General Administration Department

The General Administration Department (GAD) of the Zilla Parishad in Raigad is essentially the central administrative hub that ensures the smooth and efficient functioning of the entire Zilla Parishad machinery. It’s like the “nerve center” for all administrative and personnel matters.

Here are its brief functions:

Personnel and Establishment Matters: This is a major area. GAD handles all aspects related to Zilla Parishad employees, particularly Class-3 and Class-4 staff. This includes:

Recruitment and Appointments: Overseeing the process of hiring new employees.

Transfers and Promotions: Managing the movement and career progression of staff.

Service Records: Maintaining confidential reports (ACRs/APARs), leave records, and other service-related documents.

Departmental Inquiries: Conducting investigations into employee misconduct.

Retirement Benefits: Processing pension, provident fund, and other retirement-related formalities.

Disciplinary Actions and Awards: Handling disciplinary cases and recognizing outstanding performance.

Coordination and Administrative Oversight:

Inter-Departmental Coordination: Acting as a liaison and coordinating body between all other departments of the Zilla Parishad (e.g., Health, Education, Agriculture, Finance) to ensure integrated functioning.

Review of Proposals: Scrutinizing and presenting administrative proposals, files, and cases from all departments that require the approval of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Implementation of Government Directives: Ensuring the timely and effective implementation of policies, circulars, and orders issued by the state and central governments.

Zilla Parishad and Committee Meetings:

Meeting Management: Planning, organizing, and recording the minutes of the Zilla Parishad’s General Body Meetings and various Standing Committee meetings.

Election Processes: Conducting elections for the Zilla Parishad President, Vice President, and Chairpersons of various Subject Committees.

Right to Information (RTI) and Grievance Redressal:

RTI Implementation: Managing applications and providing information under the Right to Information Act.

Public Grievances: Acting as a nodal point for receiving and addressing grievances from the public regarding Zilla Parishad services.

Logistics and Infrastructure Support:

Vehicle Management: Procuring and managing vehicles for Zilla Parishad office bearers and officials.

Record Management: Ensuring the proper preservation and management of official records.

Office Administration: Overseeing general office administration, including stationery, furniture, and maintenance.

Monitoring and Inspections:

Conducting inspections of various headquarters departments and Panchayat Samiti offices to improve efficiency and performance.