Para 6.2.11 — MSO (Audit)
Original Rule Text
6.2.11 Parts I and II of the Inspection Report should be forwarded in duplicate to the Divisional Officer, in a tabular form providing separate columns against each item for incorporation of the replies and explanations of the Divisional officer, remarks of the Superintending Engineer, and final disposal by the Audit Office. The Divisional Officer should be requested to return one copy of the Report within a specified period, which should be prescribed under the orders of Government, through the Superintending Engineer. A copy of the Report should also be sent simultaneously to the Superintending Engineer and his attention specifically invited to any important items or to serious irregularities or other points requiring special or prompt attention. These two Parts should also be treated as Objection Statements and dealt with in the manner laid down in Section-IV, Chapter-4.
What This Means
Parts I and II of the Inspection Report must be sent in duplicate to the Divisional Officer in a tabular format with columns for the officer's replies, the Superintending Engineer's remarks, and final disposal. One copy must be returned through the Superintending Engineer within a prescribed period. A copy is also sent directly to the Superintending Engineer with important items flagged. These parts are treated as Objection Statements and follow the standard settlement procedure.
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Key Points
- 1Parts I and II sent in duplicate in tabular format to the Divisional Officer
- 2Table includes columns for DO's reply, SE's remarks, and final disposal
- 3One copy returned through Superintending Engineer within prescribed period
- 4SE receives a simultaneous copy with important items specifically flagged
- 5Treated as Objection Statements under Section-IV, Chapter-4 procedures
Practical Example
The audit party completes inspection of a highway construction division and prepares Parts I and II covering 8 serious findings including cost overruns and irregular contract awards. Two copies are sent to the Executive Engineer in tabular format. Simultaneously, the Superintending Engineer receives a copy with the two most serious irregularities specifically highlighted for prompt attention. The EE must return one copy with explanations through the SE within the government-prescribed timeframe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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