Three PWD engineers suspended
The Kerala state government has suspended three Public Works Department engineers for failing to complete the Kunnathur Mini Civil Station project on time. Despite multiple deadline extensions, the project remained unfinished, leading to an investigation into official lapses.
Why it matters
This highlights government accountability and the challenges of infrastructure project management in public administration.
The State government suspended three Public Works department (PWD) engineers for failing to complete the construction of the Kunnathur Mini Civil Station in Thiruvananthapuram, a project included in the 100-day action plan of the UDF government, within the stipulated time frame.
Sreeja M.S., executive engineer, Kollam Buildings Division, Sunitha A., assistant executive engineer, Karunagappally Buildings Sub-division, and Manju Philip, assistant engineer, Sasthamcotta Buildings Section, have been suspended from service pending investigation.
An explanation has also been sought from Santhosh Kumar, the assistant executive engineer of the Karunagappally Buildings Sub-division, regarding the matter. The suspensions were ordered based on a report submitted by the chief engineer of the Buildings Wing.
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