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Puducherry SOR 2024-25

Earth Work rates

70 earth work items from the Puducherry PWD, effective 2024-08-14.

Earth Work rates in the Puducherry Puducherry Schedule of Rates 2024-25 run from ₹5.34 to ₹20,961.38. Transcribed from Puducherry PWD — Puducherry Schedule of Rates 2024-25, Puducherry region. Base PDF only; PWD has since issued Correction Slip-3 (22 January 2025) for all four regions, so some rates here may be superseded.. Reference only — verify against the official source before pricing a bid.

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2.1.1Earth work in surface excavation not exceeding 30cm in depth but exceeding 1.5m in width as well as 10 sqm on plan including getting out and disposal of excavated earth up to 50m and lift up to 1.5m, as per direction of Engineer-in-charge - All kinds of soilSqm120.36
2.2.1Earth work by mechanical / manual means in rough excavation, banking excavated earth in layers not exceeding 20 cm in depth, breaking clods, watering,rolling each layer with 1/2 tonne roller or wooden or steel rammers,and rolling every 3rd and top-most layer with power roller of minimum 8 tonnes and dressing up in embankments for roads, flood banks, marginal banks and guide banks or filling up ground depressions, lead upto 50m and for all lift - all kinds of soilCum392.46
2.3.1Banking excavated earth by mechanical / manual means in layers not exceeding 20cm in depth, breaking clods, watering, rolling each layer with 1/2 tonne roller, or wooden or steel rammers, and rolling every 3rd and top-most layer with power roller of minimum 8 tonnes and dressing up, in embankments for roads,flood banks,marginal banks,and guide banks etc.,lead upto 50m and for all lift - all kinds of soilCum195.25
2.4Deduct for not rolling with power rolller of minimum 8 tonnes for banking excavated earth in layers not exceeding 20cm in depthCum5.34
2.5Deduct for not watering the excavated earth for bankingCum14.23
2.6.1Earth work in excavation by mechanical means (Hydraulic excavator) / manual means over areas (exceeding 30 cm in depth, 1.5m in width as well as 10sqm on plan) including getting out and disposal of excavated earth, lead upto 50m and for all lift as per direction of Engineer-in-charge by in charge - all kinds of soilCum189.77
2.7.1Earth work in excavation by mechanical means (Hydraulic excavator) / manual means over areas (exceeding 30 cm in depth, 1.5m in width as well as 10sqm on plan) including getting out and disposal of excavated earth, lead upto 50m and lift upto 1.5m as per direction of Engineer-in-charge by in charge - ordinary rockCum503.08
2.7.2Earth work in excavation by mechanical means (Hydraulic excavator) / manual means over areas (exceeding 30 cm in depth, 1.5m in width as well as 10sqm on plan) including getting out and disposal of excavated earth, lead upto 50m and lift upto 1.5m as per direction of Engineer-in-charge by in charge- hard rock (requiring blasting)Cum872.06
2.7.3Earth work in excavation by mechanical means (Hydraulic excavator) / manual means over areas (exceeding 30 cm in depth, 1.5m in width as well as 10sqm on plan) including getting out and disposal of excavated earth, lead upto 50m and lift upto 1.5m as per direction of Engineer-in-charge by in charge - hard rock (blasting prohibited)Cum1,438.09
2.8.1Earthwork in excavation by mechanical means (Hydraulic excavator) / manual means in foundation trenches or drains (not exceeding 1.5m in width or 10 sqm on plan), including dressing of sides and ramming of bottoms, for all lift, including getting out the excavated soil and disposal of surplus excavated soil as per direction of Engineer-in-charge, within a lead of 50m - all kinds of soilCum279.68
2.9.1Excavation work by mechanical means (Hydraulic excavator) / manual means in foundation trenches or drains (not exceeding 1.5m in width or 10 sqm on plan), including dressing of sides and ramming of bottoms, lift upto 1.5m, including getting out the excavated soil and disposal of surplus excavated soils as per direction of Engineer-in-charge, within a lead of 50m - ordinary rockCum623.20
2.9.2Excavation work by mechanical means (Hydraulic excavator) / manual means in foundation trenches or drains (not exceeding 1.5m in width or 10 sqm on plan), including dressing of sides and ramming of bottoms, lift upto 1.5m, including getting out the excavated soil and disposal of surplus excavated soils as per direction of Engineer-in-charge, within a lead of 50m - hard rock (requiring blasting)Cum1,019.39
