Zonal Work Contracts :
These zonal work contracts mostly cover new works, ordinary repairs and maintenance works in particular zone/area costing over Rs. 100,000. The zonal contracts are generally for one year and are awarded for each sub-division headed by Asstt. Engineer or Division is headed by Senior Scale or Junior Administrative grade officer. These are based on % above/below schedule of Rates. These have been adopted on a lumpsum amount of estimated cost of works during the year and the overall value of works to be done is specified. A work order is to be issued for each item of work to entrusted to the contractor.