(a) whether the construction of the GT road from Barbada (Dhanbad) to Barahi ( Hazaribagh) is not being done as per the terms and conditions specified in the approved tender and substandard materials are being used for the same;
(b) if so, the facts in this regard;
(c) whether the Government has conducted tests to check the quality of the construction materials being used for the said highway;
(d) if so, the details and the outcome thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor ?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) No Sir.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) to (e) Quality tests are regularly carried out at field laboratories as per provision of the Contract Agreement. Further quality audits are also carried out and if any work is not found conforming to the technical specifications, remedial action is taken through `Engineer` for rejection/replacement/ rectification of work/material as per provisions of the Contract Agreement.