New Delhi, July 28: The recent accident at the Delhi Metro site in South Delhi that claimed six lives was caused by “serious deficiency” in design and inadequate concrete strength, Lok Sabha was informed today.
Following an enquiry, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has blacklisted the design consultancy firm for five years, debarred the structural consultant for two years and issued a show cause notice to M/S Gammon India asking why it should not be blacklisted for two years, Urban Development Minister S Jaipal Reddy said in the House.
The DMRC also suspended two Deputy Chief Engineers, issued a major penalty chargesheet against Chief Engineer (Design), demobilised and replaced the expatriate consultant of General Consultants who was directly responsible for ensuring quality of work, he said.
–PTI