Public Works

• Creation of Additional Posts in Different Departments of West Bengal

  A number of proposals for awarding different service benefits to the employees of the Government of West Bengal and reorganizing the cadre of different Services of Government of West Bengal through creation of some posts were under consideration of the Government for sometime past.

• Prime Machineries to Execute Road/ Bridge works under PWD

  Type of required prime machineries, as per technical requirements shall be reflected in the items of works itself of the estimate.

• AMC and Repairing of Elevators and Lifts by the concerned OEMs

  All concerned are directed to submit proposals for executing AMC and repairing of elevators and lifts by the concerned OEMs to the Public Works Department for necessary approval.

• Deduction of Tax at Source from Payment to Supplier of Goods or Services

  Deduction of tax at source from the payment made to the Supplier of taxable goods or Services or both where the total value of such supply, under a contract, exceeding to Rs. 2,50,000/- only.

• Work Allotment of Deputy Secretary under Public Works Department

  1. Matters related to Works of P.W. Directorate. 2. Matters related to Accounts and Budget of P.W. Directorate. 3. All cases of Compassionate Appointment in the Department. 4. Common Service Branch including booking of Circuit houses and Banga Bhaban.

• Guidelines before Issuing Letter of Acceptance/ Work Order

  All Executive Engineers are instructed to submit a certificate as per Format enclosed before issuance of Letter of Acceptance (LOA)/ Work Order to the Chief Engineers of the Zone.

• Ceiling of Monthly Expenditure i/o Hired Inspection Vehicles of PWD

  Governor is pleased to raise/ enhance the ceiling of monthly expenditure for the inspection vehicles used only by the officers of this department as mentioned below.

• Approving Authority for Online Medical Reimbursement Claim

  New matrix of Approving Authority for all employees and pensioners of PW Department as well as Directorates and sub-ordinate Offices will be as follows:-

• Fixation of Rates of Hired Inspection Vehicles under PWD

  The consumption of fuel shall be restricted to 8 litres per day per vehicle and 5 litres per day per vehicle for operational and non-operational vehicle respectively.

• Work Allotment of Secretary, PWD and Joint Secretary (Personnel), PWD

  Allotment of official works of the Secretary, PWD and the Joint Secretary (Personnel), PWD in the following manner:

• Standard Guidelines to DDOs under PWD regarding Non-Plan Head

  All DDOs under PWD should note that the fund, specifically allotted under the non salaried heads, shall be withdrawn unconditionally, unless utilized within two (02) months from the date of the allotment of fund.

• Exemption of License Fee and Performance Guarantee for Laying of Water Pipe Line

  Exemption of Licence fees and Performance Guarantee for laying of water pipe line along and across the roads belonging to PWD for the departments of Government of West Bengal and Urban Local Body of the Government of West Bengal.

• Modified Guidelines for Laying of Water Pipelines on PWD Roads

  Application for permission for road cutting/ road crossing by PHED to PWD and request for shifting of pipelines by PWD to PHED are to be placed before the concerned Superintending Engineer of the concerned Department.

• Electrical Cable Layout Plan through Reinforced Concrete Members

  Guidelines regarding electrical cable layout plan through reinforced concrete members during construction of new buildings for the provision of concealed wiring.

• Modified Guideline for Use of Reinforcement Steel in RCC Structures

  Authority/ Engineer in Charge of the works are also advised to check the quality of the HSD bars undergone through heat treatment (Quenching and self-tempering) by doing the “Ring test” with Nital (5% nitric acid in alcohol).

• Grant of Children Education Allowance to Divisional Accountant Cadre

  Governor is pleased to allow the members of Divisional Accountant Cadre viz Senior Divisional Accounts Officer, Divisional Accounts Officer Grade-I, Divisional Accounts Officer Grade-ll and Divisional Accountant, the benefit of Children Education Allowance.

• Demarcation of Works among PWD Electrical and PWD IT Wing

  Category wise distribution of works involving electrical and electronic devices and IT & Telecom equipments amongst the Executing Authorities of PWD.

