Manual 1

Particulars of Organisation, Functions & Duties

[Section 4(1)(b) (i)]
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Aims and Objectives of the Public Authority

Public Works Department, Government of Goa plays a major role in the socioeconomic, commercial, touristic development of the State of Goa. Being a
service department, it is entrusted with various activities like Planning, Design,
Construction and Operation & Maintenance of all the developmental works in the
State of Goa including the construction programmes for most of the other
Government Departments as Deposit works
The following sectors come under the purview of this department.
1. Buildings
2. Roads and Bridges
3. Water Supply & Sanitation
4. Electrical & Mechanical
Objectives:
1. To provide Govt. office accommodation at Taluka Head Quarters for effective
implementation of Government programmes
2. To develop land for various Government construction programmes
3. To provide residential housing to the Government staff at the place of working
being integral part of employment amenities
4. Widening and Improvement of National Highways, State Highways, Major
District roads
5. Construction of by pass for towns for the reduction of congestion and
accidents
6. Construction of Bridges and missing links for the economic upliftment of
rural areas and reduction in travelling distances
7. Construction, Widening and improvement of rural roads
8. To provide adequate potable water supply to the public for domestic,
commercial and institutional purposes for the entire state of Goa
9. To provide well knit sewerage network and rural sanitation in the state of Goa
10. Internal electrical installation of the Government buildings and its operation &
maintenance
11. To provide fuel outlets and garage facilities for the Government vehicles

2.

Mission/ Vision Statement of The Public Authority

a)
b)
c)
d)

Optimum utilization of water.

Providing 24 x 7 Sustainable water supplies to all.
Supply levels - 100 LPCD to rural areas and 150 LPCD to urban areas.
Ensuring that every household in the State disposes of its sewerage in
environmentally secured manner whether through sewerage network system
or stand alone disposal system and ensuring that every household has access
to toilets.
e) Ensure road connectivity for the entire state, besides improvement of riding
quality
f) Better office accommodation and Housing facilities for the employees.

3.
Brief History and background of establishment of the public
Authority
The PWD is headed by a full fledged Principal Chief Engineer who is also the
Ex-Officio Additional Secretary to the Government of Goa, having its
headquarters at Altinho - Panaji. Besides, he is the Budget Controlling and
appointing authority.
The jurisdiction of the department covers the entire State of Goa.
The Department is branched into two technical wings for the smooth and efficient
functioning. The Public Health Engineering Wing (Water Supply & Sanitation) is
headed by the Chief Engineer I. The other Wing which deals with Roads &
Bridges, Buildings and Electrical & Mechanical sectors is headed by the Chief
Engineer II. Each of these wings is further divided into Administrative Units
called Circles, which are headed by Superintending Engineers. Each Circle
consists of filed units known as Works Divisions headed by Executive Engineers
who are entrusted with execution of works. They are in turn assisted by Sub
Divisional Offices headed by Assistant Engineers. The department has got 9
Circles (Circle Office I to IX), 25 Divisions (Works Divisions I to XXV) and 101
Sub-Divisions stationed throughout the State of Goa. Each Sub-Division is
provided with Technical Assistants/Junior Engineers who supervise the day to day
execution of works. The Circle Offices are located at Panaji Head Quarters except
for two circle offices via Cirle Office IV and VIII which are located at Margao.
The Works Divisions are located in various talukas depending upon the
jurisdiction of their activities, to enable them to maintain proper and efficient
control over the execution of works.
The Chief Engineer I is in charge of the Public Health Engineering Wing which
includes all the developmental works and the operation & maintenance of the
existing infrastructure related to Water Supply & Sanitation in the State of Goa.

