It is stated that in order to ensure the standards, the ancillary works like construction of culverts, drains on either sides, covering slabs, etc. are also to be executed in addition to widening of existing road from 4.6mts to 5.5 meter. According to the respondents, there was no recommendation by any PWD official on the request of the petitioner; it was only forwarded to the higher officials. According to them, in case the Panchayat wants to upgrade the road to BM and BC standard, Panchayat can deposit the amount with PWD specifically for that purpose and PWD would execute the same ensuring the quality of work, in which Panchayat can also be involved. However it is stated that the claim of the Panchayat for undertaking the work cannot be allowed as it would be by usurping the powers of PWD. It was stated that the better agency for ensuring the quality of the road is PWD itself, which has the technical expertise. It is further stated that construction of a BM and BC road as per IRC standard involves shifting of utilities/providing provision for utilities both underneath on the road and construction involves further technical issues pertaining to its design, which the Panchayat would not be able to handle. According to the respondents, if the petitioner or the Panchayat are allowed to construct the road with the help of their funding organisation the same would have serious consequences.
