'Norms adhered to'

CHENNAI, JUNE 9 With reference to the news items published in The Hindu on June 2, Mr. K.R. Purushotham, Managing Director, M/S. Sathyanarayana Bros, writes to say:

``In both these articles/reports, it is alleged that during the execution pipes developed leaks and the project was suspended.

The above statement is not correct for the reasons that the pipes were manufactured and tested strictly at the factory to withstand the test pressure as stipulated in the terms of contract and passed before laying.

``It should also be understood pipes were partially laid and checking of the pipeline leaks can be taken up only on completion of the pipeline.

As such it is incorrect to mention that pipes developed leaks and the project was suspended.

``The contractor who had undertaken the Veeranam project from its inception had become a victim of political whims.

This is the verdict given by the High Court in the action taken by the contractor, which is now subjudice.''

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