The foundation stone for our new High Court building at Porvorim was laid seven years ago on 19th December 2013. With several deadlines missed the project is yet to be completed. The work which was initially tendered for Rs 72 crores was later increased to Rs 90 crores and by now must be nearing Rs 200 crores.
With the credentials of that building contractor in doubt, our High Court must conduct an independent structural audit before taking possession of the new premises.
On public display across Goa are glaring poor constructions including that of highways and the connecting flyovers by this very politically well connected contractor who should have infact by now been blacklisted.
Taxpayer’s money has to be very judiciously spent on every project with quality of the works never ever compromised. Every building constructed, so too every road, has to be a very lasting one. A successful project is the one which can achieve a balance between cost, time, and quality.
Citizens need to be also vigilant about public projects coming up in their neighborhood as ensuring quality is everyone's responsibility.
Now be it as it may, the High Court should take possession of the new building only once it is complete in all respects and the quality of the works ascertained and approved.
