HC directs State to file report on how quality of laying roads was ensured

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has sought a report from the State on how the State Highways Department was ensuring the quality of laying of roads, as per the tender documents.

Justice B. Pugalendhi sought to know the number of disciplinary actions taken against the erring officers as per the G.O. issued in 2010 and the nature and details of action taken against the erring first, second and third level officers.

The court also sought to know whether a monitoring mechanism was followed or any G.O. or instructions have been issued in this regard.