Delay in Games projects: Sheila Dikshit threatens blacklisting of contractors

Concerned over delay in projects related to the Commonwealth Games which is just eight months away, Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit today threatened blacklisting of contractors failing to complete the construction in time.

"We cannot afford to let down our nation, and we are committed to make Commonwealth Games 2010 a grand success.

"The government will not listen to any excuses for delay in projects completion, and contractors responsible for delays would be blacklisted, apart from other contractual actions (being taken) against them," Dikshit said at a function here.

The chief minister also instructed all the concerned departments to take measures for completion of projects relating to the mega event, and work in tandem to avoid any confusion and duplication of work, causing delay.

She said her government has launched a civility campaign for awareness about courtesy, etiquettes and good manners.

"As the host city, we have to work together to make the prestigious Games a memorable event which has provided excellent opportunity to take up enormous projects simultaneously. The developed infrastructure will become an integral part of legacy," she said.

Expressing "regret" over the delay in construction of venues for the event, Commonwealth Games Federation president Michael Fennell recently warned the organisers that further delays in the construction of stadia would seriously impact the conduct of test events.