West Bengal State Public Information Officers (SPIOs) and First Appellate Authorities (FAAs)
Public Health Engineering Department – RTI Framework
The Right to Information Act, 2005 mandates every public authority to designate officers responsible for ensuring transparency and accountability in governance. In the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), Government of West Bengal, this responsibility is carried out through a well-defined network of State Public Information Officers (SPIOs) and First Appellate Authorities (FAAs) across departments, directorates, circles, and project units.
Institutional Structure under RTI
Each administrative unit of the PHED has an identified SPIO who serves as the primary point of contact for RTI applicants. In case an applicant is dissatisfied with the response, delayed communication, or fee determination by the SPIO, the matter may be escalated to the First Appellate Authority, who is a senior officer entrusted with reviewing such decisions in a fair and quasi-judicial manner.
Departmental and Directorate-Level Authorities
At the apex level, the Public Health Engineering Department is served by a dedicated Officer on Special Duty as the SPIO, while appellate oversight rests with a Joint Secretary. Similarly, the Headquarters of the Public Health Engineering Directorate functions under the charge of senior engineering officials, ensuring centralized RTI administration from its office at Janaswasthya Karigari Bhawan (Nijalaya), Bidhannagar.
Circle Offices and Regional Coverage
To facilitate accessibility across the state, SPIOs and FAAs are designated in multiple regional circles, including:
- Central, Eastern, and Western Circles
- North Bengal Circle – I and II
- Murshidabad Circle
- South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas Water Supply Circles
- RCFA and NTK Water Supply Circles
Each of these circles operates through its respective engineering office, headed by Deputy or Executive Engineers as SPIOs and Superintending Engineers as FAAs, ensuring prompt handling of RTI matters at the regional level.
Project Implementation Units (PIUs) and Special Projects
Specialized project units such as WBDWSIP (Bankura), WBDWSIP (North 24 Parganas), and PMU Purulia (JICA) have independent RTI authorities to address information requests relating to externally aided and project-specific works. This decentralized approach enables efficient disclosure of technical, financial, and administrative information relevant to large-scale infrastructure initiatives.
Mechanical and Planning Circles
The department’s Mechanical Circles (I to IV) and Planning Circles (I and II) are also covered under the RTI framework with designated officers. These units play a crucial role in equipment management, system design, and long-term planning, making transparency in their functioning particularly significant.
GTA Circle and Northern Zone
The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) Circle functions under the Northern Zone, with its RTI responsibilities overseen by senior engineering officials based in Siliguri. This ensures RTI compliance even in special administrative regions.
Commitment to Transparency
All SPIOs and FAAs are supported by official email communication channels and clearly notified office addresses, enabling citizens to exercise their right to information effectively. The structured designation of officers across administrative tiers reflects the department’s commitment to openness, accountability, and citizen-centric governance.
State Public Information Officer (S.P.I.O.) & First Appellate Authority (F.A.A.)
Right To Information (RTI)
State Public Information Officer (S.P.I.O.) & First Appellate Authority (F.A.A.)
Status: 22nd January 2026
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Public Health Engineering Department
Shri Ashis Adhikary,
Officer On Special Duty
Email : osd_dept@wbphed.gov.in
Shri Mona Chandra Singh Sawaiyan
Joint Secretary
Email : js2@wbphed.gov.in
Janaswasthya Karigari Bhawan (NIJALAYA), CN8, Street Number 18, CN Block, Sector V, Bidhannagar, Pin – 700091
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Headquarters, Public Health Engineering Directorate.
Shri Sanjib Sarkar (Additional Charge),
Assistant Chief Engineer
Email : ace3@wbphed.gov.in
Shri Shibu Bhusan Das
Chief Engineer
Email : ce_hq@wbphed.gov.in
Janaswasthya Karigari Bhawan (NIJALAYA), CN8, Street Number 18, CN Block, Sector V, Bidhannagar, Pin – 700091
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Central Circle, Public Health Engineering Directorate.
