That a 45metre stretch of the under construction highway at Pernem caved in comes as no surprise while the only saving grace is that there were no causalities. The very shoddy works of this Hyderabad based MVR Constructions is on display across Goa. On account of proximity with a senior Andhra BJP leader, this company is awarded all the major contracts despite its very substandard works. Infact it is high time such gory contractors are blacklisted, financially penalized and criminally prosecuted for not ensuring quality control in their works.
To ensure that every government project is properly and meticulously executed, Goa desperately needs a full- fledged Quality Control department that is well equipped to technically and administratively monitor and ensure strict compliance of all established standards. A successful project is the one which can achieve a balance between cost, time, quality and meets the agreed goals of the project. This success can only be achieved with transparency, accountability and Zero tolerance to corruption. It is also imperative that citizens be vigilant about public projects coming up in their neighborhood as ensuring quality, sustainable infrastructure with respect for the environment, is everyone's responsibility. Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, and skillful execution. There should be no room or excuse for any substandard construction and a criminal waste of taxpayers’ money. Aires Rodrigues Advocate High Court C/G-2, Shopping Complex Ribandar Retreat, Ribandar – Goa – 403006 Mobile No: 9822684372 Office Tel No: (0832) 2444012 Email: airesrodrigu...@gmail.com Or airesrodrig...@yahoo.com You can also reach me on Facebook.com/ AiresRodrigues Twitter@rodrigues_aires www.airesrodrigues.com