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1150/151/06 /Q/ADGTE 27Apr 2017

Garrison Engineer Jhansi Cantt - 284001

SITE VISIT :CEBZ/JHA/17 OF 2013-14

1. Refer inspection conducted by STE team on 21 Apr 2017. 2. The copy of factual statement of the work is held on your record. The obsns on account of a/m visit are enclosed as Appendix ‘A’ and ‘B’. The obsns apply to the entire work except where otherwise specially mentioned. No action for price adjustment/deviation has been initiated till date of insp. 3. Please take suitable action to get the defective work rectified as mentioned on factual notes/obsns and ensure compliance. If, however, the defects are not rectifiable and the defective work as executed is technically acceptable to you, please forward the details of overpayments invoiced for such defective work accepted. 4. Please ref to E-in-C’s Branch letter No 41000/E4 dated 14 Oct 1981 and take necessary further action to ensure that the defects are not allowed in the current works in your area and remedial actions are taken. This should be taken in other cases also including financial recovery. 5. Please furnish your specific replies to obsns within 6 weeks failing which the matter may have to be reported to Higher Authorities. In this connection please ref to Sec 23 of Manual of Contracts, 2007.

Sd x-x-x-/- (Anil Mehrotra, IDSE)

Encls : As above STE (SC) Pune Copy to :- ADGTE, QMG’s Branch IHQ of MoD(Army) Rajaji Marg, Kashmir House DHQ PO, New Delhi - 110 011

- For info please alongwith copy of obsn.

HQ Chief Engineer Bhopal Zone Bhopal - 462001

- 1. For info & necessary action. Obsn may please be replied incl conditions a/m. 2. Please refer to Sec 23 of Manual of Contracts, 2007 and issue suitable instruction to all other GEs under you with a view to prevent acceptance of similar defective work in those divisions where such defects are suspected to be occurring. Financial recoveries as applicable may be effected in similar works also.

3. Systematic corrective measures be instituted in all units of your AOR (Area of Responsibility).

CWE Jhansi- 284001

Station HQ, Jhansi - 284001 - For info please.

SUPERINTENDING TECHNICAL EXAMINER

(SOUTHERN COMMAND) PUNE

NO. 01 FINANCE ROAD, PCDA (SC) COMPLEX, PUNE - 411 001 _________________________________________________________________________

TECHNICAL EXAMINATION OF CONTRACTS / WORKS / FINAL BILLS CA No : CEBZ/JHA/17 of 2013-14 Amt

in lakhs Rs2299.00 Lakhs

Name of the work & Location

: Provn of OTM accn for one Medium Regiment (Phase-II) at Jhansi.

(a) Contractor : M/s Ramji Das Dhal Construction Pvt Ltd (b) Date of Commencement : 10 Mar 2014 (c) Completion as per CA : 09 May 2016 (d) Extended date of completion : - (e) Actual date of completion : - (f) DV No & Date of final bill if paid : - (g) Date of site

Check 21 Apr 2017 : Date of Expiry of maint

period -

(h) % of Progress 100%

: Date of Expiry of years adjustment period

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(j) ADGTE visited project on : No (k) Name of STE / TE : Shri Anil Mehrotra, IDSE, STE

Shri D Suresh Reddy, SE(NF), TE Lt Col Digvijay Singh, TE Shri Manish Raj, EE(SG), TE

(l) Name of MES Officer Accompanying

: Shri M K Marothia, EE, GE Shri P J Gregory, AE (Civ), AGE B/R-I Sub Harihar Sethi, JE(E/M), Offg AGE E/M

(m) Obsn Raised:-

(i) Obsn on site insp (AA, Plg, TS, CA docu)

: From : 50 To : -

(ii) Obsn on site insp (Major) : From : 51 To : 79 (iii) Obsn on site insp (Minor) : From : 01 To : - (iv) Advisory : From : - To : -

(n) Ref Previous Check(s) : STE SC letter No.

1150/151/02/Q/ADGTE dt 22 Feb 2016.

:

(i) Obsn on site insp (AA, Plg, TS, CA docu)

: From : 01 To : 02

(ii) Obsn on site insp (Major) : From : 03 To : 49 (iii) Obsn on site insp (Minor) : From : 01 To : 03 (iv) Advisory : From : 01 To : 02

(o) Outstanding Obsns : 36

Appendix ‘A’

CA No : CEBZ/JHA/17 OF 2013-14

Name of work : Provn of OTM accn for one Medium Regiment (Phase-II) at Jhansi.

