Explain the meaning and four features of department undertakings as a form of public sector enterprise.

Explain the meaning and four features of department undertakings as a

1.	Explain the meaning and four features of department undertakings as a form of public sector enterprise.
Answer» Under departmental form of organisation, a public enterprise is run as a separate full-fledged ministry or as a major sub-division of a department of the Government.It is the oldest form. For example, the Indian Railways are managed by the Ministry of Railways. Post and Telegraph services are run as a department, in the Ministry of Communication. Features: `1.`They are accountable to the ministry since their management is directly under the concerned ministry. `2.`They are subject to accounting and audit controls applicable to other government activities. `3.`Employees of the enterprise are Government servants. `4.`It is generally considered to be a major subdivision of the government department.