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Jammu & Kashmir Govt Terminates 9 Road Contracts Worth Rs 98.49 Cr Over Quality, Delay Issues
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 12:17 PM
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The Jammu and Kashmir government has terminated nine road construction contracts worth Rs 98.49 crore, citing poor road quality and delays.
The Jammu and Kashmir government announced the termination of nine road construction contracts, totaling Rs 98.49 crore, due to concerns over substandard road quality and persistent delays. The contracts, awarded to various contractors across the state, were intended to improve connectivity in remote regions.
Government officials admitted that the roads built under these contracts did not meet the required standards and that the contractors failed to adhere to the agreed timelines. As a result, the state has decided to cancel the contracts and seek compensation for the losses incurred.
The termination marks a significant shift in the state’s infrastructure policy, with authorities planning to re‑tender the affected projects to ensure better quality and timely completion. The move is expected to prompt a review of contractor selection and monitoring processes.
The decision has drawn attention from local stakeholders who are concerned about the impact on ongoing roadworks and the potential delays in completing critical infrastructure projects.
Government officials admitted that the roads built under these contracts did not meet the required standards and that the contractors failed to adhere to the agreed timelines. As a result, the state has decided to cancel the contracts and seek compensation for the losses incurred.
The termination marks a significant shift in the state’s infrastructure policy, with authorities planning to re‑tender the affected projects to ensure better quality and timely completion. The move is expected to prompt a review of contractor selection and monitoring processes.
The decision has drawn attention from local stakeholders who are concerned about the impact on ongoing roadworks and the potential delays in completing critical infrastructure projects.