.

Head Engg Serviceand or E.6

E.5E.4

Full powers.

Upto Rs. 75 lakhs in each case.Upto Rs. 25 lakhs in each case.

Against Open Tender Against limited Tender

Upto Rs.25 crs in each case





Upto Rs.100 lakhs in each case

Up to Rs.50 lakhs in each case


Upto Rs.18.75 crores in ea

Upto Rs.11 crores in each

Upto Rs. 7.5 crs in each ca

Upto Rs. 3.5 crs in each ca

Upto Rs. 75 lakhs in each

Upto Rs. 75 lakhs in each

Up to Rs.25 lakhs in each

Upto Rs.10 lakhs in each

L.2 EW2 Accept tender

Level IA

Level IB

Level IC

Level ID

Level IE

Level-II

Level-III

E4

Note:In the matter of invitation of tenders & finalization there-of provis

procedures, work procedure, ONGC repair & fabrication procedurshall be followed.

L3 EW3 Acceptance of tender in emergencies

EW(a) Without call of tender Level IALevel IBLevel ICLevel -ID/IE

Upto Rs. 5 lakhs in each case.Upto Rs. 3 lakhs in each case.Upto Rs. 2 lakhs in each case .Upto Rs. 1 lakhs in each case

EW(b) By negotiation Level-IILevel-III

Upto Rs. 1 lakhs in each case.Up to Rs.50,000 in each case


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NewClause


EW(c) After infructuous call tenderLevel III Upto Rs. 50,000/ in each case.

Note:These powers shall be utilized only in emergencies like fwar, and cyclone.

L.4 EW4 Award contracts against split-up Sub-heads ofwork

E.5 Where sub-head of work are split up by the Sanctioningconcerned may exercise their normal powers by value,

portions.L.5 EW5 Deviation in quantities against high/low rated

items (variations being more than 25% ascompared to the estimated rates plus escalation onthe basis of cost index) as may be applicable. E.5

E.4E.3

Upto Rs 1.50 lakhsUpto Rs. 1 lakhsUpto Rs. 75,000/

Note:1. The officers may award such quantities upto 10% of the

respect of work below plinth level and upto 5% in case oaward such quantities shall further be restricted to the mo

2. The work below plinth level will generally mean only thvariations due to soil conditions or such unknown factearlier, while framing the detailed estimates.

3. These powers shall not be uti lised concurrently.4. It will be the responsibility of Sanctioning Authority

tender does not change due to award of such enhanced qu


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NewClause


L.6 EW6 Accord technical sanction for extra and substituteditems.

Level I

Level II

Level III

Full powers.

Upto 10% of the value of over-all contract and further subitems.

Upto 10% of the value of over-all contract and further suitems.

Note:These powers may be exercised for all items whether proviof rates.

Upto 10% of the value of over-all contract and further subje& Agreement items and Rs. 25,000/ for other items.

Note:1. These powers may be exercised concurrently.2. The exercise of these powers shall further be subject to

the corporation.3. These powers will be exercised where no FE is involved

within the powers.L7

EW7 Signing of work order / contracts / certification ofinvoices for payment.

Level-I/ E7

E.6E.5E.4E.3E.2E.1

Full powers

Upto Rs.10 croresUpto Rs.5 croresUpto Rs.100 lakhsUpto Rs.50 lakhsUpto Rs.25 lakhsUpto Rs.7.5 lakhs


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NewClause


L.8 EW8 Purchase of various types of building materials by CivilEngineers and Signing of Supply order thereof.