2.9.3Excavation work by mechanical means (Hydraulic excavator) / manual means in foundation trenches or drains (not exceeding 1.5m in width or 10 sqm on plan), including dressing of sides and ramming of bottoms, lift upto 1.5m, including getting out the excavated soil and disposal of surplus excavated soils as per direction of Engineer-in-charge, within a lead of 50m - hard rock (blasting prohibited)Cum1,518.97
2.10.1.1Excavating trenches by mechanical / manual means of required width for pipes, cables, etc including excavation for sockets, and dressing of sides, ramming of bottoms, for all depth, including getting out the excavated soil, and then returning the soil as required, in layers not exceeding 20 cm in depth, including consolidating each deposited layer by ramming, watering, etc. and disposing of surplus excavated soil as per direction of Engineer-in-charge, within a lead of 50 m - all kinds of soil - pipes,cables etc, not exceeding 80mm diaMetre212.42
2.10.1.2Excavating trenches by mechanical / manual means of required width for pipes, cables, etc including excavation for sockets, and dressing of sides, ramming of bottoms, for all depth, including getting out the excavated soil, and then returning the soil as required, in layers not exceeding 20 cm in depth, including consolidating each deposited layer by ramming, watering, etc. and disposing of surplus excavated soil as per direction of Engineer-in-charge, within a lead of 50 m - all kinds of soil - pipes,cables etc, exceeding 80mm dia but not exceeding 300 mm diaMetre346.94
2.10.1.3Excavating trenches by mechanical / manual means of required width for pipes, cables, etc including excavation for sockets, and dressing of sides, ramming of bottoms, for all depth, including getting out the excavated soil, and then returning the soil as required, in layers not exceeding 20 cm in depth, including consolidating each deposited layer by ramming, watering, etc. and disposing of surplus excavated soil as per direction of Engineer-in-charge, within a lead of 50 m - all kinds of soil - pipes,cables etc, exceeding 300mm dia but not exceeding 600 mmMetre541.65
2.13.1.1Excavating trenches of required width for pipes, cables, etc, including excavation for sockets, depth upto 1.5m including getting out the excavated materials, returning the soil as required in layers not exceeding 20cm in depth, including consolidating each deposited layers by ramming,watering etc., stacking serviceable material for measurements and disposal of unserviceable material as per direction of Engineer-in-charge, within a lead of 50m - ordinary rock - pipes,cables etc. not exceeding 80mm diaMetre386.59
2.13.1.2Excavating trenches of required width for pipes, cables, etc, including excavation for sockets, depth upto 1.5m including getting out the excavated materials, returning the soil as required in layers not exceeding 20cm in depth, including consolidating each deposited layers by ramming,watering etc., stacking serviceable material for measurements and disposal of unserviceable material as per direction of Engineer-in-charge, within a lead of 50m - ordinary rock - pipes,cables etc.exceeding 80mm dia but not exceeding 300 mm diaMetre957.26
2.13.1.3Excavating trenches of required width for pipes, cables, etc, including excavation for sockets, depth upto 1.5m including getting out the excavated materials, returning the soil as required in layers not exceeding 20cm in depth, including consolidating each deposited layers by ramming,watering etc., stacking serviceable material for measurements and disposal of unserviceable material as per direction of Engineer-in-charge, within a lead of 50m - ordinary rock - pipes,cables etc. exceeding 300 mm dia but not exceeding 600 mm diaMetre1,101.44
2.13.2.1Excavating trenches of required width for pipes, cables, etc, including excavation for sockets, depth upto 1.5m including getting out the excavated materials, returning the soil as required in layers not exceeding 20cm in depth, including consolidating each deposited layers by ramming,watering etc., stacking serviceable material for measurements and disposal of unserviceable material as per direction of Engineer-in-charge, within a lead of 50m - hard rock (requiring blasting) - pipes,cables etc. not exceeding 80mm diaMetre576.75
