The Kozhikode Corporation will levy an additional fine of ₹21.5 lakh on Zonta Infratech as the expense for covering up the capped area at Njeliyanparamba with plastic sheets as the civic body had to bear the cost of the work, which was the responsibility of the company as per the contract.
The Corporation council meeting on Saturday analysed the situation in which the civic body had to carry out the work all by itself and the expenses incurred in terms of labour cost and material cost before deciding to recover the cost from Zonta Infratech.
Meanwhile, United Democratic Front (UDF) councillors urged the Corporation not to pay the company any more than what was already paid and to cancel the contract altogether.
