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(b) The SSE(Signal)/Incharge taking over and handing over shall inspect all
important works in progress, check the staff and their tools and plants and
materials-at-site.

(c) The relieving SSE(Signal)/Incharge shall examine all Office records and
ledgers and initial them with date.

(d) Handing over charge statement shall be jointly signed by the supervisors
taking over and handing over and a copy submitted to the Sr. Divisional
Signal and Telecommunication Engineer. Errors and discrepancies noted
during handing over and taking over, shall be recorded on the statement
for the information of the Sr. Divisional Signal and Telecommunication
Engineer.
Section 6: Additional Instructions for SSE (Signal)/Incharge

Construction

3.6.1 Code Rules: The rules for the execution of works are contained in Chapter 9
of SEM and Chapter XI of the Indian Railway Code for the Engineering
Department.

3.6.2 Applicability of Rules: The instructions for SSE(Signal)/Incharge of
construction will also apply to SSE(Signal)/Incharge of maintenance when
executing works. Similarly the instructions for SSE(Signal)/Incharge of
maintenance will apply to SSE(Signal)/Incharge of Construction when
maintaining equipments at a station.

3.6.3 Commencement/Execution of Works

(a) The instructions contained in Para No. 9.1.4 shall be observed.

(b) When the estimate for a new work is sanctioned, the SSE
(Signal)/Incharge shall submit requisitions for the materials without delay
and ensure that all the required materials are made available. No work
shall be physically commenced until it is authorised by the concerned
officer.

(c) No work affecting an existing signalling and interlocking system shall be
commenced, unless all prior/pre non-interlocking works have been
completed, so that the duration of non-interlocking/disconnection will be as
short as possible.

(d) Location of signals (new or proposed for shifting) shall be jointly surveyed
by a Signal Sighting Committee consisting of (i) SSE(Signal)/Incharge, (ii)
SSE(Loco)/ and (iii) Traffic supervisors, keeping in view extant instructions
and schedule of dimensions. Signal Sighting Committee reports shall be
submitted as per Annexure:19-A1 to the Dy.CSTE (Construction)/
Sr.Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer.

(e) Introduction of a new signal or alteration to an existing signal shall be
taken on hand only after publication of the Traffic Notice.

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