Public Works Department provides infrastructural support for both original and repair works to all the departments directly under the Govt. of West Bengal.
Governor has already been pleased to create 22 numbers of additional posts of Superintending Engineers belonging to the Engineering Cadre under the administrative control of this Department.
Governor has already been pleased to create 21 numbers additional posts of Senior Superintending Engineers and also to convert existing 41numbers of non-functional berth of Superintending Engineer [Selection Grade] into the post of Senior Superintending Engineers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Senior Superintending Engineer of this Department will enjoy financial and technical vetting power equal to that of Superintending Engineer of this Department.
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;