SHILLONG:
Meghalaya Assembly speaker Metbah Lyngdoh has informed that the designer of the dome and contractor of the under-construction assembly building at Mawdiangdiang have been penalised for their lapses which led to its fall.
Lyngdoh was speaking to reporters after chairing a meeting of the High Power Committee (HPC) on September 16.
The Speaker said that as per the agreement signed with the government the penalty clause will be imposed.
According to him, the designer has also agreed to serve the penalty clause.
He said the designer has also assured that a qualified technical person will be appointed to supervise or coordinate the designing part.
The Speaker said that he will be stationed in Shillong to monitor and coordinate the construction.
He also informed that the designer has agreed that the new dome design will be prepared by them free of cost and no amount will be charged from the government.
Lyngdoh said that as per the suggestion of IIT Guwahati light materials will be used for the construction of the dome.
The Speaker also said that the contractor also accepted that there were some lapses from their end and also agreed to clear the debris accumulated caused by the collapse of the dome.
He said that IIT Guwahati has suggested to strengthen the structure by applying EPOXY or injecting some chemicals in the cracked parts.
Lyngdoh also said that there will be no claim from the contractor’s side for reconstructing the damaged portions of the building including the dome.
The government told the HPC that the PWD will appoint a competent technical engineer without delay.
The Speaker also informed that the new design of the dome will be ready in three weeks and it was agreed that a full presentation will be made on it in the presence of members of the HPC for necessary approval.