CA Amount : Rs 2299.00 Lakhs

_________________________________________________________________________

PART - A : REVIEW ON 1ST CHECK

1. This work was earlier inspected by STE team on 12 Feb 2016 at 84% progress. Total 49obsns were raised out of which 13obsns are settled and36obsns are outstanding with GE. During the review check carried out by STE team on 21 Apr 2017, the progress of work was 100%. Obsns raised during previous visit verified on ground and following is recorded w.r.t previous check :- Ser No

Obsn No

Issue Present Status

1 1

Dhobighat (item No. 29 & 30 or sch ‘A’ Part-II) found constructed. ADGTE directed that provision of Dhobighat with washing stone need to be reviewed as washing machines could have been planned through in place of outdated washing stone.

No change found at site. Reply awaited.

2 2 It is observed that various building units (Total 45 Nos) consisting of single/double storey structure are found spread over the large available area. ADGTE has noticed that the land is not judiciously utilized and also layout of various buildings not proper vis-à-vis functional point of view. The buildings could have been planned vertically rather than scattered with single storey buildings considering the scarcity of the land.

Expedite reply.

3 3 Labour accns On Defence Land. Temporary labour huts found constructed on defence land near the working site. This is considered clear violation of special condition 18 on ser page No 122(R) wherein it is clearly stated that no defence land is available for labour accns.

Expedite reply.

4 4 Qualified Tradesmen.The number of ITI/NICMAR/NAC/ qualified tradesmen found on ground are not adequate as per clause No 25 on Sl Page No 124 (R) of CA. The ibid clause stipulated that the number of qualified tradesmen should not be less than 25% of total skilled/semi-skilled tradesmen required in each trade.

Expedite reply.

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5 5 Site Engineer. (a) Mr A.K. Talwar, AMIE with 25 year experience. (b) Mr ParmodMourya, Diploma with 5 year experience. (c) Mr RambabuSanoria, BE (Civil) with 15 year experience. From above it is observed that the site Engineers employed by the contractor are inadequate and not as per condition 25 (a) of IAFW-2249. Please elucidate why the contractor was allowed to progress the work when the adequate number of Engineers were not deployed at site and forward the recovery on account of the amount saved due to non-deployment of the qualified degree holder Engineers as per IAFW-2249 for our perusal.

Payment details not produced.

6 6 Site Lab. Site labfoundillequipped and no technicienemployedat site to carry tests. All necessarytestingequiptmentsrequired for site lab for conductingspecified tests not foundinstalled by the contracter as per CA. Only one Compression Testing Machine (hand operated), with few sieves, oven, density apparatus, slump core were found kept in the lab. Adequate space not found for movement and testing. Please ensure that the site lab is fully equipped with serviceable and calibrated equipments and technicians as per CA provisions.

Could not be verified as work completed.

7 7 ATT. Documents in respect of authorized applicator, licence, IPCA certificate not produced. Independent testing report of ATT chemical & calculation record for calculation of quantity of ATT not produced. Please forward the details of approved applicator alongwith valid licence certificate and quantity of ATT require for work.

Documents not produced.

8 8 RCC Work. 5 No columns in repair bay & certain beams bulged at junction of beams/columns. Honey combing in RCC beams & columns found and cement slurry applied in lieu of grouting in LRW. Some of columns found twisted and out of plumb in ‘A’ vehicle garages and Scania vehicle garages.

Defects not rectified fully.

9 9 Plaster. Plaster both internal and external found rough & uneven. One coat of white wash found applied in various bldgs in coming out with rubbing by hand. Brush marks visible.

Partially rectified.

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10 10 Crumple Section. Crumple joint between two RCC columns/beams found filled with thermocol strips in lieu of pre-formed bituminous filler board and polysulphyide sealant, PIDISEAL. PS41G (Gun grade) or equivalent as specified in BS 4254-1983 with the depth of filling not less than twice the width of joint as specified in CA clause No 18.15 at Ser Page No 178 (R). RCC columns/beams found bulged at many places of crumple joints.

1. Partially rectified. 2. I SM barrack Kota Stone partially cut with cutter only at centre. Ends not cut.

11 11 Roof Treatment. 2mm thick APP membrane in lieu of 3mm thick as per PS 12.2 of CA found laid over the plastered surface of roof. Membrane found not properly sticked to the surface and is found with wrinkles. Water stagnation marks visible over the roof surface. Edges of membrane are not properly tucked into by cutting groove at the end. Ponding test and independent testing of APP membrane not produced during site visit.

Settled. Thickness could not be verified as due to torching of membrane and application of bitumen over and below membrane exact thickness could not be checked.

12 12 Brick Work. Joints found wider ie 15mm to 30mm. Bricks not laid in proper horizontal courses. Racking of joint not done. In half brick wall two numbers of 8mm bar not provided at every fourth course. No flat provided in half brick wall. Gap between RCC beam and brick work not filled with PCC as per CA. Small brick bats used to fill the gap. FI provided to full brick wall after cutting of column instead of inserting flat inside column during casting.