2.13.2.2Excavating trenches of required width for pipes, cables, etc, including excavation for sockets, depth upto 1.5m including getting out the excavated materials, returning the soil as required in layers not exceeding 20cm in depth, including consolidating each deposited layers by ramming,watering etc., stacking serviceable material for measurements and disposal of unserviceable material as per direction of Engineer-in-charge, within a lead of 50m - hard rock (requiring blasting) - pipes,cables etc. exceeding 80mm dia but not exceeding 300mm diaMetre1,428.14
2.13.2.3Excavating trenches of required width for pipes, cables, etc, including excavation for sockets, depth upto 1.5m including getting out the excavated materials, returning the soil as required in layers not exceeding 20cm in depth, including consolidating each deposited layers by ramming,watering etc., stacking serviceable material for measurements and disposal of unserviceable material as per direction of Engineer-in-charge, within a lead of 50m - hard rock (requiring blasting) - pipes,cables etc. exceeding 300 mm dia but not exceeding 600mm diaMetre1,643.14
2.13.3.1Excavating trenches of required width for pipes, cables, etc, including excavation for sockets, depth upto 1.5m including getting out the excavated materials, returning the soil as required in layers not exceeding 20cm in depth, including consolidating each deposited layers by ramming,watering etc., stacking serviceable material for measurements and disposal of unserviceable material as per direction of Engineer-in-charge, within a lead of 50m - hard rock (blasting prohibited) - pipes,cables etc. not exceeding 80mm diaMetre812.81
2.13.3.2Excavating trenches of required width for pipes, cables, etc, including excavation for sockets, depth upto 1.5m including getting out the excavated materials, returning the soil as required in layers not exceeding 20cm in depth, including consolidating each deposited layers by ramming,watering etc., stacking serviceable material for measurements and disposal of unserviceable material as per direction of Engineer-in-charge, within a lead of 50m - hard rock (blasting prohibited) - pipes,cables etc. exceeding 80mm dia but not exceeding 300mm diaMetre2,012.65
2.13.3.3Excavating trenches of required width for pipes, cables, etc, including excavation for sockets, depth upto 1.5m including getting out the excavated materials, returning the soil as required in layers not exceeding 20cm in depth, including consolidating each deposited layers by ramming,watering etc., stacking serviceable material for measurements and disposal of unserviceable material as per direction of Engineer-in-charge, within a lead of 50m - hard rock (blasting prohibited) - pipes,cables etc. exceeding 300 mm dia but not exceeding 600mm diaMetre2,315.90
2.16.1Close timbering in trenches including strutting, shoring and packing cavities (wherever required) complete (measurements to be taken of the face area timbered). Depth not exceeding 1.5mSqm106.92
2.16.2Close timbering in trenches including strutting, shoring and packing cavities (wherever required) complete (measurements to be taken of the face area timbered). Depth exceeding 1.5m but not exceeding 3mSqm122.20
2.16.3Close timbering in trenches including strutting, shoring and packing cavities (wherever required) complete (measurements to be taken of the face area timbered). Depth exceeding 3m but not exceeding 4.5mSqm156.21
2.17.1Close timbering in case of shafts,wells,cesspits,manholes and the like including strutting,shoring and packing cavities (wherever required) etc. complete (measurements to be taken of the face area timbered). Depth not exceeding 1.5mSqm119.94
2.17.2Close timbering in case of shafts,wells,cesspits,manholes and the like including strutting,shoring and packing cavities (wherever required) etc. complete (measurements to be taken of the face area timbered). Depth exceeding 1.5m but not exceeding 3mSqm152.05
2.17.3Close timbering in case of shafts,wells,cesspits,manholes and the like including strutting,shoring and packing cavities (wherever required) etc. complete (measurements to be taken of the face area timbered). Depth exceeding 3m but not exceeding 4.5mSqm185.85
2.18.1Close timbering over areas including strutting,shoring and packing cavities (where ever required) etc. complete (measurements to be taken of the face area timbered). Depth not exceeding 1.5mSqm97.98
2.18.2Close timbering over areas including strutting,shoring and packing cavities (whwerever required) etc. complete (measurements to be taken of the face area timbered). Depth exceeding 1.5m but not exceeding 3mSqm116.38
