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.

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.
Maintenance of Lights on Bridges by PWD (Electrical)

As per the extant policy, PWD does not undertake maintenance of lights on the bridges. After the construction of bridges is complete, the lighting portion is transferred to concerned Municipality/ Panchayat for maintenance from their resources.
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.
Prevention of Fire in Government Building maintain by PWD

Fire detection system will be done by PWD Electrical Wing and Fire protection system including Fire extinguisher will be done by PWD Civil wing.
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.

West Bengal Government Circulars

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