G.O.(D) No.268, Delegation of powers for fixing or shifting headquarters of Water Resources Department subdivisions and sections, 2010
The Public Works (WR1) Department issued G.O.(D) No.268 on 16 June 2010, extending the delegated authority of Functional Chief Engineers and Regional Chief Engineers of the Water Resources Department to fix or shift the headquarters of subdivisions and sections under their jurisdiction. The extension applied for three years, from 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2013, and continued authority that had previously been extended only up to 31 March 2010.
What the government order covers
G.O.(D) No.268, issued by the Public Works (WR1) Department on 16 June 2010, concerns the location of headquarters for subdivisions and sections of the Water Resources Department. It authorises Functional Chief Engineers and Regional Chief Engineers to fix or shift headquarters within their respective jurisdictions.
The delegated power was not new. Regional Chief Engineers and Functional Chief Engineers had first been given this authority for two years from 5 February 1999. The delegation was extended from time to time, with the previous extension lasting up to 31 March 2010.
What changed
The Public Works (WR1) Department extended the delegated power for a further period of three years.
Key provisions were:
- Functional Chief Engineers and Regional Chief Engineers of the Water Resources Department could fix or shift the headquarters of subdivisions and sections under their jurisdiction.
- The extended delegation operated from 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2013.
- The extension was approved after the Government considered a proposal from the Engineer in Chief, Water Resources Department and Chief Engineer (General).
- The Finance Department concurred with the extension on 9 June 2010.
Why headquarters may be shifted
The Engineer in Chief, Water Resources Department and Chief Engineer (General) explained that headquarters may need to move depending on where works are being carried out and how close an office needs to be to the worksite. The stated reasons included reducing unnecessary travel by members of the public and officers, travelling allowance costs and vehicle fuel consumption.
Who may be affected
G.O.(D) No.268 primarily affected Water Resources Department officers, particularly the Regional Chief Engineers, Functional Chief Engineers, subdivisions and sections covered by their jurisdiction. Members of the public dealing with a subdivision or section could also have been affected if its headquarters moved closer to a worksite.
The document addresses administrative authority and office locations. Its text does not create provisions concerning property ownership, land classification, land records, registration or land use permission.
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Common questions
Does G.O.(D) No.268 change ownership or classification of my land?
No such change is provided in the document. G.O.(D) No.268 deals with authority to fix or shift the headquarters of Water Resources Department subdivisions and sections.
Who was authorised to shift Water Resources Department headquarters?
Functional Chief Engineers and Regional Chief Engineers of the Water Resources Department were authorised to fix or shift headquarters within their respective jurisdictions.
How long did the extended delegation remain in force?
The extension covered three years, from 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2013.
Why did the Water Resources Department seek authority to move headquarters?
The stated reasons were proximity to worksites, reduced unnecessary travel for the public and officers, and lower expenditure on travelling allowance and vehicle fuel.