Could not be verified as plaster has been done & users have occupied bldg.

13 13 Batching Plant. Two mobile batching plant of make AZAX having capacity 5 cum/hr& with one hopper in lieu of semi-automatic batching plant of capacity 12 to 15cum/hr as per CA clause No 6.8 of CA found at site. No batching record produced. It shows that no quality control has been maintained at site. Please initiate recovery for deviation from CA specifications.

1. No record produced. 2. Reply awaited from CE.

14 14 Kota Stone Flooring. 560mm x 560mm Kota stone having thickness 17 to 24mm in lieu of 20-25mm thick found used. Joints found wider and no pigment found used to match with stone colour. Shade variation found (Approx 30%). Rubbing & polishing not properly carried out and needs further cutting to achieve mirror polishing.

Rectification not done.

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15 15 Kota Stone Cill in Windows. 17 to 20mm thick in lieu of 20 to 25mm thick Kota stone found used for cill in window. No bearing of Kota stone cill found provided in both sides of walls. Exposed edges are not found rounded. Width & thickness found of Kota stone varying from cill to cill and no uniformity maintained and the projection of stone found 18 to 20mm in lieu of 50mm.

Settled. 1. Partially rectified. 2. Projection found less Bearing not found. Edges not rounded.

16 16 Ceramic Tile Flooring. 300 x 300 x7 tiles used in toilets. Joints not filled properly and no pigment found used. White cement spread over to the fixed surface. Edges are found lifted up at places. Metering not done.

Settled. Partially rectified.

17 17 Stone Set Flooring. Stone set flooring having wider joints varying from 20 to 30 mm found in ‘A’ Veh BMW garage. Dressing on top not found properly done. Please take out defective portion and redo with dressed stones of specified size as per clause No 13.13A of CA.

1. Partially rectified.

2. Motor filled in joint is coming out.

18 18 Tiles Skirting. Skirting found projected out 20 to 25mm from face of wall in lieu of flush with wall. ADGTE directed that skirting need to be corrected.


19 19 Tiling in CH/DH of SM Barracks. Ceramic tiles joints found wider, edges are lifted up. Some tiles found warped. ADGTE directed to replace these tiles with approved quality tiles using skilled personnel.


20 20 Steel Almirah. Steel almirah with 180 cm height 56 cm width and 60cm deep found fixed in the opening of 210cm. Thickness of sheet found 1mm. Almirah is placed directly on floor in lieu of placing on raised platform. Shoe drawer found 20cm deep in lieu of 30cm at bottom. Local make lock found fixed. Please replace locking arrangement and shoe drawer as per CA provisions and intimate cost.

Settled.

1. No plat form made.

2. Locks not replaced.

3. Painting redone at places.

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21 21 Steel Windows. (a) MS Window Shutter .

(i) MS window shutter with glass found with ‘Z’ section having flange width 21 & 21.2mm, web : 24mm, thickness: 3mm, T-section having 18mmx18mmx3mm thick.

(ii) MS window gauged shutter with ‘Z’ section having flange width 19mm & 21mm, web : 24mm, ‘T’ section : 18mmx18.8mmx3mm thick, sash bar : 17x2mm.

MS window are found fabricated using undersizesections not confirming to IS 7452 & 1038 & non-ISI marked. Please replace steel windows with approved quality as per CA provisions & as per IS 7452 & 1038 and intimate cost. Chief Engineer is requested to review in using of these type of outdated steel window and may explore to provide latest type windows having durability, maintenance free operations & functionally effective.

(b) Wire Mesh. Wire mesh not double folded. Please rectify defect as per CA provisions.

(a) Expedite reply.

(b) Settled


22 22 Fly Proof Wire Mesh. Dia of GI wire mesh found measured as 0.28mm,0.3mm& 0.27mm on random checking. The aperture found 1.6mm to 1.7mm wide. As per PS 10.8 of CA, The GI wire cloth shall be 0.5mm dia and 1.0mm aperture.


23 23 Barbed Wire Fencing. Galvanizing of GI barbed wire found faded & the same is loose at places. Barbed wire and barbs found 1.94 to 2.06mm dia& 1.6 mm dia respectively in lieu of 2.24mm and 2mm dia as per CA and spaced at 75mm centre to centre. Cracks found at junction of swan neck of RCC post. Barbed wire fencing found loosely fitted at places. Kindly replace the barbed wire fencing with approved quality as per CA provisions.

Settled. 1. Partially rectified. 2. Barbed wire checked at Quarter Guard found with defect.

