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Hindustan Times
06-08-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Officials directed to speed up renovation of Valmiki Bhawan
Municipal corporation (MC) commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal inspected the ongoing works at the Bhagwan Valmiki Bhawan on Chandigarh Road on Wednesday and issued necessary directions to the concerned officials to expedite the work. MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal inspecting the ongoing works at Bhagwan Valmiki Bhawan in Ludhiana on Wednesday. (HT Photo) Taking strict note of the delay in completing the project, Dachalwal directed the contractor to complete the project before Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti which is on October 7. He also warned of strict action against the concerned officials, if no progress is witnessed on site. The project of Bhagwan Valmiki Bhawan was first taken up by the Greater Ludhiana Area development Authority (GLADA), but now the civic body is giving a major facelift to the building. Dachalwal also said that he has been regularly monitoring the development projects and necessary directions have been issued to complete the projects within the stipulated time period. Superintending engineer (SE) Praveen Singla, executive engineer Narain Das, CSO Ashwani Sahota, contractor among others were present during the inspection.


Time of India
06-08-2025
- General
- Time of India
Valmiki Bhawan revamp late, Ludhiana MC chief threatens to blacklist contractor.
Ludhiana: Municipal Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal has issued a stern ultimatum to the contractor responsible for renovating the Bhagwan Valmiki Bhawan on Chandigarh Road, warning of blacklisting and disciplinary action if visible progress is not made soon. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now During a site inspection on Wednesday, Dachalwal directed officials and the contractor to expedite the work and meet the revised completion deadline of October 7, 2025, coinciding with Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti. "If there's no visible progress in the coming days, the contractor will be debarred, and action will be taken against responsible officials," he said, adding that the Municipal Corporation (MC) would not tolerate further delays. Dachalwal was accompanied by Superintending Engineer Praveen Singla, Executive Engineer Narain Das, CSO Ashwani Sahota and the contractor during the inspection. Originally built by the Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA), the Valmiki Bhawan is undergoing a major facelift under the city's civic agency. Dachalwal said he is personally monitoring all ongoing infrastructure projects and has instructed staff to ensure timely delivery without compromising on quality. MSID:: 123144042 413 |