Penalty imposed for RG Buildwell Engineers Limited

A penalty of ₹116 lakh has been imposed on the contractor for failing to complete the Pokhri-Karnaprayag motor road project within the stipulated time. Executive Engineer Rajkumar of the Public Works Department (PWD), Pokhri, stated that a contract was signed with RG Buildwell Engineers Limited for the improvement and BM/SDBC tarring of the Pokhri-Karnaprayag motor road. According to the contract, the work was to commence on August 30, 2022, and be completed by February 29, 2024. However, the progress of the improvement work has been significantly delayed.

Despite repeated written reminders to the contractor, the work remains incomplete. Consequently, a penalty of ₹116 lakh has been imposed on the contractor as per the terms of the contract. Additionally, the Superintending Engineer, 7th Circle, PWD Gopeshwar, has issued a show-cause notice to the contractor regarding this matter.