24 24 SWG Pipe. 150mm SWG pipe of make DevrajAnand having ISI stickers in lieu of embossing ISI mark used at site. Please accept 10% of cost of material for using non-ISI marked pipes, if these are technically acceptable.

Settled.

25 25 CI Pipe & Fitting. SKS make CI soil pipe and fittings with ISI make used at site. Clamping not done as per SSR. Some pipes touching wall/chhajja at places.


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26 26 Formwork. As per CA clause No.6.1 and sub paras at serial page No. 153, “the props shall be of ACROW steel props of adequate length and strength and formwork shall be of plywood or MS plates of adequate strength”, however old and de-shaped plywood in lieu of steel plates found being used in the formwork/shuttering for columns and plinth beams/floor beams. Mixed props (wooden ballies and steel) in lieu of only ACROW steel props found being used to support the bottom of beams and floor slabs. Also old and de-shaped plywood alongwith wooden props found used in religious bldg. Two columns found out of plumb and out of alignment and need to be recasted.

Could not checked as work completed.

27 27 No testing record produced for M-30 concrete. Please forward test reports alongwith copy of design mix.

Settled. Record not produced.

28 28 PCC cement makeMycem used. Steel reinforcement of M/s Jai Balaji used. Please forward PV & TC. No independent test record produced for steel & cement (only one test for cement carried out). Please forward independent testing reports alongwithmanufacturers tests.

No record produced.

29 29 Recorded slump for concrete varies 28 to 35mm. Please explain how the compaction has been achieved at this low value of slump. The recorded slump is much lower than approved design mix. It indicates water has been added without increase in quantity of cement to maintain constant water & cement ratio.

Expedite reply

30 30 Toilet Layout in Adm Block. ADGTE observed that layout of WHB, EWC not proper and need to changed, in CO’s toilet. Please review alongwith users and confirm alongwith cost.

Settled. No change carried out.

31 31 Ramps for Garages. ADGTE observed that the ramps at certain places are steep and need to be modified. Also side of the ramps need to be properly rectified by using concrete to avoid accidents.

Not rectified.

32 32 Adm Block. ADGTE observed that PVC tank located above the roof slab & sewage pipes coming from F.F in front side of Adm Block looks ugly in elevation RCC jalli may be considered to hide for better elevation.

Settled. Work not done.

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33 33 Riser & Tread in Stair Case. Riser & tread in stair case found not uniformly casted. There is variation in width & height of steps. ADGTE directed to maintain uniformity in riser & treads of all stair cases while providing tiles/stone slabs.

Settled. Rectified.

34 34 Door Opening in SM Barrack. ADGTE observed that the height of door opening in SM barrack found 2.0m in lieu of 2.10m and need to be rectified.

Opening closed with fixed frame.

35 35 Water. Water found supplied by the contractor as per CA clause No 24 on Ser page No 124(R). Sufficient water tests not found recorded in testing register. Please get the water tested from Govt Engineering College or any Govt approved laboratory and forward results alongwith testing charges for our perusal.

Record not produced.

36 36 Drains. RR masonry drains found at site having stone sizes lesser than 15cm at places. Stones not dressed at places. Joints found of size 14mm to 50mm. Sufficient bond stone and wheep holes not provided. 2 to 3 bond stone found in 4 to 5 Sqm. Interlocking of stones not done. Cavities found in wall. Joints not provided in coping.

Not rectified.

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37 Road. Soiling having compacted thickness 120 to 130mm provided at site. Stones larger than 150mm found at places. Grading of aggregates not proper as per SSR/MORTH. Earth found filled in voids. One layer of WBM having thickness 75mm found at site. Grading of stone aggregates not proper. Sufficient watering & compaction not carried out. Voids filled with earth instead of screening/moorum.

Not rectified.

38 38 Retaining Wall. RR masonry retaining wall found having stone size lesser than 150mm. Gaps not found filled properly. Poor quality cement mortar found used. PCC bond stones not found adequately provided. (2 to 4 No in 5 sqm area) Racking of joints not found carried out. Proper inter locking of stones not done. Cavities found in retaining wall. Pointing not carried out till yet. Sufficient wheep holes not provided. Two to three wheep holes found in 4 to 5 sqm of area.

Not rectified.

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39 39 ORs Institute & Family Welfare Centre. ORs Institute & Family Welfare Centre found located at 45 to 60cm below from road level. Drainage not found provided in front of these buildings this will lead to water logging. Please provide suitable drainage and confirm alongwith cost. You are also requested to check other buildings in low lying area.