Level IA

Level IB

Level IC

Level-ID/IE

Level II

Level-III

E5

Upto Rs. 100 lakhs in each case





Up to Rs. 3 lakhs in each case

Up to Rs.1 lakh in each case

Note:1. Normal purchase procedure shall be followed while exerc2. All purchase shall be against sanctioned estimates

expenditure sanction of Competent Authority exist.3. The Engineer would be empowered to purchase all typ

except cement and steel which will be purchased by themrequest the Materials Management irrespective of the abcases where purchase can be deferred and long range adv

4. The word "Building materials" includes all type of mateall tools and plans implements etc.


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POWERS OF FIELD PARTY CHIEF


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FP. Powers of Field Party Chief

Old clause New Clause Head Authority Extent of powe

On Single Tender (on eachoccasion)

On LimitedH.1 FP1 Administrative approval and Expenditure sanction in respect ofrepairs of vehicles including sanction for purchase, fabrication andmanufacture of parts.i. Light Vehicleii. Heavy Vehicleiii. Field Party Equipment

Rs. 5000/Rs. 10,000/Rs. 5,000/

Rs. 10,000/Rs. 20,000/Rs. 10,000/

H.2 FP2 Miscellaneous Contingent Expenditure.Sanction and purchase of sundry consumable items of expenditureupto Rs. 1000/ in each case subject to annual ceiling as under:

i. Geological partyii. Seismic Partyiii. Other parties including GM/Shallow Drilling

25,000/1,50,000/25,000/

H.3 FP3 Purchase of POL, Stores & spares against expenditure sanctionaccorded by competent authority for field season, as also offseason

Full powers in accordance with purchase proce

H.4 FP4 Hiring of camping groundsi. Seismic Partyii. Other Parties

Rs. 50,000/ p.a.Rs. 10,000/ p.a.

H.5 FP5 Payment of freight charges Full powers as per actual requirements for carriaalso by road, where transportation by road is cview of the sophisticated or fragile nature of th

H.6 FP6 Payment of compensation for damage to crops, fields and housesduring seismic operations

Upto Rs. 10,000/ in each case subject tocompensation payable has been assessed by the

H.7 FP7 Entertainment of distinguished guests Not exceeding Rs. 40 / per head and ceiling oH.8 FP8 Local purchase of stores and spares and spares including capital

items, without reference to Materials ManagementLimited Tender:Upto Rs. 5,000/ in each case with an annual ceSingle Tender :Upto Rs. 1000/ in each case with an annual cei

H.9 FP9 To engage casual labour As per requirements of approved work progrinstructions on the subject.

Note:While implementing the party programme, down the number of casual mandays permissiseason, indicating its beginning and closing dadaily wage rates as approved by Local Revenuconditions as are laid down by Competent Auth


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BDP for HR


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HR BDP Authorities

HR-I HR-II HR-III1) Asset Managers2) Basin Managers3) Heads, Regional

Offices4) Chiefs of Services

(Drilling, Well,Logging,Engineering,Geophysical)

5) Heads of KDMIPE,IDT, IOGPT, IEOT,IRS, IMD, IPSEM.

6) Chiefs ofa) Business

Developmen, JVand Marketing

b) Safety, HealthandEnvironment

c) Info-ComServices

d) MaterialsManagement

e) CorporatePlanning,Projects andPlanning

f) EM, TA andQA.

g) EmployeeRelations

h) HumanResourceDevelopment

i) OffshoreLogistics

j) JV-PSCk) Vigilancel) Securitym) Corporate

Affairsn) Medical

Services

1) Block Managers2) Surface

Managers3) Sub-Surface

Managers4) Heads of

Services(Drilling, Well,Logging,Engineering,Geophysical)

5) Head ofGEOPIC

6) Head, Support atAssets/ Basins/Plants

7) Head, RegionalLabs

8) Head, RTI,Mumbai

9) In-charge, HR &ER at RegionalOffices

10) All In-chargesunder ChiefER/HR at HQ

Executives reportingdirectly to HR-I and HR-IIand positioned by CorporateOffice, other than thoselisted under HR-II; e.g.- Head, SHE at

Assets/Basins/ R.O./Pl-ants

- Head, Specialist Pool- Head, Bid Monitoring

Group- Head, Database; etc


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o) Legal Services p) Commercialq) Internal Auditr) Company

Secretarys) Performance

Management&Benchmarking

t) Exploration andDevelopmentTechnology

1. Head, EXCOM2. Head Plants-Uran and

Hazira3. Head, Exploration &

DevelopmentDirectorate

4. Heads of Services atMumbai.


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NewClause

ItemsAuthority Extent of powers

1

Administrative Powers:

PM. Powers of Personnel Management

F.1 PM1 Appointment & Promotionto

C&MD

Director (HR)

HR-I

HR-II

E5 & above

E1-E4Note: This power shall beexercised in consultationwith concerned Director.

