Works requiring sanction of Board or State Government

Before any new work or appliance, the estimated cost of which exceeds two thousand rupees, is commenced or provided by the Board, or any contract in respect of any such new work or appliance is entered into by the Board, a plan of and estimate for such work or appliance shall be submitted to, and approved by the Board; and, if the estimated cost of such new work or appliance exceeds twenty-five thousand rupees, the sanction of the '[State Government] to the plan and estimate shall be obtained before such work is commenced, or appliance provided.