OFFICE MEMORANDUM

No.DGW/MAN/176

ISSUED BY AUTHORITY OF DIRECTOR GENERAL OF WORKS

NIRMANBHAVAN,NEW DELHI DATED: 16.3.09

Subject: GREEN BUILDING PARAMETERS

It has been decided as hereunder to introduce the approved guidelines

regarding Green Buildings in CPWD Works Manual 2007 under Chapter
1, Section-6 as 6.18 titled Green Building Norms

1.1 All CPWD constructions shall henceforth be Green.

1.2 Whether the constructions undertaken by CPWD are to be certified as Green

or not shall be the prerogative of the client organization as it will involve third
party inspections / reviews / registration etc. which will involve both cost and
time; hence client’s assent to it is mandatory. Infact such certification shall be
taken by the client and the role of CPWD shall be that of a facilitator.
Accordingly this aspect shall be built in our MoU with clients for every project
specifically. The preliminary estimate should include extra provisions, if any to
cover the probable cost on certification both internal and by third party if the
later is agreed to by clients in the MOU.

1.3 Irrespective of whether the clients require certification for Green

construction or not, CPWD shall have internal certification by its own
officers’.
1.4 For internal certification, CPWD shall follow GRIHA rating system of TERI.

1.5 The responsibility of internal certification indicating whether the specific

criterion that falls under their respective domain has been achieved or not
should lie with Senior Architect for Architecture related criterion;
Superintending Engineer (C) for Civil Engineering related criterion;
Superintending Engineer (E) for Electrical Engineering related criterion and
Director (Horticulture) / Superintending Engineer (C) for Horticulture related
criterion. The overall internal green certification for the project shall be done
by the authority who finalizes and submits the preliminary estimate of the
project to the client.

1.6 The authority who finalised the preliminary estimate of the project shall
develop appropriate methodology of construction as well as planning of the
project and shall be responsible to include them in contract documents under
a new chapter which may be named as "Particular
Specifications/Methodologies for Green Building".

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 1.7 Any variations during the execution of the project shall be approved
technically by T/S according authority and financially by empowered authority.

1.0 The internal green building certification shall be expressed in following

manner on following documents for the purpose of maintaining the same on
permanent basis-

Sl.No. Satisfied by Standard Document where satisfaction is to be

certified
1 Senior Architect Preliminary Drawings / Working Drawings issued for
the project. A Green Parameter Table shall be
provided over the Title Block where all criterion
pertaining to Architecture should be listed and
satisfaction should be indicated. Reasons for
dissatisfaction should be explicitly mentioned
wherever the criteria is not satisfied.
2 Director (H) / Completion Certificate if the same falls under his own
Superintending competency. If the Completion Certificate falls under
Engineer (C/E) as the the competency of the authority other than Director
case may be (H) / SE (C/E), the said authority should obtain it from
Director (H) / SE (C/E) before recording the
Completion Certificate and mention the same in the
Completion Certificate. A Green Parameter Table
shall be provided in the Completion Certificate where
all criterion pertaining to Civil / Electrical / Horticulture
should be listed and satisfaction should be indicated.
Reasons for dissatisfaction should be explicitly
mentioned wherever a criteria is not satisfied.

2.0 A copy of the Green Parameter Table of the respective components of the project
shall be sent to the preliminary estimate framing authority within fifteen days of its
incorporation in standard works document i.e. preliminary / working drawings in
respect of Architectural criterion and Completion Certificate in respect of Civil /
Electrical / Horticultural criterion for compilation of all components and to issue a
final certification to the client for his record. A copy of the final certificate shall be
sent to QCTA unit under the ADG concerned for record.
3.0 Whenever a project is executed in packages, the internal rating shall be for (1) each
package separately, and (2) project as a whole.
4.0 DDoH / EE (C/E) shall facilitate the rating agencies both internal and external
(where the client is desirous to have Green Rating and certification from third party
agencies) by providing documentary evidences as may be required in support
thereof. No document shall be shared with the external rating agencies directly. This
check is only to avoid short circuit between CPWD and external rating agencies as
such rating is to be obtained by clients and therefore all documents should pass
through them only. Communication from the external rating agencies in respect of
satisfaction / dissatisfaction of the criterion assessed by them should be indicated in
Green Parameter Table in the Column “Remarks indicating reasons for
dissatisfaction if points earned are lesser than maximum points” of the Table as per
form attached.
5.0 Periodic QCTA checks shall technically audit the satisfaction and reasons for
dissatisfaction of the various criteria as may be achievable till the date of inspection.

