Road Department and Ministry Face Scrutiny for Negligence and Financial Irregularities
Summary
The Auditor General's 63rd annual report reveals extensive negligence, financial indiscipline, and managerial weaknesses in Nepal's Department of Roads and Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport projects, with nearly 45% of contracts being problematic or sick.
Key Points
- The Auditor General's report reveals extreme negligence and financial indiscipline in Department of Roads and Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport projects.
- Nearly 45 percent of contracts under the Department of Roads are problematic or sick, totaling billions in rupees.
- Delays in design approvals have increased construction costs and timelines, with some projects like the Network Arch Bridge at Tinkune facing approval delays despite nearing completion timeframes.
- The report highlights misuse of state treasury through excess payments, arbitrary price adjustments, and awarding contracts without proper land acquisition or tree cutting permissions.