E0,

Class-III (including S level)& class-IV employees.

NOTE:

Power to issuenotification/advertisementfor direct recruitment andapproval of nominees forcomposition of selectioncommittee shall be vestedin the Appointing/Promoting

Authority. Advance increments oninitial appointment.

C&MD. Maximum upto 5 advanceincrements.Financial concurrencerequired.

F.2 PM2

Note:1. These powers shall be exercised keeping in view the policy guidelines,

instructions on the subject and in consultation with concerned Director/ Director(HR).

2. However, concurrence of finance shall be dispensed with where advanceincrement(s) is based on recommendations of the Selection Committee.

3. This provision is not applicable in cases where pay protection is given as perCompanys policy/instructions.

NEW PM3 Pay fixation on promotion In-charge HR/ER Full powers. Financialconcurrence required.


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F.4 PM4 Posting and transfer Controlling Officer

HR-I

HR-I of transferee unit

Director (HR)

C&MD

Full powers in respect ofunionized employees underhis/ her administrativecontrol, for reassignmentwithin the same unit, samelocation, same headquarterand within same discipline.

In respect of executivesunder his/ heradministrative control forreassignment within thesame unit, same location,same headquarter andwithin same discipline asfollows:

E.3 : Full powers.E4/E5: With theconcurrence ofconcerned Corporate/Service Chief.E.6 : Director concerned.

Full powers for inter-unittransfer of employees ofE.0 and below . This poweris to be exercised with theconcurrence of the Head ofthe unit to which transfer isproposed.

Full powers for executivesup to E4 for inter-stationtransfers and posting inconsultation with theDirector concerned.

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F.5 PM5 Training/Seminars/Confer ences in India.

HR-I Powers to nominateemployees under theadministrative control fortraining courses andseminar/conferences withinthe area of jurisdiction(provided course etc. is

related to ONGC). Furtherprovided that the course feeper participant in theexternal programme is notmore than Rs.5000/-, andoverall expenditure is withinthe budgeted amount. Allother proposals fornominations such asTraining programmes/conferences not linked toONGC or being organizedat places not within the

jurisdiction or where thecourse fee per participant ismore than Rs.5000/- to beforwarded to Director (HR)through IMD.

F.6 PM6 Waiving recovery of thecost of training

Director (HR) Full powers withconcurrence of Finance.

F.7 PM7 Relaxation in age,experience, test, etc. forrecruitment; includingdepartmental candidatesand secondary work force(term based employees,Contract, contingent/casual workers) andDependent of Deceasedemployees.

C&MD

Director (HR)

Full powers.

Full powers in case ofunionized categories.

F.8 PM8 Approve forwarding ofapplications for jobsoutside the Corporation.

Director (HR)

HR-II (not below E.7)

Full powers in respect ofemployees of E6 andabove levels in consultationwith Director concernedexcept where person isunder bond.

Full powers in respect ofemployees up to E5 levelexcept where person isunder bond.


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PM17 Sanction incentive/personal pay for adoptingsmall family norms,including special casualleave.

I/C HR-ER Full powers as per policy.

PM18 Acceptance ofdependency declaration.

I/C- HR/ER Full powers as per policy.

PM19 Permission for pursuinghigher studies

I/C-HR/ER Full powers on therecommendation ofControlling Officer, as perpolicy.

