NEA to take action against poorly performing contractors

Kathmandu: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has sought annulling contracts with seven construction companies, which have been assigned to install transformers and to stretch transmission lines at a number of locations of the Sudurpaschim Province.

Issuing a public notice, the NEA has asked the contractors to present clarification on their physical presence within a week. Netra Nirman Sewa, Bhagwati Nirman  Sewa, Dhulikhel LB and AB JV, Bhagwati JV, Om Bir Bhadra Nirman Construction, Manakamana Nirman Sewa and MS Construction are among the contractors grilled by the state-owned power utility.

According to the NEA, it has taken forward taking action against these firms after they failed to accomplish the given tasks as per the agreements. These companies were given contracts to install transformers and construct related infrastructures in a number of locations of rural municipalities including Adarsha, Sayal, Bogatan, Badikedar and Jorayal, among others.