The NHAI has debarred the concessionaire of the under construction elevated corridor on 6-laning of NH-248-A from Rajiv chowk to Sohna from participating in any NHAI bids (directly or in association/ JV) involving major structural works after its explanation for the collapse of  a span of the stretch was found unsatisfactory.

Following the collapse last month, the concessionaire, M/s Rajiv Chowk-Sohna Highway Pvt. Ltd. and its promoters i.e. M/s Oriental Structural Engineers Pvt. Ltd, was issued a show cause notice to explain the violation of the obligations under the Concession Agreement.

The explanation furnished by the concessionaire was found to be unsatisfactory, NHAI officials said, adding moreover, lapses were also found in implementation of the safety measures/workmanship/adherence to construction methodologies/ procedures, which were highlighted time and again to the contractor before the incident.  Therefore, it was established that the concessionaire failed to discharge its obligation to construct a safe structure and to ensure safety of the user and pedestrians on the previous occasions and during the accident as well, the officials maintained.

Accordingly, with immediate effect, the concessionaire has been debarred from participating in any NHAI bids (directly or in association/ JV) involving major structural works until they demonstrate reliable construction methodologies/ designs and adequate safety measures at sight; and demonstrate that such type of accident does not occur in other part of their works.