Mangaluru: Urban Development Minister Byrathi Basavaraj has said on Tuesday February 1 that officials have been directed to complete smart city project work in Mangaluru and other cities across the State by the end of March.
He was speaking to mediapersons after inspecting the various projects conducted by the Mangaluru City Corporation, MUDA, Smart City, and KUIDFC.
Several complaints have been received concerning the city’s construction projects, especially Smart City works, being delayed. As a result, concerned officials have been instructed to speed up their work, informed the Minister.
The State Government has prioritised completion by March 2022, even though the Central Government has ordered completion by May 2022, he said.
Contractors that do substandard work will face criminal charges, informed the Minister.