Each signal inspector shall see that the signalling equipment under his charge are efficiently maintained; and whenever the information about the occurrence of defect in signal or interlocking is received by him, or the defect is noticed suo moto, he shall ,-
(a) immediately inform the station master on duty and take immediate steps to rectify at the earliest so that signalling and interlocking failure do not last for too long;
(b) promptly report to the engineer-in-charge all defects or failures of signalling equipment, or any abnormal condition, which is likely to result in unsafe running of trains due to failure of signalling and interlocking, and at the same time take such action as may be necessary to prevent such eventuality to take place;
(c) be responsible for keeping authorised spares in proper order, so as to be in state of readiness at all the time to fix problems leading to failure of signalling and interlocking;
and
(d) ensure testing, overhauling or maintenance of signalling equipment at such interval and manner as is laid down by instructions issued by the competent authority appointed in this behalf by Dedicated Freight Corridor Railway administration, and submit report to their controlling officials.
182 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]