Tata Group or L&T should certify the quality and safety fitness of New Assembly building: HITO

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaMay 23, 2022

The Hynniewtrep Integrated Terrortial Organization (HITO) urged the Meghalaya Governor Meghalaya to direct the Assembly Speaker to immediately issue a white paper, file FIR and institute CBI enquiry on the ongoing construction of the new Meghalaya Assembly building at Mawdiangdiang, New Shillong township.

In a letter to the Meghalaya Governor, HITO said the structural collapse of Assembly Building under construction is a shocking incident of massive corruption in the Meghalaya Assemb causing serious concerns as to the safety and fitness of the new Assembly Building where the Governor would have to attend frequently.

Seeking the intervention of the Governor, the letter sought clarification on several aspects of the construction.

The HITO demand to know the complete tender and bidding process including the criteria adopted such as experience, and turnover criteria for selecting the Rajkiya Mirman Nigam Ltd which is implementing the prestigious project.

To provide the names of the companies who submitted their bids along with the list of the local representative of any of these selected companies, the letter said

They called for the list of members of the Tender / Finance Committee and their views and comments

The Recommendation notes if any of the Technical and Financial Officials

Why such large prestigious projects have not been handed over to the renowned Tata company or L&T which is executing the Vista Project of the PMO.

Why were inexperienced incompetent officials appointed by Meghalaya Assembly to oversee such large prestigious projects.

They urged the Speaker to initiate an FIR and a CBI inquiry on the collapse of the dome which miraculous none of the labourers were injured. To enquire as to cost escalation or corruption if any in the allotment of work by the Meghalaya Assembly tender committee headed by the Speaker.

They demanded that the Meghalaya Assembly Speaker to clarify if an independent agency like Tata Group or L&T will be appointed by the Meghalaya Assembly Secretariat to certify the quality and safety fitness of the new Meghalaya Assembly before inauguration and entry by MLAs, Officers, and Staff in this premises.