June 03, 2014

Irregularities in NH Projects under investigation

By admin - Fri Jan 11, 8:23 pm

19-December-2012 17:51 IST

The Government has received complaints regarding irregularities in National Highway Projects under implementation in the various States of the country. Cases of irregularities in National Highway (NH) projects under implementation, whenever received, are examined and action is taken in accordance with the provisions of the contract agreements and the service rules. Action on the cases under investigation shall depend on the outcome of the investigations. There is no time frame for such investigations.

The State-wise details of cases of irregularities under investigation and also the cases of irregularity where action has been completed along with action taken against the companies/officials involved in these irregularities during last three years and the current year 23o.

State

No. of cases of irregularities

Details of action taken against where investigations have been completed

1.

Andhra Pradesh

2

—–

2.

Bihar

2

One case is with CBI.

3.

Chhattisgarh

3

In two cases companies have been blacklisted. In the 3rd cases agreement has been terminated.

4.

Gujarat

1

The company has been banned for business in Gujarat for 3 years.

5.

Haryana

4

—–

6.

Karnataka

4

In one case investigation is completed and further compliance is awaited.

7.

Maharashtra

2

In one case matter referred to CVC for its advice for Departmental action against officers.

8.

Odisha

2

—–

9.

Punjab

1

—–

10.

Rajasthan

4

—–

11.

Tamil Nadu

2

In one case recovery against contractor/concessionaire imposed.  In the 2nd case warning was issued to the concerned officer.

The State-wise details of companies black listed / debarred, companies on which ban was lifted and the reason thereof during last three years and the current year

Sl. No. State No. of companies black listed / debarred No. of companies on which ban was lifted Reasons for removing the ban
1. Bihar 5 1 Black listing lifted but suspended for six months.
2. Chhattisgarh 2 Nil NA
3. Gujarat 1 Nil NA
4. Madhya Pradesh —- 1 As per review of State Government of Madhya Pradesh.
5. Maharashtra 1 1 As per orders of Hon’ble High Court of Mumbai.
6. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) 11 6 In one case based on the recommendation of review Committee the ban was reduced to three months.

In three cases as per orders of Hon’ble High Court of Delhi.

In one case the ban was lifted by the review Committee on hearing the case.

In one case ban was lifted on personal hearing and clarifications provided by the Consultant.

 

 

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