Public Works
Public Works Department provides infrastructural support for both original and repair works to all the departments directly under the Govt. of West Bengal.
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.
It is in need to specifically assign the jurisdiction in respect of some existing Chief Engineers and some newly created Chief Engineers for the following:
Deployment of Assistant Engineers and Sub-Assistant Engineers on contractual basis for different offices/ establishments under PWD by Webel Technolgoy Limited.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
Guidelines for Engineer Officers of Social Sector, PWD regarding construction of building and other works of other Departments.
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.