Lok Sabha Question No. 883 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-17
Subject: Incidents of Bridge Collapse
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: M. K. Raghavan

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the incidents of bridge collapse at Mahe bypass on NH66 in Kerala and the corridor collapse on NH-248A happened due to deficiencies in quality of work by concessionaires;
- (b) if so, the action taken against these concessionaires;
- (c) the action taken against the officials found responsible for such faults  including  status  of  recovery  of  cost  from  these  officials and the concessionaires; and
- (d) the steps taken for commencement of work within the stipulated time limit after the work is assigned to the concessionaire  including  withdrawal,  black  listing,  penalties etc. to avoid inordinate delays in completion of project?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)       4 Girders of the Major Bridge (km 174+150) at Mahe

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 883 ANSWERED ON 17 TH  SEPTEMBER, 2020

## INCIDENTS OF BRIDGE COLLAPSE

## 883.  SHRI M.K. RAGHAVAN:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

bypass on NH-66 in the State of Kerala collapsed on 26.08.2020. National Institute  of Technology  (NIT),  Calicut has initiated the investigation of reasons responsible for it.  On22.08.2020, an accident occurred on NH-248A in Gurgaon in the State of Haryana resulting in collapse of the spine of the span P 10 - P 11 of flyover.  A  committee  constituted  by  NHAI has initiated investigation of reasons for collapse.

(b)       Regarding the collapse of Major Bridge at Mahe Bypass, NHAI  has  issued  Show  Cause  notices  to  Contractor, Authority Engineer, Safety Consultant, Design Consultant & IIT Chennai  as  Proof  Consultant  (engaged  by  Contractor).  Vice President  (Projects)  of  the  Contractor  was  removed  from  the project. Team Leader and Bridge Engineer of Authority Engineer were demobilised from the work and debarred from engagement in any NHAI projects for a period of 2 years. Further, regarding collapse of span of flyover on NH-248A, NHAI has issued Show Cause notices to Concessionaire. Authority, as an interim action has  disallowed  Concessionaire  along  with  other  promoter  (s) from  participating  in  NHAI  bids  (directly  or  in  association/JV) with  immediate  effect.  NHAI  has  also  issued  show  cause notices to Independent Engineer, Design Consultant & Associate Design Consultant engaged by Concessionaire. Authority, as an interim action has disallowed Design Consultant & Associate Design Consultant from taking up/associating  in  NHAI  projects  (directly  or  in  association/JV) with immediate effect. Team Leader cum Senior Bridge Engineer & Senior Quality cum Material Expert of Independent Engineer were demobilized from the site and debarred from engagement in any NHAI projects for a period of 2 years.

(c)       Independent  Investigation  has  been  initiated  by  NIT, Calicut and a committee consisting of four experts for incidents on  Mahe  bypass  and  NH-248A  respectively.  Further  action will be decided  based  on  the  received  replies  to  the  show  cause notices and investigation reports.

(d)       The  action  for  timely  completion  of  project  is  taken  in accordance with respective Contract/Concession Agreements.

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