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Wednesday 29 March 2023

PREMATURE DOWNGRADATION

PREMATURE DOWNGRADATION OF V/E/Ps TO CLASS DEE

 While thinking about the premature downgradation of certen V/E/Ps which not complected the twin life criteria but mechanical condition is very poor.  And we hesitate how to proceed for further action, in this concept, HQ DGBR issued a fresh policy vide their letter No 55012/DGD/Poilcy/DGBR/16/E4 Tech dated 20 March 2023. A true copy of the same is attached herewith for refence of all concerned.                                                                                                                                                           __________                                                                                                                                                              

 

 

Headquarters

 

 

Dte General Border Roads

 

 

Seema Sadak Bhawan

 

 

Ring Road, Delhi Cantt

 

 

New Delhi-10

55012/DGD/Poilcy/DGBR/16/E4 Tech                                           20 March 2023

 

 

 

HQ CE (P) (All Projects)

HQ ADGBR (NE)

HQ ADGBR (NW)

Pin 9317-----

Guwahati-900885

Sector-48C

C/o 99/56 APO

C/o 99 APO

Chandigarh-160047

 

 

C/o 56 APO

EBW, WBW, ESD, WSD

 

 

 

POLICY DIRECTIVES: PREMATURE DOWNGRADATION

OF VEH/EQPT/PLANT TO CLASS DEE


1.            Plaes refer following letters:-

(a)

MoD (BR) letter No. BRDB/02/28/BEA/2010 dated 06 Apr 2017.

(b)

MoD (BR) letter No. 04/696/2015/D&P (BR-1) dated 11 Aug 2017.

(c)

MoD (BR) F.No. 04/696/2015/D&P (BR-1) dated 03 Feb 2022.

 

2.        Pursuant to clarification issued by MoD (BR) vide their letter under reference at para 1 (c) and observation raised by PCDA (BR) vide their letter No AT/BR/118/L.S./GoI/VOL-XXVII/ dated 28 Jan 2023, there is a need to streamline proceedures for premature downgradation of V/E/Ps to class DEE. Apropos, all cases of premature downgradtion as per the policy under reference at para 1 (a) & (c) above will be regularized by respective CFAs (to be decided as per depreciated value of V/E/Ps). However effective technical control in all cases, In-Principal Approval for premature downgradation of V/E/Ps (where twin life criteria not met) are to be proposed to HQs DGBR by concerned project through their respective ADGBR HQs along with following:-

(a)

Statement of Case duly recommended by all commanders in chain i.e. OC unit, Commander TF, CE (P) & ADGBR.

(b)

Inspection Form.

(c)

Calculation Sheet.

(d)

Cost of required spares for repair.


3.     On In-principle Approval from HQs DGBR, C of I Cum TBOO to be convened by repective project HQs.

4.      Finalisation of C of I cum TBOO and regularization of loss statement will be as per para 1067 and 1068 of BR regulation read in conjunction with MoD (BR) letter at para 1 (c) above.  In all cases of premature downgradation of V/E/Ps, above Rs 25 lakh directives on C of I cum TBOO will be given by DGBR and the same will be regularized under the power of MoD (BR) as given at srl No 8 of MoD (BR) letter No F. No 04/696/2015/D&P (BR-1) dated 03 Feb 2022.

5.    After regularization of loss, the V/E/P will be downgraded to class DEE and technical confirmation will be issued by respective Dir EME/ Dy Commandant of BW and ‘Administrative approval will be issued respective CFAs. For all cases of premature downgradation, copy of such order will be submitted to all concerned officers by the project/ BW.

6.  Time-line for process of premature downgradation cases of V/E/P for order and regularization of loss to be strictly followed as per Appx attached.

7.       This is issued with the concurrence of IFA (BR) vide their I.D.No. IF/801/Vol-XVIII/Non Pro L-03/93/&04/553/P-5 dated 28 Feb 2023.

8.    This will be come into effect the date of issue of this letter and supersedes all previous policies on the subject.

 

 

 

Sd/xxx

 

 

(Alok V Mishra)

 

 

DDG (TA)

 

 

For DGBR

Copy to:-

 

 

IFA (BR)

-           For info pl.

 

PCDA (BR)

-           For info pl.                   

 

Internal:-

HQ DGBR E4 Rep


-        For info pl.

HQ DGBR /E3ES

-        For info pl.

HQ DGBR E4 Inv

-        For info pl.


Appx of HQ DGBR letter 55012/DGD/ Policy/

DGBR/16/E4 Tech dated 20 March 2023.

