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Regd. No. NW/CH-22

Regd. No. CHD/0092/2018-2020

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Punjab Government Notifications and Orders

( 407)

PUNJAB WATER REGULATION AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

NOTIFICATION

The 22nd December, 2020

No. 36640: PWRDA-PWRD0GENL/7/2020-PWRDA BRANCH/I/16450/2020-(7).-In exercise of

the powers conferred by section 36 read with section 8 of the Punjab Water Resources (Management and

Regulation) Act, 2020 (2 of 2020) and all other powers enabling it in this behalf, the Punjab Water Regulation

and Development Authority, with the approval of the State Government, hereby frames the following Regulations,

to govern the appointment, terms and conditions of service, pay and allowances etc. of employees of the

Authority.

Short title, commencement and scope:-

(1)

These Regulations may be called the Punjab Water Regulation and Development Authority

(Appointment & Service Conditions of Employees) Regulations, 2020.

(2)

These Regulations shall come into force from the date of their publication in the official gazette of

the Government of Punjab.

(3)

These Regulations shall be applicable to all employees whether regular, contractual or on deputation

appointed in the Punjab Water Regulation and Development Authority. The Authority may allow

staff appointed before the commencement of these Regulations to continue as per the provisions

of these Regulations.

Definitions

(1)

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires:-

'Act' means the Punjab Water Resources (Management and Regulation) Act, 2020;

'Appointing Authority' of an employee of the Authority means the Officer competent to

make the appointment of an employee as mentioned in Annexure C;

'Authority' means the Punjab Water Regulation and Development Authority.

'Disciplinary Authority' means the authority competent to impose punishment on an

employee of the Authority as mentioned in Annexure C;

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'Employee' means a person appointed in the service of the Authority under Regulation 4(1);

'Public Sector' means the Union Government or any State Government, public institutions,

organisations managed or owned by a Government including statutory bodies, urban local

bodies, panchayati raj institutions, public sector undertakings and autonomous bodies.

(2)

Words and expressions occurring in these Regulations and not defined herein above shall bear the

same meaning as in the Act.

Classification of posts and sanctioned strength of employees:-

(1)

The classification and sanctioned staff strength of the Authority will comprise of the posts as

specified in Annexure 'A' to these Regulations.

(2)

The Authority may modify the overall staff strength with the prior consent of the Government.

(3)

The Authority, at its discretion, may keep any post unfilled or keep it in abeyance for any period of

time.

Mode of appointment of employees, and engagement of service providers, consultants etc:-

(1)

Appointment to a post in the Authority shall be made by any one of the following methods:

Direct appointment

Deputation or transfer

(2)

All direct appointments shall be made by a transparent and fair method of recruitment.

(3)

In case of posts where recruitment can be made from more than one pool of eligible candidates

specified in Annexure B, the Authority may choose to make appointments from any pool.

(4)

Work of the Authority may be outsourced to Service Providers who shall be responsible for

performance as per agreed service levels.

(5)

The Authority may appoint or engage any person, firm, agency or institution to provide consultancy,

advisory, analytical or decision-support services as it may require. Such appointments or

engagements shall be on terms and conditions that the Authority may determine from time to time.

(6)

Notwithstanding anything in these Regulations, the Authority may fill any post on deputation from

the Public Sector.

Qualifications and experience for appointment:-

(1)

The qualifications for appointment to various posts in the Authority shall be as specified in Annexure 'B';

Provided that persons possessing equivalent or higher level of educational qualifications or work

experience at an equivalent or level higher than the specified qualifications shall also be eligible;

Provided further that the Authority may also specify desirable qualifications in addition to the

qualifications mentioned in Annexure 'B'. Preference shall normally be given to candidates with

such desirable qualifications.

(2)

In case the Authority requires specialized or expert knowledge, qualifications, experience at an

equivalent or skills for dealing with any work, the Authority may engage persons of requisite

qualifications and experience on such terms as it may decide.

(3)

The Authority may modify, or change the nomenclature or qualifications of any post depending

upon the requirement of human resources.

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Terms and Conditions of appointment:-

(1)

The appointment on deputation to any post shall initially be for a period up to five years, which

may be extended to a maximum period of ten years. The Authority may consider extension

beyond this period with the consent of the parent organisation. An employee taken on deputation

will be governed by such terms and conditions of deputation as are determined by the Authority

with the concurrence of his parent organissation.

