Infrastructure Office Warns Construction Companies Over Incomplete Road Projects

Kathmandu. The Infrastructure Development Office, Gorkha, has warned construction companies of contract termination for leaving two road projects in Gorkha incomplete. The office has issued an 'ultimatum' in a notice asking two construction entrepreneurs who were extremely negligent in their work to appear with an explanation within seven days.

According to the Infrastructure Development Office, this step has been taken after no progress was made in the construction work despite repeated deadline extensions and verbal and written reminders.

M/s Amar / Gyanesh JV had received the contract for the upgradation of the Nareshwor-Panini Chautara-Nibhel-Takukot road in Gorkha. This road, contracted in the fiscal year 2077/078, has been left incomplete for a long time.

Similarly, Amar PR Nana JV was awarded the contract for the construction of the Machhakhola Lapsibot-Yamgaun-Gumda road. This JV, which received the contract in 2076/77, has also left the project incomplete without finishing the work within the stipulated time, the office stated.

The notice issued by the office states, 'Despite repeated deadline extensions, the project has been left incomplete as the construction work has not been completed so far, and instructions have been given to appear with an explanation within 7 days.'

The entrepreneurs must appear with a revised work schedule that can complete the work within the next seven days, a reliable plan for resource mobilization, and a concrete commitment to complete the work. If a satisfactory response is not received within the stipulated time or if work is not started, the contract will be terminated in accordance with the Public Procurement Act, 2063 and the Regulations, 2064, the office has stated. Furthermore, a process will be initiated to blacklist these companies, confiscate their deposited amounts, and recover the cost of the remaining work as government arrears.