1. Partially rectified. 2. Cost to be given.

40 40 Twelve no of cables found passing through one conduit in lieu of six. This is not only technically wrong but can lead to serious safety hazard. Please provide adequate conduits at all places and forward cost of rectification. Confirm that wires as per SSR/IS/IER are passing through conduits at all places.

Not rectified.

41 41 At most of the places earth wire not found used in wiring. It projects the casual attitude of executives towards the electrification of such an important project. (a) Please provide proper earth wire in all wiring and forward rectification cost.

(b) Please intimate steps taken to ensure that such lapses do not occur in future.


42 42 Point Wiring. (a) In SM Barrack No 1, the cable make ‘Kalina’ found FR in lieu of FRLS.

(b) At many places make of the cable was not visible.

(c) It was observed that no colour coding has been followed which shows poor workmanship and poor supervision.

Partially rectified. Both FR & FRLS wire found at site.

43 43 In submain wiring 1sqmm cable of make Kalina was used in lieu of 4 sqmm. It can cause a serous electric and fire hazard. It shows that there has been no supervision in this case.

(a) Please communicate the action taken against the executives responsible for the lapse, through Chief Engineer.

(b) Please replace the cable as per provisions of CA and forward replacement cost.

Not rectified.

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44 44 Following work not found executed:- (a) Laying of underground XLPE cables. (b) Laying of GI pipelines for water supply. (c) Connection of overhead conductors. (d) All internal/external light fittings, switches and sockets.

Please confirm that these works have been executed and forward documents pertaining to same.

Work completed.

45 45 Steel Tubular Pole. Steel tubular pole 9 Mtr were checked at places randomly Poles were of light grade in lieu of medium grade and no make found on poles. Also the poles were found heavily rusted. One steel tubular found bend. Please replace the poles with poles as per the specifications in CA & IS and forward replacement cost. Forward documents proof of weight of poles through CWE.

1. Light grade found at site. 2. One pole replaced.

46 46 No clamps provided while fixing conduits in wall. At some places steel wires used to tie them. Please workout cost of not providing conduit and intimate.

Not rectified.

47 47 No clamping done for concealed GI pipes. Please provide clamping and intimate cost OR recover amount if technically acceptable.

Not rectified.

48 48 GI sunken boxes were found used at all places in lieu of MS sunken boxes. Thickness of the GI boxes was 1.0mm and depth 50mm which is lower than the specifications. Please replace all GI boxes with MS sunken boxes as given in ser 01, Sch ‘A’, Part XIII.

Not rectified.

49 49 PVs & TCs. Please forward PVs/TCs of all important material for our perusal.

PV & TC of all materials not produced.

ADVISORY

01 01 ADGTE directed that dhobighat (washing stones) now a says is defunct system as washing machines are available and are being procured by units. Provision of these dhobighats need to be reviewed in consultation with users in future projects.

Reply awaited. Pl expedite.

02 02 It is noticed that the available land is not being utilized judiciously as small single storey bldgs found scattered/located all over the available space. In lieu, some building could have been combined to have G+2 for better utilization of scarce land. ADGTE advised to review planning in order.

Reply awaited. Pl expedite.

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PART - B : MAJOR OBSN AND ADVISORIES OBSNS ON ADM APPROVAL, PLG & TS

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OBSERVATION ON CONTRACT AND SITE DOCUMENTS

1. Obsn No 50 :Site Documents PV & TC.

(a) Cement. Cement of M/s Diamond cement Mycem brand PPC purchased. No voucher produced after 12 March 16. Work completed on 13 Dec 16. Lot wise independent test report not produced.

In view of above,

(i) It is not understood how quality have been ascertained. Forward all PVs.

(ii) Forward lot wise independent test report.

(b) Steel. Steel purchased from M/s JaiBalaji Industries Ltd. As per executive all steel purchased in one lot. Last purchase voucher dt 11 Oct 2014 produced. No independent test report produced.

In view of above, (i) Confirm that that no steel purchased after 11 Oct 14 otherwise forward all PVs. (ii) Forward lot wise independent test report.

(c) ATT Chemical. Purchased from M/s Pest killer. All vouchers not produced. Independent test report not produced. Licence of applicator last renewed upto31 Dec 2015.

In view of above, (i) Forward all PVs. (ii) Forward independent test report. (iii) Forward renewed License of applicator.

(d) Design Mix. Design mix for M-30 concrete not produced. You are requested to forward the same.

(e) Cube Testing.Cubes not casted & tested as specified in IS 456. You are requested to intimate how quality control has been done. You are also requested to recover amount for less numbers of cubes casted and tested.

