The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has criticized the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) for various shortcomings in the implementation of the Nagpur Metro Rail Project between 2015-16 and 2020-21. The report highlights concerns regarding the location of the New Airport Station, which is deemed unsuitable due...
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to low ridership and poor accessibility. The CAG also criticizes the choice of a 25 kV AC traction system, despite recommendations for a 750 V DC system, which would have been more cost-effective. The report questions the award of a contract for the Sitabuldi Metro Station to a company that had not completed previous work satisfactorily, leading to delays and financial penalties. The CAG found that the MMRCL had made an advance payment to the company two months before the contract was set to expire, despite knowing the company was failing to meet its obligations. This led to a delay in terminating the contract, resulting in financial penalties for the Maharashtra treasury.