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UP tells HC trauma centre will take 180 days to start
The Uttar Pradesh government has informed the Allahabad High Court that approval of the detailed project report and selection of a contractor for a new trauma centre at Motilal Nehru Medical College…
The Uttar Pradesh government has informed the Allahabad High Court that approval of the detailed project report and selection of a contractor for a new trauma centre at Motilal Nehru Medical College in Prayagraj will take 180 days. The court was hearing a public interest litigation seeking better hospital facilities in the city.
Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal observed that Prayagraj is in desperate need of a hospital and criticised the state officials for laxity. He directed the Principal Secretary of the Planning Development department to file a personal affidavit and expedite the process.
Separately, the court expressed shock that construction of the children’s wing at SN Children’s Hospital (Sarojni Naidu Children Hospital) has been ongoing for seven years. It ordered the Managing Director of UPSCIDCO to file a personal affidavit explaining the delay and non-compliance with an earlier statement made in open court.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The high court’s direct summons to senior bureaucrats signals impatience with infrastructure projects that stall for years in Uttar Pradesh. The 180-day timeline for a DPR and contractor selection is standard but can slip if multiple clearances are needed. The children’s wing delay of seven years is not unusual for state construction agencies, where cost escalation and contract disputes often stretch timelines. What will matter is whether the Principal Secretary’s personal affidavit includes a binding penalty clause for missing the next deadline. Watch for the next hearing date to see if UPSCIDCO’s managing director faces contempt proceedings.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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