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 6.0 TERI – GRIHA Rating system, Proforma Green Parameter Tables 1 to 5 and
Proforma Green Parameter Certificate is enclosed as Annexure to this
Memorandum for comprehension and follow up action.

Superintending Engineer(C&M)

Issued from file No. CSQ/CM/M/16(1)/2008

Copy as per mailing list

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ANNEXURE

TERI – GRIHA Green Building Rating System

The criteria have been categorized as follows.

1 Site Selection and Site planning

1.1 Conservation and efficient utilization of resource

Objective – To maximize the conservation and utilisation of resources (land, water,

natural habitat, avi fauna, and energy) conservation and enhance efficiency of the
systems and operations.

Criterion 1 Site Selection

Criterion 2 Preserve and protect the landscape during construction/compensatory

depository forestation.

Commitment Proper timing of construction, preserve top soil and existing

vegetation, staging and spill prevention and erosion and sedimentation control.
Replant, on-site, trees in the ratio 1:3 to those removed during construction.

Criterion 3 Soil conservation (till post-construction).

Commitment Proper top soil laying and stabilization of the soil and maintenance of
adequate fertility of the soil to support vegetative growth.

Criterion 4 Design to include existing site features.

Commitment Minimize the disruption of natural ecosystem and design to harness

maximum benefits of the prevailing micro-climate.

Criterion 5 Reduce hard paving on-site and /or provide shaded hard - paved surfaces.

Commitment Minimize storm water run-off from site by reducing hard paving on-
site.

Criterion 6 Enhance outdoor lighting system efficiency.

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 Commitment Meet minimum allowable luminous efficacy (as per lamp type) and
make progressive use of a renewable energy- based lighting system.

Criterion 7 Plan utilities efficiently and optimize on-site circulation efficiency

Commitment Minimize road and pedestrian walkway length by appropriate planning

and provide aggregate corridors for utility lines.

1.2 Health and well being

Objective –To protect the health of construction workers and prevent pollution.

Criterion 8 Provide at least, the minimum level of sanitation/safety facilities for

construction workers.

Commitment Ensure cleanliness of workplace with regard to the disposal of waste

and effluent, provide clean drinking water and latrines and urinals as per applicable
standard.

Criterion 9 Reduce air pollution during construction.

Commitment Ensure proper screening, covering stockpiles, covering bricks and

loads of dusty materials, wheel-washing facility, and water spraying.

2 Building planning and construction stage

Conservation and efficient utilization of resources

Objective – To maximize resource (water, energy, and materials) conservation and enhance
efficiency of the system and operations.

2.1 Water

Criterion 10 Reduce landscape water requirement.

Commitment Landscape using native species and reduce lawn areas while
enhancing the irrigation efficiency, reduction in water requirement for landscaping
purposes.

Criterion 11 Reduce building water use.

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 Commitment Reduce building water use by applying low-flow fixtures, etc.

Criterion 12 Efficient water use during construction.

Commitment Use materials such as pre-mixed concrete for preventing loss during
mixing. Use recycled treated water and control the waste of curing water.

2.2 Energy: end use

Criterion 13 Optimize building design to reduce the conventional energy demand.

Commitment Plan appropriately to reflect climate responsiveness, adopt an

adequate comfort range, less air-conditioned areas, daylighting, avoid over-design
of the lighting and air-conditioning systems.

Criterion 14 Optimize the energy performance of the building within specified comfort
limits.

Commitment Ensure that energy consumption in building under a specified category

is 10%–40% less than that benchmarked through a simulation exercise.

2.3 Energy: embodied and construction

Criterion 15 Utilization of fly ash in the building structure.

