Section 70 in The Maharashtra Agricultural Universities (Krishi Vidyapeeths) Statutes, 1990
70. Powers and duties of the University Engineer.
- The University Engineer shall work directly under the Vice-Chancellor and shall exercise the following powers and perform the following duties, namely :(1)to be responsible for maintenance of all University buildings, roads, fencings, play-grounds, parks and gardens and lands other than the lands comprising the agricultural farms;(2)to be responsible for the construction and maintenance of all utility services such as drainages, electricity, water supply and telephone;(3)to be responsible for establishment and maintenance of fire protection services;(4)to be responsible for obtaining administrative and financial approval for each construction work from the appropriate authority of the University;(5)to be responsible for all constructions under the University including preparation of their designs, plans and estimates;(6)to prepare annual construction and maintenance budget of the University and to submit a periodical report to the Vice-Chancellor showing the progress of the works under construction;(7)to maintain accounts relating to works in his charge in the manner prescribed by the Comptroller;(8)to maintain an up-to-date inventory of all immovable properties of the University including lands and buildings in consultation with the concerned University officers;(9)to arrange acquisition and disposal of immovable property of the University with the approval of the competent authority of the University;(10)to be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of the University premises;(11)to work as Estate Officer of the University;(12)to be responsible for the annual verification of machinery, stock and stores under his control;(13)to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed on him by the Statutes, Regulations or by the Vice-Chancellor.