PM20 Issue of the meritcertificate to employees

HR-I Full powers as percompanys instructions/policy.

NEW

PM21 Any other establishmentmatter not covered above

I/C HR-ER Full powers as percompanyspolicies/instructions.

AL: Leaves- Grant thereof

B.1.1& 1.8 AL1 Leave: CL/RH;EL,HPL, StationLeave permission. Controlling Officer Full Powers as per Leave RulNote: Leave cannot beclaimed as a matter of right.

An authority sanctioningleave to a subordinate shallmake alternatearrangements to ensure thatwork does not suffer. In casethe employee does notresume duty on expiry ofauthorized leave, the casemust be followed up by theControlling officer as per laiddown procedure. In-chargeHR/ER must be consultedfor the follow up action.

B.1.5 AL2 Acceptance of certificate ofmedical fitness on resumptionon duty.

Controlling Officer Full powers , withconcurrence of IC-HR/ER

NEW AL3 Maternity/Paternity Leave, EOL,Quarantine and Leave Not Due.

In-charge HR/ER Full powers as per medicaladvice, wherever applicable.

B.1.7 AL4 Encashment of leave. In-charge HR/ER Full powers except for leaveencashment on separationwhen financial concurrenceand Vigilance/D&Aclearance must be obtained.Case must be referred toChief,ER whenever leaveencashment on seperationfrom the company is notbeing allowed.


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B.1.4 AL5 Special Casual Leave In-charge HR/ER Full powers subject toexigencies of work and asprovided under the LeaveRules;

B.1.2 AL6 Grant of Accident and DisabilityLeave

HR-I Full Powers upto 90 days inaccordance with the LeaveRules, with concurrence of

finance & HR/ERB1.6 AL7 Recall from leave HR-I Full powers, subject toexigencies of work.

B.1.9 AL8 Study leave and /orextraordinary leave for pursuingstudies

Director (HR) Full powers in consultationwith Director concerned, inaccordance with LeaveRules.

Note: The case should bereferred to CMD when thereis divergence of views.

TA- Travel

TA1 Approval of outstation journey on tour

Tour within the area ofadministrative jurisdiction.

Controlling officer, notbelow E.6

Controlling Officer, notbelow E.4

Full powers.

Full powers.

B.2.1B.2.7

TA2 Sanction of travelingallowance/TTA (includingOctroi),

Controlling Officer Full powers as per TA rules.

B.2.9 TA3 Sanction reimbursementof cancellation of ticketspurchased for authorized

journey .

Controlling Officer Full Powers with theconcurrence of HR/ER andFinance.

NOTE:

These powers can be exercised by self-certifying officers, intheir own cases also.

B.2.2 TA4 Authorize travel by Air ontour for those not eligibleto travel by air

HR-I( not below E.7)

Full powers in emergenciesin respect of officers andstaff under theiradministrative control.

B.2.2.1 TA5 Authorize travel by air for14/28 days on/off dutypersonnel

HR-I Full powers in emergenciessuch as riots, bandhs,floods, etc.


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B.2.3 TA6 Allow traveling allowancefor a journey on officialduty, made during leaveor while proceeding orreturning from leave.

HR-I Full powers in respect ofofficers and staff under theiradministrative control forreasons to be recorded.

B.2.5 TA7 Authorize travels in an

individual case, by aroute other than theshortest or the cheapest

HR-I Full powers , reasons to be

recorded.

B.2.6 TA8 Sanction daily allowanceat full rates in excess ofnormal limits prescribedunder the T.A.Regulations.

Director concerned. Full powers upto 60 days forspecial reasons to be kepton record.

B.2.8 TA9 Permit extension of theprescribed time limitswithin which the membersof an employees familytraveling separately ontransfer, may be treatedas accompanying him, inindividual cases, under

special circumstances.

HR-II Full Powers beyond 6months and upto 1 year.

B.2.4 TA10 Decide that a route,which is not the shortestor the cheapest shall betreated as the shortestroute.

