FUNCTIONARIES

The present sanctioned cadre strength of the Department (all categories) is 2430 and details of some of the categories is as follows.
Technical posts
  • Engineer-in-Chief – 1
  • Chief Engineers - 3
  • Superintending Engineers - 10
  • Executive Engineers – 43
  • Deputy Executive Engineers – 206
  • Assistant Executive Engineers/Asst. Engineers – 623
  • Non-Technical Posts
  • Chief Accounts Officer – 1
  • Non Technical Personal Assistants - 2
  • Divisional Accounts Officer - 37
  • Superintendents - 44
  • Senior Assistants - 334
  • Junior Assistants - 150

  • ROLE OF EACH CATEGORY OF FUNCTIONARY

    I )  ENGINEER-IN-CHIEF

     

    1)       He is the head of the organization and accountable to the Government in all matters relating to Panchayat Raj Engineering Department. He is a responsible advisor to State Government on all matters relating to PR & RD Engineering Department.

    2)       Exercises overall control on both administration and technical matters.

    3)       Overall incharge of the organization for effective formulation, implementation and monitoring of the programmes and schemes entrusted to the organization with budgetary control.

    4)       Overall accountability in matters relating L.F.Audit, A.G. Audit and Public Accounts Committee (PAC).

    5)       Overall responsible for Human Resource Development of PRED to meet the new challenges.

    6)       Prepares administrative report annually.

    7)       To evolve new strategy to augment resources for achieving the goals of the organization.

    8)       To recommend to the State Govt. removal, transfers & posting of S.Es & E.Es.

    9)       He is empowered to transfer Dy.E.E.s within their Zones.

    10)     To see that budget allotments of the year under various schemes & programmes are fully expended.

    II)  CHIEF ENGINEER (NABARD)

    1)       He works under the control of the Engineer-in-Chief, PR.

    2)       Exercises technical control over S.Es. / E.Es / Dy.EEs / Section Officers (AEE / AE) M.E.Os and all other staff working under his control.

    3)       Overall in charge of formulation, implementation, monitoring and satisfactory completion of all schemes sanctioned under the programmes with NABARD Loan Assistance and with budgetary control. Rural Infrastructure Development Fund by (RIDF) by NABARD.

    4)       He is the liaison officer with the WBRM at Delhi and NABARD Officers.

    5)       To monitor the pace of implementation and take suitable measures for timely completion of programmes and schemes.

    6)       To collect information needed by the Engineer-in-Chief or Government and submit consolidated report in time.

    7)       To attend to Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Paras, L.F.Audit, A.G. Audit.

    8)       Timely submission of Utilization Certificates.

    9)       Responsible for the correctness of all important structural designs, contracts and designs prepared by the consultants, Architects and Technical Sections in his office.

    10)     Overall in charge of implementation of Rural Sanitation Programme.

    III) CHIEF ENGINEER (VIGILANCE & QUALITY CONTROL AND SERVICE QUALITY CONTROL)

    A)      VIGILANCE & QUALITY CONTROL:

    1)       He works under the control of the Engineer-in-Chief, PR.

    2)       Exercises technical control over the Vigilance Divisions

    3)       Exercises regular Vigilance and Quality Control checks in respect of all works programme of the Department.

    4)       He should see that Quality audit is done periodically and also evolve suitable action against contractors as well as Engineers in charge of work, in case of violation of proper quality standards.

     

    B)      STATE QUALITY CONTROL:

    1)       Supervise the first tier Quality Management arrangement.

    2)       Liaise with the STAs who function as the 2nd tier of Quality Control for Design and DPR.

    3)       Coordinate and control the activities of SQM arrangement (the 2nd tier) and ensure completion by PIUs of action on the reports of SQM.

    4)       Facilitate and coordinate the activities of the NQM (the 3rd tier) and ensure compilation by PIUs of action on the reports of NQM.

    5)       Prepare monthly abstracts of SQM visits and as Annual Quality Report based on the Reports of SQMs and NQMs, identifying systematic and procedural deficiencies in the Quality Management System and submit the Report for the consideration of the SRRDA and the State Level Standing Committee.

    6)       To assess training requirements at PIU level and to arrange for and coordinate training programmes in coordination with STAs.

    7)       To act as nodal point for request of public complaints and for taking action thereon.

     

    IV) SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PR

    1)       He works under the control of Chief Engineer, PR.

