STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS OF RAJYA SABHA SECRETARIAT

entries, Subject-Index is further divided into two parts 'A' and 'B'. Part 'A' contains entries
about questions and Part 'B' contains entries about debates and other proceedings. The
entries in the Name-Index are also classified into those relating to questions and debates
and other proceedings and are entered in that order under every name.
The synopsis of debates is a gist of important suggestions and points made during
the debates. The details are not included therein. The synopsis is prepared on the day of
the debate itself and is printed the same night. The synopsis is meant for use of members
only. The copies of the synopsis are made available to members the next morning along
with other parliamentary papers.
VIII. WATCH AND WARD, DOOR KEEPING AND SANITATION SERVICE
The Watch and Ward Service is divided into 7 wings namely Administration,
Ops-I, Ops-II, Ops-PHA, Training & Planning, F&T (Fire & Technical) and Sanitation
Wing. The service is responsible for:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
Coordination of protection measures and liaison with various agencies
viz. the IB, MHA, Protocol Div. (MEA), Traffic, Local Police and other
civic agencies.
Maintenance of proper access control for vehicles, men and material.
Regulation of admission of visitors, staff and to ensure their thorough
searching and frisking;
Guarding of Rajya Sabha Chamber, Galleries, Central Hall and other areas
of Parliament House/ Parliament House Annexe against any act of
sabotage;
Maintenance of order within the precincts of Parliament House Complex;
Ensuring thorough anti-sabotage and anti-explosive checks of all vital
areas of Parliament House Complex and to guard them against any act of
sabotage;
Ensure adequate fire safety and sanitation services;
Planning for the Training , communication and material needs of the
security personnel in coordination with other security and non-security
agencies; and
(viii) To effectively monitor the operations and contingency drill so as to
enhance the preparedness of the staff and officers.
Besides their normal duties in Parliament estate, the Watch and Ward staff
also performs security duties at important national ceremonies and functions.
Show round of the Parliament House Complex is also one the functions of the
service.