GMDA blacklists two firms for negligence in civic works

GMDA takes action against negligent contractors at Basai and Sector 17, ensuring timely completion of infrastructure projects and monsoon preparedness.

The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) on Thursday ordered action against two contractors for negligence in their projects at Basai and Sector 17, officials aware of the matter said.

GMDA CEO PC Meena conducted a field visit across various sectors to review monsoon preparedness, ongoing drainage works and infrastructure projects. (HT)

According to officials, GMDA CEO PC Meena conducted a field visit across various sectors to review monsoon preparedness, ongoing drainage works and infrastructure projects.

Officials told HT that Meena directed all officers to monitor pending works and ensure their completion within the stipulated timelines. He said that strict action must be taken against contractors and agencies that fail to perform in accordance with the norms.

A senior GMDA official said that at Hero Honda Chowk, Meena directed cleaning of drains and removal of debris from green belts.

At Basai Chowk, debris had accumulated at a drain constructed by the authority below a flyover. The CEO directed the removal of the debris at the earliest. Taking cognisance of the matter, he ordered immediate cleaning of the site and blacklisting of the contractor from future projects, officials said.

During the inspection of the pending drain construction work in front of the Air Force Station in Sector 17, the CEO took serious note of delays and negligence by the executing agency. He directed that blacklisting proceedings be initiated against the contractor and instructed officials to engage another agency to complete the work within the next 20 days, officials said.

A GMDA official said that Meena also directed officials to complete the construction of an additional drain along the railway line by June 20 to provide relief from waterlogging in sectors 4, 7, 9 and Laxman Vihar. Additional pumps will be installed at the master pumping station (MPS) to prevent water and sewage from overflowing during monsoon.

Officials said that Meena also inspected Basai Pond along with officials from the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) and directed that treated water be supplied to the pond to ensure its revival.

While reviewing desilting works in Sector 9/9A, Meena directed swift disposal of silt from the drains, officials said.

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