₹4-Lakh Village Drain Collapses Within 10 Days Of Completion In MP's Khargone, Probe Ordered
A cement-concrete drain costing over ₹4 lakh collapsed within 10 days of completion in Padlya Babaji village after just 30 minutes of rainfall. Local representatives alleged substandard construction and poor supervision. Janpad Panchayat officials have ordered an inquiry, saying action will follow if irregularities in construction are confirmed.
₹4-Lakh Village Drain Collapses Within 10 Days Of Completion In MP's Khargone, Probe Ordered | Picasa
Bhikangaon (Madhya Pradesh): A newly constructed cement-concrete drain in Padlya Babaji village collapsed within 10 days of completion, raising questions over the quality of panchayat development works.
The drain, built at a cost of more than Rs 4 lakh, gave way after about 30 minutes of rainfall, exposing alleged shortcomings in construction and supervision.
Janpad member Jagan Chauhan said he had complained to the concerned officials about the poor quality of construction while the work was in progress, but they took no action.
He alleged that contractors used substandard materials and inadequate steel reinforcement in violation of prescribed norms, causing the structure to develop cracks and collapse during the first spell of rain.
He also questioned the role of the panchayat secretary and the project's monitoring.
Janpad Panchayat Bhikangaon CEO Nilesh Solanki said officials had taken note of the matter and ordered an inquiry.
He said authorities would take appropriate action if the investigation establishes irregularities or deficiencies in construction quality.
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