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Bihar penalizes five contractors with Rs 73 lakh for school construction delays
Bihar's education department has cracked down on contractors responsible for delayed school construction projects across multiple districts. The government has made clear that those responsible for lapses in building work will face strict action.
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The Bihar government has imposed financial penalties totaling Rs 73 lakh on five contractors for delays in completing school building projects, signaling a hardened stance against project execution failures in the state's education infrastructure development.
Multiple districts across Bihar have seen school construction projects remain incomplete, prompting the education department to initiate action against the contractors responsible. Officials said the penalties were levied following investigations into the delays and apparent negligence in meeting project timelines.
A senior education department official stated that the government would not grant any relief to contractors found guilty of negligence or deliberate delays in construction work. The department has indicated that similar action will be pursued against other contractors found responsible for delays or substandard work.
The move is part of broader efforts by the Bihar government to expedite school infrastructure development. The state has prioritized completing pending educational facility projects as part of its commitment to improving the quality of schooling infrastructure across rural and urban areas.
Authorities have directed all project supervisors and contractors to adhere strictly to agreed timelines and quality standards. The education department has warned that future violations will result in cancellation of contracts and potential blacklisting of non-compliant contractors from future government projects.