Annexure III — DFPR

Annexure-III to Appendix- III

(i) Decision on “in principle” approval, if required 2 weeks

(ii) Preparation of a Detailed Paper/Detailed Project Report by the Administrative Ministry/Department and circulating the same along with draft EFC/PIB Memo. The time limit will vary depending on the nature of scheme and project. This is an internal matter of the Administrative Ministry/ Department concerned

(iii) Appraisal

Note and Comments to be offered on the DP/DPR and draft EFC/ PIB memo by Department of Expenditure, NITI Aayog and concerned Ministries/Agencies. 4 weeks

(iv) Preparation of final EFC/PIB Memo based on comments received, and circulating the same for Appraisal and Approval 2 weeks

(v) Fixing the date of EFC/PIB meeting after receiving the final EFC/PIB Memo 1 weeks

(vi) Issue of minutes of EFC/PIB after the meeting has been held 1 weeks

(vii) On-file approval of Administrative Minister and Finance Minister 2 weeks

(viii) Submission for approval of the Cabinet/Committee of the Cabinet (for proposals above Rs. 1,000 crore) 2 weeks

Note: Wherever the recommended time frame is not adhered to any stage, the concerned organization should work out an appropriate trigger mechanism to take the matter to the next higher level for timely decision making.

Time Frame for Appraisal and Approval of Schemes and Projects The scheme/project cycle would commence with the submission of a Concept Paper/Feasibility Report by the Administrative Ministry/Department.