RAIPUR: Raipur Municipal Corporation (RMC) has warned railway contractor Aarvi Construction of strict action for failing to clear dust and debris from the road between Railway Station Gate No. 2 and Fafadih Chowk, despite a Rs 25,000 fine and a notice issued on November 7, 2026.
The contractor, which is carrying out railway development work in the station area, has neither responded to the notice issued by Zone 2 Commissioner P D Dhritlahre nor paid the penalty. It has also failed to remove the large quantities of soil and dust spread along the busy public road, causing inconvenience to commuters and residents.
Taking note of the contractor’s continued negligence, Raipur Municipal Corporation’s chairman Suryakant Rathore directed the Zone 2 commissioner to initiate strict action under the rules. He also instructed officials to seize the contractor’s vehicles if they find them operating on municipal roads.
Rathore further directed municipal commissioner Sambit Mishra to take immediate cognisance of the matter and ensure action against Aarvi Construction in accordance with municipal regulations.
Meanwhile, the civic body had to step in to address the public inconvenience caused by the contractor’s failure to clear the road. Before Diwali, Rathore personally supervised a municipal drive to remove accumulated dust from the stretch between Railway Station Gate No. 2 and Fafadih Chowk, which falls under Raman Mandir Ward No. 14 in Zone 2.
After the festival, he again supervised the cleaning operation and arranged for a jetting machine to wash the road thoroughly. The municipal team carried out the work to remove the remaining dust and dirt and improve conditions for road users.
The civic body incurred additional expenditure to carry out the cleaning work, which officials would otherwise have expected the contractor to undertake as part of its responsibility to keep the work area clean.
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Rathore expressed strong displeasure over the contractor’s failure to comply with the municipal notice and pay the penalty. He asked officials to enforce the applicable rules and prevent further inconvenience to the public.
The municipal corporation has now directed its Zone 2 administration to pursue the matter and take appropriate action against the contractor. The case highlights concerns over contractors’ responsibility to manage construction-related dust and debris on public roads, particularly along busy stretches used by daily commuters.
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