SILCHAR, Feb 19: The citizens of this town are yet to understand when the work on drainage cum footpath will be over. The slipshod and unscientific planning has only added to their woes. In order to acquaint themselves with the status on the drainage scheme, a delegation of Nagarik Swartharaksha Sangram Parishad (NSSP) led by its president Dr Tapash Shankar Dutta met the National Building Construction Company additional general manager RN Singh.
The additional general manager to the various queries raised by the NSSP secretary Haridas Dutta revealed that the entire drainage work has been divided into six phases for which Rs 158 crore has been allotted by the Centre. The time frame for its completion is seven years. For the first phase of work, Rs 17.01 crore has been sanctioned, of which Rs 4.20 crore is already released. The first phase work will be over in three years which in fact was by February, 2007. Till date, Rs 1.80 crore has been spent. DD Construction Company of Guwahati was entrusted with the first phase of work. In view of its unsatisfactory work, it the contract with the DDCC was terminated on January 9, 2009.
Asked by Haridas Dutta about the abnormal delay in completing the work of the initial stage, RN Singh pointed out DDCC failed to work according to specifications and maintain quality. He said new tender has been floated and he expected a new construction company of repute would be allocated the work in order to complete the first phase by November, 2009.
On the question of defects in design, affecting the quality of 15 per cent of work already executed, RN Singh admitted it was quite possible due to proper monitoring and supervision. He however assured from now, vigilance and supervision would be mounted to ensure quality. He sought the cooperation of Parishad in the execution of work. He also agreed that the distance between manholes would be brought down and the retaining wall along the drains would be strengthened and widened. source: the sentinel assam
The additional general manager to the various queries raised by the NSSP secretary Haridas Dutta revealed that the entire drainage work has been divided into six phases for which Rs 158 crore has been allotted by the Centre. The time frame for its completion is seven years. For the first phase of work, Rs 17.01 crore has been sanctioned, of which Rs 4.20 crore is already released. The first phase work will be over in three years which in fact was by February, 2007. Till date, Rs 1.80 crore has been spent. DD Construction Company of Guwahati was entrusted with the first phase of work. In view of its unsatisfactory work, it the contract with the DDCC was terminated on January 9, 2009.
Asked by Haridas Dutta about the abnormal delay in completing the work of the initial stage, RN Singh pointed out DDCC failed to work according to specifications and maintain quality. He said new tender has been floated and he expected a new construction company of repute would be allocated the work in order to complete the first phase by November, 2009.
On the question of defects in design, affecting the quality of 15 per cent of work already executed, RN Singh admitted it was quite possible due to proper monitoring and supervision. He however assured from now, vigilance and supervision would be mounted to ensure quality. He sought the cooperation of Parishad in the execution of work. He also agreed that the distance between manholes would be brought down and the retaining wall along the drains would be strengthened and widened. source: the sentinel assam
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