Contractors penalised for failing to complete stormwater drain work
The Hindu
Delays affect flood preparedness in northern parts of city
The Greater Chennai Corporation has penalised contractors for delays in stormwater drain construction ahead of the onset of the northeast monsoon.
According to a press release, the civic body has imposed a total fine of ₹4.5 lakh for a delay in completion of the work on various stretches. Owing to faulty design, the civic body has also asked a contractor to demolish and reconstruct the stormwater drain.
The Corporation has been maintaining 2,070 km of stormwater drains on 9,224 stretches in various parts of the city. The civic body is also maintaining 30 canals with a total length of 48.8 km.
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