Ahmedabad LG Hospital Renovation Delayed Over A Year: AMC Accountability From Contractor And Consultants

Ahmedabad's LG Hospital renovation remains incomplete more than a year after its original deadline, with the AMC's Road and Building Committee deferring a fresh extension until December 2026 pending an inquiry into responsibility for the delay.

The contractor has sought a further nine-month extension, up to December 31, 2026, after missing the revised deadline of March 31, 2026. The original completion deadline was August 2025.

Road and Building Committee Chairman Dr Jainik Vakil said the committee would not approve the extension until officials establish how much of the delay was caused by the contractor, design consultants and AMC officials.

The committee has sought a detailed report explaining the reasons for the delay and the action taken, if any, against those responsible. Officials have also been asked to clarify the individual responsibilities of all parties involved in the project.

Painting Work Raises Questions Over Consultant's Estimates

The committee has also questioned a separate request for a 60-day extension to complete painting work at the hospital.

Members pointed out that painting is an integral part of renovation and questioned why the design consultant had not included it in the original project estimates.

The committee has directed officials to ensure that delays in painting do not result in additional costs under other components of the project. It has also sought an assessment of the consultant's and contractor's responsibility for the delay.

₹8 Crore Additional Demand For Electrical Work Deferred

A proposal seeking an additional ₹8 crore for electrical work at LG Hospital has also been kept pending.

The committee has asked the Engineering Department to provide a detailed breakdown explaining why the additional expenditure is necessary and specify the work for which the money would be used.

Both the extension request and the additional expenditure proposal will be reconsidered after the required details are submitted.

Patients Face Hardship As Hospital Work Drags On

The prolonged renovation has affected facilities for patients at the existing hospital building.

The old structure is reportedly in a dilapidated condition, while the number of available beds has declined because of the ongoing construction. Overcrowding has increased, with reports of some patients being forced to lie on the floor.

Taking note of the situation, Vakil directed officials to speed up the work and ensure that patients do not continue to suffer because of construction delays.

404-Day Extension For White-Topping Roads Also Deferred

The Road and Building Committee has also deferred a proposal seeking a 404-day extension for white-topping road projects across Ahmedabad.

The existing deadline for the concrete road-overlay projects is November 23, 2026. However, with completion by that date appearing unlikely, the concerned department had sought additional time.

The committee has kept the proposal pending.

Separately, a road resurfacing tender that attracted bids 35.75% above the estimated cost has been put on hold for further negotiations. A proposal involving RCC road construction and paver block installation has also been deferred.