• Disposal of Scrap/ Condemned/ Obsolete Items through e-Auction portal of MSTC Limited

  Governor has been pleased to accord approval for disposal of scrap/ condemned/ obsolete items through e-auction portal of MSTC Limited for which upto 3% of the H1 (sale value) may be allowed to MSTC Limited as service charges.

• Directorial Committee of Public Works Directorate

  The committee shall act as ‘Directorial Committee’ of Public Works Directorate; The cases relating to preparation and finalization of Gradation List of Group – ‘B’, ‘C’ and ‘D’ employees;

• Direct Engagement of Contractual Computer Operators under Govt.

  The Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms (e-Governance Cell) has accorded approval in respect of direct engagement under Government and extending service benefits to the above mentioned Computer Operators engaged contractually in different offices under Public Works Department.

• Guidelines/ SoP for taking up IT works of Govt Department by PWD

  The format contains component wise requirement of IT equipment and services which are to be finalized during project preparation stage in order to prepare a realistic DPR for timely completion and to avoid changes during execution.

• Guidelines for Service Connections for Newly Constructed Buildings

  It is being observed that new projects are getting delayed due to non-availability of Electricity and other service connections from the respective Service providers to the newly constructed Buildings.

• Minimum required APR/ SAR Rating for Promotion of Engineers under PWD

  Guideline towards consideration of promotion & the benefit of higher scale in respect of engineer officers of Civil, Electrical & Mechanical wings & the officers in West Bengal General Service in the Architect wing under PWD.

• Scrutiny of Application for Appointment on Compassionate Ground

  All the concerned receiving and forwarding authorities/ officers are being requested to send the applications and other related documents in respect of compassionate appointment after thoroughly checking and scrutinizing as per existing Government Orders/ Notifications/ Memorandums/ Circulars in force.

• West Bengal Public Works Contractors (Regulation and Control) Act, 2006

  An Act to provide for regulation and control the activities of persons dealing with public works under the Government of West Bengal in the Public Works Department and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto;

• Acceptance of Tender by Requisitioning Departments for projects executed by PWD

  Requisitioning departments to decide the acceptance of tender or decision of re-tendering and other related issues, once tenders are finalised by PWD Engineering Officers since administrative approval and financial sanction for the project/ scheme is originally accorded by the Department concerned.

• Guidelines/ SoP for taking up works of Govt Departments by PWD

  The administrative Department needs to provide requisition with all necessary inputs i.e. land details and availability, type and nature of services to be provided (both civil and electrical) etc.

• Guidelines for Reservation of Rooms at Banga Bhawan, New Delhi

  For Room Reservation in Banga Bhawan at 3, Hailey Road and West Bengal Guest House (Banga Bhawan-II) at 2, Pt. Uma Shankar Dikshit Marg, New Delhi, Application to be send preferably by email or fax: To – The Deputy Secretary (Admin), Common Service Branch, Public Works Department, Writers’ Building, Kolkata 700 001.

• Acceptance of Tender (2 Bidders) for Installation of Lifts

  Governor has been pleased to accord approval towards acceptance of tender based on at least 2 qualified bidders for installation of lifts falling under Category-I only.

• Use of Still & Video Photography before & after Completion of Projects

  Governor has been pleased to make it mandatory to use still & video photography for all projects of PWD, PW(Roads), PWD(Electrical), PWD(Social Sector) before the start of the project and also after completion of the project to understand the details of the work, comparing the past and present scenario.

• Guidelines for PWD Social Sector regarding Construction of Building

  Guidelines for Engineer Officers of Social Sector, PWD regarding construction of building and other works of other Departments.

• Nomenclature of Road/ Bridge/ Culvert and Preparation of Estimate

  Procedure/ Guidelines for nomenclature of Road/ Bridge/ Culvert Projects and Preparation of project estimate.

• Guidelines for Taking over Roads belonging to Other Department by PWD

  Revised Procedure/ Guidelines for taking over of the roads belonging to other Department of the State Government by Public Works Department, Government of West Bengal.

