The Gujarat government has initiated legal action against a contractor over serious construction defects found in the bridge over the Karjan River on the Rajpipla–Ramgadh (Navagam) road in Narmada district.
Acting on the directions of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the Roads and Buildings Department has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against M/s Royal Infra Engineering Pvt. Ltd., Surat, the company responsible for constructing the bridge. The FIR has been registered at Rajpipla Police Station. Taking serious note of the construction deficiencies, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel directed the department to initiate criminal proceedings against the contractor and its representatives under the applicable legal provisions. Government Reiterates Zero-Tolerance Approach to Poor Construction The action reinforces the Gujarat government’s position that the quality and safety of public infrastructure projects cannot be compromised. Chief Minister Patel has repeatedly maintained that serious construction defects and negligence will invite strict action in accordance with the law and applicable rules. The FIR against the contractor and the proposed departmental proceedings against responsible officials underline the government’s emphasis on accountability and construction quality.
The action also reflects the work ethic associated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s principle of “Je kevu te Karvu”, which the Chief Minister has sought to uphold through decisive action.
