Chandigarh, Jul 11 (PTI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Friday issued stern directives to take stringent action over contract enhancements in development projects that do not have prior approval of the competent authority.
Saini was presiding over the meeting of the cabinet sub-committee related to the Public Works (Building and Roads) Department here, an official statement said
The chief minister issued stern directives to take stringent action against all individuals, be they departmental officials or consultants, responsible for executing any development work involving contract enhancements without the explicit prior approval of the competent authority.
He categorically ordered to take strict disciplinary action against individuals in case any contract enhancement is done on account of the preparation of faulty estimates.
Saini said that procedural lapses would not be tolerated in developmental projects. Those found guilty would face charge sheet proceedings and may also be subjected to compulsory retirement, he added.
While reviewing the progress of developmental projects, Saini said that prior approval must be obtained from the competent authority if additional work is required to avoid unauthorised contract enhancements.
The chief minister directed the department to ensure that all tender documents for developmental projects include complete structural designs.
Furthermore, the inclusion of non-scheduled items should be minimised to promote greater transparency, he said.
Saini said that the state government remains committed to ensuring complete transparency in development projects to maximise benefits for the public.
Officials are required to maintain the highest standards of quality in the execution of such projects, he said.
The chief minister said that stringent action will be taken against those found negligent. He also reviewed various development projects and issued necessary directives to the concerned officers.