Woman’s death in drain: BMC probe findings say Metro firm, its contractor responsible for site

On Monday, the committee submitted its findings to the civic main with the study stating that MMRCL and its contractor–who has been appointed to execute enactment connected the metro task work–are liable for rectification of the defects identified astatine the tract of the accident. According to the report, the tract and surrounding country person been successful the possession of MMRCL’s contractor since 2015.

“The K East ward had informed the contractor astir the errors, which they had recovered during the existent tract inspection. Furthermore, the contractor had informed MMRCL done letters dated August 24 and 29 that they volition comply with the findings and hole the defects identified by the municipal corp wrong the Defect Liability Period (DLP). Therefore, the BMC has concluded that MMRCL’s contractor and MMRCL are liable for making bully the defects astatine the mishap site,” said the civic assemblage successful a connection issued Monday.

For the record, the BMC had issued a missive to the contractor dated July 11, asking them to hole the defects and incomplete enactment connected the site. “During the tract inspection, shortfalls/defects were observed astatine the tract including damaged roadworthy dividers, damaged stamp factual connected the footpath, cracks connected the recently constructed roadworthy surface, incomplete enactment successful SWD network, among others,” work portion of the letter.

When contacted, an MMRCL spokesperson said, “We volition cheque the factual presumption and contented our response.”

Meanwhile, the committee besides stated that considering that the tract was a main roadworthy and determination was a reddish alert successful place, BMC officials should besides person remained vigilant.

The committee was headed by lawman municipal commissioner Devidas Kshirsagar, main occurrence serviceman Ravindra Ambulgekar and BMC’s vigilance serviceman Avinash Tambewagh.