2.18.3Close timbering over areas including strutting,shoring and packing cavities (whwerever required) etc. complete (measurements to be taken of the face area timbered). Depth exceeding 3m but not exceeding 4.5mSqm135.10
2.19Extra for planking, strutting and packing materials for cavities (in close timbering) if required to be left permanently in position (face area of timber permanently left to be measured)Sqm1,234.77
2.20.1Open timbering in trenches including strutting and shoring complete (measurements to be taken of the face area timbered). Depth not exceeding 1.5mSqm53.77
2.20.2Open timbering in trenches including strutting and shoring complete (measurements to be taken of the face area timbered). Depth exceeding 1.5m but not exceeding 3mSqm63.20
2.20.3Open timbering in trenches including strutting and shoring complete (measurements to be taken of the face area timbered). Depth exceeding 3m but not exceeding 4.5mSqm78.61
2.21.1Open timbering in case of shafts, wells, cesspits,manholes and the like including strutting and shoring complete (Measurements to be taken of the face area timbered). Depth not exceeding 1.5mSqm53.96
2.21.2Open timbering in case of shafts, wells, cesspits,manholes and the like including strutting and shoring complete (Measurements to be taken of the face area timbered). Depth exceeding 1.5m but not exceeding 3mSqm69.08
2.21.3Open timbering in case of shafts, wells, cesspits,manholes and the like including strutting and shoring complete (Measurements to be taken of the face area timbered). Depth exceeding 3m but not exceeding 4.5mSqm89.16
2.22.1Open timbering over areas including strutting, shoring etc.complete (measurements to be taken of the face area timbered). Depth not exceeding 1.5mSqm39.41
2.22.2Open timbering over areas including strutting, shoring etc.complete (measurements to be taken of the face area timbered). Depth exceeding 1.5m but not exceeding 3mSqm49.17
2.22.3Open timbering over areas including strutting, shoring etc.complete (measurements to be taken of the face area timbered). Depth exceeding 3m but not exceeding 4.5mSqm65.08
2.23Extra for planking and strutting in open timbering if required to be left permanently in position (Face area of the timber permanently left to be meaured)Sqm620.08
2.25Filling available excavated earth (excluding rock) in trenches, plinth, sides of foundations etc. in layers not exceeding 20cm in depth, consolidating each deposited layer by ramming and watering, lead upto 50m and all liftCum169.88
2.26.1Extra for every additional lift of 1.5m or part there of in excavation / banking excavated or stacked materials - all kinds of soilCum128.04
2.26.2Extra for every additional lift of 1.5m or part there of in excavation / banking excavated or stacked materials - ordinary or hard rockCum229.40
2.27Supplying and filling in plinth with river sand under floors, including watering,ramming consolidating and dressing completeCum2,639.63
2.27BSupplying and filling with red earth (excluding rock) including cost and conveyance to the work site and stacking to the departmental gauge, spreading in layers not exceeding 20cm in depth, watering and consolidation using 0.5 tonne roller, or wooden or steel rammers etc. complete for making play fields, running tracks and court yardsCum1,003.60
2.27C.1Supplying and filling with gravel (excluding rock) in layers not exceeding 20cm in depth, breaking clods, watering, rolling each layer with 1/2 tonne roller, or wooden or steel rammers and rolling every 3rd and top-most layer with power roller of minimum 8 tonnes capacity including all leads and lift (Payment will be made based on level measurement)Cum891.10
2.27D.1Supplying and filling with gravel (excluding rock) in layers not exceeding 20cm in depth, breaking clods, watering, rolling each layer with 1/2 tonne roller, or wooden or steel rammers, including all leads and lift etc., complete for making play fields, running trees and court yardsCum886.28
2.28.1Surface dressing of the ground including removing vegetation and in - equalities not exceeding 15 cm deep and disposal of rubbish, lead upto 50m and lift upto 1.5m - all kinds of soilSqm32.03
2.29.1Ploughing the existing ground to a depth of 15cm to 25cm and watering the same - all kinds of soilSqm34.32
2.31Clearing jungle including uprooting of rank vegetation, grass, brush wood, trees and saplings of girth upto 30cm measured at a height of 1m above ground level and removal of rubbish upto a distance of 50 m outside the periphery of the area clearedSqm16.65
2.32Clearing grass and removal of the rubbish upto a distance of 50m outside the periphery of the area clearedSqm8.57