TIME LINE FOR SANCTION OF PREMATURE DOWNGRADATION

OF V/E/P TO CLASS DEE

Sl No

Action

Unit

Time

Remarks

1.

Initiation of cases for premature downgradation of V/E/Ps

Initiation by user/ unit to dispatch to HQ DGBR for in principle sanction through all chain in command

15 days

Preparation of documents as per directives.

2.

Grant of in-principle sanction

By HQ DGBR/E4 Tech

6 days.

 

3.

Issue of convening order

By project HQ/BW

6 days

 

4.

Preparation/completion of C of I,TBOO by Board.

By project/ BOO

60 to 75 days

 

5.

Process of cases and Accord of sanction on C of I cum TBOO and regularization of Loss Statement by respective CFAs.

By CE projects for project level/ HQ ADGBR for cases under ADGBR.

15 to 30 days

 

6.

If approval of DGBR and MoD (BR) is required

By HQ DGBR

15 days

 

Total

120 to 150 days (Approx.)

                                                                                                                                                                       

Sd/xxx

(Alok V Mishra)

DDG (TA)

For DGBR




Thursday 23 March 2023

Mahindra & Mahindra THAR (Petrol)

MAINTENANCE The proper maintenance to Mahindra & Mahindra THAR LX P MT 4WD is not only reduced its downtime and keep it in a good appearance, but also it increases the performance as well as the stipulated life of vehicle. So all drivers should be give care on good maintenance to Mahindra & Mahindra THAR LX P MT 4WD in its due time as per company’s recommendation without fail. 

RECOMMENDED OIL AND PERIODICITY OF 

Mahindra & Mahindra THAR LX P MT 4WD (Petrol)

Sl No

Assembly

Grade of oil

Quantity

Periodicity

Remarks

1.

Engine Oil

M&M Maximile ultra V4

6 Ltr

10,000 Kms/1 yr

 

2.

Gear Box

M&M Maximile syntec F2

2.25 Ltr

1,00,000 Kms/ 3 yr

50,000 Kms First

3.

Aux Gear Box

M&M Maximile power steering fluid

1.2 Ltr

1,00,000 Kms/ 3 yr

 

4.

Rear Axle 

M&M Maximile Elite

2 Ltr

60,000 Kms

10,000 Kms First

5.

Front Axle

M&M Maximile Elite

1.25 Ltr

80,000 Kms

30,000 Kms

6.

Power Steering

M&M Maximile PSF

0.85 Ltr

 

 

7.

Brake & Clutch

M&M Maximile DOT4

1.75 Ltr

40,000 Kms

 

8.

Engine Coolant

M&M Maximile ultra cool

5 Ltr

80,000 Kms

60,000 Kms First

9.

AdBlue tank

M&M Maxiclean

20 Ltr

As and when required

 

10.

Fuel

Petrol IS2796-2017 BS VI

57 Ltr

 

 

 

 Other specifications

Sl No

Aggregates

Specifications

1.

Engine

2.0 l TGDi Petrol (G20) 1997 cc, Spark ignition, 4 strock, DI TC inter cooler, Bore-83 x 92.25 mm, 4 cyl.

2.

Max engine Power

112 KW @ 5000 rpm.

3.

Gear Box

6 Speed manual transmission.

4.

Number of gears

6 forward and 1 reverse.

5.

Clutch

Single plate, Dry diaphragm type. (MT)

6.

Suspension

Front- double wishbone type IFS and rear- multi link coil spring.

7.

Shock absorbers

Telescopic. (Front & rear)

8.

Brakes

Hydraulic & vacuum assisted, Front- Disc & rear- Drum.

9.

Steering type

Rack and pinion type, power assisted by hydraulic oil.

10.

Battery

12 volt 72 AH x 1

11.

Tyre size

255/65 R18 (Radial.)

12.

Air Bag

Available for driver and front passenger.

13.

Warranty

3 years or 1,00,000 Kms from the date of retail sale whichever is earlier.

14.

Free labour services

At 1,000 Kms, 10,000 Kms & 20,000 Kms.

15.

Fuel filter change

At every 20,000 Kms.

16.

Overall length

3985 mm.

17.

Overall width

1855 mm.

18.

Overall height

1844 mm.

19.

Wheel Base

2450 mm.

20.

Kerb weight

1719 Kgs.

21.

Gross vehicle weight

2163 Kgs.

 

The above information is as per manufactures literature/ recommendations.

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