He is also the Ex-officio Joint Secretary to the Government. As per the existing
setup, the Circle Office V (PHE-N) & Circle office VI (PHE-Project), both at
PWD Headquarters Panaji and Circle Office VIII (PHE-S) at Margao, along with
its respective Works Divisions are directly under the control of Chief Engineer I
and are responsible to him.
The Chief Engineer II is in charge of Roads & Bridges, Buildings and Electrical
& Mechanical Wing which deals with all the developmental works falling under
the purview of this Wing, in addition to the deposit works of various other
Departments of the State. He is also authorized to execute the works under
MPLAD scheme. He is also Ex-Officio Joint Secretary to the Government. As
per the existing setup the Circle Office I (Bldg), Circle Office II(Bldg), Circle
Office III (Roads-N), Circle Office IV (Roads-S), Circle Office IX (NH) and
Circle Office VII (E/M), along with the respective Works Divisions are directly
under the control of Chief Engineer II. Out of these Circle Offices, the Circle
Office IV (Roads-S) is located at Margao.
Each Superintending Engineer has under his charge two or more Works
Divisions. He is the Administrative head who exercises the control over the
activities of Divisions engaged in investigation, Planning, construction and
maintenance of various works. He also maintains liaison with the Principal Chief
Engineer and the concerned Chief Engineer I/II with regard to all technical
matters in respect of works under his purview. As per the existing setup, the
various Circle Offices in PWD have the following Works Divisions under their
respective control:

Circle Office

Works Divisions under Control

Circle Office I (Bldgs)

Circle Office II (Bldgs)
Circle Office III (Roads N)
Circle Office IV (Roads S)
Circle Office IX (NH)
Circle Office V (PHE-N)
Circle Office VI (PHE-Project)
Circle Office VIII (PHE-S)
Circle Office VII (E/M)

Works Division V, VIII & XVI

Works Divisions I & XIX
Works Division II, XIII, XVIII,XXIII
Works Division VI, XXV
Works Division VII, XIV, XV
Works Division III, XVII, XXIV
Works Division IX, XX, XXI
Works Division XII
Works Division IV, X, XXII

The Executive Engineer has under its control four to five Sub-Divisions
depending upon the work load and the area of jurisdiction. He is directly
responsible for the execution of works and further for the proper upkeep of work
accounts and smooth implementation of the various schemes entrusted to his
Works Division.

The Assistant Engineer, who is In-Charge of the sub-divisional office, is

responsible to the concerned Executive Engineer for getting the works executed
according to the approved designs, specifications and estimates. The work
accounts is the primary responsibility of the Assistant engineer who is require to
keep a proper watch over the works including inventory of materials. He is also
required to periodically inspect the works under his control.
The Principal Chief Engineer is assisted at the head quarters by:
1. Chief Engineer I - Water Supply & Sanitation
2. Chief Engineer II - Roads & Bridges, Buildings & Electrical/Mechanical
3. Chief Architect ( for architectural designing and planning)
4. Superintending Surveyor of Works (for technical matters)
5. Superintending Engineer (Monitoring & Evaluation) - (for monitoring and
evaluation of centrally sponsored schemes and also state schemes)
6. Superintending Engineers I to IX (for technical matters in respect of the
sectors controlled by them)
7. Joint Director of Accounts.- (for Planning & Budgeting, Accounting,
Auditing)
8. Dy. Director of Administration- (for all administrative matters)
9. Engineering Officer. - (for liaison and coordination)
10. Executive Engineer (Legal) - (for legal matters)
11. Land Acquistion Officer (for Estate matters)
The following matters fall under the purview of the Principal Chief Engineer.
1. Administration and Coordination.
2. Quality Control.
3. Vigilance matters.
4. Enlistment of Contractors.
5. Parliament & State Assembly Matters.
6. Budget, Audit & Public Accounts Committee matters.
7. Any Technical & Financial powers delegated by Government beyond the
powers of Chief Engineer for implementing Public Works.
The Principal Chief Engineer and Chief Engineer I & II,
Superintending/Executive & Assistant Engineers are authorized to exercise their
Technical Powers as per the procedures laid down in CPWD Works Manual and
as per delegation of powers approved by the Government from time to time.

4.

