Shaurya Sharma
Fatehgarh Sahib. October.14, 2019: Though on papers approximately Rs.190 Crore has been sanction by the Govt. for the construction, strengthening and repair of roads in Fatehgarh Sahib constituency after efforts of Kuljit Singh Nagra advisor to CM, but due to the negligence and apathy of PWD officials the money is going down the drains as the quality of the roads being strengthened, constructed is very poor, sub standard and looks to be below specifications. The residents have alleged that the officials meant to maintain quality are hand in glove with the contractors and have not bothered to check the quality work.
Hardly had the road from Gurudwara Jyoti Swarup Sahib to Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib, from Sirhind Mandi to Sirhind City, Mandofal road and the link roads of the rural areas been constructed about a month ago, when the potholes started appearing and again cry for maintenance. The roads don't have the proper level and the cracks have started appearing.
Meanwhile a team of higher officials inspected the newly constructed road from Gurudwara Jyoti Swarup Sahib to Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib and took the samples.
Kuljit Singh Nagra Advisor to CM said that after putting great efforts he got the funds sanctioned from CM for strengthening of all the roads leading to historical Gurudwara Sahib and rural areas. He said that he has asked the higher officials to check the quality work and the officials indulged in corrupt practice and negligence will be taken to task. He called upon the people to keep a vigil on the works going in their respective areas and if they found sub standard material is being used they should inform him directly on cell. He said he will further ask the Vigilance department to probe the quality and no question of compromise with quality.
Meanwhile
When contacted Balwinder Singh XEN PWD, he said that he will ensure the quality if any discrepancy is found the contractor will be held responsible. He said the level could not be maintained at certain points due to sewer board discrepancies. He refuted any connivance with contractors and said he will inspect all the roads.