- (i) The Executive Unit of the Department is the division in charge of a divisional Officer, who is usually of the rank of Executive Engineer.(ii)A divisional officer may receive orders only from Government, the Chief Engineer, his Superintending Engineer or other duly authorized officer.(iii)The divisional officer is responsible for taking proper measures to maintain in good order all works in his division and for seeing that Government land is not encroached upon. He is further required to explore ways and means of improving the efficiency of works in his charge, and also to encourage his staff to submit proposals for improvements.(iv)The Divisional Officer is required to ascertain and report on the efficiency of the Engineers subordinate, revenue and office staff of his Division.(v)He is required to report immediately to the Superintending Engineer any important accident or unusual occurrence within his division, stating what action, if any, he has taken thereon.(vi)He is responsible that the surveying and mathematical instruments in his division are properly maintained.(vii)Divisional Officers, in addition to their other duties, will be Ex-Officio professional advisers of all departments of the Administration within the territorial limits of their charges. They will transact such business with the Chief Military or Civil authorities within their divisions, and it will be incumbent on them to see that no undue formalities are allowed to interfere with the performance of those duties which are essential or pressing.(viii)divisional Officers will address Military Officers commanding divisions, brigades or stations through their staff officers.Sub-Divisional Officers