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(f) Brick test. Last test carried out on 20 Jun 2015 No test carried out after that. It has been observed that bricks have not been tested as per IS/CA. You are requested to intimate how quality control has been done. Recover amount from contractor for less numbers of tests. (g) Site order Book. Compliance not recorded after 20 Jul 2015. Complete documents and intimate. (h) PMG Register. Not signed by anyone including PMG (Users rep). Complete documents and intimate.

It has been observed that no importance has been given to site

documents/PVs/Test reports which are essential part of contract execution. You are requested to forward your reply through AO.

OBSERVATION ON SITE INSPECTION (MAJOR) 2. Obsn No 51 :Review Report. It has been observed that wrong confirmation has been given by GE for various observations as per review report attached. Some of them have been settled. All these observations should be treated as Non Settled. You are requested to rectify all observations and forward confirmation through AO along with rectification cost or recovery as the case may be otherwise they will be converted into serious observations.

3. Obsn No 52 : RCC Columns. Two columns found twisted and 3 columns found out of plumb in bldg. No. P-85 (Scania vehicle garages). Refer observation 8. These lapses are clearly visible and were intimated in first check also. Rectify defect and confirm through AO that structure is safe.

4. Obsn No 53 :Termite Mounds. Termite mounds observed in servant quarters of Officer Mess. Rectify defect and intimate cost. Confirm through AO that termite is not there at other places.

5. Obsn No 54 : Seepage/Dampness.

(a) Seepage marks observed from roof in toilets of SM barrack.

(b) Seepage marks/Dampness also observed above plinth level in OR institute, Family welfare centre, MI Room.

Rectify defect and intimate cost with confirmation that no seepage exist in any building through AO.

6. Obsn No 55 : PCC Interlocking Blocks. 65mm thick PCC precast interlocking blocks provided over 50 to 60mm sand over rammed earth. No PCC found provided below sand cushion as checked in SM Barracks. Make & ISI mark not found on paver blocks :-

(a) Replace paver blocks with make as per CA duly ISI marked.

(b) Directly placing block over earth is not technically correct. Provide PCC and intimate cost. Also confirm through AO that PCC has not been paid in RAR. Forward copy of MB.

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7. Obsn No 56 : Kota Stone Flooring. Joints found wider & opened up at places as cement mortar came out. No pigment found used. Grinding & polishing not properly done. Corners of stones found broken at places. Shade variation of stones observed 20%. You are requested to carry out rectification and forward rectification cost.

8. Obsn No 57 :WindowCill. 20 to 22mm thick Kota Stone cill provided in window. 18 to 20 mm projection of stone in lieu of 50 mm found on one side and edges are not rounded. End bearing of 25mm not provided at places. The defect was also notified in main check not rectified at places. You are requested to rectify the same and intimate rectification cost.

9. Obsn No 58 :Drapery rod. 25mm thick MS drapery rod with PVC coating instead of Aluminium powder coated rod (Refer PS Clause No. 18.12on page No. 177 of CA) found provided over MS brackets and MS end caps instead of powder coated Aluminium brackets. Make and ISI mark are not found. You are requested to replace all rods and brackets or prepare minus DO if technically acceptable to you. Forward cost.

10. Obsn No 59 : InternalGrooves. Grooves on plastered surfaces found provided at junctions of dissimilar materials. No uniformity is maintained in width & depth of groove. Crack filler compound not found provided in grooves anywhere in all buildings as per PS Clause No.14.1(m) on page 172(R). You are requested to rectify defect and intimate cost.

11. Obsn No 60 :PlinthProtection. Grooves not provided at junction of wall. Sealing compound not used to fill the grooves along the plinth protection. Cracks observed on plinth protection and soil below plinth protection found eroded at places. You are requested to rectify defect and intimate cost.

12. Obsn No 61 :Barbed wire Fencing.

(a) 2mm dia barbed wire fencing with 2mm dia barbs spaced at 75 to 80 mm found fixed to precast RCC posts all round Quarter Guard bldg. Barbed wire is loosely fitted and hanging. You are requested to rectify defect and intimate cost. (b) No paint/white wash found provided over RCC posts. You are requested to rectify defect and intimate cost.

13. Obsn No 62 :AluminiumWindows & grill.

(a) Aluminium powder coated windows provided in Adm Block through DO. Gaps observed around the frame & not filled properly. Make & ISI mark are not found on. Forward documentary proof in respect of make. Rectify other defects and intimate cost. (b) Aluminium Grill. Aluminium grill having rod 3x4.7mm , aperture 57mmx57mm found fixed to Aluminium window frame directly using screws. ‘U’ channel not used to fix grills. Plz provide the same and intimate cost. Forward DO to ascertain size of grill. (c) Glass. 4mm thick plain glass of make ModiGuard found used. 3.36mm tinted glass also found lying at site. Forward copy of DO to confirm thickness of glass.

