Monsoon Deluge Exposes PMC Road Repair Failures
Heavy rains in the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) area have wreaked havoc on the city's roads, leading to the emergence of potholes on key stretches and causing significant disruption to daily commutes. Frustrated citizens have accused the PMC of neglecting road repairs, asserting that the situation will not improve until senior officials are held accountable for the poor quality of work. The PMC's pothole helpline has received 80 calls following the recent showers, underscoring the extent of the road damage. To address this issue, the PMC plans to initiate an inquiry into road repairs, focusing on the recently constructed or repaired stretches. Approximately 100 km of roads were earmarked for re-laying, with only 45 km completed so far. Corrective measures will be taken based on the inquiry's findings, and contractors and civic officials may face consequences if found at fault.
Furthermore, a citizens' group, Surajya Sangharsh Samiti, alleges a troubling nexus between certain PMC officials and contractors, suggesting that subpar work is being conducted for personal gain, leading to the frequent emergence of potholes and poorly maintained roads. These deteriorating road conditions during the monsoon pose travel risks, contribute to traffic congestion, and significantly increase travel times for residents. While the PMC claims to have filled over 7,000 potholes during the current monsoon season, considerable quantities of tar-macadam and cement mixtures have been used for repairs. PMC officials have also taken action against contractors for unauthorized road digging, imposing fines totaling approximately Rs 50 lakh on 10 different contractors. Last year, the PMC faced similar public backlash for inadequate road repairs, which resulted in the blacklisting of 13 contractors and penalties for both civic officials and contractors due to substandard work. The fine structure for potholes in the PMC area involves a Rs 5,000 penalty for potholes up to 1 sqm, with additional fines for larger potholes.
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