Commitment Use of fly ash for RCC (reinforced cement concrete) structures with in-
fill walls and load bearing structures, mortar, and binders.

Criterion 16 Reduce volume, weight, and time of construction by adopting an efficient

technology (e.g. pre-cast systems, ready-mix concrete, etc.).

Commitment Replace a part of the energy-intensive materials with less energy-

intensive materials and/or utilize regionally available materials, which use low-
energy/energy-efficient technologies.

Criterion 17 Use low-energy material in the interiors.

Commitment Minimum 70% in each of the three categories of interiors (internal

partitions, panelling/false ceiling/interior wood finishes/ in-built furniture door/window
frames, flooring) from low-energy materials/finishes to minimize the usage of wood.

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 2.4 Energy: renewable

Criterion 18 Renewable energy utilization.

Commitment Meet energy requirements for a minimum of 10% of the internal

lighting load (for general lighting) or its equivalent from renewable energy sources
(solar, wind, biomass, fuel cells, etc). Energy requirements will be calculated based
on realistic assumptions which will be subject to verification during appraisal.

Criterion 19 Renewable energy - based hot- water system.

Commitment Meet 70% or more of the annual energy required for heating water
through renewable energy based water-heating systems.

2.5 Recycle, recharge, and reuse of water

Objective– To promote the recycle and reuse of water.

Criterion 20 Wastewater treatment

Commitment Provide necessary treatment of water for achieving the desired

concentration of effluents.

Criterion 21 Water recycle and reuse (including rainwater).

Commitment Provide wastewater treatment on-site for achieving prescribed

concentration, rainwater harvesting, reuse of treated waste water and rainwater for
meeting the building’s water and irrigation demand.

2.6 Waste management

Objective –To minimize waste generation, streamline waste segregation, storage,

and disposal, and promote resource recovery from waste.

Criterion 22 Reduction in waste during construction.

Commitment Ensure maximum resource recovery and safe disposal of wastes

generated during construction and reduce the burden on landfill.

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 Criterion 23 Efficient waste segregation.

Commitment Use different coloured bins for collecting different categories of waste
from the building.

Criterion 24 Storage and disposal of waste.

Commitment Allocate separate space for the collected waste before transferring it
to the recycling/disposal stations.

Criterion 25 Resource recovery from waste.

Commitment Employ resource recovery systems for biodegradable waste as per the
Solid Waste Management and handling Rules, 2000 of the MoEF. Make
arrangements for recycling of waste through local dealers.

2.7 Health and well-being

Objective –To ensure healthy indoor air quality, water quality, and noise levels, and
reduce the global warming potential.

Criterion 26 Use of low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) paints/ adhesives /

sealants.

Commitment Use only low VOC paints in the interior of the building. Use water –
based rather than solvent based sealants and adhesives.

Criterion 27 Minimize ozone – depleting substances

Commitment Employ 100% zero ODP (ozone depletion potential) insulation; HCFC
(hydrochlorofluorocarbon)/ and CFC (chlorofluorocarbon) free HVAC and
refrigeration equipments and/Halon-free fire suppression and fire extinguishing
systems.

Criterion 28 Ensure water quality.

Commitment Ensure groundwater and municipal water meet the water quality
norms as prescribed in the Indian Standards for various applications (Indian
Standards for drinking [IS 10500-1991], irrigation applications [IS 11624-1986]. In
case the water quality cannot be ensured, provide necessary treatment of raw water
for achieving the desired concentration for various applications.

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 Criterion 29 Acceptable outdoor and indoor noise levels.

Commitment Ensure outdoor noise level conforms to the Central Pollution Control
Board–Environmental Standards–Noise (ambient standards) and indoor noise level
conforms to the National Building Code of India, 2005, Bureau of Indian Standards,
Part 8–Building Services; Section 4–Acoustics, sound insulation, and noise control.

Criterion 30 Tobacco and smoke control.

Commitment Zero exposure to tobacco smoke for non-smokers and exclusive

ventilation for smoking rooms.

Criterion 31 Provide the minimum level of accessibility for persons with disabilities.