    2)       He is the Technical Head of Panchayat Raj Circle and empowered to transfer & posting of Dy.EEs, AE / AEE, D.Men within the jurisdiction.

    3)       He controls all technical personnel working under him both administratively and technically. He inspects important works in the circle to satisfy himself that the system of management is the efficient & economical, accounts are strictly observed and that the executive and administrative work of the circle is satisfactorily performed.

    4)       He is responsible for formulation, obtaining sanction, according technical sanction, fixing up of agency to implement, monitoring, ensuring quality and completion of the schemes under the following sectors.

    a)       Rural Roads Projects sanctioned under NABARD loan assistance and Special R.R.M.

    b)       Rural Roads:- Construction and maintenance of all rural roads in the state.

    c)       Buildings:- Buildings of PR particularly Elementary School Buildings, Secondary School Buildings, Mandal Parishad Office, ZP Office Buildings.

    5)       To monitor the pace of implementation and take suitable measures for timely completion of programmes and schemes.

    6)       To collect information needed by the Chief Engineers, Engineer-in-Chief or Government and submit consolidated reports in time.

    7)       To attend to PAC paras, L.F. and A.G. Audit.

    8)       Responsible to watch & control the rates paid for the work

    9)       He is responsible for enforcing the conditions of the agreement, if he has entered into agreement, in Special Schemes.

    10)     He has to maintain rapport with the District Administration, Z.P and other District Officers concerned.

    11)     Submission of monthly progress reports and other periodicals insisted by higher authorities.

    12)     He has to distribute the grants to various divisions under his control and is responsible for submission of Utilisation Certificates.

    13)     Annual inspection of Division office to ensure proper maintenance of records and adherence of rules.

    14)     He has to attend D.D.R.C. meeting, Z.P meeting and meetings called for by the District Administration.

     

    V) EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PR

    1)       Executive unit of the Department is the Division and Executive Engineer is incharge of the division. He is under the technical control of Superintending Engineer, PR and under the administrative control of Zilla Parishad.

    2)       He is the technical head of PR Division.

    3)       He is paying authority for all expenditures including work bills and maintenance of cash book and Cheque Book.

    4)       He is responsible to implement, monitor, ensure quality and complete the programmes and schemes sanctioned in his jurisdiction under the following sectors:

    a)       Rural Roads Projects sanctioned under NABARD loan assistance and Special R.R.M.

    b)       Rural Roads – Construction and maintenance of all Rural Roads.

    c)       Buildings:- Buildings of PR Institutions particularly Elementary School Buildings, Secondary School Buildings and Mandal Parishad Offices Buildings & other ZP Office Buildings.

    d)       Responsible for preparation and implementation of contingent plan for drought situation & Crisis management during Cyclone and floods

    5)       To monitor the pace of implementation and take suitable measures for timely completion of programmes and schemes.

    6)       To collect information needed by the Z.P., the Superintending Engineer, PR, Chief Engineers, Engineer-in-Chief and submit consolidated reports in time.

    7)       Technical Administrative control over Dy.EEs, PR and Section Officers, PR and Mandal Engineering Officers and other subordinate staff working under his control.

    8)       He is responsible for getting all the vouchers audited by L/F. Audit. He is responsible for furnishing the records at the time of A.G. Audit and also submission of reports for PAC paras.

    9)       He is responsible for enforcing the conditions of the agreement

    10)     He is responsible for maintaining the records and correctness of all financial transactions.

    11)     Submission of monthly progress reports and other periodicals insisted by higher authorities.

    12)     Inspection of Sub-Division Offices to ensure proper maintenance of records and adherence of rule.

    13)     He is responsible for procuring of the materials and updating all the records.

    14)     He is responsible for procuring & issuing the measurement books and maintenance of their account.

    15)     He is responsible to assist Zilla Parishad in the preparation of Budget and Annual Account on Engineering Accounts.

    16)     He is responsible for the proper maintenance of Departments Stores in his division and correctness of stack account.

    17)     He is responsible for the proper utilization of T & P.

     

    VI) EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, (V & QC, PR)

    1)       Works under the direct control of Chief Engineer (Vigilance).

    2)       Exercises control over Deputy Executive Engineers (V & QC) and Section Officers (V & QC). He is also Drawing and Disbursement Officer for the staff working under him.

    3)       He can inspect any work of the organization in his jurisdiction to maintain quality and prevention of fraud by making surprise checks and test checks.

    4)       He is responsible to inspect works of different categories in his jurisdiction periodically

    5)       He is responsible to enforce quality and correct specification.