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(d) Rubber lining not provided for window shutters. Shutter found loose & vibratingwhile moment. Rectify defect and intimate cost. (e) 6 lever lock, Skynet make provided for aluminium doors. Forward copy of DO to confirm specifications of lock.

14. Obsn No 63 :Kitchen/Sanitary fittings. Following sanitary fittings found provided :-

(a) CP bib tap, pillars tap : PARKO, Non-ISI marked.

(b) EWC/IWC :Hindware, Non-ISI marked.

(c) Seat cover : Hollow type, non-ISI marked.

(d) Flush tank :Hindware, ISI-Marked.

(e) CP Angle cock : PARKO, ISI marked.

(f) S/S sink : Comet make , 304, 17.4mm ISI mark. Size : 90x45mm, bowl : 40x35x20mm. Replace all fittings as per CA with ISI mark and intimate cost.

15. Obsn No 64 :Pre-laminatedParticle Board. 17.4mm thick pre laminated particle board in lieu of 19 to 20 mm with 6mm thick beading found fixed to 50x50mm wooden frame in cupboard. Make, ISI mark & grade are not marked on laminated board. Replace particle board and intimate cost.

16. Obsn No 65 :Completion drawings & Layout diagrams. Completion drawings of all buildings and layout network for cables pipe line internal &external, drainage, sewage etc are not produced. Completion of work already issued & buildings are in use. Confirm through AO that all record drawings have been submitted by contractor.

17. Obsn No 66 :Site clearance. Heaps of soil, stone boulders found near the buildings within 3 meter. Soil not found properly levelled, rolled at places. Rectify defect and intimate cost.

18. Obsn No 67 :PCC floor in Garages.

(a) Cracks observed on PCC flooring. Grooves are not out at regular intervals and no filler compound used to fill grooves.

(b) Cement screed found spread over the PCC floor and not removed.

Rectify defect and intimate cost.

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19. Obsn No 68 :Panelled door.

(a) Plywood panel of panelled door found bulged/peeling off as checked in single officer accn/OR Institute.

(b) Skeleton wooden door found warped in OR Institute.

Replace doors and intimate cost.

20. Obsn No 69 :Steel Cupboard.

(a) MS steel cupboards found provided on flooring without raised platform. Gap of 100-120mm observed between RCC slab & top of steel cupboard. Local lock found provided.

(b) Some shutters are not closing properly.


21. Obsn No 70 :Roof treatment. Joints of PCC tiles not found properly filled. Undulations observed on tile surface. Tiles are lifted up at places. Rectify defect and intimate cost.

22. Obsn No 71 : External Finish. External finishes on back side walls of SM Barracks found patchy and needs one more coat. You are requested to rectify the defect and intimate cost.

23. Obsn No 72 :Hardstanding. PCC hard standing found in front of garages. Grooves are irregular & not in straight line. Some of the grooves are superficial and not of proper depth. Grooves are not filled with joint filler compound. Corners found broken at places. You are requested to rectify the defect and intimate cost.

24. Obsn No 73 :Stone set road.

(a) Stones found loosened as cement mortar is coming out from joints. Joints found wider, varying from 25 to 50mm.

(b) No approach provided to the LRW workshop from nearby road. Big size boulders found in between to be removed.


25. Obsn No 74 :Crumple section. Crumple joint is found filled with cement mortar instead of Polysulphide sealant as per PS Clause No. 18.15 on page No. 178(R) of CA. In flooring, no crumple provided superficial groove provided in kota stone flooring only on top. Same defect was observed in main check. You are requested to rectify defect and intimate cost.

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26. Obsn No 75 : Laying of LT Cables. Following cable checked at site:-

Size Sand Above Sand Below 35 Sqmm 3.5 Core 16 cm 8 cm

25 Sqmm 3.5 Core 15 cm 8 cm




It has been observed that sand cushioning is not as per CA/SSR. You are requested to rectify the same and intimate cost.

27. Obsn No 76 : LT Poles. Pipe of pole ISI make, light grade, pole painting is patchy. You are requested to replace all poles as per IS/CA and intimate cost. Same point was also taken in observation No 45.

28. Obsn No 77 : Point Wiring. Multi strand were of Make Kalinga, ISI mark founded and checked at site. At number of places,cable in wiringfound FR in lieu of FRLS. Joints in wiring observed at many places. Rectify defect and intimate cost. Same point was also taken vide Observation No 42.

29. Obsn No 78 :Fan Regulators. Fan regulator of Make - Bajaj, ORISION, Anchor found provided. Regulators are non ISI, wattage not mentioned on regulator. At certain places fan regulator of ORISON make found burnt. The makes are not as per CA. You are requested to replace all regulators as per CA and intimate cost.

