Start filling potholes immediately, Karnataka HC tells Python machine operator

The Karnataka High Court has asked American Road Technology and Solutions Pvt Ltd to start filling potholes immediately, according to the BBMP’s April 20 work order.

A division bench headed by Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi was informed that Package-A has been awarded to the company covering a 182-km stretch of major roads and other roads in Bengaluru’s West Zone. The company operates the pothole-filling machine Python.

During the hearing, senior advocates appearing for the company pointed out that the BBMP has quoted rates much below the Public Works Department’s (PWD) prescribed rate for pothole-filling using machines, arguing that the company is entitled for the PWD rates.