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Re-Delegation of Financial Powers in the DG Shipping

Applicable to: All officers and branches in DG Shipping
Effective Date: 2025-12-22
Superseded Circulars: Office Order 106/2025 and 120/2025

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Procurement Compliance

All procurements must adhere to the Public Procurement Process, E-Procurement thresholds, and other specified compliances.

  • Public Procurement Process: Mandatory adherence to GFR 2017 and relevant procurement manuals.
  • E-Procurement Threshold: ₹1,00,000. Exceeding threshold requires use of GeM and C-PPP platforms.
  • FAAPP Oversight: All procurements must be routed through FAAPP for compliance checks.

2. Delegation of Financial Powers

Financial powers delegated to Heads of Wings and Dy. Director Generals heading a Branch, effective from the date of this order.

  • Heads of Wings: Revenue expenditure up to ₹5 crore under specific heads, ₹5 lakh under others, and capital expenditure up to ₹50 lakh under ICT.
  • Dy. Director Generals: Revenue expenditure up to ₹25 lakh under 28, ₹2 lakh under others.
Important Note

All procurements must align with approved Annual Procurement Plans and be budget-compliant.

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