Summary:
A highly placed source said that instead of experienced civil engineers, those with a background in electrical or mechanical engineering are occupying the top posts of BWSSB. “Though the STP work is being carried out by a contractor, BWSSB has to supervise the overall work. It is foolish to blame the lack of expertise in BWSSB.”Nithyananda pointed out that the executive engineer and a few engineers overseeing work at the field level had civil engineering expertise. “Those at the helm of BWSSB have 30-32 years experience in the water department,” he pointed out. “We want a third party inquiry..