Commitment To ensure accessibility and usability of the building and its facilities by
employees, visitors, and clients with disabilities.

3 Building operation and maintenance

Objective – Validate and maintain ‘green’ performance levels/adopt and propagate green
practices and concepts.

Criterion 32 Energy audit and validation.

Commitment Energy audit report to be prepared by approved auditors of the Bureau

of Energy Efficiency, Government of India.

Criterion33 Building operation and maintenance .

Commitment Validate and maintain 'green' performance levels/adopt and propogate

green practices and concepts. Ensure the inclusion of a specific clause in the
contract document for the commissioning of all electrical and mechanical systems to
be maintained by the owner, supplier, or operator. Provide a core facility/service
management group, if applicable, which will be responsible for the operation and
maintenance of the building and the electrical and mechanical systems after the
commissioning. Owner/builder/occupants/service or facility management group to
prepare a fully documented operations and maintenance manual, CD, multimedia or
an information brochure listing the best practices/do’s and don’ts/maintenance

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 requirements for the building and the electrical and mechanical systems along with
the names and addresses of the manufacturers/suppliers of the respective system.

Criterion 34 Innovation points.

Commitment Four innovvation points are available under the rating system for
adopting criteria which enhance the green intent of a project, and the applicant can
apply for the bonus points. Some of the probable points, not restricted to the ones
enumerated below, could be

1.Alternative transportation
2. Environmental education
3. Company policy on green supply chain
4. Lifecycle cost analysis
5. Enhanced accessibility for physically/mentally challenged.
6. Any other criteria proposed by the client

Scoring points

The system is guiding and performance-oriented where points are earned for meeting the design and
performance intent of the criteria. Each criterion has a number of points assigned to it. It means that a
project intending to meet the criterion would qualify for the points. Compliances, as specified in the
relevant criterion, have to be submitted in the prescribed format. While the intent of some of the
criteria is self-validating in nature, there are others for example : energy consumption, thermal and
visual comfort, noise control criteria, and indoor pollution levels need to be validated on-site through
performance monitoring. The points related to these criteria (specified under the relevant sections)
may be awarded through monitoring, validation, and documents/photographs to support the award of
point. QCTA report in respect of such criteria shall be the binding factor for award of points.

The 100 point system consists of some core points, which are mandatory to be met while the rest are
optional points, which can be earned by complying with the commitment of the criterion for which the
point is allocated. Different levels of certification (one star to five star) can be awarded based on the
number of points earned. The minimum points required for certification is 50. Constructions scoring 50
to 60 points, 61 to 70 points, 71 to 80 points, and 81 to 90 points will get one star, ‘two stars’, ‘three
stars’ and ‘four stars’ respectively. A score of 91 to 100 points will get the maximum rating viz. five
stars.

Evaluation procedure of criterion

List of criteria PointsRemarks Unit of CPWD

responsible for the
criterion
Criteria 1: Site Selection 1 Partly Architecture
mandatory
Criteria 2: Preserve and protect landscape during construction5 Partly 3 by Architecture, 2 by
/compensatory depository forestation. mandatory Horticulture
Criteria 3: Soil conservation (post construction) 4 Civil
Criteria 4: Design to include existing site features 2 Mandatory Architecture
Criteria 5: Reduce hard paving on site 2 Partly Architecture
mandatory
Criteria 6: Enhance outdoor lighting system efficiency 3 Electrical
Criteria 7: Plan utilities efficiently and optimize on site circulation3 Architecture
efficiency

