New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- In a strong action, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has terminated the contract and debarred the toll collecting agency, M/s Dharm Singh from participation in bids for one year for misbehaving with army personnel by toll staff deployed at Bhuni toll plaza on Meerut-Karnal section of NH-709A on August 17.
Along with the termination, a penalty of Rs 20 lakh has been imposed on the agency, and its performance security amounting to Rs 3.66 crore will be encashed to cover the costs of repair and replacement of damaged infrastructure and equipment at the Bhuni toll plaza, an official statement said.
A show-cause notice was issued to the toll collecting agency M/s Dharm Singh, seeking an explanation about th...