30. Obsn No 79 :PV& TC. Forward PVs and TCs of all materials as per CA

Sd x-x-x-/- (Anil Mehrotra, IDSE) STE (SC) Pune

Appendix- ‘B’




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OBSERVATION ON SITE INSPECTION (MINOR)

1. Obsn No 01 : Sewage Pipe Line. Sewage pipe line is crossing area drainage near single officers Accn. No support provided to pipe. Rectify defect and intimate cost.


Annexure ‘I’




IMPORTANT OBSERVATIONS

1. Obsn No 50 : Site Documents PV & TC.

(a) Cement. Cement of M/s Diamond cement Mycem brand PPC purchased. No voucher produced after 12 March 16. Work completed on 13 Dec 16. Lot wise independent test report not produced.

In view of above,

(i) It is not understood how quality have been ascertained. Forward all PVs.

(ii) Forward lot wise independent test report.

(b) Steel. Steel purchased from M/s JaiBalaji Industries Ltd. As per executive all steel purchased in one lot. Last purchase voucher dt 11 Oct 2014 produced. No independent test report produced.

In view of above, (i) Confirm that that no steel purchased after 11 Oct 14 otherwise forward all PVs. (ii) Forward lot wise independent test report.

(c) ATT Chemical. Purchased from M/s Pest killer. All vouchers not produced. Independent test report not produced. Licence of applicator last renewed upto31 Dec 2015.

In view of above, (i) Forward all PVs. (ii) Forward independent test report. (iii) Forward renewed License of applicator.

(d) Design Mix. Design mix for M-30 concrete not produced. You are requested to forward the same.

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(e) Cube Testing. Cubes not casted & tested as specified in IS 456. You are requested to intimate how quality control has been done. You are also requested to recover amount for less numbers of cubes casted and tested. (f) Brick test. Last test carried out on 20 Jun 2015 No test carried out after that. It has been observed that bricks have not been tested as per IS/CA. You are requested to intimate how quality control has been done. Recover amount from contractor for less numbers of tests. (g) Site order Book. Compliance not recorded after 20 Jul 2015. Complete documents and intimate. (h) PMG Register. Not signed by anyone including PMG (Users rep). Complete documents and intimate.

It has been observed that no importance has been given to site

documents/PVs/Test reports which are essential part of contract execution. You are requested to forward your reply through AO.

2. Obsn No 51 : Review Report. It has been observed that wrong confirmation has been given by GE for various observations as per review report attached. Some of them have been settled. All these observations should be treated as Non Settled. You are requested to rectify all observations and forward confirmation through AO along with rectification cost or recovery as the case may be otherwise they will be converted into serious observations.

3. Obsn No 52 : RCC Columns. Two columns found twisted and 3 columns found out of plumb in bldg. No. P-85 (Scania vehicle garages). Refer observation 8. These lapses are clearly visible and were intimated in first check also. Rectify defect and confirm through AO that structure is safe.

4. Obsn No 53 :Termite Mounds. Termite mounds observed in servant quarters of Officer Mess. Rectify defect and intimate cost. Confirm through AO that termite is not there at other places.

5. Obsn No 54 : Seepage/Dampness.

(a) Seepage marks observed from roof in toilets of SM barrack.

(b) Seepage marks/Dampness also observed above plinth level in OR institute, Family welfare centre, MI Room.

Rectify defect and intimate cost with confirmation that no seepage exist in any building through AO.

6. Obsn No 58 : Drapery rod. 25mm thick MS drapery rod with PVC coating instead of Aluminium powder coated rod (Refer PS Clause No. 18.12 on page No. 177 of CA) found provided over MS brackets and MS end caps instead of powder coated Aluminium brackets. Make and ISI mark are not found. You are requested to replace all rods and brackets or prepare minus DO if technically acceptable to you. Forward cost.

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7. Obsn No 59 : Internal Grooves. Grooves on plastered surfaces found provided at junctions of dissimilar materials. No uniformity is maintained in width & depth of groove. Crack filler compound not found provided in grooves anywhere in all buildings as per PS Clause No.14.1(m) on page 172(R). You are requested to rectify defect and intimate cost.

8. Obsn No 76 : LT Poles. Pipe of pole ISI make, light grade, pole painting is patchy. You are requested to replace all poles as per IS/CA and intimate cost. Same point was also taken in observation No 45.

9. Obsn No 77 : Point Wiring. Multi strand were of Make Kalinga, ISI mark founded and checked at site. At number of places,cable in wiringfound FR in lieu of FRLS. Joints in wiring observed at many places. Rectify defect and intimate cost. Same point was also taken vide Observation No 42.