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Criteria 8: Provide, at least, minimum level of sanitation/safety2 Mandatory Civil
facilities for construction workers
Criteria 9: Reduce air pollution during construction 2 Mandatory Civil
Criteria 10: Reduce landscape water requirement 3 Horticulture
Criteria 11: Reduce building water use 2 Civil
Criteria 12: Efficient water use during construction 1 Civil
Criteria 13: Optimize building design to reduce conventional energy6 Mandatory Architecture
demand
Criteria 14: Optimize energy performance of building within12 Electrical
specified comfort
Criteria 15: Utilization of flyash in building structure 6 Civil
Criteria 16: Reduce volume, weight and time of construction by4 Civil
adopting efficient technology (e.g. pre-cast systems, ready-mix
concrete, etc.)
Criteria 17: Use low-energy material in interiors 4 Architecture
Criteria 18: Renewable energy utilization 5 Electrical
Criteria 19: Renewable energy based hot-water system 3 Electrical
Criteria 20: Waste water treatment 2 Civil
Criteria 21: Water recycle and reuse (including rainwater) 5 Civil
Criteria 22: Reduction in waste during construction 2 Civil
Criteria 23: Efficient waste segregation 2 Civil
Criteria 24: Storage and disposal of waste 2 Civil
Criteria 25: Resource recovery from waste 2 Civil
Criteria 26: Use of low - VOC paints/ adhesives/ sealants. 4 Civil
Criteria 27: Minimize ozone depleting substances 3 Mandatory Electrical
Criteria 28: Ensure water quality 2 Mandatory Civil
Criteria 29: Acceptable outdoor and indoor noise levels 2 Architecture
Criteria 30: Tobacco and smoke control 1 Architecture
Criteria 31: Universal Accessibility 1 Architecture
Criteria 32: Energy audit and validation Mandatory Electrical
Criteria 33: Operations and maintenance protocol for electrical and2 Mandatory Electrical
mechanical equipment
Total score 100
Criteria 34: Innovation (Beyond 100) 4 Architecture, Civil,
Electrical, Horticulture
Total score 104

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GREEN PARAMETER TABLE 1 – ARCHITECTURE
PACKAGE
PROJECT
Nomenclature of criterion Maximum Points Remarks
Points earned indicating
reasons for
dissatisfaction
if points
earned are
lesser than
maximum
points
Criteria 1: Site Selection 1
Criteria 2: Preserve and protect landscape during construction 3
/compensatory depository forestation.
Criteria 4: Design to include existing site features 2
Criteria 5: Reduce hard paving on site 2
Criteria 7: Plan utilities efficiently and optimize on site circulation 3
efficiency
Criteria 13: Optimize building design to reduce conventional energy 6
demand
Criteria 17: Use low-energy material in interiors 4
Criteria 29: Acceptable outdoor and indoor noise levels 2
Criteria 30: Tobacco and smoke control 1
Criteria 31: Universal Accessibility 1
Total score 25
Criteria 34: Innovation (Beyond 100) 4
Total score 29

To be signed by SA

(To be placed on preliminary and

Working drawings above the Title
Block)

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GREEN PARAMETER TABLE 2 – CIVIL
PACKAGE
PROJECT
Nomenclature of criterion Maximum Points Remarks indicating reasons for
Points earned dissatisfaction if points earned are
lesser than maximum points
Criteria 3: Soil conservation (post construction) 4
Criteria 8: Provide, at least, minimum level of 2
sanitation/safety facilities for construction
workers
Criteria 9: Reduce air pollution during 2
construction
Criteria 11: Reduce building water use 2
Criteria 12: Efficient water use during 1
construction
Criteria 15: Utilization of flyash in building 6
structure
Criteria 16: Reduce volume, weight and time of 4
construction by adopting efficient technology
(e.g. pre-cast systems, ready-mix concrete,
etc.)
Criteria 20: Waste water treatment 2
Criteria 21: Water recycle and reuse (including 5
rainwater)
Criteria 22: Reduction in waste during 2
construction
Criteria 23: Efficient waste segregation 2
Criteria 24: Storage and disposal of waste 2
Criteria 25: Resource recovery from waste 2
Criteria 26: Use of low - VOC paints/ adhesives/ 4
sealants.
Criteria 28: Ensure water quality 2
Total score 42
Criteria 34: Innovation (Beyond 100) 4
Total score 46

To be signed by SE (C)

(To be placed on Completion

Certificate issued by SE).

