Rs. 134.78 crore penalty imposed on Telangana contractor for structural failure

The question asked the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to provide details on National Highway sections, flyovers, and contractors that have failed, collapsed, or caused damage due to negligence or faulty construction since 2014, as well as incidents of flooding and landslides.

Asked and answered by: Asked by Shri Captain Viriato Fernandes; Answered by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Minister Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari).

What the government said

• The government stated that efforts are made to ensure NHs are constructed per Indian Roads Congress (IRC) specifications with supervision by Consultants and Third-Party Quality Auditors.
• Actions taken against defaulting agencies include termination of contracts, levying penalties, debarment/blacklisting, and declaring entities as non-performers.
• The government cited various initiatives for disaster-resilient infrastructure, including MoUs with THDCIL, DGRE, GSI, and NIRM for geohazard mitigation and research.
• Policy decisions were taken in November 2024 and November 2025 for long-term remedial measures in landslide-prone hilly areas and improved DPR quality.

Also in the document

• The answer provides specific financial penalties imposed on contractors and engineers for structural failures, with the highest single penalty listed being Rs. 134.78 Crore in Telangana.
• The government attributes localized drainage issues to factors such as unauthorized construction blocking outfalls, poor maintenance, and unprecedented rainfall, in addition to design considerations.
• The response includes a detailed list of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed with various technical bodies (THDCIL, DGRE, GSI, NIRM) for specialized landslide and geohazard treatment.