HANDBOOK-POWER DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.

INTRODUCTION:

The J&K RTI Act, 2009 as passed by the Jammu and Kashmir
State Legislature received the assent of the Governor on 20 th March, 2009.
The Act provides for securing access to the information under the control of
Public Authorities in order to promote transparency and accountability.

The objective of this hand book is to provide information to the

public about the function of the Power Development Department and matters
thereof.

FUNCTIONS OF POWER DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Power Development Department (PDD) is responsible for all

functions related to transmission and distribution of electric power in the
state. The Generation part is looked after by J&K State Power Development
Department (JKSPDC), which was carved out of PDD in the year, 1995.

Various wings of PDD which are looking after T&D related

activities are:-
1. Electric. Maintenance and Rurl Electrification Wing
2. System & Operation Wing.
3. Planning & Design Wing.
4. Procurement and Material Mangement Wing.
5. Commercial and Survey Wing.
6. Project wing.
7. TTIC Wing.

Details about the functioning of these wings are already

available on the website.
OFFICERS IN THE DEPARTENT AND THEIR FUNCTIONS:-

S.No. Officers Functions

1. Commr./Secretary Head of the department. All Matters Related to
Mr. Dheeraj Gupta, IAS Power Development Department.
2. Director Finance Matters related to Budget, Power Purchases
Mr. Mahesh Dass Power Tariff, Revenue Collection, Audit, Purchase
Committee, State Electricity Regulatory
Commission (SERC), follow up of monitoring of
tripartite MOU, key material, Energy Effeiciency
and conservation.
3. Director, Planning Matters related to the Plan, Plan Monitoring,
Mr. Rakesh Jamwal collection, compilation and anayalysis of data
and coordination with CPSU, PMRP,R-APDRP,
REC, RGGY etc with GOI & Planning and
Development Department, J&K.
4. Additional Secretary Vigilance Officer, All Personal matters related to
(HRM) promotions, seniority lists APRs, Departmental
Mr. Naresh Kumar,KAS enquiries.
5 Additional Secretary -
Mr. Qazi Sarwar,
6. Deputy Secretary Project Section
Mr. Tahir Ajaz
7. Deputy Secretary SRO-43 cases, Non-Gazetted Sections,
Mr. Kuldip Sepolia Regularization of PDL/TDL/ contractual
employees,General/ Coordination Sectioin NDC’s,
Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha/Legislative Assembly
8. Under Secretary Non-Gzetted Sections, Regularization of
Mr. Umesh Sharma PDL/TDL/ contractual
employees,General/Coordination Sectioin NDC’s,
Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha/Legislative Assembly/
9. Under Secretary SRO-43 cases, Power Sanction, CoS Meeting
Mr.Bilal Mukhtar
10. Under Secretary Project Section
Smt. Rajni Bhat
11. Public Law Officer Litigations
Mr. Suhail Ahmed
12. Assistant Director Matters related to the Plan, Plan Monitoring,
(Planning) collection, compilation and anayalysis of data
Mr. Mudasir Yaqoob and coordination with CPSU, PMRP,R-APDRP,
Zargar REC, RGGY etc with GOI & Planning and
Development Department, J&K.
Sections of the department

1) PROJECT SECTION
Deal with implementation of Hydro Electric projects in the state.

2) Gazetted Section
This section deals with service matters (NDCs & retirement Notifictions only) of
Gazetted cadre of PDD.

3) Non-Gazetted Section
This section deals with the service matters referrd by the concerned HODs of Non-
Gazetted Officials, SRO 43 cases, appointments of Junior Engineers, Regularizations
of Services of daily wagers, Migrant substitutes, Adhoc, Contractual and litigation
cases related to Non-Gazetted cadre of Power Development Department etc.

4) GENERAL SECTION:
This sections with CoS meetings, Communications received from
Government of India as wel as from excelleny, the Governor of J&K, Question of the
Parliamentary Affairs and Rajya Sabha/J&K Legislature Business, dispatch/receipt
sections of Power Development Department.

5) OFFICE ADMINISTRATION SECTION

This section deals with Establishment cases of the employees of Power Development
Department such as their leave cases and GPF cases etc.
1. LEGAL SECTION:
The primary job of this section is to prepare draft parawise replies to the litigation
cases pending in the Hon’ble High Court and in the subordinate courts in liason with
the standing counsels of the department and ascertain the status of these cases for
follow up.
7. RIGHT TO INFORMATION SECTION
The job of this section is to put up the applications submitted by the Public for
seeking information under J&K RTI Act 2009 to PIO for providing information to the
Public within the prescribed time period.
8. PLANNING SECTION.
The planning section of the department plays a pivotal role in the developmental
issues of the department including formulation of plan, collection of complete
statistical reports, release of funds for subordinate offices, monitoring of expenditure
etc.
9. ACCOUNT SECTION
This sections deals with the account matters of the department as well as sub-
ordinate offices under non-plan sectors and monitoring of expenditure etc.

10. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT BRANCH

This branch deals with DPC/PSC cases, updating of recruitments rules, preparation of
seniority lists, vigilance clearance and departmental enquiries of gazette cadre of
Power Development Department.
 PIO AND IST APELLANT AUTHORITY

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER IST APELLANT AUTHORITY

(PIO)
Mr. Umesh Sharma Mr. Tahir Aijaz
Under Secretary to Government Deputy Secretary to Govt.
Mobile no.9419145667 Mobile No.9419070007

Power Development Department (PDD) is one of the department

of Jammu and Kashmir State Government responsible for all functions
related to transmission and distribution of electric power in the state. The
generation sector is looked after by J&K State Power Development
Corporation (JKSPDC), which was carved out of PDD in the year 995.

Jammu and Kashmir State comprises of three geographically and

climatically distinct regions viz; Arctic cold desert areas of Ladakh,
temperate Kashmir Valley and subtropical region of Jammu.

Various wings of PDD are looking after T&D related activities in

these regions as dscribed below:-

1. Elect. Maintenance and Rural Distribution system in Kashmir

Electrification Wing Kashmir and Ladakh Regions.

2. Elect. Maintenance and rural Distribution System in Jammu

Electrification Wing Jammu Region

3. System & Operation Wing, Transmission System in Jammu

Kashmir Region.

4. System & Operation Wing, Transmission System in Jammu

Jammu Region.

5. Planning & Design Wing Project Engineering,

Standardization and procurement
of material above 66 KV.

6. Procurement and Material Procurement of material upto

management wing 66 kv

7. Commercial and Survey Power Purchases, SLDC,

Wing communication and testing.
 8. Project Wing Time Bound & Monitoring and
Timely Completion of Project

9. TTIC Wing Inspection and Traning

Electric M&RE Wing, Jammu

Profile

Overall distribution at 66 &33 KV lave and below

Sitting up, maintenance and operation of 33/11 KV Sub –

transmission System

Sitting up, maintenance and operation of 11/KV/440V distribution

system

The billing of energy of consumers and collections

The face of PDD in dealings with individual consumers.

Electric M&RE Wing, Kashmir

Overall distribution at 66 &33 KV lave and below

Sitting up, maintenance and operation of 33/11 KV Sub –

transmission System

Sitting up, maintenance and operation of 11/KV/440V distribution

system

The billing of energy of consumers and collections

The face of PDD in dealings with individual consumers.

System & Operation Wing, Kashmir

PROFILE
 Overall transmission above 66 & 33 level.

Sitting up, maintenance and operation of 220/132/33 KV Grid Station

Sitting up, maintenance and operation of 220/KV and 132 KV

transmission lines.

System & Operation Wing Kashmir is a unit of Power Development

Department of Jammu & Kashmir State. Its main task is to upgrade the
existing Transmission system and to construct new EHV Grid Station
and Transmission lines in Kashmir province besides running and
maintaining of EHV Grid station and transmission lines up to the level
of 220KV. The Wing is headed by the Chief Engineer and Assisted by
two Superintending Engineering and eight full fledge division in the
province headed by the Executive Engineers. Executive Engineer in turn
have subordinate sub-Division with Assistant Executive Engineer and
Junior Engineers and well versed Accounts & Administration branches.

System & Operation Wing, Jammu

Overall transmission above 66 & 33 level.

Sitting up, maintenance and operation of 220/132/33 KV Grid Station

Sitting up, maintenance and operation of 220/KV and 132 KV

transmission lines.

System & Operation Wing Jammu is a unit of Power Development

Department of Jammu & Kashmir State. Its main task is to upgrade the
existing Transmission system and to construct new EHV Grid Station
and Transmission lines in Jammu province besides running and
maintaining of EHV Grid station and Transmission Line up to the level of
220KV.the Wing is headed by Chief Engineer and assisted by two
Superintending Engineering and Six full fledge division in the province
headed by the Executive Engineers. Executive Engineer in turn have
subordinate sub-Division with Assistant Executive Engineer and Junior
Engineers and well versed Accounts & Administration branches.

