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The team first inspected 450 metres of patchwork on Nullah Road near Bajaria police station in Zone 4, being carried out at a cost of Rs 18 lakh. The municipal commissioner informed the DM that the Public Works Department (PWD) was constructing the 1.7-km road at a cost of Rs 101.44 lakh. The DM found that the patchwork was uneven and the finishing at the joints was unsatisfactory. He directed the municipal commissioner to ask the zonal engineer concerned to rectify the defects and ensure that the levelling and finishing met prescribed standards. After reviewing the progress, the DM directed the officials concerned to complete the work within the stipulated time while maintaining quality and adhering to prescribed standards. He also asked the municipal commissioner to monitor other ongoing road construction projects in the city. The DM and municipal commissioner questioned the contractor about the progress and the expected completion date.