Administration Manual - B.E.S.T. Undertaking.

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The AAA is, therefore, required to obtain information of such continued
vacancies if any, from the AGM(C) and intimate accordingly to the
M.C.G.M. before 31 st October and 30 th April of each year in order to
have a claim of refund of property taxes paid.
All cases of refunds are followed up with the M.C.G.M. to ensure that
refund claimed is ultimately passed by the M.C.G.M.
P R E F A C E
As a progressive organization, we always endeavour to keep our Officers / Staff
informed about the various methods & procedure to be adopted, without
compromising with Security at any level. This manual has been brought out on a light
of the day to a great extent for the functioning of the Security & Vigilance
Department, keeping in mind the Dynamic policies of the BEST Undertaking.
Industrial Security in its proper concept is still in its infancy. The old adage that
‘Old is Gold’ still persists. But our innovative Officers does not think it fit to rest on its
laurels.
The Manual is based on the concept of Modern Industrial Security & safety. The
measures and procedures recommended would ensure full security of the
Undertaking, so that the Undertaking is able to ply the buses in the city of Mumbai,
extended suburbs and distribute uninterrupted supply of electricity to the island city
of Mumbai. And also the technical and administrative staff can devote their attention
advantageously towards the growth of the undertaking.
In putting up this manual, the concept of Security and Vigilance, functioning,
which had considerable bearing on the subject viz, current law and order situation in
the country in General and in Particular in the area concerned, increase in incidence
of crime, increase in intensity and frequency of agitation by labour, possibility of
damage through sabotage by person or enemies or terrorists / Anti-social elements
was also kept in mind. Realizing the importance of gathering, systematically useful
intelligence and of taking proper steps towards Fire Fighting, Fire Prevention, Civil
Defence, Disaster Management, Training recommendations have been made to ensure
security in its broadest aspect.
In compiling this manual these aspects have been kept fully in forefront that
the major portion of the staff of Security and Vigilance Department consists of
persons who have had life long experience in maintaining law and order and
protection of the Country from enemies. The maximum Security staff are recruited