The Roads Department formula of 80:20 may now be followed by major departments like SWD and Bridges. The Roads Department’s idea of holding back 20 per cent of contractors’ payments till Defect Liability Period (DLP) comes to an end, which is about 5 to 10 years post completion of work, is now to be implemented across departments to ensure quality of work.

Additional Municipal Commissioner P Velrasu had raised a stink after contractors showed willingness to work at a lower rate of 30 per cent from the estimated amount towards road tenders that were put in public domain a few months ago. He had sent a letter to the Roads Department and had directed to clarify the bids as the quality of work was suspected to be below standard since the contractors were ready to work at a less amount. Former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had also written to the civic body over the bids quoted below 30 per cent, which was reported by mid-day on Tuesday.