Chief ER Full powers withconcurrence of finance.

B.3.1& 3.4

TA11 Sanction LFA Availment/encashment & HolidayHome.

Controlling Officer Full Powers as per policy.

B.3.2 TA13 Permit extension of the

time limit prescribed forperforming return journeyby members of family ofan employee, travelingseparately on LFA.

In-charge HR/ER

HR-II

Extension up to the period

of six months inaccordance with theinstruction on the subject.

Extension beyond 6 monthsupto one year.

B.3.3 TA16 Waiver of requirement forsupporting vouchers inindividual cases.

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CE- Children Education

B.5.1.,5.2, &5.5

CE-1 Reimbursement ofi) tuition fees and/orComputer fees.ii) conveyanceexpenditure for school-

going children.iii) claim on hostelsubsidy.iv) journey fare forchildren.

Controlling Officer Full powersIn accordance with ChildrenEducation AllowanceScheme and other relatedinstructions on the subject.

B.5.3 CE2 Grant of meritscholarship

I/C HR/ER Full powers in accordancewith the Merit ScholarshipScheme.

B.5.4 CE3 Meritorious award toeligible children ofemployees

In- charge HR/ER /HR-II Full powers in accordancewith the instructions on thesubject. And with theconcurrence of Finance.

CA- Conveyance Allowances

B.6.1 CA1 Reimbursement ofexpenditure onconveyance(CMRE)

Controlling Officer Full powers.

B.6.2 CA2Sanction expenditure onConveyance Subsidy

In-charge HR/ERFull powers in accordancewith the conveyancesubsidy scheme.

MC- Medical claims

B.4.1 MC1 Countersign medicalreimbursement claims ofemployees

Controlling Officer Full powers


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B.4..2 MC2 Sanction in individualcases, under specialcircumstances,reimbursement of medicalexpenses in relaxation ofthe Medical AttendanceRules.

Director (HR)

Chief ER

HR-I

Head, Support in Assets,Basins, Plants, institutes, I/CHR/ER in RO, I/C Admn atHQ

I/C-HR/ER

As per actuals

Upto Rs 1.00 lakh in eachcase.

Upto Rs 50,000/- in eachcase.

Upto Rs. 10,000/- in eachcase.

Upto Rs 5,000/- in eachcase.Note:

i) These powers shall beexercised in consultationwith Medical Authorities andconcurrence of Finance.

ii) If the treatment is to betaken abroad then theapproval of C&MD,Director(HR) and Director(F) will be required andfollowed by concurrence ofMinistry of Health.

B.4.3 MC3 Sanction of expenditureon artificial appliances.

In- charge HR/ER /HR-III(not below E.5 level)

Full powers with theconcurrence of finance andrecommendation of theMedical authority and inaccordance with theinstruction on the subject.

NEW MC4 Permit second escort inemergent condition ofpatient.

HR-I Full powers withconcurrence of Chief,Medical Services,. Quarterlyreport to Director(HR).

OT : Overtime Allowance

B.7.1 OT1 Sanction overtimeallowance to staff.

HR-III not below E-6 Full powers in accordancewith the orders on thesubject.


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AD- Advances and Loans

B.8.1& 8.6

AD1 All interest free advances And request forrefundable advance from

Contributory ProvidentFund.

Controlling Officer Full PowersIn accordance with theorders on the subject.

B.8.2 AD2 Advance of pay to officersproceeding on approvedtraining abroad.

Controlling Officer Full Powers as may bedecided, limited for theperiod of overseas training.Concurrence of HR/ERrequired.

B.8.3B. 8.4

AD3 Conveyance Advance I/C HR/ER/HR-III (notbelow E.5)

Full Powers in accordancewith the orders on thesubject.

B.8.5 AD4 House building advance I/C-HR/ER (not below E.5level)

Full powers in accordancewith the orders on thesubject.

