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Politics
Haryana to Tie Contractor Payments to Quality Standards
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 15 Jul 2026, 01:18 PM
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The Haryana government announced a new policy that will link payments to contractors with the quality of their work, aiming to curb substandard construction and improve public infrastructure.
The state government unveiled a policy that will tie contractor payments to the quality of their work on public projects. Under the new scheme, payments will be released only after the work meets predefined quality benchmarks set by the state’s construction oversight bodies. The move is intended to reduce instances of substandard construction and ensure better use of public funds.
Officials say the policy will be enforced through regular inspections and third‑party quality audits. Contractors who fail to meet the standards will face delayed or withheld payments until corrective measures are taken.
The announcement comes as part of Haryana’s broader effort to improve transparency and accountability in state‑run infrastructure projects. The government expects the new system to raise construction standards and deliver more durable public works to citizens.
Officials say the policy will be enforced through regular inspections and third‑party quality audits. Contractors who fail to meet the standards will face delayed or withheld payments until corrective measures are taken.
The announcement comes as part of Haryana’s broader effort to improve transparency and accountability in state‑run infrastructure projects. The government expects the new system to raise construction standards and deliver more durable public works to citizens.