Salma Khola bridge contract termination is now one step away as the Infrastructure Development Directorate Office in Khalanga, Jajarkot has issued a final warning to the contractor.
The Infrastructure Development Directorate Office, Khalanga, Jajarkot under the Karnali Province Government, Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Urban Development published an extremely urgent notice on 15 October 2026 regarding the Construction of Salma Khola Bridge, contract IDO/JKT/W/NCB/14/077-078.
Salma Khola Bridge Contract Warning Details
The contract was signed on 13 August 2021 with Nepal Mega-Sisne J.V. of Nepalgunj-02, Banke for the construction of the Salma Khola Bridge. According to the notice, the progress of works has not been satisfactory.
The directorate states that despite repeated written and verbal reminders and earlier public clarification notices, a site inspection found no activity at all at the bridge construction site.
The Salma Khola Bridge is an important infrastructure link for the local community in Jajarkot district of Karnali Province. Bridge construction delays affect connectivity and access to services for residents in the area. The directorate’s action reflects the government’s effort to address stalled contracts and ensure public works are completed on time.
The notice warns that if the contractor has any reason why the contract should not be terminated, it must appear within 15 days of 15 October 2026, by 30 October 2026, with an official representative and all previously demanded documents, and provide a clarification. If the contractor fails to do so, the contract will be terminated under Section 59(7) of the Public Procurement Act, Rule 128 of the Public Procurement Regulations, and contract condition GCC 72.
Contract termination is among the most serious actions available to a public procuring entity. The notice makes clear that the directorate has exhausted reminders and now expects either a convincing clarification with documents or will move to end the agreement.
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