Geographical Status

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT

The main functional role of Roads and Buildings Department is the construction and maintenance of public Roads and Govt. Buildings.

The functions, responsibilities and operations of Roads and Buildings are defined under the Andhra pradesh Public Works Code, 1976 and the subsequent amendments to the code. With respect to the Roads, Roads and Buildings is responsible for the construction and maintenance of the State Principal Road Network including National highways(on behalf of Govt. of India), State Highways and Major District Roads.

The roads and Buildings is also vested with the responsibility for construction and Maintenance of public works for Government Departments. Government Departments requiring a new building approach the R&B and after obtaining the plans and estimates, obtain sanction of the Scheme through its administrative department in Government. The work is executed by the R&B subject to availability of funds in the budget and after completion of the construction continues to maintain the building irrespective of the occupying department.

To manage the works taken up with the financial assistance of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, a new wing , NABARD came into existence in the year 1997. This wing is headed by a Chief Engineer. With the financial assistance of the World Bank, works are taken up under Andhra Pradesh State Highways project, headed by the Engineer-in-Chief (R&B) A&EAP. Funds were raised through public contributions for the development of Roads in the State. The financial affairs and works programmes are controlled by the A.P. Road Development Corporation, of which the Engineer-in-Chief (R&B) (A&EAP) is the Managing Director. The works taken up with these funds are executed under the control of the Engineer-in-Chief (R&B) Roads.