B.8.8 AD5 Relax the condition ofpurchase of conveyancebeyond the normal period

of 1 month from the dateof drawl of advance.

I/C-HR/ER Upto one additional monthbeyond the normal period ofone month, in exceptional

circumstances.

B.8.9 AD6 Sanctioning/Investigationof claims of employees toarrears of pay andallowances, increment orin respect of any otherunderpayment which hasremained in abeyance fora period exceeding 1 yearfrom the date of the claimwas due.

HR-I Full powers to sanction/investigation in respect ofclaims not more than 6years old relating to officersand staff under hisadministrative control. Thiswill require concurrence ofassociated finance.

CD- Conduct

C.1.1 CD1 Permit acceptance ofemployment by a memberof an employee's family,in a company or firm, withwhich the employeeconcerned has officialdealings.

HR-I Full Powers. Report toBoard in respect of E.7 &above level executives andto EC for E.6 and below.

C.1.2 CD2 Permit conducting orparticipating in the editingor management of anynewspaper or otherperiodical publications.

Director concerned. Full Powers, provided not inconflict with the interest ofthe organization or the jobassignment.


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C.1.3 CD3 Permit publication of abook or contribution of anarticle to a book/periodical publications/newspaper, orparticipation in publicforum including media;

radio/telecast related toONGC, or its business.

Director concerned. Full Powers.

C.1.5 CD4 Permit undertaking ofactivity outside theorganization for which anhonorarium is offered.

HR-III (not below E.5) Full Powers.

C.1.6 CD5 Permit any transactionconcerning immovable ormovable property with aperson or firm, havingofficial dealings with theemployee or hissubordinate,

HR-I

Director (HR)

Full Powers upto E-6

Full powers

NEW CD6 Permit transactionconcerning immovable ormovable property as

stipulated in CDARegulations

I/C-HR/ER.

Chief-ER

Full powers for officers uptoE-6 level

Full powers

LA: Powers of Administration for Legal Affairs & Secretarial Affairs:

NEW LA1 Power to institute, defend,sign plaints, writtenstatements, applications,affidavits, legal and otherdocuments to be filedCourts, Civil, Criminaland/or consumer forumetc. relating to ONGC,share holders, investors

and/or under the provisionof the Companys Act,1956, other inactmentslisting agreemetns,regulations and guidelinesissued by SEBI, StockExchanges and/or otherstatutorybodies/authorities

Chief Legal Services/Company Secretary (inrespect area of function) oras delegated by them

Full powers.

D.1 LA2 Execute and signcontracts and agreementsincluding contracts andagreements for sale ofproducts, the prices inrespect of which havebeen approved by thecompetent authority.

AM/ BM/ Plant Mgrs/ Chiefof Buss. Dev., JV & Mkt./Chief JV(PSC)

Level-II (In above entities)

Level-III (in above entities)

Full Powers

Upto Rs. 5 crs

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Note for LA2:1. These powers shall be exercised in respect of contracts and agreements concerningtheir respective sphere of functions and subject to the conditions that:

a) The competent authority has approved award of work.b) The contract has been vetted from technical, financial and legal angles by

appropriate authorities.c) Terms and conditions of contract have prior approval of competent authority

2. The authorities in the disciplines of Materials, Marketing, the Engineers, theTechnologist and Scientists shall exercise such enhanced powers in their own sphere ofduties as may be delegated to them by the competent authority from time to time underthe respective items of powers.3. Not withstanding whatever is stated above, the Company Secretary shall have fullpowers to execute and sign all contracts and agreements on behalf of the Corporationin all cases subject to fulfillment of 3(three) conditions given in note 1 above.4. C&MD may, at his discretion, authorise the signing of Contracts/Agreements of anyvalue to any officer. However, for contracts above Rs. 10 crores such delegation shouldbe to an officer not below the level of E-7.

D.2 LA3 Authorize a subordinateofficer to operate acontract/agreement andalso to execute power ofattorney

Level-II /Corporate Chiefs/Service Chiefs.