(2)

The Authority may repatriate any employee taken on deputation to his parent organisorganisation

at any time before the expiry of his deputation period at its sole discretion.

(3)

The Authority may consider suitable persons with requisite qualifications for direct appointment.

Such appointment shall be on contract basis for a period of up to five years. The Authority may,

however, renew the contract further depending on the performance of the employee and requirements

of the Authority.

(4)

The Authority may terminate the Services of any employee engaged on Contract basis with a

notice of two months without assigning any reasons, and the employee may also terminate the

contract by giving a notice of two months, unless the terms of contract provide otherwise.

(5)

The minimum and maximum age for appointment by the Authority shall be 21 years and 65 years

respectively; Provided that the maximum age limit shall not apply to technical experts.

(6)

No employee other than a technical expert shall work in the Authority beyond the age of 70 years.

(7)

All appointments shall be made by the Appointing Authority mentioned in Annexure C of

these Regulations.

Pay and Allowances:-

(1)

An employee on deputation will be entitled to draw admissible allowances at such rates and

subject to such conditions applicable to the employee as per his terms of deputation finalised by

the Authority with the consent of the parent department.

(2)

An employee appointed directly will be entitled to draw remuneration as per his conditions of

contract. Annexure 'A' contains indicative remuneration for the current year which may vary

from case to case and may be revised from time to time.

(3)

The terms of contract of an employee may provide for an annual increase in emoluments based on

performance.

Annual Performance Assessment:-

(1)

In the case of an employee on deputation with the Authority, his Annual Performance Appraisal

Report (APAR) will be recorded in a format finalised by the Authority in consultation with his

parent department. For other employees, the APAR shall be recorded on the format approved by

the Authority.

(2)

There shall be a Reporting Authority in supervisory capacity who shall assess the employee’s

performance & record the APAR. The Accepting Authority shall review & finally accept the

APAR. The Reporting and Accepting Authorities will be specified by the Authority.

Discipline, punishment and appeals:-

(1)

In the matter of conduct, discipline, punishment and appeals, the employees will be governed by

the Punjab Government Employees (Conduct) Rules, 1966 and the Punjab Civil Services

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(Punishment & Appeal) Rules, 1970, as amended from time to time.

(2)

The Disciplinary Authority and Appellate Authority for employees are specified in Annexure 'C'.

10.

Leave, medical facilities and other service matters:-

(1)

Directly recruited employees shall be entitled to such leave as may be specified in their Contract

and the leave of employees on deputation, shall be governed by their terms and conditions of

deputation and the Service Rules of their parent organisation. Provided that leave will not be

availed as a matter of right. The Competent Authority may, in its sole discretion, refuse or curtail

any leave, if so required in the interest of work.

(2)

In respect of medical facilities and service matters not expressly specified in these Regulations,

Directly Recruited Employees will be governed by the conditions of their employment contract.

Employees on deputation shall be governed by their terms and conditions of deputation of their

parent organisation.

11.

Outsourcing of Work:-

(1)

In case any work is outsourced by the Authority to a Service Provider, it shall be his sole responsibility

to ensure that the staff engaged by him is not paid less than the minimum wages fixed by the

Government and also to deposit all statutory contributions in respect of such persons with the

concerned authorities.

(2)

The persons engaged by the Service Provider shall be employees of the Service Provider and shall

not be treated as employees of the Authority for any purpose whatsoever. Such persons shall not

have any right to make any claims against the Authority. It shall be exclusive the responsibility of

the Service Provider to ensure compliance with all applicable legal provisions pertaining to their

employment including compliance with the labour laws.

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ANNEXURE - A

POSTS IN THE AUTHORITY WITH INDICATIVE MONTHLY REMUNERATION FOR 2020-21.

Sr. No.

Category

No. of

Monthly Compensation 2020-21

posts

Managerial & Professional:

Secretary

` 1,50,000

Senior Manager (Administration &

` 1,20,000

Coordination)

Senior Manager (Tariff and Regulation)

` 1,20,000

Senior Manager (Legal)

` 1,20,000

Senior Manager (IT)

` 1,20,000

Senior Manager (Media and Communication)

` 1,20,000

Manager Accounts

` 70,000

Executive Engineer (on deputation)

Pay scale ` 15600-39100+7600

Sub Divisional Engineer (on deputation)

Pay scale ` 15600-39100+5400

10.

Technical Expert

` 70,000 to 1,20,000/-

(based on qualifications & experience)

Office Executives:

11. A

Administrative Officer

`50,000/-

11. B

Assistant Manager Coordination

`50,000/-

12.

