. New Delhi: Concerned about instances of poor quality and substandard work in several national highway (NH) projects, the office of road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari has sought details of all show-cause notices issued to contractors since Jan 2024, the responses received from companies and the action taken so far. Agencies have been directed to submit the details within 15 days.TOI has learnt that the minister’s office said that representations regarding poor-quality work had been submitted to officials concerned and that, in many cases, show-cause notices were issued. However, information on final action taken after replies were received has not been submitted in several instances.In a letter issued to the heads of highway agencies, it was stated that Gadkari has “expressed serious dissatisfaction” over the continuing deficiencies in construction quality and inadequate action against non-performing contractors. IPL Auction 2026IPL Auction 2026: Full list of sold and unsold players for all teamsIPL 2026 team and squad List: Updated players for all 10 Teams; who got whomThe minister has now sought comprehensive reports on notices issued to such defaulters, their responses — including corrective measures taken by them — and details of final action taken, such as imposition of monetary penalties and termination of contracts after scrutiny of replies.The minister’s office has also sought the current status of cases where responses are still under scrutiny, along with reasons for the pendency.The move gains significance in light of the rising instances of structural failures and damage to highway stretches, including on newly opened corridors, reported from different states.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Holds Talks With Abiy Ahmed Ali, India-Ethiopia Ties Elevated To Strategic PartnershipLok Sabha Erupts Over MGNREGA: Priyanka Gandhi, Tharoor Slam VB‑G RAM G Bill, Shivraj Singh RespondsEx-Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan’s ‘Op Sindoor’ Remark Sparks Row, BJP Hits BackFrom Jordan To Ethiopia: How PM Modi’s Viral Car Diplomacy Is Redefining Diplomatic OpticsBondi Beach Shooting: Terrorists’ Origin Mystery Deepens As Indian Passport, Hyderabad Link EmergesIn Israel, Jaishankar Condoles Sydney Attack Targeting Jews, Sends Zero Tolerance on Terror MessagePM Modi Lands In Addis Ababa, Indian Diaspora In Ethiopia Awaits To Meet PMFrom Kolkata Chaos to Delhi Celebration: Lionel Messi’s G.O.A.T India Tour At A GlancePM Modi Pitches New Economic Corridor As King Abdullah Praises India’s Growth At Jordan Forum MeetPriyanka Gandhi Targets VB-G RAM G Bill Over MGNREGA, Blasts Centre’s Name Change Tactics123Photostories4 common fruits and their parts to avoid and why9 fruits and vegetables that are the best sources of ironFrom frilled lizards to Mandrills: 5 cool animals that stand out from the othersHow to make Beetroot Pulao for weekday dinner during winterIs Your Ruling Planet Upset With You? Watch These Warning SignsShakira makes a case for sustainable fashion as she re-wears Gaurav Gupta couture for a milestone performanceFrom a walk-in wardrobe to a bathtub: Debinna Bonnerjee and Gurmeet Choudhary give a glimpse into their aesthetically done white havenTop 10 fastest wealth creators: Which stocks have grown your money the most in the last 5 years? Check List10 world leaders and their favourite foods7 countries and territories so small you can explore them in a day — and what it costs to visit123Hot Picksilia TopuriaCorona RemediesJetBlue flight VenezuelaGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingRams Fan FallGabrielle UnionVanessa BryantNicholas HumTyreek HillCBSE Class 10 Biology Exam Preparation 2026Bukayo Saka and Tolami Benson Net WorthConnor McDavidZac TaylorTyler Glasnow
New Delhi: Concerned about instances of poor quality and substandard work in several national highway (NH) projects, the office of road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari has sought details of all show-cause notices issued to contractors since Jan 2024, the responses received from companies and the action taken so far. Agencies have been directed to submit the details within 15 days.TOI has learnt that the minister’s office said that representations regarding poor-quality work had been submitted to officials concerned and that, in many cases, show-cause notices were issued. However, information on final action taken after replies were received has not been submitted in several instances.In a letter issued to the heads of highway agencies, it was stated that Gadkari has “expressed serious dissatisfaction” over the continuing deficiencies in construction quality and inadequate action against non-performing contractors. The minister has now sought comprehensive reports on notices issued to such defaulters, their responses — including corrective measures taken by them — and details of final action taken, such as imposition of monetary penalties and termination of contracts after scrutiny of replies.The minister’s office has also sought the current status of cases where responses are still under scrutiny, along with reasons for the pendency.The move gains significance in light of the rising instances of structural failures and damage to highway stretches, including on newly opened corridors, reported from different states.
