Contractors in Koshi Province Prepare for Legal Action Over Unpaid Infrastructure Projects
Summary
Contractors in Koshi Province are preparing to take legal action against the government for non-payment of over 300 million rupees for completed infrastructure projects, citing negligence by provincial offices and lack of budget allocation.
Key Points
- Contractors in Koshi Province have not received payments for dozens of completed infrastructure projects totaling over 300 million rupees.
- The government ministries involved have cited lack of legal basis and budget constraints for withholding payments.
- Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki has expressed interest but officials have stalled the resolution process.
- Contractors, frustrated by broken promises, are preparing to pursue legal action despite challenges.
- The Infrastructure Development Office, Jhapa alone accounts for over 220 million rupees in outstanding payments.
- Small contractors with projects worth 10 to 15 million rupees are particularly affected, lacking legal knowledge to pursue payments.
