Bhopal’s Ambedkar Setu Develops Defects Again; PWD To Recover Entire Repair Cost From Contractor
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Public Works Department (PWD) is going to recover entire repair cost of Ambedkar Setu constructed between Ganesh Mandir and Gayatri Temple from the contractor firm, VKSC Infra Projects Limited. This will be done as per the conditions of the agreement. Along with actual cost of repair, 20% compensation amount will also be recovered from the firm. For this work, the…
The Public Works Department (PWD) in Bhopal is set to recover the entire cost of repairs for Ambedkar Setu from the contractor, VKSC Infra Projects Limited. This decision follows the agreement conditions. The repair cost includes an additional 20% compensation fee. The PWD will not require a separate budget or additional financial strain for this task.
The Ambedkar Setu, constructed by the contractor, faced bearing coat issues after the flyover completion on December 31, 2024. These problems resurfaced during the current rainy season, with drainage spout blockages and rainwater drainage issues being reported. The contractor was given a time limit to rectify these problems but failed to do so.
The department has issued a tender worth Rs 4.69 crore to address the maintenance work through the contractor's performance guarantee. However, the contractor contested the tender in the High Court, Jabalpur, prompting the High Court to issue a stay on the PWD's tender process and request the contractor to rectify all shortcomings and submit a compliance report. Simultaneously, the PWD has issued a show-cause notice to the firm for potential blacklisting.
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