Organisation Chart
A) Principal Chief Engineer

Principal Chief Engineer, Head of Department

Accounts
Wing

Technical Wing

Chief
Engineer I
(Water
Supply &
Sanitation)

Chief
Architect

Chief Engineer II
(Roads & Bridges,
Buildings and
Elect/Mech)

Engineering
Officer

Superintending
Surveyor of
Works

1) E.E.(Legal)
2) Land Acqui.
Officer

Superintending
Engineer,
Monitoring &

Evaluation

Joint
Director
of
Accounts

Administrative
Wing

Dy.
Director
of Adm.

B) Chief Engineer I

Chief Engineer I -- Water Supply & Sanitation

C.O. V (PHE-N)
Supdt Engr. V, Panaji

W.D. III
Ex. Engr III,
St. Inez

AE, SDI, St. Inez

AE, SDII, St. Inez
AE, SD III, Panaji
AE SD IV,Ponda
AE, SD V, Opa

WD XVII
Ex. Engr
XVII
Porvorim

C.O. VI (PHE-Project)
Supdt Engr VI, Panaji

WD XXIV
Ex. Engr
XXIV Panaji

AE, SD I, Bicholim
AE, SD II, Mapusa
AE, SD III, Mapusa
AE SD IV Assonora
AE SD V Porvorim
AE SD VI valpoi

AE
SD I
Panaji

WD XII
Ex. Engr.
XII
Sanguem

WD IX,
Ex. Engr IX
Marago

AE SD I
Quepem
AE SD II
Margao
AE SD III
Sanguem
AE SD IV
Xelpem

AE SD I Vasco
AE SD II
Margao
AE SD III
Margao
AE SD IV
Margao
AE SDV Verna

. C.O. VIII (PHE-S)

Supdt. Engr VIII Margao

WD XX
Ex. Engr
Margao

WD
XXI
Ex.
Engr
XXI
Margao

AE SD I
Curchorem
AE SD II
Sanguem
AE SDIII
Quepem
AE SD IV
Xelpem

AE SD I
Margao
AE SD II
Margao
AE SD III
Margao

C) Chief Engineer II

Chief Engineer II Roads & Bridges, Buildings, & Elect/Mech

Buildings

Roads & Bridges i/c

National Highways

Elect/Mech

C.O. VII (E/M)

S.E. VII
Panaji
C.O. III (R-N)
S.E. III
Panaji

1) WD II
EE II
Panaji
2) WD XIII
EE XIII,
Mapusa
3) WD XVIII
EE XVIII
Ponda
4) WD XXIII
EE XXIII
Bicholim

C.O. IV (R-S)
S.E. IV
Marago

1) WD VI
EE VI
Margao
2) WD XXV
EE XXV
Margao

C.O. IX (NH)
S.E. IX
Panaji

C.O. I (Bldgs)
S.E. I
Panaji

C.O. II(Bldgs)
S..E. II
Panaji

1) WD VII
EE VII
Panaji
2) WD XIV
EE XIV
Margao
3) WD XV
EE XV
Ponda

1) WD V
EE V
Panaji
2) WD VIII
EE VIII
Margao
3) WD XVI
EE XVI
Ponda

1) WD I
EE I
Panaji
2) WD XIX
EE XIX
Bambolim

1) WD IV
EE IV
Tonca
2) WD X
EE X
Margao
3) WD XXII
EE XXII
Margao

5.

Main activities/functions of the Public Authority

(a)

(b)

(c)
(d)

(e)

Construction & maintenance of Government Buildings including

Government office complexes, housing accommodations, Rest Houses,
V.V.I.P. buildings like Cabo Raj Niwas, Legislative Assembly Complex,
Secretariat Complex, etc.
Supply of adequate drinking water to the entire state of Goa through its
wide spread water distribution network comprising of seven Regional
Water Supply Schemes at Salaulim, Opa, Assonora, Dabose, Sanquelim,
Canacona & Chandel and also through the piped rural water supply
schemes.
Provide well knit sewerage network and rural sanitation in the state of Goa
Construction, improvement & black-topping of State Highways, Major
District, Rural, Touristic, Mining roads, etc. and the construction of
Bridges, By-passes thereon for better road connectivity and linkage.
To provide centralised fuel outlets for the Government vehicles of North
& South Goa.

