Services from PWD

Kerala Public Works Department is one of the prominent engineering department of the State dealing with important vital road infrastructure and building infrastructure under Government control including its construction and maintenance. The Department also plays a major role in formulating Government rules and guidelines related to public infrastructure construction. Apart from the above, the Department renders various G2B, G2G and G2C services like access permission for establishing fuel stations along the side of PWD Roads, Valuation of structures , Fixation of rent for buildings taken for Government offices, contractor registration and licensing, permission for road cutting and right of way services etc. for availing such services/certificates/permissions from the Department, the applicant need to apply to the designated authority of PWD in a prescribed application format with all supporting documents.

As part of the ongoing e-Governance initiatives of the Department, the process of converting all services rendered by PWD through the online platform is progressing at a rapid pace. This portal is a single window online platform for the Citizens/Agencies/Government organizations to make and submit applications online for various services rendered by PWD and to track the status of such applications without visiting the concerned PWD office. The Departmental officers would process the applications through the PRICE software and the final certificates/permissions will be issued online through the Portal. Online payment facilities are incorporated within this portal so that the applicant can pay required fees/charges directly from their Bank account to the Department using the e-treasury payment gateway. SMS and e-mail facilities are also incorporated.