PWD Code and WBWD Manual

This PDF compiles the Public Works Department (PWD) Code and relevant provisions of the WBWD Manual for West Bengal, with practical explanations and updated government orders. It serves as an operational handbook for engineers, accounts staff, and works sections to ensure compliance in recruitment, works execution, contracts, tenders, bills, records, and disciplinary procedures.

What the document covers

1) PWD structure & service rules

Historical background of PWD and Electrical wings (pages 1–5).
Recruitment, probation, promotion criteria (e.g., JE → AE with Supervisor’s Certificate and PSC exam).
Duties of Junior Engineers (civil & electrical): asset registers, inspections, estimates, MBs, Site Order Book, accident reporting, material custody (pp. 15–21).

2) Discipline, ACR & penalties

ACR principles, special reports, reporting misconduct.
Penalties, suspension during enquiry, resignation restrictions (pp. 10–14).

3) Records & preservation

Destruction of records rules and minimum preservation periods for PWD records (MBs, cash books, bills, service books, etc.) (pp. 24–26).
Recording of plans/drawings and office of record (p. 27).

4) Works procedure (AA/TS/Funds)

Stages: Administrative Approval (AA), Expenditure Sanction, Technical Sanction (TS), Appropriation.
Conditions for commencement of work; revised/supplementary estimates when variations exceed 10% (pp. 29–33).

5) Repairs vs original works

Classification of original works and repairs; ordinary vs special repairs; lump-sum repairs and urgency provisions (pp. 37–39).

6) Contracts & tendering (WBFR aligned)

Types of contracts (lump-sum, item-rate, composite).
Open e-tender thresholds, publication norms, timelines, credentials for small works (<₹5 lakh), retendering rules.
Limits on splitting of works (not to evade powers/e-tender), procurement exceptions (urgency/proprietary items), and audit oversight (pp. 40–51).

7) Contract documents & safeguards

What must be included in contract documents; clarity, security, revocation clauses, standard forms; legal/financial vetting (pp. 52–53).
Financial powers for tender acceptance & technical sanction by CE/SE/EE/AE (p. 54).

Who should use this PDF

PWD Engineers (AE/JE/SAE), Executive & Superintending Engineers
Divisional Accountants / Works Accounts staff
Tender Inviting Authorities (TIA)
Contractors & consultants (to understand compliance expectations)
New recruits preparing for departmental exams and procedures

Why it’s useful

Reduces audit objections and procedural lapses.
Clarifies when and how works can start, how estimates change, and how tenders must be processed.
Acts as a compliance checklist for contracts, procurement, and record retention in West Bengal PWD.

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