Koshi Province Ministry Warns Road Contractors Over Delays
Summary
Koshi Province’s Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development has issued a final warning to contractors over years-long delays in two major road projects in Sankhuwasabha. The ministry says contracts may be terminated and companies blacklisted if work does not meet new deadlines.
Key Points
- Minister Jeevan Acharya warned of contract termination, forfeiture of deposits, and legal action if work on stalled road projects does not progress by the deadline.
- The Gufapokhari-Chainpur-Bahrabise road has seen repeated deadline extensions despite years of delay, with physical progress at 73 percent and financial progress at 72 percent.
- The Manebhanjyang-Chandanpur-Heluwabensi road is also behind schedule, with only 65 percent progress and a new written commitment from the contractor to finish by December 30.
- The ministry said it will closely monitor the projects and begin blacklisting contractors responsible for further delays.
