Question : QUALITY CONTROL IN CONSTRUCTION OF NHs



(a) whether the quality standard specifications laid down by the National Highways Authority of India/Indian Roads Congress are strictly enforced in the construction of National Highways (NHs) in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether reports of standards having been compromised in the construction of certain NHs have been received;

(d) if so, the details of such cases reported/detected during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise and NH-wise alongwith the follow-up action taken thereon;

(e) whether the connivance of NHAI officials has also been reported in this regard; and

(f) if so, the details thereof, including the number of officials found involved in the matter, punitive action taken against such erring officials and the steps taken to ensure that such cases do not occur in future?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS(SHRI KAMAL NATH)

(a) & (b) All works on National Highways are done as per quality standards laid down in Indian Roads Congress codes / Ministry’s standards & specifications. Any deviation / defects noted is got rectified at the risk and cost of the contractors.

(c) to (f) Specific details are being collected.