Tribune News Service

New Delhi, February 17

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday enhanced financial powers under ‘capital procurement’ for senior commanders of the armed forces.

Powers will be for Army Commander-level officers under what is called Other Capital Procurement Procedure.

According to the approval, financial powers up to Rs 100 crore has been delegated to Army Commander (and equivalent in Navy and IAF) and regional Commanders of Indian Coast Guard.

Powers up to Rs 200 crore has been delegated to Deputy Chief of Army Staff MGS (Master General Sustenance), COM (Chief of Material), AOM (Air Officer Maintenance), DCIDS (Deputy Chief Integrated Defence Staff) and ADG ICG (Additional Director General Indian Coast Guard).

This delegation of powers will be utilised for items of ‘Capital’ nature such as overhauls, refits, upgrades etc. It will enhance the utility of existing assets and will facilitate faster processing and implementation of projects for modernisation of armed forces.