Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Telangana Govt Warns L&T Over Medigadda Barrage Repairs, Threatens Blacklisting
Imagine a company built a big bridge for the government.
Now, the bridge has problems, and the government wants the company to pay for all the fixes.
The government sent a very serious letter saying if the company doesn't agree to pay and help fix it within a week, they will be banned from working in the state and maybe even the whole country.
The government also said the company is trying to blame the design instead of admitting they need to fix it.
But the company says they built it just like the plans showed and they need more information to figure out how to fix it and how much it will cost.
The government also told them to get their workers and equipment ready right away to help fix the bridge.
The Telangana government has threatened to blacklist L&T PES-JV in the state and India if it does not agree to fund and carry out repairs on the Medigadda barrage.
A letter sent by the irrigation department demands L&T bear all costs for the repair and rehabilitation of the Medigadda barrage.
The government alleges L&T has violated agreement conditions, failed to respond positively, and is attributing damages to design issues rather than addressing them.
L&T is accused of refusing to restore damages and ignoring agreement conditions to rectify issues, which the government claims led to further damage.
The company is directed to mobilize resources immediately for investigation and rehabilitation support, with failure to comply leading to stringent action.
- Who
- Telangana government's Irrigation Department and L&T PES-JV
- What
- Dispute over responsibility and cost for repairs and rehabilitation of the Medigadda barrage, with the government issuing an ultimatum to L&T.
- When
- A letter was sent on November 3rd, with a one-week response deadline.
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- The Telangana government claims L&T PES-JV has violated agreement conditions regarding maintenance and repairs, demanding the company bear the costs of rehabilitation, while L&T seeks clear directions and cites execution as per approved designs.
Telangana Government
L&T PES-JV
Responsibility for Barrage Repairs
Telangana Government
L&T PES-JV is responsible for all repair and rehabilitation costs of the Medigadda barrage due to alleged violations of agreement conditions, failure to respond positively, and attributing damages to design issues.
L&T PES-JV
L&T PES-JV contends that works were executed as per approved drawings and seeks clear directions for assessment of damages, volume of work, and costs based on approved design drawings.
Completion Certificate and Obligations
Telangana Government
The government implies L&T has ongoing maintenance and repair obligations beyond initial construction, and that a completion certificate does not absolve them of these duties.
L&T PES-JV
L&T PES-JV seeks clarity on their obligations, suggesting that completion according to approved designs should suffice, and awaiting clear directions for further assessment.
Action for Non-Compliance
Telangana Government
The government threatens blacklisting in Telangana and India, recovery of costs and damages under the Revenue Recovery Act, and forfeiture of deposits and pending payments if L&T does not cooperate.
L&T PES-JV
L&T PES-JV is directed to mobilize resources immediately to support investigation and rehabilitation, with failure to comply resulting in stringent action.
- Company
- L&T PES-JV
- Barrage
- Medigadda
- Government Department
- Telangana Irrigation Department
- Letter Date
- November 3
- Response Deadline
- One week from receipt of letter
- Potential Actions
- Blacklisting (Telangana and India), recovery of costs/damages, forfeiture of deposits/payments