• Guidelines for Transfer of Building belonging to Other Department by PWD

  Procedure/ Guidelines for transfer of Building belonging to other Department of the State Government by Public Works Department.

• Maintenance of Water Supply Systems by Civil wing of PWD

  It has been observed that coordination problems still persist between Civil and Electrical wings of PWD, with regard to existing installations in old buildings. The new buildings are being maintained by Civil wing only.

• Construction of Tubewells and allied Works in Government Buildings

  The electrical wing of PWD would only prescribe the capacity of pump motor sites depending on the yield of the tubewell as suggested by the civil wing.

• Clause in Composite Tenders for Building Works (Civil and Electrical)

  Incorporation of a clause in the NIeT for building works of value less than Rs. 25.00 crore, composite in nature, having predominantly civil works with electrical components less than 25% of the total estimated amount put to tender.

• Guidelines for Laying Water Pipelines along/in Roads

  Guidelines for streamlining the process and procedures for laying of new pipelines for water supply schemes along/ in existing roads and shifting of pipelines for widening and improvement of roads infrastructure.

• Construction of Speed Breakers/ Humps on Roads

  To avoid such damages and for the smooth vehicular movement it is hereby directed that no Speed Breakers/ Humps over the roads would be constructed, without getting Departmental concurrence.

• Remuneration of Contractual Gr. C and D Workers under PWD

  With effect from 1st February, 2019 such workers, on attaining the age of 60 (sixty) years, will be entitled to one time terminal benefit of Rs. 3.00 Lakh in place of existing Rs. 2.00 Lakh.

  • Precautions to Prevent Breeding of Mosquito Larva

    Construction sites have to be specially monitored so that mosquito larvae does not breed in the site. Debris should be removed regularly. No water should be allowed to remain stagnant at the site.

  • Immediate Repair of Damages/ Distress of Roads

    If it is found that roads are damaged and no action has been taken for repair, necessary disciplinary action may be taken against the errant officers.

  • Inspection Bungalow/ Rest Shed under P.W.D.

    List of Inspection Bungalow/ Rest Shed under Public Works Department. The Contact number of the respective Controlling Office of the Executive Engineer is also provided for booking.

  • Current PWD Schedule of Rates, West Bengal

    Schedule of Rates (SOR), Public Works Department, Govt. of West Bengal, is published after the Incorporation of the GST Act, 2017, All Addenda and Corrigenda of SOR.

  • Immediate Repair of Potholes/ Ditches formed over Roads

    Report on formation of potholes/ ditches if any should be given by the Junior Engineer to his superior officers immediately after inspection. The Junior Engineer should maintain one register for this purpose.

  • Updation of Data in Samiksha on Fortnightly Basis

    Any reluctance for incorporation of projects in the Samiksha and updation will be viewed seriously and strong action shall be taken against the responsible officers.

  • Duties and Responsibilities of Chief Engineer Electrical, PWD

    Establishment matters of Gazetted Officers, i.e. from Junior Engineer (Electrical) to Superintending Engineer (Electrical); Budgeting and allocation of funds to different units; Audit and Court Case matter.

  • Release of Security Deposit/ Bank Guarantee to Contractor

    The Bank Guarantee, now pledged in the form of Security Deposit will be released to the contractor in the following manner, if not forfeited under conditions of contract.

  • Self Appraisal Report in respect of Group-A Officers of Public Works Deptt.

    In respect of introduction of Online System of Self Appraisal Report in respect of Group-A Officers of P.W. Deptt., Govt. of W.B., the Governor is pleased in interest of Public Service to nominate the following Nodal Officers:

  • Instant Release of EMD for Unsuccessful Bidders

    To prevent unnecessary blocking of earnest money of the unsuccessful bidders, the bid evaluation committee shall carry out the financial evaluation of the tender just after financial bid opening (selection of L1 bidder) and all the unsuccessful bids shall be “REJECTED”.

• Financial Power for Sanctioning any Extra Item, Deviation in Quantity

  Maximum financial powers for sanctioning any extra item or items, substituted item or items, and deviation in quantity or quantities at a time or one or two of it.

