Rs 200 million road budget set to lapse as Martadi-Kolti project stalls
Summary
Nearly Rs 200 million allocated for the Martadi-Kolti road blacktopping in Bajura may lapse due to stalled construction by the contractor, with only half the work completed after multiple deadline extensions.
Key Points
- Rs 200 million for the Martadi-Kolti road blacktopping likely to remain unspent due to contractor delays.
- The contractor, PS Baniya Construction Service, has completed only about 50% of the work since 2020.
- Rs 30.6 million security deposit claimed and Rs 120 million recovery requested from the contractor.
- The Martadi-Kolti road project started in 1999 and remains incomplete after 26 years, causing local transport disruptions.