Assistant Manager Communication

` 45,000/-

13.

Private Secretary

` 50,000/-

14.

Junior Engineer

Pay scale ` 15600-39100+4800

(on deputation)

15.

Senior Office Executive

` 40,000/-

16.

Legal Executive

` 45,000/-

17.

Computer Programmer

` 45,000/-

18.

Accountant

` 40,000/-

19.

Research Officer

` 35,000/-

20.

Office Executive

` 25,000/-

21.

Client Relations Officer

` 25,000/-

Support Staff (With Reference to Equivalent Work Outsourced):

22.

Driver

Employed by Service Provider

23.

Multipurpose Support Staff

Employed by Service Provider

24.

Security Staff

Employed by Service Provider

25.

Cleaning and Support Staff

Employed by Service Provider

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QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES

Sr.

Post

Qualifications (Education and Experience)

No.

Managerial & Professional:

Secretary

Public Sector

Serving/ Retired Government officer who has worked at the level of

Special Secretary to Government

Senior Manager

A. Public Sector

(Administration &

An officer who has Retired from PCS (Executive) or from Group A Service

Coordination)

of Government of India,

B. Private Sector

MBA from a recognised University/Institution with 10 years’ experience in

HR management or Administration at a senior position in a reputed organissation.

Senior Manager

MBA with B.Tech/B.E/B.Com, or Chartered Accountant or Company

(Tariff and Regulation)

Secretary; with 10 years’ experience in Finance/Accounts/Audit or

Regulatory work in a reputed organissation

Senior Manager (Legal)

A. Public Sector

A Law Officer who is working as or has retired from the post of Deputy

District Attorney or equivalent;

B. Private Sector

LL.B with 10 years’ experience of legal work out of which at least 5 years

should be as a practicing Advocate in the High Court or as an Associate

with a reputed law firm.

Senior Manager (IT)

B.Tech/B.E. with 10 years’ experience in the analysis, design, development,

implementation, operation, maintenance, integration and upgradation of

relevant software projects and software systems.

Senior Manager (Media

Masters degree in English, Punjabi or Mass Communication; and 10 years’

and Communication)

experience in strategic communication including expertise in print media,

social media, & electronic media.

Manager Accounts

A. Public Sector

A person who is working as ACFA or who has retired from the post of

DCFA organisorganisation

Private Sector

M.Com or Chartered Accountant (intermediate) with 5 years experience

of Accounting work.

Executive Engineer

B.E./B.Tech and should be working as Executive Engineer, or should have

(On deputation from

worked as SDE for at least 12 years.

the Public Sector)

Sub Divisional Engineer

B.E./B.Tech and should be working as SDE.

(On deputation from

the Public Sector)

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10.

Technical Expert

Post graduate in the relevant discipline.

Qualifications and experience to be determined by the Authority as per

nature and level of expertise required.

Office Executives:

11.A

Administrative Officer

A. Public Sector

(i) Serving/Retired Officer who has worked as Superintendent Grade-1

for 2 years ; and

(ii) Has working knowledge of Punjabi language.

11.B

Assistant Manager

B. Private Sector

Coordination

(i)

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised University or Institution,

(ii) High proficiency in Computers,

(iii) Matric pass in Punjabi language, and

(iv) Five years experience in establishment and service matters at a

supervisory level.

12.

Assistant Manager

(i) Masters degree or a 4-5 year professional graduate degree (eg. B.Tech.

Communication

or LL.B professional) from a recognised University or Institution, and

(ii) 3 years experience in social & electronic media, or strategic corporate

communications with high level of proficiency in oral communication

and creative writing.

(iii) Knowledge and expertise in graphic design, website design, operation

and management, social media content design and management.

13.

Private Secretary

A. Public Sector

Serving/Retired employee who has worked as Private Secretary or

Superintendent for 1 year; or as Personal Assistant for 3 years; or Senior

Assistant for 5 years

B. Private Sector

(i) Graduation from a recognised University,

(ii) Matric pass in Punjabi language, and

(iii) 10 years’ experience with high proficiency in computer operations,

document creation and processing, email and social media correspondence

in English and Punjabi.

14.

Junior Engineer (on

Diploma holder and should have been working as JE organisorganisationfor

deputation from Public

at least three years. With proficiency in computers including spreadsheets

Sector)

and GIS.

15.

