Delays could cost firms future highway contracts

The debarment would be temporary and subject to certain conditions

Companies delaying the execution of highway projects may soon be disqualified from bidding for the next round of contracts. The government is mulling over a proposal to debar concessionaires from future tenders if their previous contracts missed the completion deadlines.

According to the proposal, the government is not in favour of completely blacklisting such companies despite receiving the necessary regulatory clearances. “If there is no delay in land acquisition or receiving other regulatory clearances, and the progress on the project is sluggish due to delays on the part of the concessionaire, then the government can debar that company from submitting