MCG Proposes ₹8.85 Crore Penalty for Delays in Wazirabad Stadium Project
MCG eyes ₹8.85 crore penalty over delay in Wazirabad stadium project

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The Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG) has proposed a penalty of ₹8.85 crore against the contractor for significant delays in the Wazirabad stadium project in Gurugram, Haryana, India. With only 20% of the work completed since the project commenced in July 2024, the contractor has been given seven days to respond to the notice before further action is taken.
- 01The Wazirabad stadium project has a total estimated cost of ₹88.50 crore.
- 02The project was scheduled for completion by July 16, 2026, but is currently only 20% complete.
- 03The contractor has been cited for failing to deploy adequate manpower and machinery, violating tender conditions.
- 04MCG officials noted an increase in construction activity following the issuance of the notice.
- 05The penalty represents 10% of the total project cost, as stipulated by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) guidelines.
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The Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG) has taken action against the contractor responsible for the Wazirabad stadium project, proposing a penalty of ₹8.85 crore due to significant delays in construction. The project, which has an estimated total cost of ₹88.50 crore, was expected to be completed by July 16, 2026, but as of now, only 20% of the work has been finished. The MCG issued a show-cause notice to the contractor after a recent inspection revealed that the pace of construction was highly unsatisfactory, with insufficient manpower and machinery deployed at the site, violating tender conditions. The contractor has been given a seven-day window to respond to the notice, after which MCG may recover damages if the response is deemed unsatisfactory. Following the notice, there has been a noticeable increase in construction activity at the site. The Wazirabad sports complex is anticipated to be a significant sports infrastructure facility in Gurugram, providing various sporting amenities and training facilities. MCG officials are closely monitoring the project to ensure it meets its deadlines.
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The penalty and monitoring of the project could accelerate construction, ensuring that the Wazirabad stadium is completed on time, which is crucial for the local sports community.
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