    6)       He is also responsible for conducting detailed investigation of cases referred to him.

    VII) DEPUTY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PR

    1)       He is under the control of Executive Engineer, PR.

    2)       He is the Technical Head of PR Sub-Division.

    3)       He is responsible for preparation of estimate 8888 scheduling to implement, monitor, ensure quality and complete the works sanctioned in his jurisdiction under the following sectors.

    a)       Rural Roads Projects sanctioned under NABARD loan assistance and Special R.R.M.

    b)       Rural Roads – Construction and maintenance of all rural roads in the state.

    c)       Buildings:- Buildings of PR Institutions particularly Elementary School Buildings, Secondary School Buildings and Mandal Parishad Offices Buildings & other ZP Office Buildings.

    d)       Responsible for preparation and implementation of contingent plan for drought situation & Crisis management during Cyclone and floods.

    e)       Tools & Plant: he is responsible for proper utilization of T&P.

    4)       Supervision of Mandal Parishad and Gram Panchayat works qualitatively.

    5)       To collect information needed by the Executive Engineer, PR, Superintending Engineer, Engineer-in-Chief and submit consolidated reports in time.

    6)       Control over Section Officers, PR and Mandal Engineering Officers and other subordinate staff working under his control.

    7)       He is responsible for getting all the vouchers audited by L/F. Audit. He is responsible for furnishing the records at the time of A.G. Audit and also submission of reports for PAC paras.

    8)       He is responsible for enforcing the conditions of the agreement particularly the rate of progress clause.

    9)       He accords technical sanction as per the delegation of powers under various programmes.

    10)     He is responsible for the maintaining the records and correctness of all financial transactions.

    11)     Submission of monthly progress reports and other periodicals insisted by higher authorities.

    12)     He is responsible to accept the work both qualitatively and quantitatively and recommend for payment.

    13)     He is responsible to maintain correct specification for the various components of the work.

    14)     He is responsible to maintain muster rolls prepared by Section Officer, in case of departmental execution of wage employment schemes.

    15)     He is responsible for the safe custody of materials in departmental stores and for proper accounting.

    16)     He is responsible for realising the cost of departmental materials supplied to the contractor.

    He has to attend the general body meetings of Mandal Parishads.

     

    VIII) ASST.EXECUTIVE ENGINEER/ASST. ENGINEER, PR

    1)       He is under the control of Deputy Executive Engineer, PR.

    2)       He controls Work Inspectors & Gang Mazdoors working under him.

    3)       He is the Technical Head of PR Sub-Division.

    4)       He is responsible for preparation of estimates, scheduling to implement, monitor, ensure quality and complete the works sanctioned in his jurisdiction under the following sectors.

    a)       Rural Roads Projects sanctioned under NABARD loan assistance and Special R.R.M, falling in his jurisdiction.

    b)       Rural Roads – Construction and maintenance of all rural roads falling in his jurisdiction.

    c)       Buildings:- Buildings of PR Institutions particularly Elementary School Buildings, Secondary School Buildings and Mandal Parishad Offices Buildings & other ZP Office Buildings.

    d)       Responsible for preparation and implementation of contingent plan for drought situation & Crisis management during Cyclone and floods.

    e)       Tools & Plant: he is responsible for proper utilization of T&P.

    5)       To collect information needed by the Deputy Executive Engineer, PR, Superintending Engineer, PR and submit consolidated reports in time.

    6)       To monitor the pace of implementation and take suitable measures for timely completion of programmes and schemes.

    7)       He is responsible to accept the work both qualitatively and quantitatively and to recommend payment after check measurement of works.

    8)       He is responsible for getting all the vouchers audited by L/F. Audit. He is responsible for furnishing the records at the time of A.G. Audit and also submission of replies to PAC paras.

    9)       He is responsible for enforcing the conditions of the agreement particularly the rate of progress clause.

    10)     He is responsible for the maintaining the records and correctness of data and updating the data.

    11)     Submission of monthly progress reports and other periodicals insisted by higher authorities.

    12)     He is responsible to maintain muster rolls in case of departmental execution & wage employment schemes.

    13)     He is responsible to maintain account for the total no. of M. Books in use, the books in stock and also responsible to keep record of the movement of the M, Books.

    14)     He is responsible for realizing the cost of departmental materials supplied to the contractor.

    15)     He is responsible for preparation of all initial records and its correctness.

    He is responsible for proper utilization of T & P.