NHAI to fine up to Rs 10 crore for major lapses in structures
NEW DELHI: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Tuesday said it has come out with a strict policy to deal with major lapses in structures that provides for a fine up to Rs 10 crore for defaulters besides debarment of the firm or personnel for up to three years.
The move is aimed at maintaining high-quality standards in highway development.
“In order to deal with the lapses in highway development, NHAI has issued a strict policy to decide penal action against defaulting firms/ personnel if there are any lapses in construction standards of bridges/ structures/approaches to structure etc by the Concessionaires/ Contractors / Consultants,” NHAI said in a statement.