• AA&FS must be endorsed with Allotment Orders

  Reference of the G.O. under which the “Administrative Approval and Financial Sanction” was issued, should invariably be given in the “Sanction-cum-Allotment” order.

• Duration of Defect Liability Period in Govt. Works

  Defect Liability Period may be three months or one year or three years or five years depending upon the nature of the work as described in the explanation appended hereto.

• Sanction of In-lieu Item and Excess Quantity

  Deviation in quantities of individual item up to +10% of agreement quantities will not need any prior approval of technical sanction authority and sanction of deviations is not required.

• Sanction-cum-Allotment Order with G.O. for AA&FS

  Sanction-cum-Allotment Order must be issued along with a reference to the Government Order for according administrative approval and financial sanction.

• Duties and Responsibilities of Junior Engineers under PWD

  Junior Engineers are responsible for the execution of original/ maintenance works and maintenance of material accounts and public asset with which they are concerned.

• Inclusion of Work Charged Employees under Health Scheme

  Governor is pleased to decide that all existing staff members of work charged establishments under State Government establishments will be included under West Bengal Health Scheme.

• Recruitment Committee for Appointment under Die-in Harness

  A permanent recruitment committee is being set up to conduct the examination process for appointment to Group-C posts under die-in harness category in Public Works Department.

• Rule 220 of PWD Code regarding Post-Tender Negotiation

  There should normally be no post tender negotiations. If at all negotiations are warranted under exceptional circumstances, then it can be with L1, (Lowest tenderer) only.

• Installation of Mobile Tower on Government Buildings

  Installation of Mobile Tower on top of various Government buildings to improve Mobile Connectivity and provision of IBS for boosting the network coverage inside the buildings.

• Income Tax Treatment on Interest on House Building Advance

  Interest on borrowed capital for House Building Advance would be on the basis of accrual of interest which would start running from the date of drawal of the advance.

• Duration of Defect Liability Period in Road Works

  For repair and maintenance nature of bituminous road work or combination thereof the Defect Liability period should be considered as one year.

• Exemption of Vetting Fees for Development Authorities

  Urban Development Department had requested PWD for waiving of vetting fee for checking of Plans, Estimates, tender papers, etc. as they are fully funded by State Government.

• Levy of Vetting Fee for Checking of Plans, Estimates etc.

  Various Government departments are coming up with proposal for waiving of vetting fee for checking of plans, estimates, tender papers etc. framed by agencies other than PWD.

• Guidelines for Reservation of Rooms of Inspection Bungalows

  At the time of check in, applicant is required to produce an identity proof for subsequent entry of the same in the Register maintained by the Care taker.

• Certificates before release of Contractors Payment

  Formats of Certificates to be issued after completion of original works by different level Engineer Officers of Public Works Department before release of payments.

• Provide CUG Mobile Service to Engineer Officers under PWD

  Nodal Officer will be responsible for distribution of SIM, collection of bill for the active connections from the service provider and make necessary arrangement for payment of bills.

• Bid Evaluation Committee and Financial Information of the Bidders

  Governor is further pleased to direct that a Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC) be constituted under Superintending Engineers who are the tender inviting authorities for all works beyond the tender accepting power of Executive Engineers.

• Mode of Requirement of Machineries and Equipments in Public Works

  Governor is further pleased to direct that following guidelines regarding machineries and equipments to be used in different types of works should be adhered to by the tendering authorities

• Recruitment Rules for Work Assistant (Electrical) under PWD

  The posts of Work Assistant (Electrical) under P.W.D. shall be filled up by direct recruitment through a competitive examination held by West Bengal Staff Selection Commission

• Recruitment Rules for Engineers under PWD (Mechanical)

  Recruitment Rules for Mechanical Engineers (Additional Chief Engineer, Superintending Engineer, Executive Engineer, Assistant Engineer) under Public Works Department, West Bengal.

• Recruitment Rules for Engineers under PWD (Electrical)

  Recruitment Rules for Electrical Engineers (Chief Engineer, Additional Chief Engineer, Superintending Engineer, Executive Engineer, Assistant Engineer) under Public Works Dte.

