NH 66 mess : Navayug Company says financial crunch led to delay

NH 66 mess : Navayug Company says financial crunch led to delay

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, June 30, 2018:  Navayug Company which is entrusted with the  NH 66  and the Thokkottu  and Pumpwell fly over works and has  drawn flak for the inordinate delay in the completion of the project,  has now admitted that the  company is facing financial hurdles.

 

 

 

Participating in a meeting at the DC office on June 29, Saturday, officials of the company when questioned by State Minister U T Khader for the  delay in the works leading to hassles for the general public,  stated that the company was in financial trouble and that efforts  to avail bank loan was underway, The works would commence as soon as loan is sanctioned, the officials have stated.

Deputy Commissioner Sasikanth Senthil, asked the officials to  make it clear if they are unable to  complete the work. He also blamed the National Highway Authority for the delay and added that such problems crop up when the Authority fails to  have control over the contract  agency. He also warned of action against those concerned in the event of any accident due to the highway mess.

Officials of Navayug, National Highway Authority   and PWD attended the meeting.