Road Division Office Jumla Initiates Process to Terminate 16 Sick Contracts on Karnali Highway
Summary
The Road Division Office in Jumla has initiated the termination of 16 incomplete road construction contracts on the Karnali Highway across Kalikot, Jumla, and Mugu districts due to contractors' failure to complete work on time.
Key Points
- The Road Division Office Jumla has started terminating 16 sick contracts for road construction on the Karnali Highway.
- These contracts span Kalikot, Jumla, and Mugu districts and date from fiscal years 2074/75 to 2082/83.
- The termination process follows provisions of the Public Procurement Act due to contractors' lack of interest in completing work despite multiple reminders.
- The office plans to blacklist construction companies, confiscate bonds, and recover financial dues and interest related to the incomplete projects.
