Pwd Dsr 2017-18 Maharashtra -
Maharashtra Public Works Department (PWD) District Schedule of Rates (DSR) for 2017-18
Water Resources Department (WRD): A common CSR for irrigation and embankment works was applicable from April 1, 2018. pwd dsr 2017-18 maharashtra
Excavation (soil, hard rock), brickwork, stone masonry, plastering, and flooring. In the sweltering heat of May 2017, inside
- Market Analysis: Extensive surveys were conducted to ascertain the prevailing market rates of basic materials like cement, steel, sand, and aggregates across different districts of Maharashtra.
- Labor Rates: The schedule incorporated the prevailing minimum wage rates for skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled labor as per the latest government notifications (Labour Department circulars).
- Overheads and Profit: A standard percentage for contractor’s profit, establishment charges, and contingencies was factored into the rates to ensure the viability of business for contractors.
- GST Integration: The transition from the VAT regime to GST in July 2017 was a crucial factor. The DSR 2017-18 had to account for the input tax credits and the revised tax structures on construction materials, ensuring that the tax burden was accurately reflected in the item rates.
In the sweltering heat of May 2017, inside the bustling "Mantralaya Annex" in Mumbai, a quiet revolution was being bound in brown leather. For three months, a team of 47 junior engineers, surveyors, and senior architects had been locked in a battle not of bricks and mortar, but of decimals and data. a team of 47 junior engineers