Question : CPWD PROJECTS



(a) the details of CPWD projects not completed in time;

(b) the reasons for delay in completion of such projects; and

(c) the details of increase in cost of such projects as a result thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE ( SHRI S. JAIPAL REDDY )

(a)&(b): The number of projects assigned to CPWD by various Government Ministries/Departments and non-government clients runs into thousands. Projection for the time that is likely to be taken for completion is, at best, a tentative estimate of the time required. Completion of projects beyond the time estimated happen due to various factors including intervention of courts, adverse law and order situations, lack of adequate coordination among different agencies etc.

c): CPWD has not compiled the cost escalation due to time over run. However, as per current policy, no escalation or additional money is paid to the contractors by the CPWD if the completion exceeds the time period agreed to.