Approximately ₹6,400 to ₹6,600 per Metric Tonne (M.T.).
| Clause | Detail | |--------|--------| | | Up to 500 m free. Beyond that, add per 100 m. | | Lift | Up to 1.5 m free. Beyond that, add per 3.0 m. | | Water charges | 1% of estimated cost (or as specified). | | Royalty on minor minerals | To be paid extra (not included in DSR). | | GST / VAT | Not applicable – DSR 2015-16 includes excise/VAT as per pre-GST regime (use with caution today). | | Overheads | 15% for normal works, 20% for difficult terrain. |
| Category | Specification | Reference (2015-16 DSR) | Unit | Rate (₹) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Foundation in ordinary soil, lift 0-1.5m, lead up to 30m | SI No 251/15-16 | CuM | 44.85 - 86.83 | | Masonry | II class B.B. masonry in C.M. 1:6 | Bd.G1/96(37) | CuM | 6,273.30 | | Concrete (PCC) | 1:2:4 trap metal for foundations | It No 1 A ii (Pg. 16) | CuM | 5,758.34 | | Concrete (RCC) | M30 grade for solid slab (up to 5m height) | It No 4 B c (Pg. 20) | CuM | 9,192.24 | | Reinforcement | HYSD bar for RCC work | As per detail | MT (est.) | ~48,496 + fabrication | | Dismantling | RCC work, stacking debris within 50m | It No 32 (Pg. 145) | CuM | 651.15 | | Plastering | 12mm thick internal cement plaster 1:4 | Bd.L2/368(46) | SQM | 182.30 |
: A 1% cess for labour welfare is included in the rate analysis. Pwd Dsr 2015-16 Maharashtra
The PWD DSR was the mandatory reference for all public construction tenders. Every Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and estimate had to be prepared using the DSR's rates and item codes, a process that applied to projects from municipal corporations to other government bodies. While the 2015-16 DSR is a historical document, its data remains crucial for contract auditing, legal dispute resolution, and as a benchmark for adjusting older tenders to current market prices.
The rates were derived from the basic costs of construction materials, including cement, steel, bitumen, and other materials, adjusted for transportation and handling.
Superintending Engineer, PWD Circle – [Circle Name] Approximately ₹6,400 to ₹6,600 per Metric Tonne (M
: Adjustments are made for works within major city limits (like Pune or Nagpur) to account for higher urban operational costs. Special Premises
Base courses like and Granular Sub-Base (GSB).
To account for local challenges, standard rates were subject to percentage increases: Corporation Areas: +5% [3]. Tribal or Hilly/Inaccessible Areas: +10% [3, 6]. Sugarcane Factory Radius (10km): +5% [3]. | | Lift | Up to 1
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| Construction Item | Rate (2015-16) | | :--- | :--- | | Dismantling cement concrete pavement | ₹1,775.50 per cum | | P/L hotmix Dense bituminous macadam 75mm thick | ₹7,054.56 per cum | | P/L in situ cement concrete 1:2:4 for foundation | ₹5,758.34 per cum | | Providing dry trap rubble stone soling | ₹1,394.09 per cum | | Providing internal cement plaster (12mm thick) | ₹182.30 per sqm | (Rates are representative; actual rates varied by district and item).
: Approximately ₹42,230 per metric tonne (Bulk, Ex-Refinery Mumbai). Mild Steel (Fe-500) : Approximately ₹42,875 per metric tonne. Operational Guidelines Maharashtra PWD DSR Rates 2015-16 | PDF - Scribd
The 2015-16 DSR also included specific premiums (additional costs) for: