Question : Release of Payment

(a) whether the Government is aware that NKC Projects Private Limited company obtained big contract tender of national highways from the Government and entrusted work to many small companies including Jam-Jam Company Private Limited after receiving full payment from the Government but payment is not being made to these small companies which is causing hardships to the officials/workers of these small companies;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the Government thereto;
(c) the action being taken/ by the Government against such companies like NKC Projects Private Limited; and
(d) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to ensure that the funds released to such companies reach to the intended eligible users?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (d) This is a dispute related to non-settlement of dues between M/s NKC Projects Private Limited & its contractors/small companies. NHAI has no role regarding release of payment to such small companies engaged by M/s NKC Projects Private Limited. M/s Jam-Jam Construction Company can approach the appropriate forum for the redressal of grievance/settlement of pending claims in accordance with the provisions of law.
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