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BMC Penalizes Contractor and Engineer Over Substandard Road Work in Mumbai

Following quality lapses in Bandra West road construction, the BMC has issued fines, suspensions, and ordered reconstruction to meet standards before the monsoon deadline.

The BMC found the quality of the road to be unsatisfactory, hence prompting action against the engineer, agency, and the contractor.
Surprise inspection exposes poor workmanship on Khar Road; BMC slaps ₹75L fine
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Overview

  • The BMC suspended a junior engineer and fined a contractor ₹50 lakh and a quality assurance agency ₹25 lakh for substandard road construction in H (West) ward.
  • Quality deficiencies included improper material gradation, inadequate compaction, surface irregularities, and insufficient curing time for the dry lean concrete layer.
  • Additional Municipal Commissioner Abhijit Bangar uncovered the issues during a surprise inspection on April 7, 2025, prompting disciplinary action.
  • The contractor has been ordered to remove defective work immediately and reconstruct the road section in compliance with quality standards.
  • The BMC is pushing to complete 400 km of remaining road concretisation by May 31 and plans to pilot the Ultra-Thin White Topping (UTWT) method for future repairs.