Commercial and Survey Wing

 Profile
POWER PURCHASES

1.) Scheduling at merit order

2.) Power arrangements under exchange with other states and
agencies.

Setting up, maintenance and operations of Communication network

between different Grids and power houses.

Enforcement of power curtailments as per schedule for maintaining of

strict grid discipline

Managing operations of he SLC and Sub LDC.

Testing of Electric Protection for all electric installations.

Planning and Design Wing

Profile

Technical study and approval of projects

Setting up standards of quality control of projects
Procurement process of equipment for Grid stations and
transmission lines above 66/33 KV

Planning and Designing has become important and continuous activity. Old
Equipments and Systems are being replaced by the new. In fact Planning and
Design activities are influenced by the following:-

1. Changing requirements of Power Consumers.

2. Changing pattern of electricity generation and Transmission.
3. Feed back on System Studies leading to better design of Systems
and Equipments.
4. Availability of new superior technology like HVDC Fibre Optics Data
Transmission etc.
5. Obsolescence of old products and systems.
6. Increasing use of Power Electronics in Electrical Engineering Field.

Increasing Use of Microprocessor Digital Computer based Programable

System of protection and control use of SCADA AGC and DAC.

In order to take care of the above Electric Planning and Design Wing was
established to ensure efficient and continuous supply of electricity is made
available to consumers on Wide geographical area at lowest cost and at
specified voltage and frequency i.e. Providing of Quality Power.

Electric Planning and Design (EP&D) Wing is one of the premier wings of
Power Development Department Government of Jammu and Kashmir
responsible for perspective planning of infrastructure development in the
State based on actual and future demand and availability of power besides
Procurement of material/equipment for whole of the State. All key Materials
as mentioned below used in Transmission of Electric Power above 66KV levels
i.e. 132KV and 220KV level are procured through this wing as per the desired
technical specification like.

a) 220KV/132KV/11KV Power Transformers of desired capacity.

b) 132KV/66KV or132KV/33KV Power Transformers of desired capacity.
c) 220KV, 132KV and 33KV Isolators of different current ratings to suit
system conditions.
D) 220 KV, 132 KV and 33 KV Current Transformers of different ratios
burden to suit system conditions.
E. 132 KV and 33 KV Potential transformers of specified burden and ratio.
F. 220 KV and 132 SF-6 circuit breakers.
G. 33 KV Vaccum circuit breakers ( for grid station use)
H.220 KV, 132 KV and 33 KV Control and Relay panels.
I. 220 KV and 33 KV lightening arrestors.
J. 220 KV, 132 KV and 33 KV Solid core post insulators.
K. 220 KV and 132 KV Capacitive voltage transformers.

The procurement process is monitored through following stages

in the department through Chief Engineer:-

1) Floating of tenders after compilation of tender documents

incorporating therein all necessary details like terms & conditions,
technical specifications and other details necessary for qualification
of tenders.
2) Giving wide publicity to the NIT through print and electronic media
including sending the NIT to leading manufacturers.
3) Receipt of tenders on due date and keeping them in safe custody till
opening.
4) Opening of technical bids. Processing of technical parameters after
comparing them with NIT specifications so as to ascertain which
tenders qualify for opening of price bids. Across the table discussions
by tender opening-committee for opening of price bids in presence
of bidders or their authorised representatives.
5) Processing of the complete case. Its evaluation in terms of financial
& technical implications. Despatching the complete case to Financial
 Organization for pre-check for comments and observations regarding
financial aspects.
6) Preparation of Agenda note of purchase cases incorporating therein
reply to pre-check observations and suggested
modifications/alteration f financial nature. Circulation of agenda note
among the members of relevant purchase committee members.
Fixing of date of convening of meeting convenient to all members of
the committee.

7. Deliberation of each purchase case threadbare by the relevant

purchase committee of which Chief Engineer EP&D Wing is a
standing member. Issuance of the minutes of the meeting
containing decisions taken by the purchase committee.

8. Preparation of detailed Purchase Order as per the decisions of the

purchase committee by the team comprising of Officers from
technical and financial side in close association so that no room is
left for ay lacunae or loopholes or any ambiguity.

