KSRTC Thodupuzha Lift Construction Halted by Unexpected Structural Obstruction
Thodupuzha, Idukki: Construction of โคa lift at the KSRTC Thodupuzha depot has โbeen unexpectedly stalled after โthe โฃrevelation of a beam obstructing the โplanned installation. The project, initiated four years ago at a cost ofโ โน16 crore, facedโข further complications when contractors resolute the beam may requireโฃ demolition to proceed with the lift’s construction.
Initialโฃ plans for โขthe depot included obtaining fire โคand โขSafety certificationโ and completing the lift installation. Tho, the unexpected presence of โคthe beam – and questions surrounding its necessity – has raised concerns about whether prior construction adhered to approved building plans. Authorities at โคthe โdepot have statedโ they are seeking clarification from the Chief Engineer’s office in Thiruvananthapuram โregarding โthe beam’s origins and whether its removal is permissible. the situation has prompted scrutiny of the depot’s 13 contractors, with security deposits potentially at risk.