6.
List of services being provided by the Public Authority with a
brief writeup on them
(a) Release of Water Supply Connections
(b) Release of free water tap connections for backward sections of society
(c) Construction of pour flush water seal latrines for BPL families
(d) Release of sewerage connections
Public Works Department, PHE Wing has formulated a Citizens Charter for
Water Supply & Sewerage, wherein the information on the services being
provided by the department like release of water and sewerage connections has
been detailed out.

The Government has implemented a scheme of Release of free water tap

connections for backward sections of society. Under this scheme, as per the laid
down procedure, one free water tap connection per household is released for the
needy applicant from the backward sections of society. The water connection is
released free of cost including service line, meter box, meter, etc. However, the
consumer has to pay the regular monthly water charges towards the water
consumption.
The Government has also implemented a Scheme to provide Pour Flush Water
Seal Latrines to individual houses on contribution basis in Rural and Urban areas.
This scheme aims to make each village free from open defecation, upliftment of
women dignity and to achieve total sanitation for the State of Goa.

7.
Citizens interaction Expectation of the Public Authority from
the public for enhancing its effectiveness and efficiency
For enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the various services provided by
the department, an ON-line Complaint system has been introduced. Through this
system, the public can send their suggestions; lodge their complaints as regards
leakages in the water distribution network, water thefts, inadequate supply of
water, requirement of water by tankers, etc.

8.
Postal address of the main office, attached /subordinate
office/field units,
Sr
No
1
2
3
4
5

Office
Principal Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer I
Chief Engineer I
Chief Architect
Superintending Surveyor of
Works
Circle Office I (Bldgs)

Circle Office II (Bldgs)

Circle Office III (RoadsN)

Circle Office IV(RoadsS)

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Circle Office V (PHEN)

Postal Address
The Principal Chief Engineer, PWD Head Office, Altinho Panaji
GOA.
The Chief Engineer I, PWD Head Office, Altinho Panaji GOA.
The Chief Engineer II, PWD Head Office, Altinho Panaji GOA.
The Chief Architect, PWD Head Office, Altinho Panaji GOA
The Superintending Surveyor of Works, PWD Head Office, Altinho
Panaji GOA
The Superintending Engineer I, Circle Office I(Bldgs), PWD Head
Office, Altinho Panaji GOA
The Superintending Engineer II, Circle Office II(Bldgs), PWD Head
Office, Altinho Panaji GOA
The Superintending Engineer III(Roads-N), Circle Office III, PWD
Head Office, Altinho Panaji GOA
The Superintending Engineer IV(Roads S), Circle Office IV, PWD
Head Office, Fatorda - Margao
The Superintending Engineer V, Circle Office V (PHE-N), PWD
Head Office, Altinho Panaji GOA

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Circle Office VI (PHE-P)

12

Circle Office VII (E/M)

13

Circle Office VIII (PHE-S)

14

Circle Office IX (NH)

15

17

Superintending Engineer,
Monitoring & Evaluation
Dy Director of
Administration
Joint Director of Accounts

18
19

Engineering Officer
Executive Engineer (legal)

20

Land Acquisition Officer

21
22
23
24

Executive Engineer I
Executive Engineer II
Executive Engineer III
Executive Engineer IV

25
26

Executive Engineer V
Executive Engineer VI

27
28

Executive Engineer VII

Executive Engineer VIII

29

Executive Engineer IX

30
31
32
33
34

Executive Engineer X,
PWD
Executive Engineer XI
Executive Engineer XII
Executive Engineer XIII
Executive Engineer XIV

