Dailkhat Project Office Initiates Contract Termination Process Against Shrestha-Saksham JV
Summary
The Pushpalal (Mid-Hilly) Highway Project Office in Dailekh has started the process to terminate its contract with Shrestha-Saksham JV after the company failed to complete the Manughar-Sweda road upgrade on time. The office has given the contractor 15 days to provide an explanation or face cancellation, blacklisting, and financial penalties.
Key Points
- The Pushpalal (Mid-Hilly) Highway Project Office, Dailekh, has initiated contract termination proceedings against Shrestha-Saksham JV for leaving road improvement work unfinished.
- The contractor has been asked to submit a credible written explanation within 15 days under the Public Procurement Regulations, 2064.
- If the explanation is unsatisfactory, the contract will be cancelled and the company may be blacklisted and penalized financially.
- The office said any additional cost incurred to complete the remaining work through another entity will be recovered from the contractor as government arrears.
