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Ujjain Contractor Fined Rs 5 Lakh for Negligence in Road Widening
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 24 Jun 2026, 04:31 PM
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A contractor in Ujjain has been fined Rs 5 lakh for negligence in the road widening project ahead of the Mahakal royal procession. The fine was imposed due to delays and substandard work.
In Ujjain, a significant penalty of Rs 5 lakh has been levied on a contractor for failing to meet the stipulated deadline and quality standards in the road widening project. This work is crucial for facilitating the upcoming 'Rajasi Sawari' (royal procession) of Baba Mahakal.
The administration took this stringent action after observing negligence and delays in the execution of the project. The timely completion of the road widening is essential to ensure smooth passage for the large crowds and the procession during the auspicious event.
The fine underscores the authorities' commitment to ensuring infrastructure development aligns with the needs of major religious and cultural events in the city.
The administration took this stringent action after observing negligence and delays in the execution of the project. The timely completion of the road widening is essential to ensure smooth passage for the large crowds and the procession during the auspicious event.
The fine underscores the authorities' commitment to ensuring infrastructure development aligns with the needs of major religious and cultural events in the city.