Sanis-Lakhuti road works: Yanthan seeks termination of contractor

DIMAPUR, NOV 12 (NPN): Advisor for agriculture Mhathung Yanthan, MLA, has urged the engineer-in-chief, NPWD and empowered officer, NGRRDA, to initiate termination proceedings against M/s North East Enterprises for its alleged persistent failure to undertake maintenance and rectification works on the Sanis-Lakhuti PMGSY-II road.
In a letter to the engineer-in-chief, advisor said the contractor had failed to fulfil its contractual obligations despite repeated instructions from the department and the expiry of the stipulated deadline of September 30, 2026.
Yanthan said the road had already deteriorated considerably, causing inconvenience and safety risks to commuters.
He said a joint site inspection conducted on August 10 by departmental officials, in the presence of the contractor’s representative, documented heavily clogged side drains, landslides and slips, raised earthen shoulders, large potholes and damaged bituminous surfaces.
He said subsequent directions from the department, including instructions from the superintending engineer and executive engineer, PWD (R&B), Baghty division, had required the contractor to commence rectification works immediately and complete them by September 30.
However, the contractor had failed to start the required repairs.
In view of the repeated defaults, Yanthan urged the department to initiate appropriate contractual proceedings for termination of the agreement, following due process.
He also sought execution of the pending maintenance and rectification works departmentally or through an alternative agency at the defaulting contractor’s risk and cost, wherever permissible under the contract.
Further, advisor requested the department to assess and document the extent of non-performance, take appropriate action on the performance security and other contractual recoveries wherever warranted, and ensure that the road was restored to a safe and motorable condition without further delay.
Yanthan said the contractor’s continued inaction was causing further deterioration of public infrastructure and hardship to residents of the area.
He sought the engineer-in-chief’s personal intervention for prompt action in the larger public interest.
He sought the engineer-in-chief’s personal intervention for prompt action in the larger public interest.