Government Extends Deadline for Incomplete Projects Amidst Controversy
Summary
The government has extended the deadline for incomplete projects that are at least 50% complete, including the Parliament building. The move, amid pressure from contractors, has caused dissatisfaction within the Prime Minister's Office due to concerns it encourages delay and malpractice.
Key Points
- The government has initiated the extension of deadlines for incomplete projects at least 50% complete, including under-construction Parliament building.
- The Public Procurement (15th Amendment) Regulations, 2083, allow deadline extensions mainly due to budget or administrative issues.
- There is internal criticism from the Prime Minister's Office about the decision, viewing it as yielding to contractor pressure and enabling delays.
- Strict conditions and penalties, including contract termination and blacklisting, are set for contractors who fail to comply within the extended deadlines.
