Designation

Managing Director

Powers

As per the approved Delegation of powers as in CMWSSB Hand Book of Delegation of powers.

Administrative               Promotions : All Employees in Group-B

                                     Declaration of Probation: Grade-III to VII

                                     Additional Charge: Grade-II and III

                                     Retirement :     Grade-IV

Financial

Project proposal (Admv. sanction) : From

                   Rs.10 Lakhs to Rs.25 Lakhs.

Acceptance of Tenders: Rs.25 lakhs

Purchase of Materials: Upto Rs.20 Lakhs

Others

Competent to authorise  opening of Bank account and make deposits 

Duties

1. Chief Executive authority of the Board and incharge of day to day Administration of the Board.

      2.   Exercises supervision and control over the employees of  

            the Board.

Designation

Executive  Director

Powers

As per the approved Delegation of powers as in CMWSSB Hand Book of Delegation of powers.

Administrative               Placing Addl. Charge: Grade-IV and V

                                     Retirement :     Grade-V & VI.

                                     Grant of leave: Grade-III

Financial

Approval of purchase request:

1. Stock items : Rs.5 lakhs to 10 lakhs

2. Non stock items: Rs.50,000 to 1 lakh

Approving purchase orders: Upto Rs.5 lakhs                                               .                     

Others

Furnitures and fixtures: Rs.10,000 to

                                      Rs.50,000.

Purchase of Books  :  Above Rs.1,500/-

                                           at a time.

Entertainment Expenses: Above

                              Rs.5,000 at a time.            

Duties

1. Whole time Director and member of all Statutory Committees of the Board. 
2. The Contracts and Monitoring Wing, Materials Department and Data Processing Wing are functioning under his control. 

Designation

Finance Director

Powers

As per the approved Delegation of powers as in CMWSSB Hand Book of Delegation of powers.

Administrative                 Placing full additional charge: Grade-VI

                                          and VII.

                                          Incharge of Administration of Finance

                                      Department.

Financial

Fresh purchase of materials: Upto Rs.3

                                                        lakhs

Advance payment: Upto Rs.5 lakhs.

Authorising imprests : Full Power.

Transfer of funds from one Bank to another :   Full Power.                

Others

Furnitures and fixtures: Rs.2,000 to

                                      Rs.10,000.

Purchase of Books  :     Rs.1,000 to

                                      Rs.3,000/- p.a.

Legal charges :  Rs.5,000 to 1.00 lakh.      

Duties

Head of Finance Department which is responsible for financial administration and matters relating to finance and audit. 

Designation

Engineering Director

Powers

As per the approved Delegation of powers as in CMWSSB Hand Book of Delegation of powers.

Administrative                  Incharge of Administration of

                                              Engineering Wing.

Financial

Project proposal (Admv. sanction) : From

                   Rs. 5 Lakhs to Rs.10 Lakhs.

Project Estimates (Tech.sanction) :     

                              Above Rs.75/- lakhs.

Approval of purchase request: Rs.20,000

                                          to Rs.50,000/-

Others

Disposal of unserviceable materials.                   

Duties

 Head of Department of Engineering Wing. The Construction Sewerage Wing, Training and Data Centre and  P&D Wing.

Designation

Chief Engineer (Operation & Maintenance)

Powers

As per the approved Delegation of powers as in CMWSSB Hand Book of Delegation of powers.

Administrative                  Incharge for Administration of Operation

                                      and Maintenance Wing.

Financial

Works on Nomination: Above Rs.25,000

                              and below Rs.2 lakhs.

Works (Admv. sanction): Rs.5 lakhs to

                                        Rs.10 lakhs.

Works (Tech. sanction): Above Rs.10/-

                                                   lakhs.

Others

Deletion or Additional of items: Above

                        Rs.10,000/- for each item. 

Alteration in quantities: In excess of                     

                                     Rs.40,000/-

Duties

Over all control of Operation and Maintenance of City water supply and sewerage system/Various projects.

Designation

Chief Engineer (Second Chennai Project)

Powers

As per the approved Delegation of powers as in CMWSSB Hand Book of Delegation of powers.

Administrative                Incharge for Administration of Second

                                     Chennai Project Wing.

Financial

Project proposals (Admv. sanction): Upto                             

                                             Rs.5 lakhs

Project Estimate (Tech. sanction):                 

                       Rs.25 lakhs to 75 lakhs.

Works on nomination : Above Rs.25,000

                             and below Rs.2 lakhs.

Others

Entertainment expenses :

                              Upto Rs.2,000  p.a.

