Allegations of substandard construction resurface at Pathanamthitta General Hospital
Allegations of substandard construction have emerged at the Pathanamthitta General Hospital following an admission by the project engineer regarding rushed work due to political pressure. The local legislator has called for inspections and audits of the construction, which was inaugurated before completion. A complaint has also been filed seeking a vigilance probe into the alleged irregularities and safety risks associated with the buildings.
- ▪The project engineer admitted that hurried execution compromised the quality of the hospital's new buildings.
- ▪Local officials have directed inspections and audits of the construction works.
- ▪The Youth Congress has filed a complaint seeking a vigilance probe into alleged irregularities.
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A fresh controversy has erupted over the construction of new buildings at the Pathanamthitta General Hospital after the project engineer reportedly admitted that hurried execution of works ahead of the Assembly elections compromised the quality of the structures.The disclosure was made during a meeting of the Hospital Management Committee (HMC) held on Friday evening in the presence of Aranmula legislator Abin Varkey. Following the revelation, the MLA and the district panchayat directed officials to inspect all construction works and conduct a detailed audit of accounts.Confirming the development, district panchayat vice-president Aneesh Varikkannamala said the engineer representing the project consultant admitted that the works were carried out under political pressure without adequate…
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