• Recruitment Rules for Engineers under Public Works (Civil)

  Rules for regulation of recruitment to the Engineering Services (Engineer-in-Chief, Chief Engineer, Superintending Engineer, Executive Engineer, Assistant Engineer) under P.W.Dte.

• Creation of 234 posts of Electrical Engineers in P.W.Dte.

  Governor is pleased in the interest of Public Service, to sanction creation of 234 posts of different categories in different Offices and Establishments under Electrical Wing of PWD.

• Restructuring Circles, Divisions, Sub-Divisions of PWD (Elect)

  Reorganizing and strengthening of different Circles of Electrical wing under Public Works Directorate especially with the object to implement the works related to IT and Health works.

• Self Financing Housing Scheme for Senior Level IAS Officers

  Self Financing Housing scheme for senior level IAS Officers of the State Cadre similar to that of the West Bengal Government Servants and Policeman working for this State.

• West Bengal Highways Act, 1964

  An Act to provide for the maintenance and control of highways the prevention of encroachments thereon and the removal of encroachments therefrom, and for certain other matters connected therewith.

• Constitution of Safety Cell under Public Works Department

  Constitution of Safety Cell under PWD for ensuring continuous maintenance and services of major government buildings including auditoriums, stadiums, hospitals etc.

• Minimum required APR Rating for Promotion to Chief Engineer

  Minimum required APR rating to judge eligibility of Superintending Engineers to the post of Chief Engineer of all wings of Public Works Department will be 3.20.

• Post Creation of Joint Secretary at Public Works Department

  The post of Joint Secretary so created will be filled up by an officer not below the rank of Superintending Engineer (Civil) from West Bengal Senior Service of Engineers Cadre.

• Suspension and Debarment of Contractor, Supplier and Consultant

  Procedure for Suspension and Debarment of Contractor, Supplier and Consultant participating for public works under Public Works Department, Government of West Bengal.

• New Scheme for Monetary Reward to Engineers/ Architects

  10 Engineers/ Architects would be rewarded every year as a recognition to their service in Engineering works. The reward would comprise of a cash amounting to Rs. 20,000/- and scroll.

• Night Stay at Office by the Staff and Officers on 01.09.2015

  The desirous staff and officers of Finance Department have been allowed to stay at their respective offices situated at Nabanna, Writers’ Buildings, Todi Mansion and Bikash Bhaban at the night of 1st September, 2015.

• Time-Frame of Contractors Bill Submission by SAE, AE and EE

  SAE is required to submit bills to the Sub-Divisional Office within 7 days after claim of the bills by the Contractor. AE should submit the same to Divisional Office within 15 days. EE should submit to concerned Treasury or PAO within fortnight.

• Prior Permission is mandated for Visit of State Headquarters

  Field officers are visiting Kolkata on very small issues and without prior written approval of the controlling officer. Due to such frequent absence of officers from the field, the quality and timely execution of work suffers.

• Precaution from Heat for OPD Patients in Hospitals

  Due to unprecedent heat wave passing through the entire State the patient parties along with the relatives of the admitted patients and OPD patients are suffering from agonizing heat effects.

• Credential Policy Modification: Amendment in PWD Code

  For first call of NIT: Intending tenderers should produce credentials of a similar nature of completed work of the minimum value of 40% of the estimated amount put to tender during 5 (five) years prior to the date of issue of the tender notice.

• Credential Policy: Amendment in PWD Code

  Credential certificate issued by the Executive Engineer or equivalent or competent authority of a State/ Central Government, Government undertaking, Statutory/ Autonomous bodies on the executed value of completed/ running work will be taken as credential.

• Technical Sanction for Repair Works in Residence – PWD Code

  Superintending Engineers are solely empowered to accord technical sanction to estimates for ordinary repair works in residences as per the extant policy of Public Works Department.

