摘要: |
In this technical paper the provisions made in MCAs for EPC mode of contract and BOT/HAM mode of contract for highways development towards excessive safeguards of Employer/lient namely "Disclaimer" Article/clause has been examined. The adverse repercussions of its impact on Project Progress is seen manifested wherein aggrieved party (Concessionaire/ Contractor) is taking recourse to legal remedy and in the process generally causing delay in Project completion as well as Employers/Authority suffering financial jolt. Yet another clause with similar effect, viz. clause negating 'doctrine of contra proferentem'-CI 1.2.3 of MCA has the similar effect. After analyzing the present situation on account of such 'Article/Clause' the solution to overcome/lessen the ill effect of it, has been suggested for competent Authority to consider/adopt the suggestions and/or suitable solution to be brought forth in the interest of all stakeholders involved in the development of highways in India. |