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Ashoka Buildcon has confirmed that it has been placed under temporary suspension from taking part in any ongoing or upcoming NHAI tenders following a recent incident linked to its Kerala project. The development stems from a show-cause notice issued after two precast PSC girders collapsed during construction on the elevated NH-66 corridor between Aroor and Thuravoor Thekku, resulting in the death of a commercial vehicle driver. The company stated in its regulatory update that the suspension will continue for a month or until an expert committee concludes its investigation, whichever occurs later.
Ashoka Buildcon stated earlier this week that it had been placed under temporary suspension from participating in any ongoing or forthcoming bids issued by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The company explained in its regulatory filing that this restriction would remain in effect for a month or until an expert committee completes its inquiry, depending on which of the two timelines extends further. Advertisement
The action followed a show-cause notice linked to the construction of the six-lane elevated stretch of NH-66 between Aroor and Thuravoor Thekku in Kerala. The notice had been issued after an incident at the project site where two precast PSC girders collapsed. One of the fallen girders struck a commercial vehicle, leading to the fatality of its driver - an event that prompted immediate scrutiny from authorities and raised concerns over safety protocols at large highway projects.
Ashoka Buildcon, one of the established infrastructure developers with a long history of executing national highway contracts, has previously undertaken multiple NHAI assignments across India. The company indicated in its filing that the temporary suspension would remain effective until the expert committee submits its final observations, signalling that the firm's future bidding opportunities will depend on the outcome of the ongoing investigation.
The suspension places Ashoka Buildcon at a critical juncture, particularly given its long-standing presence in the national highway development ecosystem. While the firm awaits the expert committee's findings, the incident underscores the increased regulatory vigilance around construction safety, especially on large-scale highway corridors. The outcome of the inquiry is likely to influence how contractors manage operational risks and reinforce compliance standards in the future. For Ashoka Buildcon, the period ahead will be pivotal as it focuses on addressing the concerns flagged by authorities and ensuring preparedness for resuming participation in NHAI tenders.
Source - PTI
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