• Categorisation of Lift for Installation in Govt. Buildings

  Category-I: Otis, Schindler, Kone. Category-II: Thyssen Krupp, Bharat Elevator Co. Ltd., Engineers Vertical Services, Electromec, United Elevator, Escon, Johnson, Omega, LT Elevator.

• 30 Off Days to Contractual Computer Operators engaged in PWD

  Contractual Computer Operators who had been engaged prior to 01.04.2010 in different offices under P.W.D. are allowed to enjoy 30 (thirty) off days in a Calendar year.

• Deployment of AE and SAE on Contractual basis in PWD

  Deployment of Assistant Engineers and Sub-Assistant Engineers on contractual basis for different offices/ establishments under PWD by Webel Technolgoy Limited.

• Determination of Eligibility for Selection of Contractors

  1) Trade Licence, 2) PAN Card, 3) Professional Tax payment challan/ Receipt (up to date), 4) Electrical Supervisory Licence/ certificate for Electrical works only.

• Releasing Security Deposit after Completion of Work

  Security Deposit will be released after issuance of Completion Certificate on submission of unconditional BANK GUARANTEE by the Contractor for the Security Deposit.

• Preparation of DPR (Electrical) as per National Building Code

  Salient points in Electrical aspects for preparation of DPR for different projects as per National Building Code – A General Guideline for consideration of important Electrical Aspects at the design stage for utility service for an important building.

• Guidelines and Procedures to get Estimates vetted by PWD

  Estimated cost shall be based on PWD’s Schedule of Rates for the scheduled items of work and market rate as approved by the Head of Engineering wing of the Agency/Organisation for the non-scheduled items of work.

• Procedure of Preparation of APR in r/o Engineer Officers

  APR should be initiated and submitted to the Reporting Officer within 1st week of April of the next financial year. The filled-in APR shall be submitted by an Officer to the concerned Reporting Officer under whom he is/was attached to on the day of 31st March of that financial year.

• Vetting of Estimate of Works originating in Districts/ Kolkata

  Estimates for works originating in districts can only be vetted by the respective Superintending Engineers/ Zonal Chief Engineers.

• Post Upgrade from Deputy Secretary to Joint Secretary in PWD

  The post of Joint Secretary will be filled up from the West Bengal Senior Service of Engineers as per existing Recruitment Rules. The appointing authority for the above upgraded post will be the Governor, West Bengal.

• Amendment in Public Works Department Code

  Care shall be taken to see that splitting up does not technically damage the structural soundness of the work as a whole and where such possibility exists, the work shall not be split up into smaller parts.

• Posts and Staff Strengths of Zonal Chief Engineers, P.W.Dte

  Governor is pleased to notify the posts and staff strength under the new establishment of office of the Zonal Chief Engineers after restructuring of Public Works Department, Govt. of West Bengal.

• New Designation and Office of DDOs in PWD Electrical and Mechanical

  Governor is pleased to accept the change of designation and office of the DDOs from the existing name to the new names mentioned below. Departmental authorities will obtain DDO codes from the Directorate of Treasuries and Accounts Government of West Bengal.

• Rules regarding the Auction Sale of Government Properties

  Executive Engineer concerned shall arrange for the sale of Government properties by public auction for and on behalf of the Governor. Under no circumstances shall any Government property be disposed of by private arrangement.

• Muster Roll (West Bengal Form No. 4794)

  The nominal muster roll (Bengal Form No. 4794) is the initial record of the labour employed each day on a work, and must be written up daily by the subordinate deputed for the purpose.

• General Rules of Office Procedure – PWD Code

  No officer should correspond direct with an authority superior to the officer under whom he is immediately serving, or with the State Government or the Government of India.

• Restructuring of Public Works Department

  To improve the functional efficiency, total working jurisdiction of Public Works Department over the state will be split in three zones namely North Zone, West Zone and South Zone headed by Chief Engineers.

• Reorganizing Electrical and Mechanical Circles under PWD

  Implement the concept of three zones namely North Zone, West Zone and South Zone under Public Works Department for better supervision and monitoring of the projects spreading all over the different districts of the state.