9. Processing of Drawings received from the suppliers for various

equipment. Sorting out discrepancies found in drawings taking up of
all issues relating to drawings with the manufacturer so as to suit
the requirement of the department. Across the table discussions
with the authorized engineers of the firm to speed up the process of
approval to drawings if needed.

10. Processing of Bank Guarantee and agreement documents received

from the various firms for security cum performance. Verification of
Bank Guarantees from respective Bankers.

11. Monitoring of delivery schedule in terms of the delivery clause of

purchase order coordinating with CPRO the third party inspection
agency for speedy inspection of material equipment. Ascertaining the
status of dispatch of material from the firm. Confirmation of delivery
form consignees.

12.Scrutiny of CPRI test reports/ Monitoring of the performance of the

equipments installed Verification of performance report received from
the consignee leading to releasing of performance related component
of BG.

Thus whole process of procurement action is monitored till the whole

process reaches its logical end. In short the wing acts as a facilitator
between user wings and suppliers by way f tendering and processing of
bids.

This wing is also involved in scrutiny of various developmental schemes

and projects for approval of Techno Economic Committee.

This wing is also responsible for scrutinizing cost data on yearly basis,
framed by Executive wings of Deptt. Viz. EM&RE wings and S&O wings.

This wing follows BIS IED CBIP CEA standards and specifications ensuring
thereby procurement of world class quality equipment material at
optimum cost and time. This wing also acts as technical consultants to
other wings of PDD where ever difficulty in technical matters including
designs is experienced by them.

Procurement and Material Management

PROFILE.

Procurement of line material and equipment for the Sub-

transmission level and below.

Maintaining inventory of material for M&RE wings in its stores.

Project wing.

-time bound implementation of centrally sponsored flagship scheme.

-Monitoring and Timely Completion of Project

Training, testing, Inspection & Commssioning Wing.

PROFILE.

Technical Inspection of all new electric installations before

their commissioning.

Arranging Training for the Staff.

Setting Standards for Electric Contractors and issuing

licences after gauging their abilities.

Technial Investigation of all electric accidents

Electrical testing and commissing of all electric installations.

POWER DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Advice for Bank for the month of Aug.
 2017 Salary statement of officers/officials

S.
Name Deg.
No
1 Dheeraj Gupta IAS Prpl Secy.
2 Mahesh Dass Dir.(Finance)
3 Rakesh Jamwal Dir.(P&S)
4 Naresh Kumar Addl.Secy.
5 Narinder Khajuria Addl.Secy.
6 Qazi Sarwar Addl.Secy.
7 Sheikh Gul Ayaz Secy.Tech.
8 Shakti Kumar Pathak OSD
9 Kuldip Kumar Sapolia Dy.Secy.
10 Tahir Ajaz Dy.Secy.
11 Bilal Mukhtar Dar U.Secy
12 Suhal Muzaffar PLO
13 Umesh Shrma U.Secy
14 Rajni Bhat U.Secy
15 Mudassir Yaqoob Zargar Asstt.Dir.
16 Rakash Kumar Shrma Pvt.Secy.
17 Javid Ahmad Wani AAO
18 Imtayaz Ahmad Shah AAO
19 Pardeep Singh Sambyal SO
20 Raj Kumar SO
21 Baby Parvez SO
22 Shakeel Ahmad Gani Sts.Off.
23 Ramesh Kumar Sr.Steno
24 Ashok Kumar Sr.Steno
25 Nisar Ahmad Bhat Sr.Steno
26 Manzoor Ahmad Wantoo Accountant
27 Romesh Kumar Hd.Asstt.
28 Sunil Dutt Hd.Asstt.
29 Antima Kachroo Hd.Asstt.
30 Sheraz Ahmad Hd.Asstt.
31 Bharat Bhushan Hd.Asstt.
32 Pawan Kumar Hd.Asstt.
33 Hira Lal Koul Hd.Asstt.
34 Kulbir Singh Hd.Asstt.
35 Irfan Mahmood Hd.Asstt.
36 Baljinder Singh Sr.Asstt.
37 Asgar Ali Com.oprt
38 Yasmeen Jan Sr.Asstt.
39 Mis Irfat Jan Sr.Asstt.
40 Gh.Nabi Mir J.S.A
41 Jasbinder Singh Jr.Asstt.
42 Ashok Kumar Daftria
43 Thakur Das Jamadar-II
44 Gulshan Kumar Jamadar-II
45 Bilal Ahmad Jamadar-II
46 Mirza Iqbal Hussain Orderly
47 Mrs Rubina Orderly
48 Narinder Singh Orderly
49 Mukesh Kumar Orderly
50 Achal Khokhar Orderly
51 Rajesh Chowdhary Orderly
52 Bashir Ahmad S.E
53 Rakesh Sharma AEE
54 Fayaz Ahmad AEE
55 Amit Gupta J.E
56 Ankush Sharma J.E
57 Joginder Kumar PRO
58 Vishal Singh APRO
59 Mushtaq Ahmad APRO
 Attendance of Govt Employees in PDD
for the month of September, 2017