2.33.1Felling trees of the girth (measured at a height of 1m above ground level) including cutting of trunks and branches, removing the roots and stacking of serviceable material and disposal of unserviceable material - beyond 30cm girth upto and including 60cm girthEach502.15
2.33.2Felling trees of the girth (measured at a height of 1m above ground level) including cutting of trunks and branches, removing the roots and stacking of serviceable material and disposal of unserviceable material - beyond 60cm girth upto and including120cm girthEach2,250.51
2.33.3Felling trees of the girth (measured at a height of 1m above ground level) including cutting of trunks and branches, removing the roots and stacking of serviceable material and disposal of unserviceable material - beyond 120cm girth upto and including240cm girthEach10,470.94
2.33.4Felling trees of the girth (measured at a height of 1m above ground level) including cutting of trunks and branches, removing the roots and stacking of serviceable material and disposal of unserviceable material - above 240cm girthEach20,961.38
2.34.1Supplying chemical emulsion in sealed containers including delivery as specified - Chlorpyriphos / lindane emulsifiable concentrate of 20%Litre381.27
2.35.1.1Diluting and injecting chemical emulsion for POST - CONSTRUCTIONAL anti-termite treatment (excluding the cost of chemical emulsion) - along external wall where the apron is not provided using chemical emulsion @ 7.5 litres / sqm of the vertical surface of the substructure to a depth of 300mm including excavation channel along the wall and rodding etc.complete - with chlorpyriphos / lindane E.C. 20% with 1% concentrationMetre37.65
2.35.2.1Diluting and injecting chemical emulsion for POST - CONSTRUCTIONAL anti-termite treatment (excluding the cost of chemical emulsion) - along the external wall below concrete or masonry apron using chemical emulsion @ 2.25 litres per linear metre including drilling and plugging holes etc. - with chlorpyriphosl lindane E.C.20% with 1% concentrationMetre49.16
2.35.3.1Diluting and injecting chemical emulsion for POST - CONSTRUCTIONAL anti-termite treatment (excluding the cost of chemical emulsion) - tratment of soil under existing flooors using chemical emulsion @ one litre per hole, 300mm apart including drilling 12mm diametre holes and plugging with cement mortar 1:2 (1 cement: 2 fine aggregate) to match the existing floor - with Chlorpyriphos / lindane E.C. 20% with 1% concentrationSqm319.39
2.35.4.1Diluting and injecting chemical emulsion for POST - CONSTRUCTIONAL anti-termite treatment (excluding the cost of chemical emulsion) - Treatment of existing masonry using chemical emulsion @ one litre per hole at 300mm interval including drilling holes at 45 degree and plugging them with cement mortar 1:2 (1 cement: 2 fine aggregate) to the full depth of the hole - with chlorpyriphos / lindane E.C. 20% with 1% concentrationMetre42.01
2.35.5Diluting and injecting chemical emulsion for POST - CONSTRUCTIONAL anti-termite treatment (excluding the cost of chemical emulsion) - treatment at points of contact of wood work by chemical emulsion Chlorpyriphos / Lindane (in oil or kerosene based solution) @ 0.5 litres per hole by drilling 6mm dia holes at downward angle of 45 degree at 150mm centre to centre and sealing the sameMetre208.17
2.36Extra for levelling and neatly dressing of disposed soil completely as per direction of Engineer-in-chargeCum76.82
2.37Supply and stacking of fly ash conforming to IRC -58 at site, including carriage, loading, unloading & stacking upto any lead (measured stacks will be reduced by 20% for payment)Cum995.85
2.38Filling with available fly ash and earth (excluding rock) in trenches or embankment in layers (each layer should not exceed 15cm), with intermediate layer of compacted earth (soil density of 98%) after every four layers of compacted depth of fly ash, sides & top layer of filling shall be done with earth having total minimum compacted thickness 30cm or as decided by the Engineer in charge, including compacting each layer by rolling / ramming watering, all complete as per drawing and direction of Engineer -in-chargeCum254.65
2.27A.1Supplying and filling with gravel (excluding rock) in trenches, plinth, sides of foundations etc. In layers not exceeding 20 cm in depth consolidating each deposited layers by ramming and watering etc.complete including all lead and liftCum882.68

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