• Shifting of DDO to New Treasury due to Re-Organization in PWD

  Governor is pleased to accept the shifting of DDO ship of the following DDOs mentioned below at Col.1 from the treasury mentioned at col.3 to the Treasury mentioned at col. 4 & 5 respectively under TR 4.086 of WBTR, 2005.

• Security Deposit and Earnest Money: Amendment in PWD Code

  A security deposit of 12.5 lakhs was necessary for exemption of earnest money deposit while participating in tender. Such provision from Public Works Code is deleted.

• Reconstitution of Tender Committee of Public Works Department

  In view of introduction of Integrated Finance Branch in Public Works Department a need was felt to reconstitute the existing Tender Committee for different wings of this department.

• Jurisdiction of Sub-Divisions under various NH Divisions of PW (R) Dte.

  The different circles under NH Wing of PW (R) Dte. have been reorganized vide Notification No. 236 dt. 27.12.2013. Now, the Governor is pleased to change the jurisdiction of Sub-Divisions under various NH Divisions of NH Wing of PW (R) Dte.

• Reallocation of duties of NH Divisions under NH Wing of P.W. (Roads) Dte.

  In partial modification of Notification No. 236 dated 27.12.2013, the Governor is pleased in the interest of public service to make certain modifications in reallocation of duties of NH Divisions under NH Wing of P.W. (Roads) Dte.

• Reorganization of Circles under PW Dte., PW (R) Dte. and PW (CB) Dte.

  Reorganization of different Circles under PW Dte., PW (R) Dte. and PW (CB) Dte. specially with the object to implement the concept of three zones namely North Zone, West Zone and South Zone for better supervision and monitoring of the projects.

• Engagement of Assistant Engineer, PWD on Contractual Basis

  Engage 03 Assistant Engineers on contractual basis for a period of 06 months from the date of their engagement for maintenance and upkeep of the Nabanna and Writers’ Buildings.

• Administrative Approval and Technical Sanction of Govt. Works

  There are four main stages in the project for a work, namely, administrative approval, expenditure sanction, technical sanction, and appropriation or re-appropriation of funds.

• Measurement Book (West Bengal Form No. 2900)

  The Measurement Book must be looked upon as the most important record, since it is the basis of all accounts of quantities, whether of work done by daily labour or by the piece work system or by contract, or of materials received, which have to be counted or measured.

• Engagement of Sub-Assistant Engineers on Contractual Basis

  Governor is pleased, in the interest public service, to engage Sub-Assistant Engineers on contractual basis through placement agency of WBHDCL in different divisions of PWD at a consolidate remuneration of Rs. 15000/- only.

• Dissolve of PWD Construction Board Branch

  The works, so far, looked after by the PWD (C.B. Branch) shall henceforth be looked after by the respective Branches of the P.W. Department.

• Prior Permission before Purchase/ Sell of Movable/ Immovable Property

  It appears that a good number of officers and staff under the department purchase/sell immovable/movable property without taking prior permission of the Government, which is obligatory under rule 5(2) of West Bengal Services (Duties, Rights and Obligation of the Govt. Employee) Rules 1980.

• Transfer Policy of Personal Assistant working under P.W.D.

  With a view to improve efficiency of the Scheduled-‘B’ (English) Personal Assistant working under P.W. Dte., the Governor is pleased, in the interest of public service, to introduce a new transfer policy with immediate effect.

• Re-organization of Caretaking Establishments of Govt. Buildings

  Re-organize the Caretaking Estts. of Writers’ Buildings, New Sectt. Buildings, Bhavani Bhavan, Khadya Bhavan and CSTC Buildings for Caretaking as well as Maintenance & Construction.

• Appointment of Consultant for preparation of Detailed Project Report

  Governor is pleased to empanel the following three Government Technical Institutes of National repute for preparation of DPR. (i) IIT, Kharagpur (ii) Jadavpur University (iii) Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur.

• Restructuring of PWD Civil Circles, Divisions

  To reorganize and restructure the 02 (two) circles under Public Works Department namely, State Highway Circle-IV and National Highway Circle-III with their administrative jurisdiction under (Roads) Dte.

