Nowgam Flyover in Use Since August, But No Official Completion; RTI Reveals

The Nowgam Flyover in Srinagar operates without formal safety certification, despite being open to the public and nearly fully funded. This gap highlights a critical transparency issue in public infrastructure, where functionality precedes official verification of structural integrity and compliance. While authorities assert that standard materials were used and liability rests with the contractor, the lack of released audit details fuels public distrust. This case underscores the vital role of the Right to Information Act in exposing administrative delays and ensuring that accountability mechanisms are visible and accessible to citizens. For the open data community, this situation demonstrates the necessity of proactively publishing detailed engineering reports, inspection records, and certification timelines. Making such granular data readily available allows for independent verification of project quality, thereby restoring public confidence in government construction initiatives and promoting greater accountability.

Source: kashmirlife.net
Published on 2025-09-11

Nowgam Flyover in Use Since August, But No Official Completion; RTI Reveals

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