24 contractors penalized 16 lakh for shoddy roads
Most of these contractors had undertaken projects involving trench digging on city roads.
According to civic officials, improper filling and compaction of trenches dug for water pipelines, sewage lines, and stormwater drains caused the roads to cave in after the rains. In many cases, the roads were resurfaced without allowing proper curing of the trenches, leading to settlement and collapse during heavy rainfall.
The civic body issued notices to 10 contractors responsible for 27 water supply pipeline works across the city. Collectively, they have been fined Rs 7.35 lakh.
Eight roads laid by eight different contractors were found to be of poor quality, resulting in fines totalling Rs 3.85 lakh. Additionally, six contractors involved in laying five sewage lines and two stormwater drains were fined Rs 4.75 lakh.
Apart from paying the fines, all contractors have been instructed to restore the damaged roads. In locations where work related to other civic projects was found to be faulty, contractors have been asked to rectify the issues without delay.
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