Purchase of fixed assets : Rs.50,000 to

                                           Rs.l.00 lakh

Duties

Over all control of the works executed under Second Chennai Project funded by the World Bank. 

Designation

Chief Engineer (CWSAP)

Powers

As per the approved Delegation of powers as in CMWSSB Hand Book of Delegation of powers.

Administrative                Incharge for Administration of CWSAP

                                      Wing.                                  

Financial

Project proposals (Admv. sanction): Upto                             

                                             Rs.5 lakhs

Project Estimate (Tech.sanction):                 

                       Rs.25 lakhs to 75 lakhs.

Works on nomination : Above Rs.25,000

                             and below Rs.2 lakhs.

Others

Entertainment expenses :

                              Upto Rs.2,000  p.a.

Purchase of fixed assets : Rs.50,000 to

                                           Rs.l.00 lakh

Duties

Over all control of the works relating to New Veeranam Project. 

Designation

Chief Engineer (CCRCP)

Powers

As per the approved Delegation of powers as in CMWSSB Hand Book of Delegation of powers.

Administrative                Incharge for Administration of CCRCP

                                      Wing.                           

Financial

Project proposals (Admv. sanction): Upto                             

                                             Rs.5 lakhs

Project Estimate (Tech.sanction):                 

                       Rs.25 lakhs to 75 lakhs.

Works on nomination : Above Rs.25,000

                             and below Rs.2 lakhs.

Others

Entertainment expenses :

                              Upto Rs.2,000  p.a.

Purchase of fixed assets : Rs.50,000 to

                                           Rs.l.00 lakh

Duties

Over all control of the works relating to Chennai City Rivers conservation project and also incharge for schemes executed in various cities of Tamil Nadu under this project.

Designation

General Manager

Powers

As per the approved Delegation of powers as in CMWSSB Hand Book of Delegation of powers.

Administrative               Declaration of probation: Grade-VIII to

                                                                                                    XIV.

                                     Transfer and Posting : Grade-V to XIV.

                                     Grant of Leave : Grade-IV to VII.

                                     Sanction of LTC : Grade-II to IV.

Financial

News paper Advertisement : Rs.4001 to

                                             Rs.10,000/-

Tender Advertisement : Upto Rs.5 lakhs

Expenditure on Photography : Upto

                     Rs.1,000 on each occasion.

Others

Legal charges : Rs.2,500 for each suit or

                                                     item.

Entertainment Expenses: Upto Rs.5,000       

                                         at a time.

Refreshment expenses (Meetings):

                        Upto Rs. 2,000 each time.

Duties

1. Head of the Department for Personnel and Administration.
2. Responsible for functioning recruitment of personnel, Disciplinary proceedings, Employees Records, Man power Development, Industrial Relations, Public Relations, Office Services and Maintenance of Records. 

Designation

Superintending Engineer.

Powers

As per the approved Delegation of powers as in CMWSSB Hand Book of Delegation of powers.

Administrative                   General Administration of the

                                       Departments/Wings under their control.

Financial

Project proposals (Admv. sanction) :

                                   Upto Rs.1.00 lakh .

Acceptance of Tenders: Rs.2 lakhs to

                                       Rs.5 lakhs.

Nomination works: Upto Rs.25,000/-.

Others

Emergency purchase : Over Rs.3,000/-      

                                      Upto Rs.5,000/-

Furnitures and fixtures : Rs.500/- on

                                     each occasion.

Duties

1. Incharge of Technical/Administrative Assistance relating to Operation and Maintenance of Water Treatment Plants, Well Fields and Transmission system.
2. Executive Authority on Operations & Maintenance divisions in the jurisdiction.
3. Incharge of technical and administrative supervision, monitoring and control in planning, programming and implementing the polices, procedures, standards, schedules as enunciated by the Board.

Designation

Superintending Engineer (North)

Powers

As per the approved Delegation of powers as in CMWSSB Hand Book of Delegation of powers.

Administrative                General Administration of Areas-I to IV

Financial

Acceptance of Tenders

i)Any minus percentage or excess

                upto 5% - Rs.10.00 lakhs.

ii) Excess upto 5% - Rs.5.00 lakhs

 iii) Excess over 5% upto 10% - Rs.2 lakhs

 iv) Excess over 10% upto 15%-Rs.40,000

  v) Excess over 15% - Rs.10,000/-.

      Estimates for works

i)                    Admv. sanction - Above Rs.2 lakh

           upto Rs.5.00 lakhs.

ii)                  Tech. sanction - Above Rs.5 lakh

                                  upto Rs.10.00 lakh

Others

Emergency purchase : Over Rs.3,000/-      

                                      Upto Rs.5,000/-

Furnitures and fixtures : Rs.500/- on

                                     each occasion.

