Issuer: K-11 ( ) Approved: K-03.

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Letter No : GEC-GMRC/PH-2/PKG-C1/2023/ Date : 09-12-2023

To,
Project Manager,
Afcons Infrastructure Limited,
Casting Yar, CH:0, Indora Circle,
Gandhinagar-382007,
Gujarat, India.

[Kind Attention: Mr. Vivek Kharya, Project Manager]

Project: “Construction of I) 8.124 km Elevated Viaducts and 8 Stations from Ch 17334.443m

to 25467.443M, II) 5.420 Km Elevated Viaducts and 3 Stations from GNLU to GIFT City and III)
0.815 Km Elevated Viaducts and Additional Platform at Koteswar Road Station For
Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase - II from Motera Stadium to Mahatma Mandir and
GNLU to GIFT City (Excl. E&M, Architectural Finishing and Roofing) - Package - C1”

Sub: Urgent Attention Required – Deviations in Tie-Down Works at P4-14 P1, B1 & C1
(Drawing No. 2363/DSN/TW/D/083-R2)

We are writing to bring to your immediate attention a matter of significant concern

regarding the tie-down works at P4-14 P1, B1 & C1, as outlined in Drawing No.
2363/DSN/TW/D/083-R2 (Letter no GMRCL/AMD-C1/Afcons/1511 dated 19-Aug-2023).

Upon conducting a thorough inspection, our team has identified several observations that
require your urgent attention and corrective action. The following deviations from the
approved drawing have been observed:

1. Undersized Top and Bottom End Plates:

The top and bottom end plates are not in accordance with the Submittal Drawing
specifications (As per Drw. 200 x 200 x 60), immediate corrective measures are
necessary.

2. Sub-standard Spreader Beam:

A spreader beam of insufficient size was utilized for tie-down, contrary to the
specified drawing (as per Drw. ISMC 300). This poses a potential risk and must be
rectified promptly.

3. Improper placing of PT (Prestressed) Bars:

The PT Bars were not fixed as per the Submittal Drawing, and their Improper
placement requires immediate attention to ensure structural integrity and Safety.

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 4. Use of Sub-standard Cross Beams:

Nonstandard cross beams were used for tie-down at the P4-14 P1 segment, This
non-compliance needs to be addressed promptly.

With respect to above issues / Observation (photographs attached), GEC/GMRCL strongly

advises that, prior to any erection works, Requests for Inspection (RFI) must be raised with
attached checklists and TPI reports as required and approved by GEC/GMRC/Competent
Authority. This is a mandatory step to ensure compliance with project specifications and to
avoid further discrepancies.

Your immediate attention to rectify these above observations and implement the necessary
corrective actions.

(Surendra Kumar)

Project Director

GEC-Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project (Phase-II).

C/C- 1) Mr.AS Bisht, Director P&P, GMRCL

2) Mr. J K Shukla, CGM/Civil, GMRCL.

3) D.S. Parihar, Dy PD/GEC.

4) Mr. Mangal Bihari Vijay, Dy PD/GEC.

5) Mr. K P Sahu, CRE/C1/GEC.

6) Mr. Indranath Mishra Extradosed Expert GEC.

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Tiedown arrangement photographs

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