Shri Apurba Jyoti Chakraborty,
Deputy Superintending Engineer
Email : dse_cc@wbphed.gov.in
Shri Sukumar Das
Superintending Engineer
Email : se_cc@wbphed.gov.in
Central Circle Office, Purta Bhawan (2nd Floor), Sadarghat, Sripalli, Pin – 713103
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Eastern Circle, Public Health Engineering Directorate.
Sri Avik Nandy,
Deputy Superintending Engineer
Email : dse_ec@wbphed.gov.in
Shri Partha De
Superintending Engineer
Email : se_ec@wbphed.gov.in
Eastern Circle Office, Janaswasthya Karigari Bhawan (NIJALAYA), CN8, Street Number 18, CN Block, Sector V, Bidhannagar, Pin – 700091
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Western Circle, Public Health Engineering Directorate.
Shri Supriya Chakraborty,
Deputy Superintending Engineer
Email : dse_wc@wbphed.gov.in
Shri Arindam Majumder
Superintending Engineer
Email : se_wc@wbphed.gov.in
Western Circle Office, .Narampur P.H.E Complex, Saratpalli, Paschim Medinipur, Pin – 721101
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PIU WBDWSIP (Bankura), Public Health Engineering Directorate.
Shri Ritam Bhattacharyya,
Executive Engineer
Email : ee_bank@wbphed.gov.in
Shri Ritam Bhattacharyya
Superintending Engineer
Email : se.piubankura.adb@wbphed.gov.in
Office of the SE, PIU, Bankura, Rabindra Sarani, Near jail More, Bankura, Pin – 722101
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North Bengal Circle – I, Public Health Engineering Directorate.
Shri Ashis Ganguly,
Deputy Superintending Engineer
Email : dse_nbc1@wbphed.gov.in
Shri Satyajit Pan
Superintending Engineer
Email : se_nbc1@wbphed.gov.in
North Bengal Circle I Office, Babupara P.H.E.Complex, Babupara P.O. Siliguri, Pin – 734001
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North Bengal Circle – II, Public Health Engineering Directorate.
Shri Shyamal Kumar Das,
Deputy Superintending Engineer
Email : dse_nbc2@wbphed.gov.in
Shri Sudip Kumar Mandal
Superintending Engineer
Email : se_nbc2@wbphed.gov.in
North Bengal Circle II Office, Atul Market, Municipal Building (2nd Floor), Malda, Pin – 732101
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Murshidabad Circle, Public Health Engineering Directorate.
Shri Nityananda Acharya,
Deputy Superintending Engineer
Email : dse_msd@wbphed.gov.in
Shri Roopayan Bhattacharya
Superintending Engineer
Email : se_msd@wbphed.gov.in
Murshidabad Circle Office, 4, C.R. Das Road, 1st Floor, P.O. – Behrampore, Pin – 742101
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PIU WBDWSIP (North 24 Pgs.), Public Health Engineering Directorate.
Shri Niladri Sankar Bhattacharya,
Deputy Superintending Engineer
Email : dse.piun24p.adb@wbphed.gov.in
Shri Dwaipayan Ghosh
Superintending Engineer
Email : se.piun24p.adb@wbphed.gov.in
PIU Office, North 24 Pgs., Utility Building, 1st Floor (Premises No. 09/1-0024), AA-IA (Tank No. 3), New Town, Pin – 700156
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South 24 Pgs. W/S Circle, Public Health Engineering Directorate.
Shri Bholanath Chakraborty,
Deputy Superintending Engineer
Email : dse_s24wsc@wbphed.gov.in
Shri Subrata Bannerjee
Superintending Engineer
Email : se_s24wsc@wbphed.gov.in
South 24 Pgs W/S Circle Office, 33 and 33/1, Moni Sanyal Sarani Kolkata, CIT Market Complex, 2nd Floor, Pin – 700027
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RCFA W/S Circle, PHE Dte.
