Firm penalised for corridor collapse

Gurugram, February 4

Oriental Structural Engineers Private Limited has been fined Rs 3 crore after it was found responsible for the collapse of a portion of an elevated corridor being built as part of the six-laning of NH-248-A from Rajiv Chowk to Sohna.

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) had entrusted an inquiry into the case to a four-member committee. The incident was reported on August 22 last year, though there was no casualty.

Later, the NHAI barred construction major Oriental Structural Engineers from participating in future bids till it demonstrates “reliable construction methodologies, designs and adequate safety measures”.

“The decision has been taken after reviewing the situation and penalisation norms,” said Shashi Bhushan, project director, NHAI.