(a) the norms laid down to ensure the quality of construction works carried out under the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme;
(b) whether the Government are aware that most of the construction works do not meet the quality norms; and
(c) if so, the action taken in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING, MINISTRY OF
STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION, DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC
ENERGY AND DEPARTMENT OF SPACE (S.B. MOOKHERJEE)
(a) The MPLADS works are executed following the established work
procedures of the State Governments concerned. As such, the
quality norms laid down by the State Governments are
applicable in respect of the works.
(b) Some complaints of low quality in the execution of MPLADS
works have been received.
(c) Complaints pertaining to quality of execution of MPLADS works
are referred to the District Heads/State Governments
concerned and they are advised to take remedial steps,
including action against officials responsible.