Govt blacklists seven construction companies

KATHMANDU, Jan 20: The government has blacklisted seven construction companies. 

Issuing a notice on Thursday, the Public Procurement Monitoring Office blacklisted the seven companies, citing their inability to complete the development projects on time as per the contract.

A meeting of the office held on Wednesday decided to blacklist the construction companies for one to three years effective from today as per Section 63 (1) of the Public Procurement Act-2007.

Arogya Construction Pvt Ltd, Maharajgunj, of Kathmandu was blacklisted for three years as per the recommendation of the Infrastructure Development Office, Salyan, of Karnali Province.

Similarly, Diagnose Jay Sambhu JV, Handigaun of Kathmandu was blacklisted for two years at the recommendation of Rapti Academy of Health Sciences, Ghorahi, Dang.

Others blacklisted for one year are Tulasipur-based Balan Brothers Construction and Suppliers, Bardan Consultant and Construction Pvt Ltd, Anamnagar-based Green Take Project Pvt Ltd, SNC Constriction Service Pvt Ltd, Sonari, Banke and Shah Construction Service Company, Rupandehi.  

The blacklisted companies will not be allowed to participate in the purchase and construction services called by the government bodies in the blacklisted period.