With the new single window clearance system initiated last week to
streamline sanctioning of ward-level works, Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara
Palike (BBMP) hopes that contractors will execute quality work.
Ruling
party leader Ashwathnarayana Gowda told reporters here on Wednesday
that earlier when tenders were called for various zones on different
days, powerful contractors would participate and get maximum tenders.
With more tenders and less manpower, they would execute sub-standard
work.
Under the single window system, Basavaraju said so far
officials are working as per schedule. “Administrative and technical
sanctions for ward works which were supposed to be cleared by Wednesday,
has been done. Earlier, it used to take months to give job code for
works. But this time, officials have given it in just two days,” he
said.
Officials have already kept tender notifications ready which
will be issued on November 6. By December 4, work orders will be
issued, he added.
When asked about unpaid bills, Basavaraju said
he will soon call for a meeting with BBMP contractors’ association
members. “We shall discuss the concept of single window and request them
to participate in tenders. For the works that will be taken during this
financial year, we shall pay their bills as and when the work is
completed,” he assured.
“Now that the government has agreed to
collect fee for Akrama-Sakrama, BBMP is expected to generate more funds.
We shall pay contractors’ dues,” he said.
