A: No, it is not valid for new tenders. Every year, the government issues a new SoR (e.g., 2023-24). However, the 2018-19 document remains legally valid for projects that were tendered or arbitrated under that specific financial year.
The first 50 pages define the scope. Key definitions from 2018-19 include: pwd schedule of rates 2018-19 karnataka pdf
When analyzing the 2018-19 PDF, engineers look for the percentage increase from the previous year. Notable changes in that financial year included: A: No, it is not valid for new tenders
A: In the 2018-19 Karnataka PWD SoR, rates are generally inclusive of GST (unlike pre-2017 rates which were exclusive of tax), but exclusive of cess (like Labour Cess). Always read the "Note" section on the first page of the PDF. pwd schedule of rates 2018-19 karnataka pdf