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GREEN PARAMETER TABLE 3 – ELECTRICAL
PACKAGE
PROJECT
Nomenclature of criterion Maximum Points Remarks indicating reasons for
Points earned dissatisfaction if points earned are
lesser than maximum points
Criteria 6: Enhance outdoor lighting 3
system efficiency
Criteria 14: Optimize energy 12
performance of building within specified
comfort
Criteria 18: Renewable energy 5
utilization
Criteria 19: Renewable energy based 3
hot-water system
Criteria 27: Minimize ozone depleting 3
substances
Criteria 32: Energy audit and validation
Criteria 33: Operations and 2
maintenance protocol for electrical and
mechanical equipment
Total score 28
Criteria 34: Innovation (Beyond 100) 4
Total score 32

To be signed by SE (E)

(To be placed on Completion

Certificate issued by SE).

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GREEN PARAMETER TABLE 4 – HORTICULTURE
PACKAGE
PROJECT
Nomenclature of criterion Maximum Points Remarks indicating reasons for
Points earned dissatisfaction if points earned are
lesser than maximum points
Criteria 2: Preserve and protect 2
landscape during construction
/compensatory depository forestation.
Criteria 10: Reduce landscape water 3
requirement
Total score 5
Criteria 34: Innovation (Beyond 100) 4
Total score 9

To be signed by DoH / SE (C)

(To be placed on Completion

Certificate issued by DoH / SE).

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GREEN PARAMETER TABLE 5 – COMPREHENSIVE
PACKAGE
PROJECT
Nomenclature of criteria Maximum Points Remarks indicating reasons for
Points earned dissatisfaction if points earned are
lesser than maximum points
Criteria 1: Site Selection 1
Criteria 2: Preserve and protect landscape during 5
construction /compensatory depository forestation.
Criteria 3: Soil conservation (post construction) 4
Criteria 4: Design to include existing site features 2
Criteria 5: Reduce hard paving on site 2
Criteria 6: Enhance outdoor lighting system efficiency 3
Criteria 7: Plan utilities efficiently and optimize on site 3
circulation efficiency
Criteria 8: Provide, at least, minimum level of 2
sanitation/safety facilities for construction workers
Criteria 9: Reduce air pollution during construction 2
Criteria 10: Reduce landscape water requirement 3
Criteria 11: Reduce building water use 2
Criteria 12: Efficient water use during construction 1
Criteria 13: Optimize building design to reduce 6
conventional energy demand
Criteria 14: Optimize energy performance of building 12
within specified comfort
Criteria 15: Utilization of flyash in building structure 6
Criteria 16: Reduce volume, weight and time of 4
construction by adopting efficient technology (e.g.
pre-cast systems, ready-mix concrete, etc.)
Criteria 17: Use low-energy material in interiors 4
Criteria 18: Renewable energy utilization 5
Criteria 19: Renewable energy based hot-water 3
system
Criteria 20: Waste water treatment 2
Criteria 21: Water recycle and reuse (including 5
rainwater)
Criteria 22: Reduction in waste during construction 2
Criteria 23: Efficient waste segregation 2
Criteria 24: Storage and disposal of waste 2
Criteria 25: Resource recovery from waste 2
Criteria 26: Use of low - VOC paints/ adhesives/ 4
sealants.

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Criteria 27: Minimize ozone depleting substances 3
Criteria 28: Ensure water quality 2
Criteria 29: Acceptable outdoor and indoor noise 2
levels
Criteria 30: Tobacco and smoke control 1
Criteria 31: Universal Accessibility
1
Criteria 32: Energy audit and validation
Criteria 33: Operations and maintenance protocol for 2
electrical and mechanical equipment
Total score 100
Criteria 34: Innovation (Beyond 100) 4
Total score 104

(To be signed by authority under

whose competency the preliminary
estimate of the project falls)

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 OFFICE MEMORANDUM

ISSUED BY AUTHORITY OF CHIEF ENGINEER

___________________________________

No. DATED: ___

GREEN PARAMETER CERTIFICATE

Certified that the package

“_____________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
_______________”

of the project
“________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
_______________” sanctioned vide
No.__________________________________________ dated ____________
conforms to _______________ star ratings of GRIHA rating system of TERI as per
assessment made by CPWD.

(To be signed by authority under

whose competency the preliminary
estimate of the project falls)

1. Client
2. QCTA Unit of ADG concerned.

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