GMDA Implements Accountability Measures for Engineers Following Safety Incident
GMDA chief fixes accountability, makes engineers liable for site safety lapses
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In response to a recent accident involving a car falling into a pit on Galleria Market road in Gurugram, India, GMDA CEO PC Meena has mandated that executive engineers certify site safety. They will be held accountable for negligence, ensuring compliance with safety measures at construction sites.
- 01GMDA CEO PC Meena emphasizes accountability for engineering officials after a safety incident.
- 02Executive engineers must certify safety measures at construction sites.
- 03Penalties for contractors may be enforced for safety lapses.
- 04Weekly compliance certificates regarding safety measures are now mandatory.
- 05The engineering wing will be held responsible for accidents due to non-compliance.
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Following an incident on April 18 where a car toppled into a roadside pit on Galleria Market road in Gurugram, India, GMDA CEO PC Meena has instituted new accountability measures for engineering officials. In an order issued on Wednesday, Meena mandated that all executive engineers certify the safety of construction sites under their jurisdiction. They will be held responsible for accidents resulting from negligence. The order requires engineers to inspect projects and confirm that adequate safety measures are in place before recommending payment to contractors. If safety measures are lacking, engineers must report the actions taken against contractors, including any penalties imposed. Additionally, executive engineers must submit weekly compliance certificates to the chief engineer regarding adherence to safety measures. This initiative aims to prevent future incidents like the one that injured a city-based professor when her car fell into an uncovered pit dug by GMDA.
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These measures aim to enhance public safety at construction sites, potentially reducing accidents and injuries.
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