Bulletin

The PCE-cum-Secretary welcomed the Hon’ble Minister Buildings & Housing Department and all the officers present in the meeting. He also welcomed the newly transferred officers and congratulated those officers who were promoted to the higher posts.

He stressed the need to have quarterly coordination meeting of the department in which the officers can interact, discuss problems and find out ways and means how best they can solve the problems. However he showed his displeasure for not implementing some of the fruitful decision taken in the last co-ordination meeting.

He informed the House that the Government has shown its remarkable appreciation on the performance of Buildings & Housing Department. He further expressed his desire that officers should infuse more zeal, enthusiasm, concerted effort in the works of the Deptt so that more laurels could be achieved for the department.

While welcoming the officers and the staff, the Hon’ble Minister expressed his satisfaction over the works taken up by the Buildings & Housing Department and requested all the officers and staff to work in close coordination and cooperation so that in no way the work of the department would suffer.

He informed the House that the Chief Minister has complimented the Buildings and Housing Department on its performance and having set an example to other departments as regards building and designing its infrastructure. He also said that it solely rests in the hands of the engineers of our department to make the state of Sikkim the Model State in India with regard to buildings and design and infrastructure development. He requested the engineers/officers of this department of put all their efforts in making this dream come true.
He also apprised the House that as the Buildings and Housing Department has to give its services to other departments for implementing their projects on time, the officers have to be prompt to expedite the task to accomplish better results, but in doing so the quality of the work should not be compromised.
He emphasized the need to carry out the technical works of the department as per the norms but there should be a little consideration for giving employment to the unemployed youth in order to curb the harmful effects of unemployment faced in society.

He also informed the House that complaints have been received regarding discrepancy in the valuation of buildings which has created a feeling of injustice in the minds of the public. In this regard he requested the officers to analyze the matter before reaching to any conclusion.

He said the infrastructures built by the Buildings and Housing Department creates a long lasting impression in the minds of the public and is open to for criticism from all quarters. Therefore, it is essential for the department to work for better performance.

Construction of the Sub-jail at Gyalshing :-

The Superintending Engineer (S/W) assured the House that the work will be physically completed by 28th February 2009. The Hon’ble Minister instructed the concerned officer to get the authentic approval of the officers of the Police Department for the construction of the jail site.

Construction of IRB at Pipley :-

The PCE cum Secretary instructed the concerned officer to complete the work by October 2008. It was decided that the excess money should be sent back to the Police Department. He also assured the House that he will communicate with the DGP to divert the excess money to the PHE department for utilization in water supply work.

Model Police Station at Sombarey :-

The court’s injunction has not been lifted and the work is in status-quo.

Construction of the Research Centre for Indian Nepalese Literature and Culture at Kyongsa:-

The concerned officer apprised the House that efforts would be made to complete the work by March 2009. Work Progress has been hampered due to non -shifting of high tension lines.

SOUTH DIVISION

Construction of Sub-jail complex at Namchi :-

The Jr. Engineer (Namchi) Shri Sonam Wangdi has been given a final warning to submit the revised estimate for the Construction of Sub- jail Complex at Namchi to the office of the Additional Chief Engineer by 7th August failing which departmental action will be initiated against him. He had also been directed to submit an apology letter for non compliance of the report as mentioned in the last minutes of the meeting.


Kolkata’s Guest House :-

It was assured by the concerned officer that the work will be completed by November.

Construction of Multi-purpose Hall cum Gymnasium Hall for SAP at Pangthang :-
The time for the completion of the work has been extended till the end of November and the revised estimate is being sent to the Police Department.

State Green Mission :-

The PCE cum Secretary instructed all the Assistant Engineers to submit a report about the action/steps taken to protect and care for the plants/saplings planted under the State Green Mission by the Buildings and Housing Department. The report should reach the office of Superintending Engineer (Planning) by the end of August.

Capacity Buildings Programme :-

The nodal officer – Superintending Engineer (Planning) has been directed to submit a summary report of the steps being taken under the Capacity Building Programme by the 14th of August.

There were certain changes in the decisions taken earlier:-

1. Uneducated or half educated person can be chosen for sustaining better development.
2. The training will be given in the following areas and for the following period
(a) Carpentry – 60 days including Sundays and other government holidays.
(b) Mason – 30 days including Sundays and other Govt. Holidays.
(c) Painting – 30 days including Sundays and other Govt. Holidays.

3. The training should start either from the 2nd or the 3rd day of the commencement of the winter holiday of govt. schools.

4. During the training, practical knowledge is to be imparted to the trainees in regard to carpentry, painting, and mason works and the same should be taught in an open space instead of teaching within the four walls of the classroom.

5. It was decided that Jorethang Senior Secondary School can be used as a training centre.

6. The instructor while imparting training can physically fix the broken windows or doors or build a wall. A home can also be built by the trainees for the poor families. While the trainees will be benefited in acquiring practical skills in the field chosen by them, the department will in turn be creating an asset for the State.

7. The Superintending Engineer (S/W) has been directed to meet the Principal of Jorethang Senior Secondary School in regard to the above proposal.

8. Training Allowance should be given to the trainees as an incentive to attend the training programme.

9. It was decided that the trainees would be accommodated at the Marwari Bhawan, Jorethang.

10. Supply of food during the training period has also been fixed for the trainees.

11. Decision was also taken that the best trainees in every field should be selected and sent for advanced training in better institute outside Sikkim.

District Library at Namchi :-

The PCE- cum-Secretary has assured that he will pursue the matter with the Culture and Heritage Department for the release of fund. He also instructed the concerned officer not to compromise with the quality of work.

Regional Administrative Centre at Karfectar :-

The PCE cum Secretary congratulated all the concerned officers and the staff in the completion of the task. It was informed that inaugural date is schedule to be held on 22nd August. The revised estimate for the name plates for all the distinguished guests has been directed to be submitted by the 18th August.
It was also decided that the Ministers, Area MLA, MLA,s, Secretaries of all departments, architects, South, West Panchyat members should also be invited.

Construction of Police Training Centre at Yangyang :-

The Assistant Engineer Ravangla has been directed to submit the revised estimate for the construction of Police Training Centre at Yangyang before 15th August to the PCE-cum-Secretary.

Labour Component :-

Smt. Sangay Diki, Assistant Engineer (Planning) has been entrusted with the task to work out the labour component for skilled and unskilled workers.