Pre-inspection of material by RITES/RDSO – minimum value os Stores.
Pre-inspection of material by RITES/RDSO – minimum value os Stores.
This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.
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Here’s the officially mandated threshold for pre-inspection of material by RITES or RDSO under Indian Railways procurement norms:
Pre-Inspection Requirement & Minimum Value Threshold
According to the Railway Board directive (dated 9 August 2006):
- Mandatory Pre-Inspection by RITES/RDSO: All purchase orders valued over ₹1 lakh must be pre-inspected by third-party agencies such as RITES or RDSO, regardless of whether the items are safety-critical or not
- For Purchase Orders Below ₹1 Lakh:
- If the consignee possesses the necessary technical capacity, pre-inspection may be conducted internally by an officer not below Senior Scale (preferably at the supplier’s premises), before dispatch
- However, in cases where the technical expertise or specialized facility is lacking at the consignee level, even orders under ₹1 lakh should still undergo pre-inspection by RDSO or RITES.
Summary Table
| Purchase Order Value | Inspection Authority |
|---|---|
| Above ₹1 Lakh | Mandatory pre-inspection by RITES or RDSO |
| Below ₹1 Lakh | If technical expertise available → internal inspection by Sr. Scale officer |
| If not → pre-inspection by RITES/RDSO |
This approach ensures quality oversight for higher-value procurements, while also providing flexibility for lower-value items—unless technical constraints demand third-party verification.
Let me know if you’d like more details on inspection procedures, cost implications, or how these rules apply to specific item categories!