Ashoka Buildcon Temporarily Suspended by NHAI Amid Safety Investigation

Ashoka Buildcon has been temporarily suspended from bidding by NHAI due to a safety investigation following the fall of two precast girders during a project in Kerala. This suspension will last for one month or until an expert committee concludes its inquiry into the incident.

Ashoka Buildcon faces a temporary suspension by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) following a serious incident involving construction safety. The company has been barred from participating in any ongoing or future bids for a month or until an expert committee completes its investigation.

The suspension comes after two precast PSC girders fell during the construction of a six-lane Elevated Corridor on NH-66 in Kerala. One girder landed on a commercial vehicle, resulting in the fatality of the driver.

In response to the incident, Ashoka Buildcon received a show-cause notice from NHAI. The company's future participation in NHAI projects hinges on the findings of the expert committee's report.

(With inputs from agencies.)