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.
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.
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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.