Shri Arijit Acharyya,
Deputy Superintending Engineer
Email : dse_rcfa@wbphed.gov.in
Smt. Srabanti Roy Bhowmick
Superintending Engineer
Email : se_rcfa@wbphed.gov.in
RCFA W/S Circle Office, PHE Complex, Vivekananda Pally, Ismile (West), Asansol, Pin – 713301
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NTK W/S Circle, Public Health Engineering Directorate.
Shri Sandipan Jha,
Executive Engineer
Email : ee_ntk3@wbphed.gov.in
Shri Nirjhar Sur
Superintending Engineer
Email : se_ntkc@wbphed.gov.in
N T K W/S Circle, Administrative Building Water Treatment Plant, AA-IA, Near Tank No.-I, New Town, Pin – 700156
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Mechanical Circle – I, Public Health Engineering Directorate.
Shri Nilanjan Saha,
Deputy Superintending Engineer
Email : dse_mc1@wbphed.gov.in
Shri Nityananda Khan
Superintending Engineer
Email : se_mc1@wbphed.gov.in
Mechanical Circle I Office, Phears Lane Commercial Complex, Kolkata, Pin – 700012
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Mechanical Circle – II, Public Health Engineering Directorate.
Shri Arup Bhattacharya,
Deputy Superintending Engineer
Email : dse_mc2@wbphed.gov.in
Sri Arabinda Sau
Superintending Engineer
Email : se_mc2@wbphed.gov.in
Mechanical Circle II Office, Janaswasthya Karigari Bhawan (NIJALAYA), CN8, Street Number 18, CN Block, Sector V, Bidhannagar, Pin – 700091
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Mechanical Circle – III, Public Health Engineering Directorate.
Shri Bablu Mondal,
Deputy Superintending Engineer
Email : dse_mc4@wbphed.gov.in
Shri Partha Sarathi Mitra
Superintending Engineer
Email : se_mc3@wbphed.gov.in
Mechanical Circle III Office, Phears Lane Commercial Complex, Kolkata, Pin – 700012
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Mechanical Circle – IV, Public Health Engineering Directorate.
Shri Dipak Singh,
Executive Engineer
Email : ee_nor_me_div2@wbphed.gov.in
Shri Debasish Gharami
Assistant Chief Engineer
Email : ace_nz_me@wbphed.gov.in
Mechanical Circle IV Office, Sukanta Sarani, Paresh Nagar, Siliguri, Pin – 734001
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PMU, Purulia (JICA), Public Health Engineering Directorate.
Smt. Srabanti Roy Bhowmick,
Superintending Engineer
Email : se_rcfa@wbphed.gov.in
Shri Sujoy Barui
Superintending Engineer
Email : se1_pmu_pur@wbphed.gov.in
PMU – Purulia (JICA) Office, PHE Complex, Ranchi Road, Purulia, Pin – 723101
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Planning Circle – I, Public Health Engineering Directorate.
Shri Amitava Dutta,
Executive Engineer
Email : dse_pc1@wbphed.gov.in
Shri N. Sanjeev Kumar
Superintending Engineer
Email : se_pc1@wbphed.gov.in
Planning Circle I Office, Janaswasthya Karigari Bhawan (NIJALAYA), CN8, Street Number 18, CN Block, Sector V, Bidhannagar, Pin – 700091
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Planning Circle – II, Public Health Engineering Directorate.
Md. Mustafa,
Deputy Superintending Engineer
Email : dse_pc2@wbphed.gov.in
Shri Soumitra Chakraborty
Superintending Engineer
Email : se_pc2@wbphed.gov.in
Planning Circle II Office, Bikash Bhavan, 3rd Floor, Salt Lake, Pin – 700091
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Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) Circle, Public Health Engineering Directorate.
Shri Tapas Ranjan Bera,
Executive Engineer
Email : ee_neora@wbphed.gov.in
Shri Subhasish Roy
Superintending Engineer
Email : se_gta@wbphed.gov.in
Office of the Chief Engineer, Northern Zone, Vivekanada Bhaban, Patiram Jote, Siliguri, West Bengal, Pin – 734001