• Restructuring of PWD Electrical Circles, Divisions

  Restructuring of three circles under PW Electrical wing namely, PW (El) Circle-I, PW (El) Circle-IV and PW (El) Resource Circle with their administrative jurisdiction under PW Dte.

• Annual Performance Report (APR)

  Annual Performance Report in new format for evaluation of performance and efficiency of the engineer officers borne in the cadre of West Bengal Senior Service of Engineers, Service of Engineers, Subordinate Engineering Services and Service (in Architect Wing) under P.W.D.

• Public Works Department Code – an Amendment

  If upon calling for competitive tenders, the number of tenders received is less than three, the tenders shall be invited afresh. Such Re-Tender notice shall be published in widely circulated dailies for conventional NIT and also through e-Tender portal.

• Method of Appearing Recruitment Examination conducted by PSC

  Issuance of N.O.C. in favour of incumbents applying through proper channel/ intimation from the applicants to the employer for appearing in the recruitment Examination of P.S.C., West Bengal or other organisation for the post of Assistant Engineer or else.

• Appointment and Transfer of Group – D under Public Works Department

  Governor is pleased to allow posting of Group – “D” employees, appointed on compassionate ground, to any Circle Office under Public Works Directorate.

• Transfer Policy of Head Assistant /Head Clerk /UDC/ LDC/ Typist

  Transfer Policy of Head Assistant/ Head Clerk /Upper Division Clerk /Lower Division Clerk /Typist/ Clerk-cum-Typist under Public Works Directorate, Govt. of West Bengal.

• Submission of Declaration of Assets Statement

  A status report on submission of ‘Declaration of Assets’ statement for the last three years may please be sent to the Vigilance Commission within a month.

• Settlement of Disputes under Conditions of Contract of PWD

  If the contractor considers any work demanded of him to be outside the requirements of the contract, or disputes any drawings, record or decision given in writing by the Engineer-in-Charge.

• Creation of Posts for the System of Financial Advisers

  Financial Adviser (to be filled up by an officer in the rank of Special Secretary or Joint Secretary) has been introduced in the following six departments.

• Special Pay of Head Estimator under rule 5 of WBSR – I

  The special pay for Head Estimators under the rule 5(33)(b) of WBSR Pt. I, shall be revised to Rs. 120/- p.m. w.e.f. 01.01.86 in relaxation of provisions under WBS(ROPA) Rules, 90.

• Transfer and Posting Policy of Sub-Assistant Engineers

  Orders of Routine transfer shall normally be issued at the end of November or early part of December so that joining a new place of posting is completed by 10th January of the next year.

• Transfer Policy of Assistant, Executive, Superintending Engineers

  An Officer having 5 years or more at the same Head Quarters will be liable to transfer to another Zone but after completion of 3 years at the present places of posting.

• Transfer Policy of Sub-Assistant Engineers

  Transfer Orders of S.A.E.s posted in the Public Works/ Public Works (Roads)/ Housing Directorate are to be made by the CE or Additional Chief Engineer.

• Broad Band connection or Data Card for all SEs and EEs

  Governor is pleased to allow Broad Band connection for all the Superintending and Executive Engineers with the existing telephone line or a data card for official use, the maximum charge for which should not exceed Rs. 750/- only per month.

• Redesignation of Technical Posts (Duties & Responsibilities)

  Governor is pleased to change/ revise of Pay Scales of certain technical posts meant for the maintenance and repairing works and also to redesignate the existing posts.

• Functions of the Tender Committee – Public Works Rules 1987

  Tender Committee was required to evaluate the tender in respect of work estimated to cost more than Rs. 50 lac (enhanced limit) on the cost of which may exceed the estimated amount by 3%.

• Eligibility for Promotion of Sub-Assistant Engineers in PWD

  Sub-Assistant Engineer (Elect.) in order to be eligible for promotion, must, interalia, pass a written examination in Departmental Rules and Accounts procedure which will be conducted by the P.S.C., West Bengal.

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