Omkareshwar Temple Trust Terminates Contractor for Juna Mahal Demolition

The Omkareshwar Temple Trust announced the termination of its contract with Infra Contractor following complaints of negligence during the demolition of Juna Mahal and an adjacent office building. The trust cited failure to adhere to safety protocols and incomplete removal of debris as reasons for the decision. In addition to ending the contract, the trust has placed the contractor on its black‑list, preventing it from bidding on future temple projects. Officials said the action was taken to protect the heritage site and ensure that demolition work meets the required standards.

The decision comes after several inspections revealed that the contractor had not followed the agreed demolition schedule and had left hazardous material on site. The trust’s board met to discuss the matter and voted unanimously to terminate the agreement. The black‑listing is expected to serve as a warning to other firms engaged in similar projects.