The procedure followed in the decision making process, including channels of Supervision and accountability

Regarding work of general nature in DGFASLI & its sub-offices procedure for functioning and channels of supervision are fixed in accordance with the Manual of Office Procedures. Accordingly, every level of supervisory officers are responsible for the act or non-act of staff/officers down the line. Derelictions of duties, disobedience, negligence etc. are misconduct under CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 and punitive action is taken under CCS (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1965, wherever required to be taken.

Regarding actions under FAS/DS divisions, there is no codified procedure, neither there is any in-house instructions with reference to level of decision making. Nevertheless channels of supervision are strictly hierarchy based. Misconduct in the functioning of the concerned officers comes under the purview of Conduct Rules and punishable under CCA Rules. The office has so far not established the procedure for decision making at various levels and channels of supervision including fixing of respective responsibilities. The work in this regard is being looked into.

However, while enforcing the provisions of Dock Safety statutes with regard to inspection of Ships & Port premises etc. the officers functioning as Inspectors can take their own decision with the framework and are solely accountable for their actions or inactions. Their conduct in the performance of these duties are also subject to Conduct Rules & Penal provisions of CCA Rules.