Section 346 in Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Rules, 1996
346. Duties and functions of Junior Engineer.
- Junior Engineer will be responsible for preparing estimates and design plan of works, give layout on site, inspection of quality of works under construction and arranging timely payments after entering the physical measurements in measurement book. He will perform the following functions:-(1)Possess knowledge about terms and conditions of the schemes implemented by Panchayat Samiti.(2)Possess knowledge of standard designed and cost estimates issued by the State Government.(3)Possess knowledge about financial limits of grants in each case and share of people's contribution.(4)Possess knowledge of prevailing market rates of construction materials.(5)Basic Schedule of Rates approved for the area for development works.(6)Maintain dairy and Measurement Book.(7)Maintain details of measurement and valuation of Panchayat Samiti buildings along with blue prints and undertake maintenance after sanction of Panchayat Samiti.(8)Assist Panchayat Secretaries to maintain property register correctly and check unauthorised trespass.(9)Assess potential sites for Anecuts, tanks, Nadis etc.(10)Maintain works register in Panchayat/Panchayat Samiti.(11)Prepare estimates of works as per Annual Action plan approved in Gram Sabha.(12)Give technical instructions and layout after sanction of works.(13)Site inspection of work at plinth level, roof level and on completion.(14)Issue instructions in writing in case of poor construction or deviation of specification.(15)Timely issue of utilisation certificates for payment of instalments.(16)Issue completion certificate within one month of completion of work and put up for counter signature of Vikas Adhikari upto one lakh/Assistant Engineer upto two lakhs/XEN upto 5 lakhs.(17)Remain at headquarters on all Mondays and Thursdays to arrange payment for works.(18)Shall be responsible for construction of rural latrines, soak pit, urinals in schools and other items under rural sanitation programme and imparting technical training and guidance to local masons.(19)Shall attend Gram Sabha meetings as nominee of Vikas Adhikari and perform duties assigned in Rule 5 and 8.(20)Perform all other functions allotted by Vikas Adhikari/Assistant Engineer/Executive Engineer/Panchayat Samiti/State Government from time to time.Training and Refresher Courses
