Simhastha 2028 Preparations Intensify, UMC Imposes ₹66 Lakh Penalty On Contractors For Road Widening Delays In MP's Ujjain
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh): Ujjain Municipal Corporation (UMC) commissioner Abhilash Mishra inspected major road-widening projects being undertaken ahead of Simhastha Mahaparv 2028, reviewed progress and construction quality, and imposed penalties totalling Rs 66 lakh on agencies for delays and negligence. Accompanied by officials, Mishra inspected various sites and sought updates from contractors.…
Ujjain Municipal Corporation (UMC) commissioner Abhilash Mishra recently inspected road-widening projects ahead of Simhastha Mahaparv 2028, reviewing progress and construction quality. Mishra imposed penalties totaling Rs 66 lakh on contractors for delays and negligence. At Neelkanth-Mahakal Square, where a 370-metre road is being widened to 24 metres, Mishra directed immediate debris removal using adequate machinery and construction of 100 metres of drains according to the approved layout.
Yogesh Enterprises faced a Rs 20 lakh penalty for building demolition delays, while Technojem was fined Rs 1 lakh for missing drawings and design documents. Mishra instructed contractors to increase manpower and resources, accelerate demolition, and complete work according to prescribed standards. Vijay Infra and Tata Company were fined Rs 25 lakh and Rs 20 lakh, respectively, for delays and inadequate arrangements.
Mishra warned contractors against negligence and reiterated the importance of completing all construction work within stipulated timelines before the approaching Simhastha Mahaparv.
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