Any of these authorities mayauthorise an officer notbelow the level of E.2 tooperate acontract/agreementexecuted and signed by

himself.D.3 LA4 Refer a dispute forarbitration.

Level-I/Corporate Chiefs/Service Chiefs.

Full power for reference aswell as for appointment ofarbitrator, from the panel ofarbitrators, duly approvedby HQs. and accordsanction and authorizepayment of their fee inconsultation with associatedlegal and finance

Note for LA4 :The panel of arbitrators prepared by Chief , Legal Services shall consist of the personsof unquestioned integrity, with acknowledged expertise in the field and should haveapproval of the Director (F) and the C&MD.

LA5 Write-off of losses underhead materials, bookdebts, claims, recoverableand as advances

Level-I Up to Rs.5 lakhs in eachcase subject to pre-auditand financial Review.Report to Board/EC everyquarter.


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D.5.2 LA9 Power to engage /appointIndustrial Law/Labour Law

Advisors/Attorneys/Solicitors for and on behalf ofthe Corporation and tomake payment therefor.

Level-I/ Chief ER./CompanySecretary

In- charge HR/ER(not below E.5)

Upto Rs. 50,000/ in eachcase.

Upto Rs. 10,000/ in eachcase. In consultation withLegal Officer

Note for LA7 to LA9:While appointing attorneys etc. under item LA6 to LA8 the authorities shall also keep inview the probable expenditure to be incurred in a case and accord sanction of allestimated expenditure in its totality.

D.6 LA10 Powers to institute,defend legalproceedings (includingfiling of appeals.)

Level-I/Company Secretary(in respective area offunction)

Full powers.

NEW LA11 Power to abandon thecase.

Director concerned Full powers with theconcurrence of Finance.

D.7 LA12 Power to sign plaints,written statements/applications, affidavits

and other documents tobe filed in courts/tribunals/ statutorybodies/ quasi judicialbodies and arbitrationproceedings and permitan employee of theCorporation to sign andfile an affidavit.

Level- II/Corporate Chiefs/Service chiefs/In-charge HR/ER

Full powers in respect of allmatters falling under theircontrol and provided the

document has been vettedby Law Department.

D.9 LA13 Authorize signing ofLetters of Authority underIndustrial Disputes Act inConciliation/Adjudicationcases.

Head, Support/ I/C HR/ER Full powers, but not belowE.2 level executive.

Note for LA12 & 13 : Authority shall not be given under this item to an officer below the level of E.2

The letter of authority to be issued shall specify clearly the limits within which suchauthority should be exercised.D.10 LA14 Vetting of surety bonds,

mortgage deeds,hypothecation deed andagreements from theemployees of theCorporation in respect ofadvances, loans etc.,sanctioned to them andfidelity guaranteesfurnished by theemployees of theCorporation as perprescribedprocedure.(other thanstandardized proforma)

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D.11 LA15 Power to sign and verifyincome taxreturns/documents to befiled in Tribunal/IncomeTax department and toplead cases at all levelsfor and on behalf of the

Corporation.

In-charge-F&A In-charge of F&A mayauthorise an officer notbelow E.2 to exercise thesepowers.

D.12 LA16 To sanction expenditureon Court fees andmiscellaneous courtexpenses including stamppapers and Clerkage.

In-charge HR/ER/ In-charge Legal (not belowE.4).

As per actual.

New Cl. LA17 Powers to sanction misc.expenses relating toarbitration proceedingsincluding expenses ofvenue , stay of arbitrators/advocates

Level I/Chief Legal at HQ.

In-charge HR/ER/In-chargeLegal (not below E.5)

As per actual.

Up to Rs.10,000 per case.

New Cl. LA18 Acceptance of disputedclaims (based on Court

judgement, arbitrationaward and OEC award).

Level-I/ RespectiveCorporate Chiefs for HQ.

Upto Rs. 1 cr. In ea

book of delegated powers

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