S. Name Present Leave Absent Total

Deg.
No S/Shri
1 Dheeraj Gupta IAS Prpl Secy. - - - -
2 Mahesh Dass Dir.(Finance) 14 06 - 20
3 Rakesh Jamwal Dir.(P&S) 20 - - 20
4 Naresh Kumar Addl. Secy. 19 01 - 20
5 Narinder Khajuria Addl. Secy. - - - -
6 Qazi Sarwar Addl. Secy. - - - -
7 Sheikh Gul Ayaz Secy.Tech. - - - -
8 Shakti Kumar Pathak OSD - - - -
9 Kuldip Kumar Sepolia Dy.Secy. 20 - - 20
10 Tahir Ajaz Dy.Secy. 18 02 20
11 Bilal Mukhtar Dar U.Secy 18 02 20
12 Suhal Muzaffar PLO 18 02 20
13 Umesh Shrma U.Secy 15 05 20
14 Rajni Bhat U. Secy 20 - - 20
15 Mudassir Yaqoob Zargar Asstt. Dir. 15 05 - 20
16 Rakesh Kumar Sharma Pvt.Secy. - - - -
17 Javid Ahmad Wani AAO 16 04 - 20
18 Imtiyaz Ahmad Shah AAO 17 03 - 20
19 Pardeep Singh Sambyal SO 19 01 - 20
20 Raj Kumar SO 20 - - 20
21 Baby Parvez SO 19 01 - 20
22 Shakeel Ahmad Gani Sts.Off. 15 05 - 20
23 Ramesh Kumar Sr.Steno 20 - - 20
24 Ashok Kumar Sr.Steno - - - -
25 Nisar Ahmad Bhat Sr.Steno - - - -
26 Manzoor Ahmad Wantoo Accountant 17 03 - 20
27 Romesh Kumar Hd.Asstt. 20 - - 20
28 Sunil Dutt Hd.Asstt. 16 04 - 20
29 Antima Kachroo Hd.Asstt. 06 14 - 20
30 Sheraz Ahmad Hd.Asstt. 09 11 - 20
31 Bharat Bhushan Hd.Asstt. 15 05 - 20
32 Pawan Kumar Hd.Asstt. - - - -
33 Hira Lal Koul Hd.Asstt. - - - -
34 Kulbir Singh Hd. Asstt. - - - -
35 Irfan Mahmood Hd. Asstt. 20 - - 20
36 Baljinder Singh Sr. Asstt. 03 17 - 20

37 Asgar Ali Com. oprt - - - -

38 Yasmeen Jan Sr. Asstt. 17 03 - 20
39 Mis Irfat Jan Sr. Asstt. 17 03 - 20
40 Gh. Nabi Mir J.S.A 17 02 - 20
41 Jasbinder Singh Jr. Asstt. 20 - - 20
42 Ashok Kumar Daftri 20 - - 20
43 Thakur Das Jamadar-II - - - -
44 Gulshan Kumar Jamadar-II - - - -
45 Bilal Ahmad Jamadar-II - - - -
46 Mirza Iqbal Hussain Orderly 17 03 - 20
47 Mrs Rubina Orderly 17 03 - 20
48 Narinder Singh Orderly - - - -
49 Mukesh Kumar Orderly 11 - - 20
50 Achal Khokhar Orderly 20 - - 20
51 Rajesh Chowdhary Orderly - - - -
52 Bashir Ahmad S.E - - - -
53 Rakesh Sharma AEE - - - -
54 Fayaz Ahmad AEE - - - -
55 Amit Gupta J.E - - - -
56 Ankush Sharma J.E - - - -
57 Joginder Kumar PRO - - - -
58 Vishal Singh APRO - - - -
59 Mushtaq Ahmad APRO - - - -