Senior Office Executive

A. Public Sector:

Serving/Retired employee with experience of one year as PA, or three

years as Sr. Scale Stenographer or Senior Assistant;

(ii) Knowledge of Punjabi language;

B. Private Sector

(i) Graduate from a recognised University or Institution with six years’

experience and high proficiency in digitised office work including word

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processing, spreadsheets, presentations, email and social media.

(ii) Knowledge of Punjabi language

16.

Legal Executive

A. Public Sector:

Any person working in the rank of Senior Assistant or retired as Law

officer, and holds a degree of LL.B.;

B. Private Sector:

LL.B. degree with 2 years’ experience of legal work. Should possess

proficiency in working on computers and legal drafting.

17.

Computer Programmer

B.Tech or B.E with 3 years’ experience in software development and

operations in an agile environment for cloud- based systems.

18.

Accountant

(i) B.Com or C.A. (intermediate) with 3 years experience in Accounting,

or CA, and

(ii) Proficiency in working on accounting and financial software

19.

Research Officer

Post Graduate Degree in the relevant disciplines with 2 years experience

20.

Office Executive

(i) Graduation from a recognized University or Institute,

(ii) Typing speed of 40 words per minute in English on Computer,

(iii) Matric pass with Punjabi language, and

(iv) Three years experience as Office Assistant or Database operator in a

digital environment.

21.

Client Interface Officer

(i) Graduation from a recognized University or Institution;

(ii) Excellent communication skills in English, Punjabi and Hindi;

(iii) Matriculation with Punjabi language;

(iv) Proficiency in working on computers;

(iv) Five years of work on equivalent posts.

Support Staff:

22.

Driver

(i) Matriculation with knowledge of Punjabi language;

(ii) Light Motor Vehicle Driving License and proficiency in driving and

maintenance of the vehicle. Medical fitness as per Motor Vehicle Rules

for commercial vehicle driver including normal vision without glasses

and no colour/night blindness.

(iii) Proficiency in working on computers, operating mobile navigation

applications and GPS navigation systems.

(iv) 5 years driving experience.

23.

Multipurpose Support

(i) Passed 10+2 with knowledge of Punjabi language;

Staff

(ii) 2 years’ experience of similar work.

24.

Security Staff

(i) Matriculation with knowledge of Punjabi language.

(ii) Experience in Army, Paramilitary or Police Forces;

Private Sector experience of 5 years in security work.

25.

Cleaning & Support Staff

(i) Matriculation with knowledge of Punjabi language;

(ii) 2 years’ experience of similar work.

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Annexure - C

APPOINTING/DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITY & APPELLATE AUTHORITY

Sr. No.

Category of post

Appointing/Disciplinary

Appellate Authority

Authority

Managerial & Professional:

Secretary

Government

Senior Manager (Administration Cum

Secretary

Chairperson

Coordination)

Senior Manager (Tariff and Regulation)

Secretary

Chairperson

Senior Manager (Legal)

Secretary

Chairperson

Senior Manager (IT)

Secretary

Chairperson

Senior Manager (Media and Communication)

Secretary

Chairperson

Manager Accounts

Secretary

Chairperson

Executive Engineer (on deputation)*

Secretary

Chairperson

Sub Divisional Engineer (on deputation)*

Secretary

Chairperson

10.

Technical Expert

Secretary

Chairperson

Office Executives:

11. A

Administrative Officer

Secretary

11. B

Assistant Manager

Secretary

Chairperson

Coordination

12.

Assistant Manager Communications

Secretary

Chairperson

13.

Private Secretary

Secretary

Chairperson

14.

Junior Engineer (on deputation)*

Secretary

Chairperson

15.

Senior Office Executive

Secretary

Chairperson

16.

Legal Executive

Secretary

Chairperson

17.

Computer Programmer

Secretary

Chairperson

18.

Accountant

Secretary

Chairperson

19.

Research Officer

Secretary

Chairperson

20.

Office Executive

Secretary

Chairperson

21.

Client Interface Officer

Secretary

Chairperson

*Note: Employees on deputation will be governed by their terms and conditions of deputation, and their cases

pertaining to disciplinary action, punishment and appeals will be dealt with accordingly.

This notification is issued with the concurrence of Water Resources Department vide letter no.104750:

WR-PROJ0MATR/20/2020-PJ3/I/110174/2020 Dated 27.11.2020.

(ARUNJIT SINGH MIGLANI)

Secretary,

Punjab Water Resources and

Development Authority

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