The Speciality of this book is that while the original text of the Manual has been maintained, text of the Circulars/Office Memoranda has been given under the relevant prargraphs under the headling Other Relevant Material. With a view to distinguish this material form the main text, it has been provided in a similar type size and enclosed in a box. The book is expected to be of immense use for the Department Officers, Contractors engaged in providing maintenance facilities, residents of staff quarter, other governent agencies required to undertake maintenance works and all persons concerned with providing of or requiring maintenance services.