NHAI acts tough on defaulters
Earlier, Theme Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd was also debarred by NHAI for a period of six months for poor quality work and the same was upheld by the Hon’ble High Court also.
NHAI has declared Gayatri Projects Ltd. as a non-performer and has prohibited the firm to participate in the ongoing and future bids of NHAI till the defects on the current project are not completely rectified as per contract requirements. The construction firm was engaged in 4-laning of Sultanpur to Varanasi in UP and has repeatedly violated the conditions of the agreement. During audit by Quality Inspection team and regular inspection by NHAI officials, deficiencies in the project work were observed and were shared with the contractor for rectification.
NHAI has also declared MSV International Inc, in association with Mspark Futuristics & Associates as a non – performer and has prohibited both the entities to participate in the ongoing and future bids of NHAI till the defects on the current project are not completely rectified as per contract requirements. The Consultancy firm was engaged for supervision of 4-laning of Sultanpur-Varanasi section in the state of Uttar Pradesh and failed to perform their assigned duties while delivering Supervision Consultancy services for the project.
NHAI has launched a quality checking drive where all the projects are being checked by special teams of experts being sent from Headquarter. The quality inspections are not only ensuring adherence to standards but also verifying compliance to contractual obligations on part of Contractors and Consultants.
Enforcement of such Quality control measures will not only increase the accountability of Contractors / Concessionaires to deliver good quality National Highway projects but will also go a long way to ensure safe, smooth, and seamless travel experience on the National Highways.
NHAI is committed to maintain high-quality standards in highway development. Any lapses in project preparation, construction and operation shall not be tolerated, and strict action shall be taken against defaulting contractors and consultants.
Published on:
11 June 2021
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