Duties

1. Incharge of Technical/Administrative Assistance relating to Operation and Maintenance of Water Treatment Plants, Well Fields and Transmission system.
2. Executive Authority on Operation & Maintenance divisions in  Areas-I to IV.
3. Incharge of technical and administrative supervision, monitoring and control in planning, programming and implementing the polices, procedures, standards, schedules as enunciated by the Board.

Designation

Superintending Engineer (South)

Powers

As per the approved Delegation of powers as in CMWSSB Hand Book of Delegation of powers.

Administrative                General Administration of Areas-VIII to X

Financial

Acceptance of Tenders

i)Any minus percentage or excess

                upto 5% - Rs.10.00 lakhs.

ii) Excess upto 5% - Rs.5.00 lakhs

 iii) Excess over 5% upto 10% - Rs.2 lakhs

iv)  Excess over 10% upto 15%-Rs.40,000

 v)  Excess over 15% - Rs.10,000/-.

Estimates for works

i)                    Admv. sanction - Above Rs.2 lakh

           upto Rs.5.00 lakhs.

ii)                  Tech. sanction - Above Rs.5 lakh

                                  upto Rs.10.00 lakh

Others

Emergency purchase : Over Rs.3,000/-      

                                      Upto Rs.5,000/-

Furnitures and fixtures : Rs.500/- on

                                     each occasion.

Duties

1        Incharge of Technical/Administrative Assistance relating to Operation and Maintenance of Water Treatment Plants, Well Fields and Transmission system.

2.  Executive Authority on Operation & Maintenance divisions in 

     Areas-VIII to X.

3. Incharge of technical and administrative supervision,

    monitoring and control in planning, programming and

         implementing the polices, procedures, standards, schedules

         as enunciated by the Board

Designation

Superintending Engineer (Central)

Powers

As per the approved Delegation of powers as in CMWSSB Hand Book of Delegation of powers.

Administrative                  General Administration of Areas-V to VII,

                                         R.O.I and A.O.B.M Wing.                                      

Financial

Acceptance of Tenders

i)Any minus percentage or excess

                upto 5% - Rs.10.00 lakhs.

ii) Excess upto 5% - Rs.5.00 lakhs

 iii) Excess over 5% upto 10% - Rs.2 lakhs

  iv)Excess over 10% upto 15%-Rs.40,000

   v)Excess over 15% - Rs.10,000/-.

Estimates for works

i)                    Admv. sanction - Above Rs.2 lakh

           upto Rs.5.00 lakhs.

ii)                  Tech. sanction - Above Rs.5 lakh

                                  upto Rs.10.00 lakh

Others

Emergency purchase : Over Rs.3,000/-      

                                      Upto Rs.5,000/-

Furnitures and fixtures : Rs.500/- on

                                     each occasion.

Duties

1        Incharge of Technical/Administrative Assistance relating to Operation and Maintenance of Water Treatment Plants, Well Fields and Transmission system.

2        Executive Authority on Operation & Maintenance divisions in  Areas-V to VII and R.O.I and also on Building Maintenance.

3        Incharge of technical and administrative supervision, monitoring and control in planning, programming and implementing the polices, procedures, standards, schedules as enunciated by the Board.

Designation

Executive Engineer.

Powers

Administrative

As per the approved Delegation of     powers as in CMWSSB Hand Book of Delegation of powers.

Financial

                     -do-

Others

                     -do-

Duties

1. Over all control of Technical/Administrative Assistance relating to Operation and Maintenance/Sewerage system of the Areas in the jurisdiction. 
2. Over all control of Technical/Administrative and Financial functions in respect of the entire  O&M of Water Treatment Plants, Source Reservoirs, Canals, raw water & clear water transmission mains, head works and distribution stations.

Designation

Area Engineer

Powers

As per the approved Delegation of  powers as in CMWSSB Hand Book of Delegation of powers.

Administrative               General Administration of Area Office

Financial

Acceptance of Tenders

i)Any minus percentage or excess

                upto 5% - Rs.5.00 lakhs.

ii) Excess upto 5% - Rs.2.00 lakhs

iii) Excess over 5% upto 10% - Rs.5000                                                     iv)Excess over 10% upto 15%-Rs.20000

Estimates for works

i)                    Admv. sanction - Above Rs.5,000

           upto Rs.2.00 lakhs.

ii)                  Tech. sanction - Above Rs.2 lakh

                                  upto Rs.5.00 lakh

Others

                             ---

Duties

1. Over all control of Technical/Administrative Assistance relating to Operation and Maintenance/Sewerage system of the Areas in the jurisdiction. 

