Tamil Nadu Public Works Department

Tamil Nadu Public Works Department
Agency overview
Formed1858
JurisdictionTamil Nadu
HeadquartersChennai
Minister responsible
Agency executive
  • Mangat Ram Sharma, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary to Government
Parent agencyGovernment of Tamil Nadu
Child agency
  • Public Works Department (Buildings), Chepauk, Chennai, Ph No. 044 2841 0402
WebsitePublic Works Department

The Public Works Department (PWD) is one of the departments of Government of Tamil Nadu. The department is one of the oldest departments and became a government body in 1858.[1]

Objective

The department is responsible for planning, designing, construction and maintenance of Government buildings across the state. It is also responsible for the execution of local area development works sanctioned under MLAs and MP funds, reconstruction works during calamities and issuance of rent certificate for private buildings used by Government departments.[1]

Ministers

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Public Works". Government of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 1 December 2023.