File 759/1912 'Henjam Coal Depot: Persian Customs' [‎55r] (114/434)

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Telegram No. 62-T., dated (and received) tlie 27th August 1916.
Thom—Th ) Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. , Public Works Department,
To The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Your telegram,
^Serial No. 19.
^Serial No. 21.
* 245-E. A. of 25th. Rs. 57,242 does not include cost of staff
quarters. Kindly see my letterf 8746 of
23rd instant.
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No. C. W.-8746 (Confidential), dated Bombay Castle, the 23rd (received the 26th) August 1916.
From— Ali Akbae, Esq., M. Inst., C.E., Acting Joint Secretary to the Government of
Bombay, Public Works Department,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart-
mc.nt.
With reference to the correspondence ending with your letterj No. 138-E.A., of
the 24th July 1916, I am directed to for-
iSerial No. 6. ward herewith revised plans and estimates
for constructing a coaling pier at Hen jam in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. together with copy of
letter No. C.- 8 , of 10 th March 1916, from the Chief Engineer in Sind and its accom
paniments. The Chief Engineer’s letter furnishes a full report dealing with the
remarks contained in the letter from, the Government of India, No. 272-E.A., of
15th June 1915. In his letter No. 6382, dated 4th August 1916 (copy appended),
the Director, Royal Indian Marine, states that he considers that a pier such as that
suggested would meet all requirements and that coal wagons will be provided by the
Marine Department.
2 . With reference to the delay which has occurred in the submission of the plans
and estimates, I am to explain that the preparation of rough plans and estimates
was delayed because of the boring necessary to ascertain the nature of the soil.
The boring apparatus had to be obtained from the Indus River Commission, and
as it was out of repair it had to be overhauled before work could be commenced.
The fair plans and estimates were received from the Chief Engineer in Sind in March
last and were at once passed on to the Direcor of the Royal Indian Marine who,
though four times reminded, did not return them till the 5th instant. His explanation
is given in his letter referred to above.
3 . The plans and estimates amount to Rs. 68,731, inclusive of charges on
account of establishment and tools and plant, but the Accountant-General, Bombay,
reports, in his No. 4029, of 11 th August 1916 (copy appended), that it is not necessary
to make provision for establishment charges as the cost of the work is chargeable
to Imperial Eunds and as it will be carried out by an Imperial Establishment.
Provision for tools and plant at li per cent, is, however, necessary as the tools and
plant of the Karachi Buildings District, under whose jurisdiction the work is are
classified as Provincial. I am accordingly to request that the Government of India
may be moved to sanction the plans and estimates for Rs. 57,242 as detailed below
and allot funds to this extent:—
( 1 ) Pier (works)
Tools and Plant (@ 1| %)
Shipping, freight, landing and customs charges
(2) Double rail track (works)
Tools and Plant (@ 1-| %)
Shipping, freight, landing and customs charges ..
Grand total
Rs.
48,955
735
2,700
52,390
4,485
67
300
4,852
57,242
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