2.  Responsible for Revenue Collection in their jurisdiction.

Designation

Public Relations Manager

Powers

Administrative

General Administration of Public Relations Section.

Financial

                       ---

Others

News Paper Advertisement excluding Tenders:  Upto Rs.4,000/-.

Duties

1. Liaison with press, incharge of customer relations, consumer research (formal survey & uniformal meetings).
2. Publicising service statements and other relevant data meant for public knowledge. Upkeep of all common facilities (Vehicles, Phone & Wireless).
3. Protocol, Internal & External Communications.

Designation

Deputy General  Manager

Powers

As per the approved Delegation of powers as in CMWSSB Hand Book of Delegation of powers.

Administrative                  General Administration of the sections

                                              under his control.

Financial

Sanction of Conveyance Advance:

                                     Grade-III & IV.

Sanction of Computer Advance:

                                     Grade-III to V.

Sanction of Marriage/Education Advance

                                     All Grades.

Others

Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity:

                                  Grade-III & IV.

Family benefit fund :  Grade-III & IV.

Signing agreement on behalf of Board.   

Duties

1. Assist the General Manager in proposing and implementing appropriate policy pertaining to personnel. Ensure timely sanction of advances and other claims of the staff and labour.
2. Assume responsibility for timely settlement of employee benefits on retirement/death. Co-ordinate with field/unit offices to ensure labour welfare measures are implemented fairly & quickly.
3. Co-ordinate with institutions such as Labour Court,               Commissionertate of Labour and Provident Fund Office in connection with the Welfare measures of the Labour. Liase with unions and Management for maintaining Cordial relations.

Designation

Assistant Industrial Relations Manager

Powers

As per the approved Delegation of powers as in CMWSSB Hand Book of Delegation of powers.

Administrative               Enquiry on the request of Alteration of

                                     Date of Birth.

                                     Sanction of increment: Grade-V to XIV

                                     Sanction of LTC: Grade-V to XIV.

Financial

                      ---

Others

Signing of Agreement on behalf of the Board for conveyance advance sanctioned.                   

Duties

1. Sanction of Additional charge Allowance (below Grade-V), Sanction of leave including SLS (Head Office) in respect of Grade-VIII to XIV.
2. Sanction of increment in respect of Employees below Grade-V, Jointly incharge for Legal Cell in respect of all cases pertaining to Area-VI to X, R.O.II and other unit of officers Board.
3. Sanction of Selection grade for both Staff and Labour category, Setting right the pay anomalies.

Designation

Chief Controller of Finance

Powers

As per the approved Delegation of powers as in CMWSSB Hand Book of Delegation of powers.

Administrative                  General Administration of Finance

                                       Department.

Financial

Sanction of Investigation estimates:

      To SEs - upto Rs.25,000.           

      To CEs - upto Rs.50,000

Emergency purchase : Rs.5,000 to

                                     Rs.10,000/-

Others

Competent to sign cheques.

Write off of irrecoverable amount upto Rs.1,000 and below.                    

Duties

1. Over all control of Finance Management of the Board, Responsibility for reviewing, modifying/standardizing the financial administration in the Board.
2. Assemble the conjunctive database for long and short-term strategies, action plans annual budgets, schedules, authorizations and commitments. Install and operationalise systems for exercising vigilance over financial management. 

Designation

Controller of Finance (Revenue)

Powers

As per the approved Delegation of powers as in CMWSSB Hand Book of Delegation of powers.

Administrative               General Administration of Sections of

                                      Finance Department under his control.

Financial

Purchase of fixed assets:

      To SEs/PM   : Rs.50,000 and below.

Disposal of Movable properties:

      To Grade-III Officers: Upto scrap

                            worth of Rs.10,000/-

Others

Power to withdraw incorrect /excess demand - Upto Rs.10,000/-.                    

Duties

1. Search and secure systems and procedures for enhancing revenue, collection. Install systems for on-line monitoring and co-ordination of revenue collection and conceptualise methods for improvement.  
2. Undertake periodic review of tariff structure vis-avis operating expenses and assist in formulating pricing policy.

Designation

Controller of Finance (Internal Auditor)

Powers

Administrative

As per the approved Delegation of     powers.

Financial

                     -do-

Others

                    - do -

Duties

Incharge for conducting Internal Audit, Management Audit and settlement of Audit objections.