35
36

Executive Engineer XV
Executive Engineer XVI

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Sr
No
37
38
39
40

Office
Executive Engineer XVII
Executive Engineer XVIII
Executive Engineer XIX
Executive Engineer XX

41

Executive Engineer XXI

42

Executive Engineer XXII

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Executive Engineer XXIII

The Superintending Engineer VI, Circle Office VI (PHE-P), PWD

Head Office, Altinho Panaji GOA
The Superintending Engineer VII, Circle Office VII(E/M), PWD
Head Office, Altinho Panaji GOA
The Superintending Engineer VIII, Circle Office VIII(PHE-S), PWD
Head Office, Fatorda - Margao GOA
The Superintending Engineer IX, Circle Office IX(NH), PWD Head
Office, Altinho Panaji GOA
The Superintending Engineer, Monitoring & Evaluation Unit, PWD
Head Office, Altinho Panaji GOA
The Dy. Director of Administration, PWD Head Office, Altinho
Panaji GOA.
The Joint Director of Accounts, PWD Head Office, Altinho Panaji
GOA.
The Engineering Officer, PWD Head Office, Altinho Panaji GOA.
The Executive Engineer (Legal), PWD Head Office, Altinho Panaji
GOA.
The Land Acquisition Officer, PWD Head Office, Altinho Panaji
GOA.
Executive Engineer, Works Division I (Bldgs), PWD, Patto Panaji
Executive Engineer, Works Division II (Roads), PWD, Patto Panaji
Executive Engineer, Works Division III (PHE),PWD, St-Inez Panaji
Executive Engineer, Works Division IV (E-M), PWD, Tonca
Caranzalen, Tiswadi
Executive Engineer, Works Division V(Bldgs), PWD, Patto Panaji
Executive Engineer, Works Division VI (Roads), PWD, Fatorda Margao
Executive Engineer, Works Division VII (NH), PWD, Patto - Panaji
Executive Engineer, Works Division VIII (Bldgs), PWD, Fatorda
Margao
Executive Engineer, Works Division IX (PHE), PWD, Fatorda Margao
Executive Engineer, Works Division X (Stores), PWD, Gogol Margao
Executive Engineer, Works Division XI (Q-C), PWD, Patto Panaji
Executive Engineer, Works Division XII (PHE-P), PWD, Sanguem
Executive Engineer, Works Division XIII (Roads), PWD, Mapusa
Executive Engineer, Works Division XIV (NH), PWD, Fatorda Margao
Executive Engineer, Works Division XV (NH), PWD, Ponda
Executive Engineer, Works Division XVI (Bldgs), PWD, Ponda
Postal Address
Executive Engineer, Works Division XVII (PHE), PWD, Porvorim
Executive Engineer, Works Division XVIII (R), PWD, Ponda
Executive Engineer, Works Division XIX (Bldgs), PWD, Bambolim
Executive Engineer, Works Division XX (PHE), PWD, Gogol Margao
Executive Engineer, Works Division XXI (PHE), PWD, Fatorda Margao
Executive Engineer, Works Division XXII (E-M),
PWD, Gogol - Margao
Executive Engineer, Works Division XXIII (R), PWD, Bicholim

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9.

Executive Engineer XXIV

Executive Engineer XXV

Executive Engineer, Works Division XXIV (PHE), PWD, Panaji

Executive Engineer, Works Division XXV(R), PWD, Fatorda Margao

Working Hours for office and public

The Working Hours of the department are from 9.30 a.m. to 5.45 p.m. with lunch
break from 1.15 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)

10.

Grievance redressal mechanism

Under the public Redressal Mechanism, the Chief Engineer I, PWD has been
designed as the Grievance Redressal Officer for North Goa and the
Superintending Engineer VIII, Circle office VIII (PHES), PWD; Margao has
been designed as the Grievance Redressal Officer for South Goa. The public
grievances if any, received by the concerned Grievance Redressal Officers are
promptly addressed to.