The Chennai Corporation has fined several construction contractors for failing to ensure safety measures during stormwater drain projects, including open pits. The corporation has formed specialized teams to ensure proper safety barriers are in place. Five contractors were fined Rs 20,000 each for inadequate site security. Activists argue that the fines should be stricter, including blacklisting repeat violators. The corporation aims to complete pending storm drain work by September 30, prioritizing missing links. Official data shows substantial progress in storm drain projects, with minor repairs and desilting ongoing.
The Chennai Corporation has taken action against some construction contractors for not ensuring safety measures while working on stormwater drains. There were complaints about open pits and unsafe conditions. To address this, the corporation has set up special teams in different zones to make sure that safety barriers are properly installed. During a recent inspection, the corporation fined five contractors for not properly securing their work sites. These contractors are: VS Constructions, Sasi Construction, Vijay Gowtham Engineering Works, Pearl Engineering, and Mars Construction. Each of them was fined Rs 20,000.
The corporation has also set certain rules for contractors working on storm drain projects. If contractors fail to put up safety barriers, the corporation will do it and deduct the costs from their payments. They aim to finish the pending work by September 30, with a focus on completing the missing links. Activists feel the fines imposed are too small and that the corporation should go further by blacklisting contractors who repeatedly violate the rules.
The corporation initially planned to finish the work by September 15 but is now giving extensions to contractors. According to official records, the corporation has completed 786.13 kilometres of storm drain work, costing Rs 1,991 crore. They are currently working on minor repairs for 1,501 kilometres, with a budget of Rs 27.46 crore. They have also cleaned 59,473 out of 70,304 silt catch pits and rainwater harvesting structures.
The Chennai Corporation, officially known as the Greater Chennai Corporation, is the municipal governing body responsible for the administration and development of Chennai, the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Established in 1688, it is one of the oldest municipal corporations in India. The Chennai Corporation plays a pivotal role in providing essential services such as sanitation, water supply, road maintenance, and public health to the city's residents.
With a diverse and growing population, the corporation faces numerous challenges in urban planning, waste management, and infrastructure development. Over the years, it has been actively involved in initiatives to enhance the city's infrastructure and promote sustainable urban growth, making it a key institution in the development and management of Chennai's urban landscape.
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