Transport Minister C.P. John has announced the formation of an expert committee to assess the structural issues of the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) terminal building in Kozhikode city. The committee’s findings will inform the decision on the renovation of the building.
The Minister made the announcement after inspecting the terminal on Mavoor Road on Friday. The building, owned by the Kerala Transport Development Finance Corporation (KTDFC), has been the subject of a pending case before the Kerala High Court. Mr. John emphasized that the expert committee will examine the alleged defects in the terminal’s construction and submit a report, which will guide the renovation decision.
During his visit, the Minister inspected the damaged portion of the roof of the terminal’s waiting area and the reported leakage on the first floor. He was accompanied by K. Jayanth, MLA, Assistant Transport Officer P.K.
Prashobh, and depot engineer Sumesh Soman. The Minister also highlighted the functioning of transport management committees at all KSRTC depots, which address issues concerning depot buildings and undertake necessary maintenance and repair works. The expert committee will examine the alleged defects in the construction of the terminal and submit a report.
A decision on the renovation would be taken only based on the committee’s findings, he added.
