Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Gujarat Govt. Proposes Penalty Against Morbi Bridge Collapse Official
A government official is facing a penalty because of the Morbi bridge collapse.
The official, who was the Chief Officer of Morbi Municipality, is being punished for the incident that led to the death of 135 people.
The government proposed reducing his pay for three years.
The Gujarat High Court is overseeing the case and seeking to determine responsibility.
The official signed an agreement related to the bridge without proper authorization.
A special investigation team found him responsible for the signing without board approval.
The court is waiting for a final decision on the penalty.
The Gujarat government proposed a "major penalty" against the former Chief Officer of Morbi Municipality.
The penalty stems from the October 30, 2022, Morbi bridge collapse.
The proposed punishment includes a reduction in the time scale of pay for three years.
The Gujarat Public Service Commission agreed to the recommendation for disciplinary action.
The HC is hearing a suo motu PIL in the case and awaiting a final decision.
- Who
- Gujarat state government and Sandeepsinh Zala, the then Chief Officer of Morbi Municipality.
- What
- The government proposed a major penalty against the former Chief Officer related to the Morbi bridge collapse.
- When
- The incident happened on October 30, 2022. The disciplinary action details were filed on August 29, 2024.
- Where
- Morbi, Gujarat, India.
- Why
- For his role in the bridge collapse that killed 135 people.
- Incident
- Morbi bridge collapse
- Official Involved
- Sandeepsinh Zala, former Chief Officer
- Proposed Penalty
- Reduction in pay for three years
- Date of Collapse
- October 30, 2022
- Casualties
- 135 deaths
- Involved Agency
- Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC)