B R A H M A P U T R A C R A C K E R A N D

P O L Y M E R L I M I T E D

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF
CONTRACT
(GCC)

BCPL
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GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

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(I) Table of Content

(II) Submission of Tender

SECTION – I (GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT)

1 Definition of Terms

SECTION II (GENERAL INFORMATIONS)

2 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Location of Site
2.2 Scope of work
2.3 Water Supply
2.4 Power Supply
2.5 Land for Contractor’s field office, Godown & workshop
2.6 Land Residential Accommodation

SECTION – III (GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS)

3 Submission of Tender
4 Documents
4.1 General
4.2 All pages to be initialed
4.3 Rates to be in figures and words
4.4 Corrections and Erasures
4.5 Signature of Tender
4.6 Witness
4.7 Details of Experience
5.0 Transfer of Tender Documents
6.0 Earnest Money
7.0 Validity
8.0 Addenda/Corrigenda

9.0 Right of Owner to Accept or Reject Tender

10.0 Time Schedule
11.0 Bidder’s Responsibility

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12.0 Retired Government or Company Officers
13.0 Signing of the Contract
14.0 Field Management & Controlling/Coordination Authority
15.0 Note to Schedule of Rates
16.0 Policy for Tenders under consideration
17.0 Award of Contract
18.0 Clarification of Tender Document
19.0 Local Conditions
20.0 Abnormal Rates

SECTION – IV (GENERAL OBLIGATIONS)

21.0 Interpretation of Contract Documents)

21.1 General
21.2 Headings & Marginal Notes
21.3 Singular and Plural
22.0 Special Conditions of Contract
23.0 Contractor to obtain his own information
24.0 Security Deposit
25.0 Time of Performance
25.1 Time for Mobilization
25.2 Times Schedule of Construction
26.0 Force Majeure
26.1 Conditions for Force Majeure
26.2 Outbreak of War
27.0 Compensation for Delay (Liquidated Damages)
28.0 Rights of Owner to forfeit Security Deposit
29.0 Failure by the Contractor to comply with the provisions of the Contract.
30.0 Contractor remains liable to pay compensation if action not taken under Clause 29.
31.0 Change in Constitution
32.0 Termination of Contract for Death
33.0 Members of the Owner not individually liable
34.0 Owner not bound by personal representations
35.0 Contractor’s office at site
36.0 Contractor’s subordinate staff and their conduct

37.0 Sub letting of works

(i) Sub Contracts for Temporary works etc.

(ii) List of Sub-contractors to be supplied
(iii) Contractor’s Liability not limited by contractors
(iv) Owner may terminate sub contracts
(v) No remedy for action taken under this clause
38.0 Power of Entry
39.0 Contractor’s responsibility with Mechanical, Electrical, Intercommunication System,
Air Conditioning Contractors and other Agencies
40.0 Other agencies at site
41.0 Notices
41.1 To the Contractor
41.2 To the Owner

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42.0 Rights of Various Interests
43.0 Patents and Royalties
44.0 Liens
45.0 Delays by Owner & his authorized agents
46.0 Payments if Contract is terminated
47.0 No waiver of Rights
48.0 Certificate not to affect Right of Owner and Liability of contractor
49.0 Languages & Measures
50.0 Transfer of Title
51.0 Release of Information
52.0 Brand Names
53.0 Completion of Contract
54.0 Spares

SECTION – V (PERFORMANCE OF WORK)

55.0 Execution of work

56.0 Co-ordination and Inspection of work
57.0 Work in Monsoon & dewatering
58.0 Work on Sundays & Holidays
59.0 General Conditions for construction & Erection Work
60.0 Alternations in specified, Design & Extra work
61.0 Drawings to be supplied by the Owner
62.0 Drawings to be supplied by the Contractor
63.0 Setting out works
64.0 Responsibility for Levels and Alignment
65.0 Materials to be supplied by Contractor
66.0 Stores supplied by Owner
67.0 Condition for issue of material
68.0 Materials Procured with assistance of Owner/Return of surplus
69.0 Materials obtained from Dismantling
70.0 Articles of Value found
71.0 Discrepancies between instructions
72.0 Action where no specification is issued
73.0 Inspection of Works
74.0 Tests for Quality of Works
75.0 Samples for approval
76.0 Action and Compensation in case of bad work
77.0 Suspension of Work
78.0 Owner may do part of work
79.0 Possession prior to completion
80.0 Twelve months period of liability from the date of issue of completion certificate
81.0 Care of Works
81.1 Defects prior to taking over
81.2 Defects after taking over
82.0 Guarantee/Transfer of Guarantee
83.0 Training of Owner’s personnel
84.0 Replacement of Defective parts & materials
85.0 Defense of Suits
86.0 Construction Aids, Equipments, Tools & Tackles

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SECTION – VI (CERTIFICATES AND PAYMENTS)

87.0 Schedule of Rates and Payments

(i) Contractor’s Remuneration

(ii) Schedule of Rates to be inclusive
(iii) Schedule of rates to cover construction equipment, materials, labour etc.
(iv) Schedule of Rates to cover Royalties; Rents and claims
(v) Schedule of Rates to cover taxes & duties
(vi) Schedule of Rates to cover risks of delay
(vii) Schedule of Rates cannot be altered
88.0 Procedure for Measurement and billing of works in progress

88.1 Billing Procedure

88.2 Secured Advance on materials
88.3 Dispute in mode of measurement
88.4 Rounding of Amounts
89.0 Lumpsum in tender
90.0 Running Account Payments to be regarded as advances
91.0 Notices of Claims for Additional Payments
92.0 Payment of contractor’s bills
93.0 Receipt for Payment
94.0 Completion Certificate
94.1 Application for Completion Certificate
94.2 Completion Certificate
94.3 Completion Certificate documents
95.0 Final Decision & Final Certificate
96.0 Certificate and Payments on evidence of completion
97.0 Deduction from Contract Price

SECTION – VII (TAXES AND INSURANCE)

98.0 Taxes, Duties, Octroi etc.

99.0 Sales Tax/Turnover tax
100.0 STATUTORY VARIATIONS / EXCISE DUTY (one works contract only)
101.0 Service Tax (one works contract only)
102.0 Insurance
102.1 General
(i) Employees State Insurance Act
(ii) Workmen Compensation and Employee’s Liability Insurance
(iii) Any other insurance required under law or regulations or by Owner
(iv) Accident or injury to workmen
(v) Transit Insurance

103.0 Damage to property or to any person or any third party

SECTION – VIII (LABOUR LAWS & ARBITRATION)

104.0 Labour Laws

105.0 Implementation of Apprentices act 1961
106.0 Contractor to indemnify the Owner

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107.0 Health and Sanitary agreement for Worker
108.0 Arbitration
109.0 Jurisdiction

SECTION – IX (APPLICABLE LAWS AND SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES)

SECTION – X (SAFETY CODES)

110.0 General
111.0 Safety Regulations
112.0 First-aid and Industrial Injuries
113.0 General Rules
114.0 Contractor’s barricades
115.0 Scaffolding
116.0 Excavation and Trenching
117.0 Demolition/General Safety
118.0 Care in Handling Inflammable Gas
119.0 Temporary Combustible structures
120.0 Precautions against Fire
121.0 Explosives
122.0 Mines Act
123.0 Preservation of Places
124.0 Outbreak of Infectious diseases
125.0 Use of intoxicants

Annexures:

1. Pro forma for Indemnity Bond for Advance against Material

2. Pro forma for Contract Agreement

3. Pro forma for Bank Guarantee for Earnest Money Deposit

4. Pro forma for Bank Guarantee for Security Deposit

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 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
SECTION- I DEFINITIONS

1. DEFINITION OF TERMS:

1.1 In this CONTRACT (as here-in-after defined) the following words and expressions shall have the meanings hereby assigned to
them except where the context otherwise required.
1.1.1. The EMPLOYER/COMPANY/BCPL means Brahmaputra Cracker & Polymer Ltd., a public limited company,
incorporated under the Company’s act 1956 and having its Registered office at Hotel Brahmaputra Ashok, M. G.
Road, Guwahati – 781 001 and includes its successors and assigns.
1.1.2. The "CONTRACTOR" means the person or the persons, firm or Company or corporation whose tender has been
accepted by the EMPLOYER and includes the CONTRACTOR's legal Representatives his successors and permitted
assigns.
1.1.3. The ENGINEER/ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE" shall mean the person designated from time to time by the BCPL and
shall include those who are expressly authorized by him to act for and on his behalf for operation of this
CONTRACT.
1.1.4. The "WORK" shall mean and include all items and things to be supplied/ done and services and activities to
be performed by the CONTRACTOR in pursuant to and in accordance with CONTRACT or part thereof as the case
may be and shall include all extra, additional, altered or substituted works as required for purpose of the
CONTRACT.
1.1.5. The "PERMANENT WORK" means and includes works which will be incorporated in and form a part of the work
to be handed over to the EMPLOYER by the CONTRACTOR on completion of the CONTRACT.
1.1.6. "CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT" means all appliances/equipment and things whatsoever nature for the use in or
for the execution, completion, operation, or maintenance of the work or temporary works (as hereinafter defined)
but does not include materials or other things intended to form or to be incorporated into the WORK, or camping
facilities.
1.1.7. "CONTRACT DOCUMENTS" means collectively the Tender Documents, Designs, Drawings, Specification,
Schedule of Quantities and Rates, Letter of Acceptance and agreed variations if any, and such other documents
constituting the tender and acceptance thereof.
1.1.8. CONSULTANT: means ------------------------------- who are the consulting engineer to the Employer for this project
and having registered office at -------------------------------
1.1.9. The "SUB-CONTRACTOR" means any person or firm or Company (other than the CONTRACTOR) to whom any
part of the work has been entrusted by the CONTRACTOR, with the written consent of the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE,
and the legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns of such person, firm or company.
1.1.10. The "CONTRACT” shall mean the Agreement between the EMPLOYER and the CONTRACTOR for the execution
of the works including therein all contract documents.
1.1.11. The "SPECIFICATION" shall mean all directions the various technical specifications, provisions attached and
referred to the Tender Documents which pertain to the method and manner of performing the work or works to
the quantities and qualities of the work or works and the materials to be furnished under the CONTRACT for the
work or works, as may be amplified or modified by the BCPL or ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE during the performance of
CONTRACT in order to provide the unforeseen conditions or in the best interests of the work or works. It shall also
include the latest edition of relevant Standard Specifications including all addenda/corrigenda published before
entering into CONTRACT.
1.1.12. The "DRAWINGS" shall include maps, plans and tracings or prints or sketches thereof with any modifications
approved in writing by the ENGINEER- IN-CHARGE and such other drawing as may, from time to time, be furnished
or approved in writing by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE.
1.1.13. The "TENDER" means the proposal along with supporting documents submitted by the CONTRACTOR for
consideration by the EMPLOYER.
1.1.14. The "CHANGE ORDER" means an order given in writing by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE to effect additions to or
deletion from and alteration in the works.
1.1.15. The "COMPLETION CERTIFICATE" shall mean the certificate to be issued by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE when the
works have been completed entirely in accordance with CONTRACT DOCUMENT to his satisfaction.
1.1.16. The "FINAL CERTIFICATE" in relation to a work means the certificate regarding the satisfactory compliance of
various provision of the CONTRACT by the CONTRACTOR issued by the ENGINEER-IN- CHARGE/EMPLOYER after
the period of liability is over.
1.1.17. “DEFECT LIABILITY PERIOD” in relation to a work means the specified period from the date of COMPLETION
CERTIFICATE upto the date of issue of FINAL CERTIFICATE during which the CONTRACTOR stands responsible for
rectifying all defects that may appear in the works executed by the CONTRACTOR in pursuance of the CONTRACT
and includes warranties against Manufacturing/Fabrication/ Erection/Construction defects covering all materials

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 plants, equipment, components, and the like supplied by the CONTRACTOR, works executed against workmanship
defects.
1.1.18. The "APPOINTING AUTHORITY" for the purpose of arbitration shall be the CHAIRMAN and MANAGING
DIRECTOR or any other person so designated by the EMPLOYER.
1.1.19. "TEMPORARY WORKS" shall mean all temporary works of every kind required in or about the execution,
completion or maintenance of works.
1.1.20. "PLANS" shall mean all maps, sketches and layouts as are incorporated in the CONTRACT in order to define
broadly the scope and specifications of the work or works, and all reproductions thereof.
1.1.21. "SITE" shall mean the lands and other places on, under, in or through which the permanent works are to be
carried out and any other lands or places provided by the EMPLOYER for the purpose of the CONTRACT.
1.1.22. "NOTICE IN WRITING OR WRITTEN NOTICE" shall mean a notice in written, typed or printed characters sent
(unless delivered personally or otherwise proved to have been received by the addressee) by registered post to
the latest known private or business address or registered office of the addressee and shall be deemed to have
been received in the ordinary course of post it would have been delivered.
1.1.23. "APPROVED" shall mean approved in writing including subsequent written confirmation of previous verbal
approval and "APPROVAL" means approval in writing including as aforesaid.
1.1.24. "LETTER OF INTENT/FAX OF INTENT” shall mean intimation by a Fax/Letter to Tenderer(s) that the tender has
been accepted in accordance with the provisions contained in the letter.
1.1.25. "DAY" means a day of 24 hours from midnight to midnight irrespective of the number of hours worked in that
day.
1.1.26. "WORKING DAY" means any day which is not declared to be holiday or rest day by the EMPLOYER.
1.1.27. "WEEK" means a period of any consecutive seven days.
1.1.28. "METRIC SYSTEM" - All technical documents regarding the construction of works are given in the metric system
and all work in the project should be carried out according to the metric system. All documents concerning the
work shall also be maintained in the metric system.
1.1.29. "VALUE OF CONTRACT” or “TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE” shall mean the sum accepted or the sum calculated in
accordance with the prices accepted in tender and/or the CONTRACT rates as payable to the CONTRACTOR for the
entire execution and full completion of the work, including change order.
1.1.30. "LANGUAGE FOR DRAWINGS AND INSTRUCTION" All the drawings, titles, notes, instruction, dimensions, etc.
shall be in English Language.
1.1.31. "MOBILIZATION" shall mean establishment of sufficiently adequate infrastructure by the CONTRACTOR at
"SITE" comprising of construction equipments, aids, tools tackles including setting of site offices with facilities such
as power, water, communication etc. establishing manpower organization comprising of Resident Engineers,
Supervising personnel and an adequate strength of skilled, semi-skilled and un-skilled workers, who with the so
established infrastructure shall be in a position to commence execution of work at site(s), in accordance with the
agreed Time Schedule of Completion of Work. "MOBILISATION" shall be considered to have been achieved, if the
CONTRACTOR is able to establish infrastructure as per Time Schedule, where so warranted in accordance with
agreed schedule of work implementation to the satisfaction of ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE/ EMPLOYER.
1.1.32. "COMMISSIONING" shall mean pressing into service of the system including the plant(s), equipment(s),
vessel(s), pipeline, machinery(ies), or any other section or sub-section of installation(s) pertaining to the work of
the CONTRACTOR after successful testing and trial runs of the same. "COMMISSIONING" can be either for a
completed system or a part of system of a combination of systems or sub-systems and can be performed in any
sequence as desired by EMPLOYER and in a manner established to be made suited according to availability of pre-
requisites. Any such readjustments made by EMPLOYER in performance of "COMMISSIONING" activity will not be
construed to be violating CONTRACT provisions and CONTRACTOR shall be deemed to have provided for the same.

SECTION-II GENERAL INFORMATION

2. GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 a) Location of Site: The proposed location of Project site is defined in the Special Conditions of Contract.
b) Access by Road: CONTRACTOR, if necessary, shall build other temporary access roads to the actual site of construction
for his own work at his own cost. The CONTRACTOR shall be required to permit the use of the roads so constructed by
him for vehicles of any other parties who may be engaged on the project site. The CONTRACTOR shall also facilitate the
construction of the permanent roads should the construction there of start while he is engaged on this work. He shall
make allowance in his tender for any inconvenience he anticipates on such account. Non-availability of access roads,
railway siding and railway wagons for the use of the CONTRACTOR shall in no case condone any delay in the execution of
WORK nor be the cause for any claim for compensation against the EMPLOYER.

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2.2 Scope of Work: The scope of WORK is defined in the Technical Part of the tender document. The CONTRACTOR shall
provide all necessary materials, equipment, labour etc. for the execution and maintenance of the WORK till completion
unless otherwise mentioned in the Tender Document.
2.3 Water Supply: Contractor will have to make his own arrangements for supply of water to his labour camps and for works.
All pumping installations, pipe net work and distribution system will have to be carried out by the Contractor at his own
risk and cost. Alternatively the Employer at his discretion may endeavour to provide water to the Contractor at the
Employer's source of supply provided the Contractor makes his own arrangement for the water meter which shall be in
custody of the Employer and other pipe net works from source of supply and such distribution pipe network shall have
prior approval of the Engineer-in-Charge so as not to interfere with the layout and progress of the other construction
works. In such case, the rate for water shall be deducted from the running account bills. However, the Employer does not
guarantee the supply of water and this does not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility in making his own
arrangement and for the timely completion of the various works as stipulated.
2.4 Power Supply:
2.4.1 Subject to availability, EMPLOYER will supply power at 400/440 V at only one point at the nearest sub-station,
from where the CONTRACTOR will make his own arrangement for temporary distribution. The point of supply
will not be more than 500 m away from the CONTRACTOR'S premises. All the works will be done as per the
applicable regulations and passed by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE. The temporary line will be removed forthwith
after the completion of work or if there is any hindrance caused to the other works due to the alignment of
these lines, the CONTRACTOR will re-route or remove the temporary lines at his own cost. The CONTRACTOR at
his cost will also provide suitable electric meters, fuses, switches, etc. for purposes of payment to the
EMPLOYER which should be in the custody and control of the EMPLOYER. The cost of power supply shall be
payable to the EMPLOYER every month for Construction Works power which would be deducted from the
running account bills. The EMPLOYER shall not, however, guarantee the supply of electricity nor have any
liability in respect thereof. No claim for compensation for any failure or short supply of electricity will be
admissible.
2.4.2 It shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to provide and maintain the complete installation on the load
side of the supply with due regard to safety requirement at site. All cabling, equipment, installations etc. shall
comply in all respects with the latest statutory requirements and safety provisions i.e., as per the Central/State
Electricity Acts and Rules etc. The CONTRACTOR will ensure that his equipment and Electrical Wiring etc., are
installed, modified, maintained by a licensed Electrician/Supervisor. A test certificate is to be produced to the
ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE for his approval, before power is made available.
2.4.3 At all times, IEA regulations shall be followed failing which the EMPLOYER has a right to disconnect the power
supply without any reference to the CONTRACTOR. No claim shall be entertained for such disconnection by the
ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE. Power supply will be reconnected only after production of fresh certificate from
authorized electrical supervisors.
2.4.4 The EMPLOYER is not liable for any loss or damage to the CONTRACTOR's equipment as a result of variation in
voltage or frequency or interruption in power supply or other loss to the CONTRACTOR arising therefrom.
2.4.5 The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the Electrical equipment installed by him are such that average power
factors does not fall below 0.90 at his premises. In case power factor falls below 0.90 in any month, he will
reimburse to the EMPLOYER at the penal rate determined by the EMPLOYER for all units consumed during the
month.
2.4.6 The power supply required for CONTRACTOR's colony near the plant site will be determined by the EMPLOYER
and shall be as per State Electricity Board's Rules and other statutory provisions applicable for such installations
from time to time. In case of power supply to CONTRACTOR's colony, the power will be made available at a
single point and the CONTRACTOR shall make his own arrangement at his own cost for distribution to the
occupants of the colony as per Electricity Rules and Acts. The site and colony shall be sufficiently illuminated to
avoid accidents.
2.4.7 The CONTRACTOR will have to provide and install his own lights and power meters which will be governed as
per Central/State Government Electricity Rules. The metres shall be sealed by the EMPLOYER.
2.4.8 In case of damage of any of the EMPLOYER’s equipment on account of fault, intentional or unintentional on the
part of the CONTRACTOR, the EMPLOYER reserves the right to recover the cost of such damage from the
CONTRACTOR's bill. Cost of HRC Fuses replaced at the EMPLOYER's terminals due to any fault in the
CONTRACTOR's installation shall be to CONTRACTOR's account at the rates decided by the ENGINEER-IN-
CHARGE.
2.4.9 Only motors upto 3 HP will be allowed to be started direct on line. For motors above 3 HP and upto 100 HP a
suitable Starting device approved by the ENGINEER- IN-CHARGE shall be provided by the CONTRACTOR. For
motors above 100 HP slipping induction motors with suitable starting devices as approved by the ENGINEER-
IN-CHARGE shall be provided by the CONTRACTOR.
2.4.10 The CONTRACTOR shall ensure at his cost that all electrical lines and equipment and all installations are
approved by the State Electricity Inspector before power can be supplied to the EMPLOYER.
2.4.11 The total requirement of power shall be indicated by the tenderer alongwith his tender.
2.5 Land for Contractor’s Field Office, Godown and Workshop: The EMPLOYER will, at his own discretion and convenience
and for the duration of the execution of the work make available near the site, land for construction of CONTRACTOR's

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 Temporary Field Office, godowns workshops and assembly yard required for the execution of the CONTRACT. The
CONTRACTOR shall at his own cost construct all these temporary buildings and provide suitable water supply and
sanitary arrangement and get the same approved by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE. On completion of the works undertaken
by the CONTRACTOR, he shall remove all temporary works erected by him and have the SITE cleaned as directed by
ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE. If the CONTRACTOR shall fail to comply with these requirements, the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE may
at he expenses of the CONTRACTOR remove such surplus, and rubbish materials and dispose off the same as he deems fit
and get the site cleared as aforesaid; and CONTRACTOR shall forthwith pay the amount of all expenses so incurred and
shall have no claim in respect of any such surplus materials disposed off as aforesaid. But the EMPLOYER reserves the
right to ask the CONTRACTOR any time during the pendency of the CONTRACT to vacate the land by giving 7 days notice
on security reasons or on national interest or otherwise. Rent may be charged for the land so occupied from contractor
by the Employer. The CONTRACTOR shall put up temporary structures as required by them for their office, fabrication
shop and construction stores only in the area allocated to them on the project site by the EMPLOYER or his authorised
representative. No tea stalls/canteens should be put up or allowed to be put up by any CONTRACTOR in the allotted land
or complex area without written permission of the EMPLOYER. No unauthorised buildings, constructions or structures
should be put up by the CONTRACTOR anywhere on the project site. For uninterrupted fabrication work, the
CONTRACTOR shall put up temporary covered structures at his cost within Area in the location allocated to them in the
project site by the EMPLOYER or his authorised representative. No person except for authorised watchman shall be
allowed to stay in the plant area/CONTRACTOR's area after completion of the day's job without prior written permission
from ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE.
2.6 Land for Residential Accommodation:-:No Land shall be made available for residential accommodation for staff and
labour of CONTRACTOR.

SECTION-III GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO TENDERERS

3. SUBMISSION OF TENDER:
3.1 TENDER must be submitted without making any additions, alterations, and as per details given in other clauses hereunder.
The requisite details shall be filled in by the TENDERER at space provided under “Submission of Tender at the beginning of
GCC of Tender Document. The rate shall be filled only in the schedule given in this Tender Document.
3.2 Addenda/Corrigenda to this Tender Document, if issued, must be signed, submitted alongwith the Tender Document. the
tenderer should write clearly the revised quantities in Schedule of Rates of Tender Document and should price the WORK
based on revised quantities when amendments of quantities are issued in addenda.
3.3 Covering letter alongwith its enclosures accompanying the Tender Document and all further correspondence shall be
submitted in duplicate.
3.4 Tenderers are advised to submit quotations based strictly on the terms and conditions and specifications contained in the
Tender Documents and not to stipulate any deviations.
3.5 Tenders should always be placed in double sealed covers, superscribing ["QUOTATION DO NOT OPEN" Tender for
_________________________ Project of BCPL due for opening on _______________________]. The Full Name, Address and
Telegraphic Address, Fax No. of the Tenderers shall be written on the bottom left hand corner of the sealed cover.

4. Documents:

4.1 General: The tenders as submitted, will consist of the following:

(i) Complete set of Tender Documents (Original) as sold duly filled in and signed by the tenderer as prescribed in
different clauses of the Tender Documents.
(ii) Earnest money in the manner specified in Clause 6 hereof.
(iii) Power of Attorney or a true copy thereof duly attested by a Gazetted Officer in case an authorised representative
has signed the tender, as required by Clause 14 hereof.
(iv) Information regarding tenderers in the proforma enclosed.
(v) Details of work of similar type and magnitude carried out by the Tenderer in the proforma provided in the tender
document.
(vi) Organisation chart giving details of field management at site, the tenderer proposes to have for this job.
(vii) Details of construction plant and equipments available with the tenderer for using in this work.
(viii) Solvency Certificate from Scheduled Bank to prove the financial ability to carry out the work tendered for.
(ix) Latest Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account duly audited.
(x) Details of present commitment as per proforma enclosed to tender.
(xi) Data required regarding SUB-CONTRACTOR(s)/ Supplier/ Manufacturers and other technical informations the
tenderer wish to furnish.
(xii) Provident fund registration certificate
(xiii) List showing all enclosures to tender.

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4.2 All pages are to be Initiated: All signatures in Tender Documents shall be dated, as well as, all the pages of all sections of
Tender Documents shall be initialed at the lower right hand corner and signed wherever required in the tender papers by the
TENDERER or by a person holding power of attorney authorising him to sign on behalf of the tenderer before submission of
tender.
4.3 Rates to be in Figures and Words: The tender should quote in English both in figures as well as in words the rates and amounts
tendered by him in the Schedule of Rates of Tender submitted by the CONTRACTOR for each item and in such a way that
interpolation is not possible. The amount for each item should be worked out and entered and requisite total given of all
items, both in figures and in words. The tendered amount for the work shall be entered in the tender and duly signed by the
Tenderer. If some discrepancies are found between the RATES in FIGURES and WORDS or the AMOUNT shown in the tender,
the following procedure shall be followed:
a) When there is difference between the rates in figures and words, the rate which corresponds to the amount worked out
by the tenderer shall be taken as correct.
b) When the rate quoted by the tenderer in figures and words tally but the amount is incorrect the rate quoted by the
tenderer shall be taken as correct.
c) When it is not possible to ascertain the correct rate by either of above methods, the rate quoted in words shall be taken
as correct.
4.4 Corrections and Erasures: All correction(s) and alteration(s) in the entries of tender paper shall be signed in full by the
TENDERER with date. No erasure or over writing is permissible.
4.5 Signature of Tenderer:
4.5.1 The TENDERER shall contain the name, residence and place of business of person or persons making the tender and shall
be signed by the TENDERER with his usual signature. Partnership firms shall furnish the full names of all partners in the
tender. It should be signed in the partnership's name by all the partners or by duly authorised representatives followed
by the name and designation of the person signing. Tender by a corporation shall be signed by an authorised
representative, and a Power of Attorney in that behalf shall accompany the tender. A copy of the constitution of the firm
with names of all partners shall be furnished.
4.5.2 When a tenderer signs a tender in a language other than English, the total amount tendered should, in addition, be
written in the same language. The signature should be attested by at least one witness.
4.6 Witness: Witness and sureties shall be persons of status and property and their names, occupation and address shall be stated
below their signature.
4.7 Details of Experience: The tenderer should furnish, alongwith his tender, details of previous experience in having successfully
completed in the recent past works of this nature, together with the names of Employers, location of sites and value of
contract, date of commencement and completion of work, delays if any, reasons of delay and other details alongwith
documentary evidence(s).
4.8 Liability of Government of India: It is expressly understood and agreed by and between Bidder or/Contractor and M/s BCPL,
and that M/s BCPL, is entering into this agreement solely on its own behalf and not on behalf of any other person or entity. In
particular, it is expressly understood and agreed that the Government of India is not a party to this agreement and has no
liabilities, obligations or rights hereunder. It is expressly understood and agreed that M/s BCPL is an independent legal entity
with power and authority to enter into contracts solely on its own behalf under the applicable Laws of India and general
principles of Contract Law. The Bidder/Contractor expressly agrees, acknowledges and understands that M/s BCPL is not an
agent, representative or delegate of the Government of India. It is further understood and agreed that the Government of
India is not and shall not be liable for any acts, omissions, commissions, breaches or other wrongs arising out of the contract.
Accordingly, Bidder/Contractor hereby expressly waives, releases and foregoes any and all actions or claims, including cross
claims, impleader claims or counter claims against the Government of India arising out of this contract and covenants not to
sue to Government of India as to any manner, claim, cause of action or thing whatsoever arising of or under this agreement.
5. TRANSFER OF TENDER DOCUMENTS:
5.1 Transfer of Tender Documents purchased by one intending tenderer to another is not permissible.
6. EARNEST MONEY:
6.1 The bidder must pay Earnest Money as given in the letter /notice inviting tenders and attach the official receipt with the
tender failing which the tender is liable to be rejected and representatives of such tenderers will not be allowed to attend the
tender opening. Earnest Money can be paid in Demand Drafts or Bank Guarantee or Banker’s Cheque or Letter of Credit from
any Indian scheduled bank or a branch of an International bank situated in India and registered with Reserve Bank of India as
scheduled foreign bank. However, other than the Nationalised Indian Banks, the banks whose BGs are furnished, must be
commercial banks having net worth in excess of Rs. 100 crores and a declaration to this effect should be made by such
commercial bank either in the bank guarantee itself or separately on a letter head. The bid guarantee shall be submitted in
the prescribed format .

Note: The Bank Guarantee so furnished by the tenderer shall be in the proforma prescribed by the EMPLOYER. No interest shall
be paid by the EMPLOYER on the Earnest Money deposited by the tenderer. The Bank Guarantee furnished in lieu of
Earnest Money shall be kept valid for a period of "SIX MONTHS" from the date of opening of tender.(TWO MONTHS
beyond the bid validity). The Earnest Money deposited by successful tenderer shall be forfeited if the Contractor fails to
furnish the requisite Contract Performance Security as per clause 24 hereof and /or fails to start work within a period of

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 15 days or fails to execute the AGREEMENT within 15 days of the receipt by him of the Notification of Acceptance of
Tender.

Note: The Earnest Money of the unsuccessful bidder will be returned by EMPLOYER/CONSULTANT, directly to the tenderer (s),
within a reasonable period of time but not later than 30 days after the expiration of the period of bid validity prescribed
by EMPLOYER.

7 VALIDITY:
7.1 Tender submitted by tenderers shall remain valid for acceptance for a period of "4 MONTHS" from the date of opening of the
tender. The tenderers shall not be entitled during the said period of 4 months, without the consent in writing of the
EMPLOYER, to revoke or cancel his tender or to vary the tender given or any term thereof. In case of tender revoking or
canceling his tender or varying any term in regard thereof without the consent of EMPLOYER in writing, the EMPLOYER shall
forfeit Earnest Money paid by him alongwith tender.
8 ADDENDA/CORRIGENDA
8.1 Addenda/ Corrigenda to the Tender Documents will be issued in duplicate prior to the date of opening of the tenders to clarify
documents or to reflect modification in design or CONTRACT terms.
8.2 Each addenda/ corrigendum issued will be issued in duplicate to each person or organisation to whom set of Tender
Documents has been issued. Recipient will retain tenderer's copy of each Addendum/Corrigendum and attach original copy
duly signed along with his offer. All Addenda/Corrigenda issued shall become part of Tender Documents.
9 RIGHT OF EMPLOYER TO ACCEPT OR REJECT TENDER:
9.1 The right to accept the tender will rest with the EMPLOYER. The EMPLOYER, however, does not bind himself to accept the
lowesttender, and reserves to itself the authority to reject any or all the tenders received without assigning any reason
whatsoever. At the option of the Employer, the work for which the tender had been invited, may be awarded to one
Contractor or split between more than one bidders, in which case the award will be made for only that part of the work, in
respect of which the bid has been accepted. The quoted rates should hold good for such eventualities. Tenders in which any
of the particulars and prescribed information are missing or are incomplete in any respect and/or the prescribed conditions
are not fulfilled are liable to be rejected. The Tender containing uncalled for remarks or any additional conditions are liable to
be rejected. Canvassing in connection with tenders is strictly prohibited and tenders submitted by the Tenderers who resort
to canvassing will be liable to rejection.
10 TIME SCHEDULE
10.1 The WORK shall be executed strictly as per the TIME SCHEDULE specified in TENDER/CONTRACT Document. The period of
construction given in Time Schedule includes the time required for mobilisation as well as testing, rectifications if any,
retesting and completion in all respects to the entire satisfaction of the ENGINEER-IN- CHARGE.
10.2 A joint programme of execution of the WORK will be prepared by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE and CONTRACTOR based on
priority requirement of this project. This programme will take into account the time of completion mentioned in 10.1 above
and the time allowed for the priority works by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE.
10.3 Monthly/Weekly construction programme will; be drawn up by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE jointly with the CONTRACTOR,
based on availability of work fronts and the joint construction programme as per 10.2 above. The CONTRACTOR shall
scrupulously adhere to these targets /programmes by deploying adequate personnel, construction tools and tackles and he
shall also supply himself all materials of his scope of supply in good time to achieve the targets/programmes. In all matters
concerning the extent of targets set out in the weekly and monthly programmes and the degree of achievements the decision
of the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE will be final and binding on the CONTRACTOR.
11 TENDERER’S RESPONSIBILITY
11.1 The intending tenderers shall be deemed to have visited the SITE and familiarised submitting the tender. Non-familiarity with
the site conditions will not be considered a reason either for extra claims or for not carrying out the works in strict conformity
with the DRAWINGS and SPECIFICATIONS or for any delay in performance.
12 RETIRED GOVERNMENT OR COMPANY OFFICERS
12.1 No Engineer of Gazetted rank or other Gazetted Officer employed in Engineering or Administrative duties in an Engineering
Department of the States/ Central Government or of the EMPLOYER is allowed to work as a CONTRACTOR for a period of two
years after his retirement from Government Service, or from the employment of the EMPLOYER without the previous
permission of the EMPLOYER. The CONTRACT, if awarded, is liable to be cancelled if either the CONTRACTOR or any of his
employees is found at any time to be such a person, who has not obtained the permission of the State/Central Government or
of the EMPLOYER as aforesaid before submission of tender, or engagement in the CONTRACTOR'S service as the case may be.
13 SIGNING OF THE CONTRACT:
13.1 The successful tenderer shall be required to execute an AGREEMENT in the proforma attached with TENDER DOCUMENT
within 15 days of the receipt by him of the Notification of Acceptance of Tender. In the event of failure on the part of the
successful tenderer to sign the AGREEMENT within the above stipulated period, the Earnest Money or his initial deposit will
be forefeited and the acceptance of the tender shall be considered as cancelled.

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14 FIELD MANAGEMENT & CONTROLLING/COORDINATING AUTHORITY:
14.1 The field management will be the responsibility of the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE, who will be nominated by the EMPLOYER. The
ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE may also authorize his representatives to assist in performing his duties and functions.
14.2 The ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE shall coordinate the works of various agencies engaged at site to ensure minimum disruption of
work carried out by different agencies. It shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to plan and execute the work strictly
in accordance with site instructions to avoid hindrance to the work being executed by other agencies.

15 NOTE TO SCHEDULE OF RATES:

15.1 The Schedule of Rates should be read in conjunction with all the other sections of the tender.
15.2 The tenderer shall be deemed to have studied the DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS and details of work to be done within TIME
SCHEDULE and to have acquainted him of the condition prevailing at site.
15.3 Rates must be filled in the Schedule of Rates of original Tender Documents. If quoted in separate typed sheets no variation in
item description or specification shall be accepted. Any exceptions taken by the tenderer to the Schedule of Rates shall be
brought out in the terms and conditions of the offer.
15.4 The quantities shown against the various items are only approximate. Any increase or decrease in the quantities shall not
form the basis of alteration of the rates quoted and accepted.
15.5 The EMPLOYER reserves the right to interpolate the rates for such items of work falling between similar items of lower and
higher magnitude.

16 POLICY FOR TENDERS UNDER CONSIDERATION:

16.1 Only Those Tenders which are complete in all respects and are strictly in accordance with the Terms and Conditions and
Technical Specifications of Tender Document, shall be considered for evaluation. Such Tenders shall be deemed to be under
consideration immediately after opening of Tender and until such time an official intimation of acceptance /rejection of
Tender is made by BCPL to the Bidder.
16.2 Zero Deviation: Bidders to note that this is a ZERO DEVIATION TENDER. BCPL will appreciate submission of offer based on the
terms and conditions in the enclosed General Conditions of Contract (GCC), Special Conditions of Contract (SCC), Instructions
to Bidders (ITB), Scope of Work, technical specifications etc. to avoid wastage of time and money in seeking clarifications on
technical/ commercial aspects of the offer. Bidder may note that no technical and commercial clarifications will be sought for
after the receipt of the bids. In case of any deviation/nonconformity observed in the bid, it will be liable for rejection.
17 AWARD OF CONTRACT:
17.1 The Acceptance of Tender will be intimated to the successful Tenderer by BCPL either by Telex/ Telegram/ Fax or by Letter or
like means-defined as LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE OF TENDER.
17.2 BCPL will be the sole judge in the matter of award of CONTRACT and the decision of BCPL shall be final and binding.
18 CLARIFICATION OF TENDER DOCUMENT:
18.1 The Tender is required to carefully examine the Technical Specifications, Conditions of Contract, Drawings and other details
relating to WORK and given in Tender Document and fully inform himself as to all conditions and matters which may in any
way affect the WORK or the cost thereof. In case the Tenderer is in doubt about the completeness or correctness of any of the
contents of the Tender Documents he should request in writing for an interpretation/clarification to BCPL in triplicate. BCPL
will then issue interpretation/clarification to Tenderer in writing. Such clarifications and or interpretations shall form part of
the Specifications and Documents and shall accompany the tender which shall be submitted by tenderer within time and date
as specified in invitations to tender.
18.2 Verbal clarification and information given by BCPL or its employee(s) or its representatives shall not in any way be binding on
BCPL.
19 LOCAL CONDITIONS:
19.1 It will be imperative on each tenderer to inform himself of all local conditions and factors which may have any effect on the
execution of WORK covered under the Tender Document. In their own interest, the tenderer are requested to familiarise
themselves with the Indian Income Tax Act 1961, Indian Companies Act 1956, Indian Customs Act 1962 and other related Acts
and Laws and Regulations of India with their latest amendments, as applicable BCPL shall not entertain any requests for
clarifications from the tenderer regarding such local conditions.
19.2 It must be understood and agreed that such factors have properly been investigated and considered while submitting the
tender. No claim for financial or any other adjustments to VALUE OF CONTRACT, on lack of clarity of such factors shall be
entertained.
20 ABNORMAL RATES:
20.1 The tenderer is expected to quote rate for each item after careful analysis of cost involved for the performance of the
completed item considering all specifications and Conditions of Contract. This will avoid loss of profit or gain in case of
curtailment or change of specification for any item. In case it is noticed that the rates quoted by the tenderer for any item are
unusually high or unusually low, it will be sufficient cause for the rejection of the tender unless the EMPLOYER is convinced
about the reasonableness after scrutiny of the analysis for such rate(s) to be furnished by the tenderer (on demand).

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SECTION-IV GENERAL OBLIGATIONS

21 PRIORITY OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

21.1 Except if and the extent otherwise provided by the Contract, the provisions of the General Conditions of Contract and Special
Conditions shall prevail over those of any other documents forming part of the CONTRACT. Several documents forming the
CONTRACT are to be taken as mutually explanatory of one another, but in case of ambiguities or discrepancies the same shall
be explained and adjusted by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE who shall thereupon issue to the Contractor instructions thereon and
in such event, unless otherwise provided in the Contract, the priority of the documents forming the Contract shall be as
follows :
(i) The Contract Agreement ;
(ii) The Letter of Acceptance;
(iii) The (Instructions to Bidders)ITB;
(iv) Special Conditions of Contract (SCC);
(v) General Conditions of Contract (GCC)
(vi) Any other document forming part of the Contract. Works shown in the DRAWING but not mentioned in the
SPECIFICATIONS OR described in the SPECIFICATIONS without being shown in the DRAWINGS shall nevertheless be
deemed to be included in the same manner as if they had been specifically shown upon the DRAWINGS and
described in the SPECIFICATIONS.
21.2 Headings and Marginal Notes: All headings and marginal notes to the clauses of these General Conditions of Contract or to
the SPECIFICATIONS or to any other Tender Document are solely for the purpose of giving a concise indication and not a
summary of the contents thereof, and they shall never be deemed to be part thereof or be used in the interpretation or
construction thereof the CONTRACT.
21.3 Singular and Plural: In CONTRACT DOCUMENTS unless otherwise stated specifically, the singular shall include the plural and
vice versa wherever the context so requires.
21.4 Interpretation: Words implying `Persons' shall include relevant `Corporate Companies / Registered Associations/ Body of
Individuals/ Firm of Partnership' as the case may be.

22 SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT:

22.1 Special Conditions of Contract shall be read in conjunction with the General Conditions of Contract, specification of Work,
Drawings and any other documents forming part of this CONTRACT wherever the context so requires.
22.2 Notwithstanding the sub-division of the documents into these separate sections and volumes every part of each shall be
deemed to be supplementary to and complementary of every other part and shall be read with and into the CONTRACT so far
as it may be practicable to do so.
22.3 Where any portion of the General Condition of Contract is repugnant to or at variance with any provisions of the Special
Conditions of Contract, unless a different intention appears the provisions of the Special Conditions of Contract shall be
deemed to over-ride the provisions of the General Conditions of Contract and shall to the extent of such repugnancy, or
variations, prevail.
22.4 Wherever it is mentioned in the specifications that the CONTRACTOR shall perform certain WORK or provide certain facilities,
it is understood that the CONTRACTOR shall do so at his cost and the VALUE OF CONTRACT shall be deemed to have included
cost of such performance and provisions, so mentioned.
22.5 The materials, design and workmanship shall satisfy the relevant INDIAN STANDARDS, the JOB SPECIFICATIONS contained
herein and CODES referred to. Where the job specification stipulate requirements in addition to those contained in the
standard codes and specifications, these additional requirements shall also be satisfied.

23 CONTRACTOR TO OBTAIN HIS OWN INFORMATION:

23.1 The CONTRACTOR in fixing his rate shall for all purpose whatsoever reason may be, deemed to have himself independently
obtained all necessary information for the purpose of preparing his tender and his tender as accepted shall be deemed to
have taken into account all contingencies as may arise due to such information or lack of same. The correctness of the details,
given in the Tender Document to help the CONTRACTOR to make up the tender is not guaranteed. The CONTRACTOR shall be
deemed to have examined the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, to have generally obtained his own information in all matters
whatsoever that might affect the carrying out of the works at the schedules rates and to have satisfied himself to the
sufficiency of his tender. Any error in description of quantity or omission therefrom shall not vitiate the CONTRACT or release
the CONTRACTOR from executing the work comprised in the CONTRACT according to DRAWINGS and SPECIFICATIONS at the
scheduled rates. He is deemed to have known the scope, nature and magnitude of the WORKS and the requirements of
materials and labour involved etc., and as to what all works he has to complete in accordance with the CONTRACT documents
whatever be the defects, omissions or errors that may be found in the DOCUMENTS. The CONTRACTOR shall be deemed to
have visited surroundings, to have satisfied himself to the nature of all existing structures, if any, and also as to the nature and
the conditions of the Railways, Roads, Bridges and Culverts, means of transport and communication, whether by land, water
or air, and as to possible interruptions thereto and the access and egress from the site, to have made enquiries, examined and
satisfied himself as to the sites for obtaining sand, stones, bricks and other materials, the sites for disposal of surplus
materials, the available accommodation as to whatever required, depots and such other buildings as may be necessary for
executing and completing the works, to have made local independent enquiries as to the sub-soil, subsoil water and variations

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 thereof, storms, prevailing winds, climatic conditions and all other similar matters effecting these works. He is deemed to
have acquainted himself as to his liability of payment of Government Taxes, Customs duty and other charges, levies etc. Any
neglect or omission or failure on the part of the CONTRACTOR in obtaining necessary and reliable information upon the
foregoing or any other matters affecting the CONTRACT shall not relieve him from any risks or liabilities or the entire
responsibility from completion of the works at the scheduled rates and times in strict accordance with the CONTRACT. It is,
therefore, expected that should the CONTRACTOR have any doubt as to the meaning of any portion of the CONTRACT
DOCUMENT he shall set forth the particulars thereof in writing to EMPLOYER in duplicate, before submission of tender. The
EMPLOYER may provide such clarification as may be necessary in writing to CONTRACT, such clarifications as provided by
EMPLOYER shall form part of CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. No verbal agreement or inference from conversation with any effect
or employee of the EMPLOYER either before, during or after the execution of the CONTRACT agreement shall in any way
affect or modify and of the terms or obligations herein contained. Any change in layout due to site conditions or technological
requirement shall be binding on the CONTRACTOR and no extra claim on this account shall be entertained.
24 CONTRACT PERFORMANCE SECURITY:
24.1 The CONTRACTOR shall furnish to the EMPLOYER, within 15 days from the date of notification of award, a security in the sum
of 10% of the accepted value of the tender or the actual value of work to be done whichever is applicable due to any
additional work or any other reasons, in the form of a Bank draft/Banker’s cheque or Bank Guarantee or irrevocable Letter of
credit (as per proforma enclosed) as Contract Performance Security with the EMPLOYER which will be refunded after the
expiry of DEFECTS LIABILITY PERIOD.
24.2 CONTRACTOR can furnish the Contract Performance Security in the form of Demand Draft or through a Bank Guarantee or
through an irrevocable Letter of Credit from any Indian scheduled bank or a branch of an International bank situated in India
and registered with Reserve Bank of India as scheduled foreign bank. However, other than the Nationalised Indian Banks, the
banks whose BGs are furnished, must be commercial banks having net worth in excess of Rs. 100 crores and a declaration to
this effect should be made by such commercial bank either in the bank guarantee itself or separately on a letter head. The
bank guarantee or the Letter of Credit shall be submitted in the prescribed format.
24.3 If the CONTRACTOR/SUB-CONTRACTOR or their employees or the CONTRACTOR’s agents and representatives shall damage,
break, deface or destroy any property belonging to the EMPLOYER or others during the execution of the CONTRACT, the same
shall be made good by the CONTRACTOR at his own expenses and in default thereof, the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE may cause the
same to be made good by other agencies and recover expenses from the CONTRACTOR (for which the certificate of the
ENGINEER- IN-CHARGE shall be final).
24.4 All compensation or other sums of money payable by the CONTRACTOR to the EMPLOYER under terms of this CONTRACT
may be deducted from or paid by the encashment or sale of a sufficient part of his Contract Performance Security or from any
sums which may be due or may become due to the CONTRACTOR by the EMPLOYER of any account whatsoever and in the
event of his Contract Performance Security being reduced by reasons of any such deductions or sale of aforesaid, the
CONTRACTOR shall within ten days thereafter make good in cash, bank drafts as aforesaid any sum or sums which may have
been deducted from or realised by sale of his Contract Performance Security, or any part thereof. No interest shall be payable
by the EMPLOYER for sum deposited as Contract Performance Security.
24.5 Failure of the successful bidder to comply with the requirements of this Clause shall constitute sufficient grounds for the
annulment of the award and the forfeiture of bid security.

25 TIME OF PERFORMANCE:
25.1 Time for Mobilisation: The work covered by this CONTRACT shall be commenced within fifteen (15) days, the date of
letter/Fax of Intent and be completed in stages on or before the dates as mentioned in the TIME SCHEDULE OF COMPLETION
OF WORK. The CONTRACTOR should bear in mind that time is the essence of this agreement. Request for revision of
construction time after tenders are opened will not receive consideration. The above period of fifteen (15) days is included
within the overall COMPLETION SCHEDULE, not over and above the completion time to any additional work or any other
reasons.
25.2 Time Schedule of Construction:
25.2.1 The general Time Schedule of construction is given in the TENDER DOCUMENT. CONTRACTOR should prepare a detailed
monthly or weekly construction program jointly with the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE within 15 days of receipt of LETTER/FAX
OF INTENT or ACCEPTANCE OF TENDER. The WORK shall be executed strictly as per the Time Schedule given in the
CONTRACT DOCUMENT. The period of construction given includes the time required for mobilisation testing,
rectifications, if any, retesting and completion in all respects in accordance with CONTRACT DOCUMENT to the entire
satisfaction of the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE.
25.2.2 The CONTRACTOR shall submit a detailed PERT network within the time frame agreed above consisting of adequate
number of activities covering various key phases of the WORK such as design, procurement, manufacturing, shipment
and field erection activities within fifteen (15) days from the date of LETTER/FAX OF INTENT. This network shall also
indicate the interface facilities to be provided by the EMPLOYER and the dates by which such facilities are needed.
25.2.3 CONTRACTOR shall discuss the network so submitted with the EMPLOYER and the agreed network which may be in the
form as submitted with the EMPLOYER or in revised form in line with the outcome of discussions shall form part of the
CONTRACT, to be signed within fifteen (15) days from the date of LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE OF TENDER. During the
performance of the CONTRACT, if in the opinion of the EMPLOYER proper progress is not maintained suitable changes

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 shall be made in the CONTRACTOR's operation to ensure proper progress. The above PERT network shall be reviewed
periodically and reports shall be submitted by the CONTRACTOR as directed by EMPLOYER.

26 FORCE MAJEURE:
26.1 CONDITIONS FOR FORCE MAJEURE: In the event of either party being rendered unable by Force Majeure to perform any
obligations required to be performed by them under the CONTRACT the relative obligation of the party affected by such Force
Majeures shall upon notification to the other party be suspended for the period during which Force Majeures event lasts. The
cost and loss sustained by the either party shall be borne by the respective parties. The term "Force Majeures" as employed
herein shall mean acts of God, earthquake, war (declared or undeclared), revolts, riots, fires, floods, rebellions, explosions,
hurricane, sabotage, civil commotions and acts and regulations of respective Government of the two parties, namely the
EMPLOYER and the CONTRACTOR. Upon the occurrence of such cause(s) and upon its termination, the party alleging that it
has been rendered unable as aforesaid thereby, shall notify the other party in writing immediately but not later than 72
(Seventy-two) hours of the alleged beginning and ending thereof giving full particulars and satisfactory evidence in support of
its claim. Time for performance of the relative obligation suspended by the Force Majeures shall then stand extended by the
period for which such cause lasts. If deliveries of bought out items and/or works to be executed by the CONTRACTOR are
suspended by Force Majeure conditions lasting for more than 2 (two) months the EMPLOYER shall have the option to
terminate the CONTRACT or re-negotiate the contract provisions.
26.2 OUTBREAK OF WAR
26.2.1 If during the currency of the CONTRACT there shall be an out-break of war whether declared or not, in that part of the
World which whether financially or otherwise materially affect the execution of the WORK the CONTRACTOR shall unless
and until the CONTRACT is terminated under the provisions in this clause continue to use his best endeavour to complete
the execution of the WORK, provided always that the EMPLOYER shall be entitled, at any time after such out-break of
war to terminate or re-negotiate the CONTRACT by giving notice in writing to the CONTRACTOR and upon such notice
being given the CONTRACT shall, save as to the rights of the parties under this clause and to the operation of the clauses
entitled settlement of Disputes and Arbitration hereof, be terminated but without prejudice to the right of either party in
respect of any antecedent breach thereof.
26.2.2 If the CONTRACT shall be terminated under the provisions of the above clause, the CONTRACTOR shall with all
reasonable diligence remove from the SITE all the CONTRACTOR's equipment and shall give similar facilities to his SUB-
CONTRACTORS to do so.

27 PRICE REDUCTION SCHEDULE:

27.1 Time is the essence of the CONTRACT. In case the CONTRACTOR fails to complete the WORK within the stipulated period,
then, unless such failure is due to Force Majeure as defined in Clause 26 here above or due to EMPLOYER's defaults, the Total
Contract price shall be reduced by ½ % of the total Contract Price per complete week of delay or part thereof subject to a
maximum of 5 % of the Total Contract Price, by way of reduction in price for delay and not as penalty. The said amount will be
recovered from amount due to the Contractor/ Contractor’s Contract Performance Security payable on demand. The decision
of the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE in regard to applicability of Price Reduction Schedule shall be final and binding on the
CONTRACTOR.
27.2 All sums payable under this clause is the reduction in price due to delay in completion period at the above agreed rate.

28 RIGHTS OF THE EMPLOYER TO FORFEIT CONTRACT PERFORMANCE SECURITY:

28.1 Whenever any claim against the CONTRACTOR for the payment of a sum of money arises out or under the CONTRACT, the
EMPLOYER shall be entitled to recover such sum by appropriating in part or whole the Contract Performance Security of the
CONTRACTOR. In the event of the security being insufficient or if no security has been taken from the CONTRACTOR, then the
balance or the total sum recoverable, as the case may be shall be deducted from any sum then due or which at any time
thereafter may become due to the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall pay to the EMPLOYER on demand any balance
remaining due.

29 FAILURE BY THE CONTRACTOR TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT:

29.1 If the CONTRACTOR refuses or fails to execute the WORK or any separate part thereof with such diligence as will ensure its
completion within the time specified in the CONTRACT or extension thereof or fails to perform any of his obligation under the
CONTRACT or in any manner commits a breach of any of the provisions of the CONTRACT it shall be open to the EMPLOYER at
its option by written notice to the CONTRACTOR:
a) TO DETERMINE THE CONTRACT in which event the CONTRACT shall stand terminated and shall cease to be in force
and effect on and from the date appointed by the EMPLOYER on that behalf, whereupon the CONTRACTOR shall
stop forthwith any of the CONTRACTOR's work then in progress, except such WORK as the EMPLOYER may, in
writing, require to be done to safeguard any property or WORK, or installations from damage, and the EMPLOYER,
for its part, may take over the work remaining unfinished by the CONTRACTOR and complete the same through a
fresh contractor or by other means, at the risk and cost of the CONTRACTOR, and any of his sureties if any, shall be
liable to the EMPLOYER for any excess cost occasioned by such work having to be so taken over and completed by
the EMPLOYER over and above the cost at the rates specified in the schedule of quantities and rate/prices.

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 b) WITHOUT DETERMINING THE CONTRACT to take over the work of the CONTRACTOR or any part thereof and
complete the same through a fresh contractor or by other means at the risk and cost of the CONTRACTOR. The
CONTRACTOR and any of his sureties are liable to the EMPLOYER for any excess cost over and above the cost at the
rates specified in the Schedule of Quantities/ rates, occasioned by such works having been taken over and
completed by the EMPLOYER.
29.2 In such events of Clause 29.1(a) or (b) above.
a) The whole or part of the Contract Performance Security furnished by the CONTRACTOR is liable to be forfeited
without prejudice to the right of the EMPLOYER to recover from the CONTRACTOR the excess cost referred to in the
sub-clause aforesaid, the EMPLOYER shall also have the right of taking possession and utilising in completing the
works or any part thereof, such as materials equipment and plants available at work site belonging to the
CONTRACTOR as may be necessary and the CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled for any compensation for use or
damage to such materials, equipment and plant.
b) The amount that may have become due to the CONTRACTOR on account of work already executed by him shall not
be payable to him until after the expiry of Six (6) calendar months reckoned from the date of termination of
CONTRACT or from the taking over of the WORK or part thereof by the EMPLOYER as the case may be, during which
period the responsibility for faulty materials or workmanship in respect of such work shall, under the CONTRACT,
rest exclusively with the CONTRACTOR. This amount shall be subject to deduction of any amounts due from the
CONTRACT to the EMPLOYER under the terms of the CONTRACT authorized or required to be reserved or retained
by the EMPLOYER.
29.3 Before determining the CONTRACT as per Clause 29.1(a) or (b) provided in the judgment of the EMPLOYER, the default or
defaults committed by the CONTRACTOR is/are curable and can be cured by the CONTRACTOR if an opportunity given to him,
then the EMPLOYER may issue Notice in writing calling the CONTRACTOR to cure the default within such time specified in the
Notice.
29.4 The EMPLOYER shall also have the right to proceed or take action as per 29.1(a) or (b) above, in the event that the
CONTRACTOR becomes bankrupt, insolvent, compounds with his creditors, assigns the CONTRACT in favour of his creditors or
any other person or persons, or being a company or a corporation goes into voluntary liquidation, provided that in the said
events it shall not be necessary for the EMPLOYER to give any prior notice to the CONTRACTOR.
29.5 Termination of the CONTRACT as provided for in sub- clause 29.1(a) above shall not prejudice or affect their rights of the
EMPLOYER which may have accrued upto the date of such termination.

30 CONTRACTOR REMAINS LIABLE TO PAY COMPENSATION IF

30.1 In any case in which any of the powers conferred upon the EMPLOYER BY CLAUSE 29.0 thereof shall have become action not
taken under clause 29: exercisable and the same had not been exercised, the non-exercise thereof shall not constitute a
waiver of any of the conditions hereof and such powers shall notwithstanding be exercisable in .the event of any further case
of default by the CONTRACTOR for which by any clause or clauses hereof he is declared liable to pay compensation amounting
to the whole of his Contract Performance Security, and the liability of the CONTRACTOR for past and future compensation
shall remain unaffected. In the event of the EMPLOYER putting in force the power under above sub-clause (a), (b) or (c) vested
in him under the preceding clause he may, if he so desired, take possession of all or any tools, and plants, materials and stores
in or upon the works or the site thereof belonging to the CONTRACTOR or procured by him and intended to be used for the
execution of the WORK or any part thereof paying or allowing for the same in account at the CONTRACT rates or in case of
these not being applicable at current market rates to be certified by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE whose certificate thereof shall
be final, otherwise the ENGINEER-IN- CHARGE may give notice in writing to the CONTRACTOR or his clerk of the works,
foreman or other authorized agent, requiring him to remove such tools, plant, materials or stores from the premises (within a
time to be specified in such notice), and in the event of the CONTRACTOR failing to comply with any such requisition, the
ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE may remove them at the CONTRACTOR's expense or sell them by auction or private sale on account of
the CONTRACTOR and at his risk in all respects without any further notice as to the date, time or place of sale and the
certificate of the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE as to the expenses of any such removal and the amount of the proceeds and expenses
of any such sale shall be final and conclusive against the CONTRACTOR.

31 CHANGE IN CONSTITUTION:
31.1 Where the CONTRACTOR is a partnership firm, the prior approval of the EMPLOYER shall be obtained in writing, before any
change is made in the constitution of the firm. Where the CONTRACTOR is an individual or a Hindu undivided family business
concern, such approval as aforesaid shall, likewise be obtained before such CONTRACTOR enters into any agreement with
other parties, where under, the reconstituted firm would have the right to carry out the work hereby undertaken by the
CONTRACTOR. In either case if prior approval as aforesaid is not obtained, the CONTRACT shall be deemed to have been
allotted in contravention of clause 37 hereof and the same action may be taken and the same consequence shall ensure as
provided in the said clause.

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32.1 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT FOR DEATH: If the CONTRACTOR is an individual or a proprietary concern and the individual or
the proprietor dies or if the CONTRACTOR is a partnership concern and one of the partner dies then unless, the EMPLOYER is
satisfied that the legal representative of the individual or the proprietary concern or the surviving partners are capable of
carrying out and completing CONTRACT, he (the EMPLOYER)is entitled to cancel the CONTRACT for the uncompleted part
without being in any way liable for any compensation payment to the estate of the diseased CONTRACTOR and/or to the
surviving partners of the CONTRACTOR'S firm on account of the cancellation of CONTRACT. The decision of the EMPLOYER in
such assessment shall be final and binding on the parties. In the event of such cancellation, the EMPLOYER shall not hold the
estate of the diseased CONTRACTOR and/or the surviving partners of the CONTRACTOR'S firm liable for any damages for non-
completion of CONTRACT.
32.2 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT IN CASE OF LIQUIDATION / BANKRUPTCY ETC. If the Contractor shall dissolve or become
bankrupt or insolvent or cause or suffer any receiver to be appointed of his business of any assets thereof compound with his
Creditors, or being a corporation commence to be wound up, not being a member’s voluntary winding up for the purpose of
amalgamation or reconstruction, or carry on its business under a Receiver for the benefits of its Creditors any of them,
EMPLOYER shall be at liberty :- To terminate the contract forthwith upon coming to know of the happening of any such event
as aforesaid by notice in writing to the Contractor or to give the Receiver or liquidator or other person, the option of carrying
out the contract subject to his providing a guarantee upto an amount to be agreed upon by EMPLOYER for due and faithful
performance of the contract.
32.3 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT FOR NON-PERFORMANCE AND SUBSEQUENTLY PUTTING THE CONTRACTOR ON HOLIDAY: In

case of termination of CONTRACT herein set forth (under clause 29.0) except under conditions of Force Majeure and
termination after expiry of contract, the CONTRACTOR shall be put under holiday [i.e. neither any enquiry will be issued to the
party by BCPL. against any type of tender nor their offer will be considered by BCPL against any ongoing tender (s) where
contract between BCPL and that particular CONTRACTOR (as a bidder) has not been finalized] for three years from the date of
termination by BCPL to such CONTRACTOR.

33 MEMBERS OF THE EMPLOYER NOT INDIVIDUALLY LIABLE :

33.1 No Director, or official or employee of the EMPLOYER/ CONSULTANT shall in any way be personally bound or liable for the
acts or obligations of the EMPLOYER under the CONTRACT or answerable for any default or omission in the observance or
performance of any of the acts, matters or things which are herein contained.

34 EMPLOYER NOT BOUND BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIONS:

34.1 The CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to any increase on the scheduled rates or any other right or claim whatsoever by
reason of any representation, explanation statement or alleged representation, promise or guarantees given or alleged to
have been given to him by any person.

35 CONTRACTOR'S OFFICE AT SITE:

35.1 The CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain an office at the site for the accommodation of his agent and staff and such
office shall be open at all reasonable hours to receive instructions, notice or other communications. The CONTRACTOR at all
time shall maintain a site instruction book and compliance of these shall be communicated to the ENGINEER-IN CHARGE from
time to time and the whole document to be preserved and handed over after completion of works.

36 CONTRACTOR'S SUBORDINATE STAFF AND THEIR CONDUCT

36.1 The CONTRACTOR, on or after award of the WORK shall name and depute a qualified engineer having sufficient experience in
carrying out work of similar nature, to whom the equipments, materials, if any, shall be issued and instructions for works
given. The CONTRACTOR shall also provide to the satisfaction of the ENGINEER-IN- CHARGE sufficient and qualified staff to
superintend the execution of the WORK, competent sub-agents, foremen and leading hands including those specially qualified
by previous experience to supervise the types of works comprised in the CONTRACT in such manner as will ensure work of the
best quality, expeditious working. Whenever in the opinion of the ENGINEER-IN- CHARGE additional properly qualified
supervisory staff is considered necessary, they shall be employed by the CONTRACTOR without additional charge on accounts
thereof. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure to the satisfaction of the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE that SUB- CONTRACTORS, if any, shall
provide competent and efficient supervision, over the work entrusted to them.
36.2 If and whenever any of the CONTRACTOR's or SUB- CONTRACTOR'S agents, sub-agents, assistants, foremen, or other
employees shall in the opinion of ENGINEER-IN- CHARGE be guilty of any misconduct or be incompetent or insufficiently
qualified or negligent in the performance of their duties of that in the opinion of the EMPLOYER or the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE,
it is undesirable for administrative or any other reason for such person or persons to be employed in the works, the
CONTRACTOR, is so directed by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE, shall at once remove such person or persons from employment
thereon. Any person or persons so removed from the works shall not again be employed in connection with the WORKS
without the written permission of the ENGINEER-IN- CHARGE. Any person so removed from the WORK shall be immediately
re-placed at the expense of the CONTRACTOR by a qualified and competent substitute. Should the CONTRACTOR be
requested to repatriate any person removed from the works he shall do so and shall bear all costs in connection herewith.

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36.3 The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the proper behaviour of all the staff, foremen, workmen, and others, and shall
exercise a proper degree of control over them and in particular and without prejudice to the said generality, the
CONTRACTOR shall be bound to prohibit and prevent any employees from trespassing or acting in any way detrimental or
prejudicial to the interest of the community or of the properties or occupiers of land and properties in the neighborhood and
in the event of such employee so trespassing, the CONTRACTOR shall be responsible therefore and relieve the EMPLOYER of
all consequent claims or actions for damages or injury or any other grounds whatsoever. The decision of the ENGINEER-IN-
CHARGE upon any matter arising under this clause shall be final. The CONTRACTOR shall be liable for any liability to
EMPLOYER on account of deployment of CONTRACTOR's staff etc. or incidental or arising out of the execution of CONTRACT.
The CONTRACTOR shall be liable for all acts or omissions on the part of his staff, Foremen and Workmen and others in his
employment, including misfeasance or negligence of whatever kind in the course of their work or during their employment,
which are connected directly or indirectly with the CONTRACT.
36.4 If and when required by the EMPLOYER and CONTRACTOR's personnel entering upon the EMPLOYER's premises shall be
properly identified by badges of a type acceptable to the EMPLOYER which must be worn at all times on EMPLOYER's
premises. CONTRACTOR may be required to obtain daily entry passes for his staff/employees from EMPLOYER to work within
operating areas. These being safety requirements, no relaxations on this account shall be given to CONTRACTOR.

37 SUB-LETTING OF WORKS:
37.1 No part of the CONTRACT nor any share or interest therein shall in any manner or degree be transferred, assigned or sublet
by the CONTRACTOR directly or indirectly to any person, firm or corporation whatsoever without the consent in writing, of the
ENGINEER/EMPLOYER except as provided for in the succeeding sub-clause.
i) SUB-CONTRACTS FOR TEMPORARY WORKS ETC.: The EMPLOYER may give written consent to Sub- contract for the execution
of any part of the WORK at the site, being entered in to by CONTRACTOR provided each individual Sub- contract is submitted
to the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE before being entered into and is approved by him.
ii) LIST OF SUB-CONTRACTORS TO BE SUPPLIED: At the commencement of every month the CONTRACTOR shall furnish to the
ENGINEER-IN- CHARGE list of all SUB-CONTRACTORS or other persons or firms engaged by the CONTRACTOR and working at
the SITE during the previous month with particulars of the general nature of the Subcontract or works done by them.
iii) CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY NOT LIMITED BY SUB- CONTRACTORS: Notwithstanding any sub-letting with such approval as
aforesaid and notwithstanding that the ENGINEER-I N-CHARGE shall have received copies of any Subcontracts, the contractor
shall be and shall remain solely responsible for the quality, proper and expeditious execution of the Contract in all respects as
if such sub-letting or Subcontracting had not taken place, and as if such work had been done directly by the CONTRACTOR.
The CONTRACTOR shall bear all responsibility for any act or omission on the part of sub-contractors in regard to work to be
performed under the CONTRACT.
iv) EMPLOYER MAY TERMINATE SUB-CONTRACTS: If any SUB-CONTRACTOR engaged upon the works at the site executes any
works which in the opinion of the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE is not in accordance with the CONTRACT documents, the EMPLOYER
may by written notice to the CONTRACTOR request him to terminate such subcontract and the CONTRACTOR upon the
receipt of such notice shall terminate such Subcontract and dismiss the SUB-CONTRACTOR(S) and the later shall forthwith
leave the works, failing which the EMPLOYER shall have the right to remove such SUB- CONTRACTOR(S) from the site.
v) NO REMEDY FOR ACTION TAKEN UNDER THIS CLAUSE: No action taken by the EMPLOYER under the clause shall relieve the
CONTRACTOR of any of his liabilities under the CONTRACT or give rise to any right or compensation, extension of time or
otherwise failing which the EMPLOYER shall have the right to remove such SUB-CONTRACTOR(S) from the site.

38 POWER OF ENTRY:
38.1 If the CONTRACTOR shall not commence the WORK in the manner previously described in the CONTRACT documents or if he
shall at any time in the opinion of the ENGINEER-I N-CHARGE.
i) fail to carry out the WORK in conformity with the CONTRACT documents, or
ii) fail to carry out the WORK in accordance with the Time Schedule, or
iii) substantially suspend work or the WORK for a period of fourteen days without authority from the ENGINEER IN-CHARGE,
or
iv) fail to carry out and execute the WORK to the satisfaction of the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE, or
v) fail to supply sufficient or suitable construction plant, temporary works, labour, materials or things, or vi) Commit, suffer,
or permit any other breach of any of the provisions of the CONTRACT on his part to be performed or observed or persist
in any of the above mentioned breaches of the CONTRACT for fourteen days, after notice in writing shall have been given
to the CONTRACTOR by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE requiring such breach to be remedied, or
vi) if the CONTRACTOR shall abandon the WORK , or
vii) If the CONTRACTOR during the continuance of the CONTRACT shall become bankrupt, make any arrangement or
composition with his creditors, or permit any execution to be levied or go into liquidation whether compulsory or
voluntary not being merely a voluntary liquidation for the purpose of amalgamation or reconstruction then in any such
case, the EMPLOYER shall have the power to enter upon the WORK and take possession thereof and of the materials,
temporary WORK, construction plant, and stock thereon, and to revoke the CONTRACTOR's license to use the same, and
to complete the WORK by his agents, other CONTRACTORS or workmen or to relate the same upon any terms and to
such other person, firm or corporation as the EMPLOYER in his absolute discretion may think proper to employ and for
the purpose aforesaid to use or authorise the use of any materials, temporary work, CONSTRUCTION PLANT, and stock as
aforesaid, without making payment or allowance to the CONTRACTOR for the said materials other than such as may be

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 certified in writing by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE to be reasonable, and without making any payment or allowance to the
CONTRACTOR for the use of the temporary said works, construction plant and stock or being liable for any loss or
damage thereto, and if the EMPLOYER shall by reason of his taking possession of the WORK or of the WORK being
completed by other CONTRACTOR (due account being taken of any such extra work or works which may or be omitted)
then the amount of such excess as certified by the ENGINEER-IN- CHARGE shall be deducted from any money which may
be due for work done by the CONTRACTOR under the CONTRACT and not paid for. Any deficiency shall forthwith be
made good and paid to the EMPLOYER by the CONTRACTOR and the EMPLOYER shall have power to sell in such manner
and for such price as he may think fit all or any of the construction plant, materials etc. constructed by or belonging to
and to recoup and retain the said deficiency or any part thereof out of proceeds of the sale.

39 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY WITH THE MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AIR

CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS AND OTHER AGENCIES:
39.1 Without repugnance of any other condition, it shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR executing the work of civil
construction, to work in close cooperation and coordinate the WORK with the Mechanical, Electrical, Air-conditioning and
Intercommunication Contractor's and other agencies or their authorised representatives, in providing the necessary grooves,
recesses, cuts and opening etc., in wall, slabs beams and columns etc. and making good the same to the desired finish as per
specification, for the placement of electrical, intercommunication cables, conduits, air-conditioning inlets and outlets grills
and other equipments etc. where required. For the above said requirements in the false ceiling and other partitions, the
CONTRACTOR before starting-up the work shall in consultation with the Electrical, Mechanical, Intercommunication, Air-
conditioning contractor and other agencies prepare and put-up a joint scheme, showing the necessary openings, grooves,
recesses, cuts, the methods of fixing required for the WORK of the aforesaid, and the finishes therein, to the ENGINEER-IN-
CHARGE and get the approval. The CONTRACTOR before finally submitting the scheme to the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE shall have
the written agreement of the other agencies. The ENGINEER- IN-CHARGE, before communicating his approval to the scheme,
with any required modification, shall get the final agreement of all the agencies, which shall be binding. No claim shall be
entertained on account of the above. The CONTRACTOR shall confirm in all respects with provision of any statutory
regulations, ordinances or byelaws of any local or duly constituted authorities or public bodies which may be applicable from
time to time to the WORK or any temporary works. The CONTRACTOR shall keep the EMPLOYER indemnified against all
penalties and liabilities of every kind, arising out of non- adherence to such stains, ordinances, laws, rules, regulations, etc.

40 OTHER AGENCIES AT SITE:

40.1 The CONTRACTOR shall have to execute the WORK in such place and conditions where other agencies will also be engaged for
other works such as site grading, filling, and levelling, electrical and mechanical engineering works, etc. No claim shall be
entertained due to WORK being executed in the above circumstances.

41 NOTICE:
41.1 TO THE CONTRACTOR: Any notice hereunder may be served on the CONTRACTOR or his duly authorised representative at the
job site or may be served by registered mail direct to the address furnished by the CONTRACTOR. Proof of issue of any such
notice could be conclusive of the CONTRACTOR having been duly informed of all contents therein.
41.2 TO THE EMPLOYER: Any notice to be given to the EMPLOYER under the terms of the CONTRACTOR shall be served by sending
the same by Registered mail to or delivering the same at the respective site offices of M/S. BCPL addressed to the
HEAD/SITE-IN-CHARGE.

42 RIGHT OF VARIOUS INTERESTS:

42.1 The EMPLOYER reserves the right to distribute the work between more than one agency(ies). The CONTRACTOR shall
cooperate and afford other agency(ies) reasonable opportunity for access to the WORK for the carriage and storage of
materials and execution of their works.
42.2 Wherever the work being done by any department of the EMPLOYER or by other agency(ies) employed by the EMPLOYER is
contingent upon WORK covered by this CONTRACT, the respective rights of the various interests involved shall be determined
by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE to secure the completion of the various portions of the work in general harmony.

43 PATENTS AND ROYALTIES:

43.1 The CONTRACTOR, if licensed under any patent covering equipment, machinery, materials or compositions of matter to be
used or supplied or methods and process to be practiced or employed in the performance of this CONTRACT, agrees to pay all
royalties and license fees which may be due with respect thereto. If any equipment, machinery, materials, composition of
matters, be used or supplied or methods and processes to be practised or employed in the performance of this CONTRACT, is
covered by a patent under which the CONTRACTOR is not licensed then the CONTRACTOR before supplying or using the
equipment, machinery materials, composition method or processes shall obtain such licences and pay such royalties and
licence fees as may be necessary for performance of this CONTRACT. In the event the CONTRACTOR fails to pay any such
royalty or obtain any such licence, any suit for infringement of such patents which is brought against the CONTRACTOR or the
EMPLOYER as a result such failure will be defended by the CONTRACTOR at his own expense and the CONTRACTOR will pay
any damages and costs awarded in such suit. The CONTRACTOR shall promptly notify the EMPLOYER if the CONTRACTOR has
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 the EMPLOYER of any equipment, machinery, materials, process, and methods to be supplied hereunder. The CONTRACTOR
agrees to and does hereby grant to EMPLOYER, together with the right to extend the same to any of the subsidiaries of the
EMPLOYER as irrevocable, royalty free licence to use in any country, any invention made by the CONTRACTOR or his employee
in or as result of the performance of the WORK under the CONTRACT.
43.2 All charges on account of royalty. toilage, rent, octroi terminal or sales tax and/or other duties or any other levy on materials
obtained for the work or temporary work or part thereof (excluding materials provided by the EMPLOYER) shall be borne by
the CONTRACTOR.
43.3 The CONTRACTOR shall not sell or otherwise dispose of or remove except for the purpose of this CONTRACT, the sand, stone,
clay, ballast, earth, rock or other substances, or materials obtained from any excavation made for the purpose of the WORK or
any building or produce upon the site at the time of delivery of the possession thereof, but all such substances, materials,
buildings and produce shall be the property of the EMPLOYER provided that the CONTRACTOR may with the permission of the
ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE, use the same for the purpose of the work by payment of cost of the same at such a rate as may be
determined by the ENGINEER-IN- CHARGE.
43.4 The EMPLOYER shall indemnify and save harmless the CONTRACTOR from any loss on account of claims against CONTRACTOR
for the contributory infringement of patent rights arising out and based upon the claim that the use of the EMPLOYER of the
process included in the design prepared by the EMPLOYER and used in the operation of the plant infringes on any patent
right. With respect to any subcontract entered into by CONTRACTOR pursuant to the provisions of the relevant clause hereof,
the CONTRACTOR shall obtain from the SUB-CONTRACTOR an undertaking to provide the EMPLOYER with the same patent
protection that CONTRACTOR is required to provide under the provisions of this clause.

44 LIENS:
44.1 If, at any time there should be evidence or any lien or claim for which the EMPLOYER might have become liable and which is
chargeable to the CONTRACTOR, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to retain out of any payment then due or thereafter to
become due an amount sufficient to completely indemnify the EMPLOYER against such lien or claim and if such lien or claim
be valid, the EMPLOYER may pay and discharge the same and deduct the amount so paid from any money which may be or
may become due and payable to the CONTRACTOR. If any lien or claim remain unsettled after all payments are made, the
CONTRACTOR shall refund or pay to the EMPLOYER all money that the latter may be compelled to pay in discharging such lien
or claim including all costs and reasonable expenses. EMPLOYER reserves the right to do the same.
44.2 The EMPLOYER shall have lien on all materials, equipments including those brought by the CONTRACTOR for the purpose of
erection, testing and commissioning of the WORK.
44.3 The final payment shall not become due until the CONTRACTOR delivers to the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE a complete release or
waiver of all liens arising or which may arise out of his agreement or receipt in full or certification by the CONTRACTOR in a
form approved by ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE that all invoices for labour, materials, services have been paid in lien thereof and if
required by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE in any case an affidavit that so far as the CONTRACTOR has knowledge or information
the releases and receipts include all the labour and material for which a lien could be filled.
44.4 CONTRACTOR will indemnify and hold the EMPLOYER harmless, for a period of two years after the issue of FINAL
CERTIFICATE, from all liens and other encumbrances against the EMPLOYER on account of debts or claims alleged to be due
from the CONTRACTOR or his SUB-CONTRACTOR to any person including SUB- CONTRACTOR and on behalf of EMPLOYER will
defend at his own expense, any claim or litigation brought against the EMPLOYER or the CONTRACTOR in connection
therewith. CONTRACTOR shall defend or contest at his own expense any fresh claim or litigation by any person including his
SUB-CONTRACTOR, till its satisfactory settlement even after the expiry of two years from the date of issue of FINAL
CERTIFICATE.

45 DELAYS BY EMPLOYER OR HIS AUTHORISED AGENTS:

45.1 In case the CONTRACTOR's performance is delayed due to any act or omission on the part of the EMPLOYER or his authorized
agents, then the CONTRACTOR shall be given due extension of time for the completion of the WORK, to the extent such
omission on the part of the EMPLOYER has caused delay in the CONTRACTOR's performance of his WORK.
45.2 No adjustment in CONTRACT PRICE shall be allowed for reasons of such delays and extensions granted except as provided in
TENDER DOCUMENT, where the EMPLOYER reserves the right to seek indulgence of CONTRACTOR to maintain the agreed
Time Schedule of Completion. In such an event the CONTRACTOR shall be obliged for working by CONTRACTOR's personnel
for additional time beyond stipulated working hours as also Sundays and Holidays and achieve the completion date/interim
targets.

46 PAYMENT IF THE CONTRACT IS TERMINATED:

46.1 If the CONTRACT shall be terminated as per Tender pursuant to Clause no. 29 of GCC, the CONTRACTOR shall be paid by the
EMPLOYER in so far as such amounts or items shall not have already been covered by payments of amounts made to the
CONTRACTOR for the WORK executed and accepted by ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE prior to the date of termination at the rates
and prices provided for in the CONTRACT and in addition to the following:
i) The amount payable in respect of any preliminary items, so far as the Work or service comprised therein has been
carried out or performed and an appropriate portion as certified by ENGINEER-IN- CHARGE of any such items or service
comprised in which has been partially carried out or performed.

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 ii) Any other expenses which the CONTRACTOR has expended for performing the WORK under the CONTRACT subject to
being duly recommended by ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE and approved by EMPLOYER for payment, based on documentary
evidence of his having incurred such expenses.
46.2 The CONTRACTOR will be further required to transfer the title and provide the following in the manner and as directed by the
EMPLOYER.
a) Any and all completed works.
b) Such partially completed WORK including drawings, information and CONTRACT rights as the CONTRACTOR has specially
performed, produced or acquired for the performance of the CONTRACTOR.

47 NO WAIVER OF RIGHTS:
47.1 Neither the inspection by the EMPLOYER or any of their officials, employees, or agents nor any order by the EMPLOYER for
payment of money or any payment for or acceptance of the whole or any part of the Work by the EMPLOYER nor any
extension of time, nor any possession taken by EMPLOYER shall operate as a waiver of any provision of the CONTRACT, or of
any power herein reserved to the EMPLOYER, or any right to damages herein provided, nor shall any waiver of any breach in
the CONTRACT be held to be a waiver of any other subsequent breach.

48 CERTIFICATE NOT TO AFFECT RIGHT OF EMPLOYER AND LIABILITY OF CONTRACTOR:

48.1 No interim payment certificate(s) issued by the Engineer-in- Charge of the EMPLOYER, nor any sum paid on account by the
EMPLOYER, nor any extension of time for execution of the work granted by EMPLOYER shall affect or prejudice the rights of
the Employer against the CONTRACTOR or relieve the CONTRACTOR of his obligations for the due performance of the
CONTRACT, or be interpreted as approval of the WORK done or of the equipment supplied and no certificate shall create
liability for the EMPLOYER to pay for alterations, amendments, variations or additional works not ordered, in writing, by
EMPLOYER or discharge the liability of the CONTRACTOR for the payment of damages whether due, ascertained, or certified
or not or any sum against the payment of which he is bound to indemnify the EMPLOYER.

49 LANGUAGE AND MEASURES:

49.1 All documents pertaining to the CONTRACT including Specifications, Schedules, Notices, Correspondence, operating and
maintenance Instructions, DRAWINGS, or any other writing shall be written in English language. The Metric System of
measurement shall be used in the CONTRACT unless otherwise specified.

50 TRANSFER OF TITLE:
50.1 The title of Ownership of supplies furnished by the CONTRACTOR shall not pass on to the EMPLOYER for all Supplies till the
same are finally accepted by the EMPLOYER after the successful completion of PERFORMANCE TEST and GUARANTEE TEST
and issue of FINAL CERTIFICATE.
50.2 However, the EMPLOYER shall have the lien on all such works performed as soon as any advance or progressive payment is
made by the EMPLOYER to the CONTRACTOR and the CONTRACTOR shall not subject these works for use other than those
intended under this CONTRACT.

51 RELEASE OF INFORMATION:
51.1 The CONTRACTOR shall not communicate or use in advertising, publicity, sales releases or in any other medium, photographs,
or other reproduction of the Work under this CONTRACT or description of the site dimensions, quantity , quality or other
information, concerning the Work unless prior written permission has been obtained from the EMPLOYER.

52 BRAND NAMES:
52.1 The specific reference in the SPECIFICATIONS and documents to any material by trade name, make or catalogue number shall
be construed as establishing standard or quality and performance and not as limited competition. However, TENDERER may
offer other similar equipments provided it meets the specified standard design and performance requirements.

53 COMPLETION OF CONTRACT:
53.1 Unless otherwise terminated under the provisions of any other relevant clause, this CONTRACT shall be deemed to have been
completed at the expiration of the PERIOD OF LIABILITY as provided for under the CONTRACT.

54 SPARES:
54.1 The CONTRACTOR shall furnish to the EMPLOYER all spares required for COMMISSIONING of the plants, recommendatory
and/or mandatory spares, which are required essential by the manufacturer/supplier. The same shall be delivered at SITE,
3(Three) months before COMMISSIONING. Also the CONTRACTOR should furnish the manufacturing drawings for fast wearing
spares.

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54.2 The CONTRACTOR guarantees the EMPLOYER that before the manufacturers of the equipments, plants and machineries go
out of production of spare parts for the equipment furnished and erected by him, he shall give at least twelve (12) months'
advance notice to the EMPLOYER, so that the latter may order his requirement of spares in one lot, if he so desires.

SECTION-V PERFORMANCE OF WORK

55 EXECUTION OF WORK:
55.1 All the Works shall be executed in strict conformity with the provisions of the CONTRACT Documents and with such
explanatory detailed drawings, specification and instructions as may be furnished from time to time to the CONTRACTOR by
the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE whether mentioned in the CONTRACT or not. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for ensuring
that works throughout are executed in the most substantial, proper and workmanlike manner with the quality of material and
workmanship in strict accordance with the SPECIFICATIONS and to the entire satisfaction of the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE. The
CONTRACTOR shall provide all necessary materials equipment labour etc. for execution and maintenance of WORK till
completion unless otherwise mentioned in the CONTRACT.
56 CO-ORDINATION AND INSPECTION OF WORK:
56.1 The coordination and inspection of the day-to-day work under the CONTRACT shall be the responsibility of the ENGINEER-IN-
CHARGE. The written instruction regarding any particular job will normally be passed by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE or his
authorised representative. A work order book will be maintained by the CONTRACTOR for each sector in which the aforesaid
written instructions will be entered. These will be signed by the CONTRACTOR or his authorised representative by way of
acknowledgement within 12 hours.

57 WORK IN MONSOON AND DEWATERING:

57.1 Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in the tender, the execution of the WORK may entail working in the monsoon also. The
CONTRACTOR must maintain a minimum labour force as may be required for the job and plan and execute the construction
and erection according to the prescribed schedule. No extra rate will be considered for such work in monsoon.
57.2 During monsoon and other period, it shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to keep the construction work site free
from water at his own cost.

58 WORK ON SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS:

58.1 For carrying out Work on Sundays, and Holidays, the CONTRACTOR will approach the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE or his
representative at least two days in advance and obtain permission in writing. The CONTRACTOR shall observe all labour laws
and other statutory rules and regulations in force. In case of any violations of such laws, rules and regulations, consequence if
any, including the cost thereto shall be exclusively borne by the CONTRACTOR and the EMPLOYER shall have no liability
whatsoever on this account.

59 GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND ERECTION WORK:

59.1 The working time at the site of work is 48 hours per week. Overtime work is permitted in cases of need and the EMPLOYER
will not compensate the same. Shift working at 2 or 3 shifts per day will become necessary and the CONTRACTOR should take
this aspect into consideration for formulating his rates for quotation. No extra claims will be entertained by the EMPLOYER no
this account. For carrying out work beyond working hours the CONTRACTOR will approach the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE or his
authorized representative and obtain his prior written permission.
59.2 The CONTRACTOR must arrange for the placement of workers in such a way that the delayed completion of the WORK or any
part thereof for any reason whatsoever will not affect their proper employment. The EMPLOYER will not entertain any claim
for idle time payment whatsoever.
59.3 The CONTRACTOR shall submit to the EMPLOYER/ENGINEER-IN- CHARGE reports at regular intervals regarding the state and
progress of WORK. The details and proforma of the report will mutually be agreed after the award of CONTRACT. The
CONTRACTOR shall provide display boards showing progress and labour strengths at worksite, as directed by the ENGINEER-
IN-CHARGE.

60 ALTERATIONS IN SPECIFICATIONS, DESIGN AND EXTRA WORKS:

60.1 The WORK covered under this CONTRACT having to be executed by the CONTRACTOR on a lumpsum firm price/item rate
quoted by him, the EMPLOYER will not accept any proposals for changes in VALUE OF CONTRACT or extension in time on
account of any such changes which may arise to the CONTRACTOR's scope of WORK as a result of detailed Engineering and
thereafter during the execution of WORK. The only exception to this will be a case where the EMPLOYER requests in writing
to the CONTRACTOR to upgrade the SPECIFICATIONS or the size of any major pieces of equipments, plant or machinery
beyond what is normally required to meet the scope of WORK as defined in the CONTRACT DOCUMENT. In such cases, a
change order will be initialled by the CONTRACTOR at the appropriate time for the EMPLOYER's prior approval giving the
full back-up data for their review and for final settlement of any impact on price within 30 (thirty) days thereafter.

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60.2 The ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE shall have to make any alterations in, omission from, additions to or substitutions for, the
Schedule of Rates, the original specifications, drawings, designs and instructions that may appear to him to be necessary or
advisable during the progress of the WORK and the CONTRACTOR shall be bound to carry out the such altered/ extra/ new
items of WORK in accordance with any instructions which may be given to him in writing signed by the ENGINEER-IN-
CHARGE, and such alterations, omissions, additions or substitutions shall not invalidate the CONTRACT and any altered,
additional or substituted work which the CONTRACTOR may be directed to do in the manner above specified as part of the
WORK shall be carried out by the CONTRACTOR on the same conditions in all respects on which he agreed to do the main
WORK. The time of completion of WORK may be extended for the part of the particular job at the discretion of the ENGINEER-
IN- CHARGE, for only such alterations, additions or substitutions of the WORK, as he may consider as just and reasonable. The
rates for such additional, altered or substituted WORK under this clause shall be worked out in accordance with the following
provisions:-
I. For Item Rate Contract
a) If the rates for the additional, altered or substituted WORK are specified in the CONTRACT for the WORK, the
CONTRACTOR is bound to carry on the additional, altered or substituted WORK at the same rates as are specified in
the CONTRACT.
b) If the rates for the additional, altered or substituted WORK are not specifically provided in the CONTRACT for the
WORK, the rates will be derived from the rates for similar class of WORK as are specified in the CONTRACT for the
WORK. The opinion of the ENGINEER-IN- CHARGE, as to whether or not the rates can be reasonably so derived from
the items in this CONTRACT will be final and binding on the CONTRACTOR.
c) If the rates for the altered, additional or substituted WORK cannot be determined in the manner specified in sub-
clause(s) and (b) above, then the CONTRACTOR shall, within 7 days of the date of receipt of order to carry out the
WORK, inform the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE of the rates which it is his intention to charge for such class of WORK,
supported by analysis of the rate or rates claimed, and the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE shall determine the rate or rates
on the basis of the prevailing market rates, labour cost at schedule of labour rates plus 10% to cover contractor's
supervision, overheads and profit and pay the CONTRACTOR accordingly. The opinion of the ENGINEER- IN-CHARGE
as to current market rates of materials and the quantum of labour involved per unit of measurement will be final
and binding on the CONTRACTOR.
d) Where the item of work will be executed through nominated specialist agency as approved by the ENGINEER-IN-
CHARGE, then the actual amount paid to such nominated agency supported by documentary evidence and as
certified by ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE shall be considered plus 10% (ten percent) to cover all contingencies, overhead,
profits to arrive at the rates.
e) Provisions contained in the Sub-clause (a) & (d) above shall, however, not apply for the following:- Where the value
of additions of new items together with the value of alterations, additions/deletions or substitutions does not
exceed by or is not less than plus/minus (+)25% of the VALUE OF CONTRACT. The item rates in the Schedule of Rates
shall hold good for all such variations between the above mentioned limits, irrespective of any increase/decrease of
quantities in the individual items of Schedule of Rates. Where the value of addition of new items together with the
value of alterations, additions/deletions or substitutions reduces more than 25% of the contract value but is within
the following limits the tenderer shall be paid compensation for decrease in the value of work, as follows: S.No.
Range of Variation Percentage compensation for decrease in the value of work in the respective range. a) Beyond
(+) 25% No increase and/or upto& inclusive of decrease shall be (+) 50% applicable for the Schedule of Rates (The
rates quoted for this increase shall be valid). b) Beyond (-) 25% upto&For reduction beyond inclusive of (-) 50%
25%contractor shall be compensated by an amount equivalent to 10% of the reduction in value of the contract as
awarded. For example if the actual contract value is 70% of awarded value then compensation shall be 10% of (75-
70) i.e. 0.5% of awarded contract value.
II. For Lumpsum Contracts: CONTRACTOR shall, within 7 days of the date of receipt of order to carry out the WORK, inform
the ENGINEER-IN- CHARGE of the rates which it is his intention to charge for such class of WORK, supported by analysis
of the rate or rates claimed, and the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE shall determine the rate or rates on the basis of the
prevailing market rates, labour cost at schedule of labour rates plus 10% to cover contractor's supervision, overheads
and profit and pay the CONTRACTOR accordingly. The opinion of the ENGINEER- IN-CHARGE as to current market rates of
materials and the quantum of labour involved per unit of measurement will be final and binding on the CONTRACTOR.

61 DRAWINGS TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE EMPLOYER

61.1 The drawings attached with tender are only for the general guidance to the CONTRACTOR to enable him to visualize the type
of work contemplated and scope of work involved. The CONTRACTOR will be deemed to have studied the DRAWINGS and
formed an idea about the WORK involved.
61.2 Detailed working drawings on the basis of which actual execution of the WORK is to proceed, will be furnished from time to
time during the progress of the work. The CONTRACTOR shall be deemed to have gone through the DRAWINGS supplied to
him thoroughly and carefully and in conjunction with all other connected drawings and bring to the notice of the ENGINEER-
IN-CHARGE discrepancies, if any, therein before actually carrying out the Work.
61.3 Copies of all detailed working drawings relating to the WORK shall be kept at the CONTRACTOR's office on the site and shall
be made available to the ENGINEER-IN- CHARGE at any time during the CONTRACT. The drawings and other documents issued
by the EMPLOYER shall be returned to the EMPLOYER on completion of the WORK.

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62 DRAWINGS TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE CONTRACTOR:
62.1 The drawings/date which are to be furnished by the CONTRACTOR are enumerated in the special conditions of contract, and
shall be furnished within the specified time.
62.2 Where approval/review of drawings before manufacture/ construction/fabrication has been specified, it shall be
CONTRACTOR's responsibility to have these drawings prepared as per the directions of ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE and got
approved before proceeding with manufacture/construction/fabrication as the case may be. Any change that may have
become necessary in these drawings during the execution of the work shall have to be carried out by the CONTRACTOR to the
satisfaction of ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE at no extra cost. All final drawings shall bear the certification stamp as indicated below
duly signed by both the CONTRACTOR and ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE. "Certified true for _____________________ (Name of
Work) Agreement No.___________________________Signed:________________ (CONTRACTOR) (ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE)
62.3 The DRAWINGS submitted by the CONTRACTOR shall be reviewed by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE as far as practicable within 3
(Three) weeks and shall be modified by the CONTRACTOR, if any modifications and/or corrections are required by the
ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE. The CONTRACTOR shall incorporate such modifications and/or corrections and submit the final
drawings for approval. Any delays arising out of failure by the CONTRACTOR to rectify the drawing in good time shall not alter
the Contract Completion Time.
62.4 As built drawings showing all corrections, adjustments etc. shall be furnished by the CONTRACTOR in six copies and one
transparent for record purposed to the EMPLOYER.

63 SETTING OUT WORKS:

63.1 The ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE shall furnish the CONTRACTOR with only the four corners of the Works site and a level bench mark
and the CONTRACTOR shall set out the Works and shall provide an efficient staff for the purpose and shall be solely
responsible for the accuracy of such setting out.
63.2 The CONTRACTOR shall provide, fix and be responsible for the maintenance of all stakes, templates, level marks, profiles and
other similar things and shall take all necessary precautions to prevent their removal or disturbance and shall be responsible
for the consequence of such removal or disturbance should the same take place and for their efficient and timely
reinstatement. The CONTRACTOR shall also be responsible for the maintenance of all existing survey marks, boundary marks,
distance marks and center line marks, either existing or supplied and fixed by the CONTRACTOR. The work shall be set out to
the satisfaction of the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE. The approval there of joining with the CONTRACTOR by the ENGINEER- IN-
CHARGE in setting out the work, shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR of any of his responsibility.
63.3 Before beginning the Works, the CONTRACTOR shall at his own cost, provide all necessary reference and level posts, pegs,
bamboos, flags, ranging rods, strings and other materials for proper layout of the works in accordance with the schemes for
bearing marks acceptable to the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE. The center, longitudinal or face lines and cross lines shall be marked
by means of small masonry pillars. Each pillar shall have distinct mark at the centre to enable theodolite to be set over it. No
work shall be started until all these points are checked and approved by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE in writing but such
approval shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR of any of his responsibilities. The CONTRACTOR shall also provide all labour,
material and other facilities, as necessary, for the proper checking of layout and inspection of the points during construction.
63.4 Pillars bearing geodetic marks located at the sites of units of WORKS under construction should be protected and fenced by
the CONTRACTOR.
63.5 On completion of WORK, the CONTRACTOR must submit the geodetic documents according to which the WORK was carried
out.

64 RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEVEL AND ALIGNMENT:

64.1 The CONTRACTOR shall be entirely and exclusively responsible for the horizontal and vertical alignment, the levels and
correctness of every part of the WORK and shall rectify effectively any errors or imperfections therein, such rectifications shall
be carried out by the CONTRACTOR, at his own cost, when instructions are issued to that effect by the ENGINEER- IN-CHARGE.

65 MATERIALS TO BE SUPPLIED BY CONTRACTOR:

65.1 The CONTRACTOR shall procure and provide within the VALUE OF CONTRACT the whole of the materials required for the
construction including steels, cement and other building materials, tools, tackles, construction plant and equipment for the
completion and maintenance of the WORK except the materials which will be issued by the EMPLOYER and shall make his
own arrangement for procuring such materials and for the transport thereof. The EMPLOYER may give necessary
recommendation to the respective authority if so desired by the CONTRACTOR but assumes no further responsibility of any
nature. The EMPLOYER will insist on the procurement of materials which bear ISI stamp and/or which are supplied by reputed
suppliers.
65.2 The CONTRACTOR shall properly store all materials either issued to him or brought by him to the SITE to prevent damages
due to rain, wind, direct exposure to sun, etc. as also from theft, pilferage, etc. for proper and speedy execution of his works.
The CONTRACTOR shall maintain sufficient stocks of all materials required by him.
65.3 No material shall be despatched from the CONTRACTOR's stores before obtaining the approval in writing of the ENGINEER-IN-
CHARGE.

66 STORES SUPPLIED BY THE EMPLOYER:

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66.1 If the SPECIFICATION of the WORK provides for the use of any material of special description to be supplied from the
EMPLOYER's stores or it is required that the CONTRACTOR shall use certain stores to be provided by the ENGINEER-IN-
CHARGE, such materials and stores, and price to be charged there for as hereinafter mentioned being so far as practicable for
the convenience of the CONTRACTOR, but not so as in any way to control the meaning or effect of the CONTRACT, the
CONTRACTOR shall be bound to purchase and shall be supplied such materials and stores as are from time to time required to
be used by him for the purpose of the CONTRACT only. The sums due from the CONTRACTOR for the value of materials
supplied by the EMPLOYER will be recovered from the running account bill on the basis of the actual consumption of materials
in the works covered and for which the running account bill has been prepared. After the completion of the WORK, however,
the CONTRACTOR has to account for the full quantity of materials supplied to him as per relevant clauses in this document.
66.2 The value of the stores/materials as may be supplied to the CONTRACTOR by the EMPLOYER will be debited to the
CONTRACTOR's account at the rates shown in the schedule of materials and if they are not entered in the schedule, they will
be debited at cost price, which for the purpose of the CONTRACT shall include the cost of carriage and all other expenses
whatsoever such as normal storage supervision charges which shall have been incurred in obtaining the same at the
EMPLOYER's stores. All materials so supplied to the CONTRACTOR shall remain the absolute property of the EMPLOYER and
shall not be removed on any account from the SITE of the WORK, and shall be at all times open for inspection to the
ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE. Any such materials remaining unused at the time of the completion or termination of the CONTRACT
shall be returned to the EMPLOYER's stores or at a place as directed by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE in perfectly good condition
at CONTRACTOR's cost.

67 CONDITIONS FOR ISSUE OF MATERIALS:

67.1 Materials specified as to be issued by the EMPLOYER will be supplied to the CONTRACTOR by the EMPLOYER form his stores. It
shall be responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to take delivery of the materials and arrange for its loading, transport and
unloading at the SITE of WORK at his own cost. The materials shall be issued between the working hours and as per the rules
of the EMPLOYER as framed from time to time.
67.2 The CONTRACTOR shall bear all incidental charges for the storage and safe custody of materials at site after these have been
issued to him.
67.3 Materials specified as to be issued by the EMPLOYER shall be issued in standard sizes as obtained from the manufacturers.
67.4 The CONTRACTOR shall construct suitable Godowns at the SITE of WORK for storing the materials safe against damage by
rain, dampness, fire, theft etc. He shall also employ necessary watch and ward establishment for the purpose.
67.5 It shall be duty of the CONTRACTOR to inspect the materials supplied to him at the time of taking delivery and satisfy himself
that they are in good condition. After the materials have been delivered by the EMPLOYER, it shall be the responsibility of the
CONTRACTOR to keep them in good condition and if the materials are damaged or lost, at any time, they shall be repaired
and/or replaced by him at his own cost according to the instructions of the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE.
67.6 The EMPLOYER shall not be liable for delay in supply or non-supply of any materials which the EMPLOYER has undertaken to
supply where such failure or delay is due to natural calamities, act of enemies, transport and procurement difficulties and any
circumstances beyond the control of the EMPLOYER. In no case, the CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to claim any compensation
or loss suffered by him on this account.
67.7 It shall be responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to arrange in time all materials required for the WORK other than those to be
supplied by the EMPLOYER. If, however, in the opinion of the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE the execution of the WORK is likely to be
delayed due to the CONTRACTOR's inability to make arrangements for supply of materials which normally he has to arrange
for, the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE shall have the right at his own discretion to issue such materials, if available with the
EMPLOYER or procure the materials from the market or as elsewhere and the CONTRACTOR will be bound to take such
materials at the rates decided by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE. This, however, does not in any way absolve the CONTRACTOR
from responsibility of making arrangements for the supply of such materials in part or in full, should such a situation occur nor
shall this constitute a reason for the delay in the execution of the WORK.
67.8 None of the materials supplied to the CONTRACTOR will be utilised by the CONTRACTOR for manufacturing item which can be
obtained as supplied from standard manufacturer in finished form.
67.9 The CONTRACTOR shall, if desired by the ENGINEER- IN-CHARGE, be required to execute an Indemnity Bond in the prescribed
form for safe custody and accounting of all materials issued by the EMPLOYER.
67.10 The CONTRACTOR shall furnish to the ENGINEER-IN- CHARGE sufficiently in advance a statement showing his
requirement of the quantities of the materials to be supplied by the EMPLOYER and the time when the same will be required
by him for the works, so as to enable the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE to make necessary arrangements for procurement and supply
of the material.
67.11 Account of the materials issued by the EMPLOYER shall be maintained by CONTRACTOR indicating the daily receipt,
consumption and balance in hand. This account shall be maintained in a manner prescribed by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE
along with all connected papers viz. requisitions, issues, etc., and shall be always available for inspection in the
CONTRACTOR's office at SITE.
67.12 The CONTRACTOR should see that only the required quantities of materials are got issued. The CONTRACTOR shall not be
entitled to cartage and incidental charges for returning the surplus materials, if any, to the stores wherefrom they were issued
or to the place as directed by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE.
67.13 Materials/Equipment(s) supplied by EMPLOYER shall not be utilised for any purpose(s) than issued for.

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68 MATERIAL PROCURED WITH ASSISTANCE OF EMPLOYER/RETURN OF SURPLUS:
68.1 Notwithstanding anything contained to the contrary in any or all the clauses of this CONTRACT where any materials for the
execution of the CONTRACT are procured with the assistance of the EMPLOYER either by issue from EMPLOYER's stock or
purchases made under order or permits or licences issued by Government, the CONTRACTOR shall hold the said materials as
trustee for the EMPLOYER and use such materials economically and solely for the purpose of the CONTRACT and not dispose
them off without the permission of the EMPLOYER and return, if required by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE, shall determine
having due regard to the condition of the materials. The price allowed to the CONTRACTOR, however, shall not exceed the
amount charged to him excluding the storage charges, if any. The decision of the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE shall be final and
conclusive in such matters. In the event of breach of the aforesaid condition, the CONTRACTOR shall, in terms of the licences
or permits and/or criminal breach of trust, be liable to compensate the EMPLOYER at double rate or any higher rate, in the
event of those materials at that time having higher rate or not being available in the market, then any other rate to be
determined by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE and his decision shall be final and conclusive.

69 MATERIALS OBTAINED FROM DISMANTLING:

69.1 If the CONTRACTOR in the course of execution of the WORK is called upon to dismantle any part for reasons other than those
stipulated in Clauses 74 and 77 hereunder, the materials obtained in the WORK of dismantling etc., will be considered as the
EMPLOYER's property and will be disposed off to the best advantage of the EMPLOYER.

70 ARTICLES OF VALUE FOUND:

70.1 All gold, silver and other minerals of any description and all precious stones, coins, treasure relics, antiquities and other
similar things which shall be found in, under or upon the SITE, shall be the property of the EMPLOYER and the CONTRACTOR
shall duly preserve the same to the satisfaction of the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE and shall from time to time deliver the same to
such person or persons indicated by the EMPLOYER.

71 DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN INSTRUCTIONS:

71.1 Should any discrepancy occur between the various instructions furnished to the CONTRACTOR, his agent or staff or any doubt
arises as to the meaning of any such instructions or should there be any misunderstanding between the CONTRACTOR's staff
and the ENGINEER-IN- CHARGE's staff, the CONTRACTOR shall refer the matter immediately in writing to the ENGINEER-IN-
CHARGE whose decision thereon shall be final and conclusive and no claim for losses alleged to have been caused by such
discrepancies between instructions, doubts, or misunderstanding shall in any event be admissible.

72 ACTION WHERE NO SPECIFICATION IS ISSUED:

72.1 In case of any class of WORK for which there is no SPECIFICATION supplied by the EMPLOYER as mentioned in the Tender
Documents such WORK shall be carried out in accordance with Indian Standard Specifications and if the Indian Standard
Specifications do not cover the same, the WORK should be carried out as per standard Engineering Practice subject to the
approval of the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE.

73 INSPECTION OF WORKS:
73.1 The ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE will have full power and authority to inspect the WORK at any time wherever in progress either on
the SITE or at the CONTRACTOR's premises/workshops wherever situated, premises/ workshops of any person, firm or
corporation where WORK in connection with the CONTRACT may be in hand or where materials are being or are to be
supplied, and the CONTRACTOR shall afford or procure for the ENGINEER-IN- CHARGE every facility and assistance to carry out
such inspection. The CONTRACTOR shall, at all time during the usual working hours and at all other time at which reasonable
notice of the intention of the ENGINEER-IN- CHARGE or his representative to visit the WORK shall have been given to the
CONTRACTOR, either himself be present or receive orders and instructions, or have a responsible agent duly accredited in
writing, present for the purpose. Orders given to the CONTRACTOR's agent shall be considered to have the same force as if
they had been given to the CONTRACTOR himself. The CONTRACTOR shall give not less than seven days notice in writing to
the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE before covering up or otherwise placing beyond reach of inspection and measurement of any work
in order that the same may be inspected and measured. In the event of breach of above the same shall be uncovered at
CONTRACTOR's expense for carrying out such measurement or inspection.
73.2 No material shall be dispatched from the CONTRACTOR's stores before obtaining the approval in writing of the Engineer-in-
Charge. The CONTRACTOR is to provide at all time during the progress of the WORK and the maintenance period, proper
means of access with ladders, gangways etc. and the necessary attendance to move and adopt as directed for inspection or
measurements of the WORK by the ENGINEER- IN-CHARGE.
73.3 The CONTRACTOR shall make available to the ENGINEER-IN- CHARGE free of cost all necessary instruments and assistance in
checking or setting out of WORK and in the checking of any WORK made by the CONTRACTOR for the purpose of setting out
and taking measurements of WORK.

74 TESTS FOR QUALITY OF WORK:

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74.1 All workmanship shall be of the respective kinds described in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and in accordance with the
instructions of the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE and shall be subjected from time to time to such test at CONTRACTOR's cost as the
ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE may direct at the place of manufacture or fabrication or on the site or at all or any such places. The
CONTRACTOR shall provide assistance, instruments, labour and materials as are normally required for examining, measuring
and testing any workmanship as may be selected and required by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE.
74.2 All the tests that will be necessary in connection with the execution of the WORK as decided by the ENGINEER- IN-CHARGE
shall be carried out at the field testing laboratory of the EMPLOYER by paying the charges as decided by the EMPLOYER from
time to time. In case of non- availability of testing facility with the EMPLOYER, the required test shall be carried out at the cost
of CONTRACTOR at Government or any other testing laboratory as directed by ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE.
74.3 If any tests are required to be carried out in conjunction with the WORK or materials or workmanship not supplied by the
CONTRACTOR, such tests shall be carried out by the CONTRACTOR as per instructions of ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE and cost of
such tests shall be reimbursed by the EMPLOYER.

75 SAMPLES FOR APPROVAL:

75.1 The CONTRACTOR shall furnish to the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE for approval, when requested or if required by the
specifications, adequate samples of all materials and finished to be used in the WORK. Such samples shall be submitted before
the WORK is commenced and in ample time to permit tests and examinations thereof. All materials furnished and finishes
applied in actual WORK shall be fully equal to the approved samples.

76 ACTION AND COMPENSATION IN CASE OF BAD WORK:

76.1 If it shall appear to the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE that any work has been executed with unsound, imperfect or unskilled
workmanship, or with materials of any inferior description, or that any materials or articles provided by the CONTRACTOR for
the execution of the WORK are unsound, or of a quality inferior to that contracted for, or otherwise not in accordance with
the CONTRACT, the CONTRACTOR shall on demand in writing from the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE or his authorised representative
specifying the WORK, materials or articles complained of notwithstanding that the same may have been inadvertently passed,
certified and paid for, forthwith rectify or remove and reconstruct the WORK so specified and provide other proper and
suitable materials or articles at his own cost and in the event of failure to do so within the period specified by the ENGINEER-
IN-CHARGE in his demand aforesaid, the CONTRACTOR shall be liable to pay compensation at the rate of 1 % (One percent) of
the estimated cost of the whole WORK, for every week limited to a maximum of 10% (ten percent) of the value of the whole
WORK, while his failure to do so shall continue and in the case of any such failure the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE may on expiry of
notice period rectify or remove and re-execute the WORK or remove and replaced with others, the materials or articles
complained of to as the case may be at the risk and expense in all respects of the CONTRACTOR. The decision of the
Engineering-in-charge as to any question arising under this clause shall be final and conclusive.

77 SUSPENSION OF WORKS:
77.1 Subject to the provisions of sub-para (ii) of this clause, the CONTRACTOR shall, if ordered in writing by the ENGINEER-IN-
CHARGE, or his representative, temporarily suspend the WORKS or any part thereof for such written order, proceed with the
WORK therein ordered to be suspended until, he shall have received a written order to proceed therewith. The CONTRACTOR
shall not be entitled to claim compensation for any loss or damage sustained by him by reason of temporary suspension of the
WORKS aforesaid. An extension of time for completion, corresponding with the delay caused by any such suspension of the
WORKS as aforesaid will be granted to the ONTRACTOR should he apply for the same provided that the suspension was not
consequent to any default or failure on the part of the CONTRACTOR.
77.2 In case of suspensions of entire WORK, ordered in writing by ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE, for a period of more than two months,
the CONTRACTOR shall have the option to terminate the CONTRACT.

78 EMPLOYER MAY DO PART OF WORK:

78.1 Upon failure of the CONTRACTOR to comply with any instructions given in accordance with the provisions of this CONTRACT
the EMPLOYER has the alternative right, instead of assuming charge of entire WORK, to place additional labour force, tools,
equipments and materials on such parts of the WORK, as the EMPLOYER may designate or also engage another CONTRACTOR
to carry out the WORK. In such cases, the EMPLOYER shall deduct from the amount which otherwise might become due to the
CONTRACTOR, the cost of such work and material with ten percent (10%) added to cover all departmental charges and should
the total amount thereof exceed the amount due to the CONTRACTOR, the CONTRACTOR shall pay the difference to the
EMPLOYER.

79 POSSESSION PRIOR TO COMPLETION:

79.1 The ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE shall have the right to take possession of or use any completed or partially completed WORK or
part of the WORK. Such possession or use shall not be deemed to be an acceptance of any work completed in accordance with
the CONTRACT agreement. If such prior possession or use by the ENGINEER-IN- CHARGE delays the progress of WORK,
equitable adjustment in the time of completion will be made and the CONTRACT agreement shall be deemed to be modified
accordingly.

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80 DEFECTS LIABILITY PERIOD (TWELVE MONTHS PERIOD OF LIABILITY FROM THE DATE OF ISSUE OF COMPLETION
CERTIFICATE):
80.1 The CONTRACTOR shall guarantee the installation/WORK for a period of 12 months from the date of completion ofWORK as
certified by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE which is indicated in the Completion Certificate. Any damage or defect that may arise
or lie undiscovered at the time of issue of Completion Certificate, connected in any way with the equipment or materials
supplied by him or in the workmanship, shall be rectified or replaced by the CONTRACTOR at his own expense as deemed
necessary by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE or in default, the ENGINEER- IN-CHARGE may carry out such works by other work and
deduct actual cost incurred towards labour, supervision and materials consumables or otherwise plus 100% towards
overheads (of which the certificate of ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE shall be final) from any sums that may then be or at any time
thereafter, become due to the CONTRACTOR or from his Contract Performance Security, or the proceeds of sale thereof or a
sufficient part on thereof.
80.2 If the CONTRACTOR feels that any variation in WORK or in quality of materials or proportions would be beneficial or
necessary to fulfil the guarantees called for, he shall bring this to the notice of the ENGINEER- IN-CHARGE in writing. If during
the period of liability any portion of the WORK/equipment, is found defective and is rectified/ replaced, the period of liability
for such equipment/ portion of WORK shall be operative from the date such rectification/ replacement are carried out and
Contract Performance Guarantee shall be furnished separately for the extended period of liability for that portion of WORK/
equipment only. Notwithstanding the above provisions the supplier's, guarantees/warrantees for the replaced equipment
shall also be passed on to the EMPLOYER.
80.3 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Notwithstanding anything contrary contained herein, the aggregate total liability of CONTRACTOR
under the Agreement or otherwise shall be limited to 100% of Agreement / Contract Value. However, neither party shall be
liable to the other party for any indirect and consequential damages, loss of profits or loss of production.

81 CARE OF WORKS:
81.1 From the commencement to completion of the WORK, the CONTRACTOR shall take full responsibility for the care for all
works including all temporary works and in case any damages, loss or injury shall happen to the WORK or to any part thereof
or to any temporary works from any cause whatsoever, shall at his own cost repair and make good the same so that at
completion the WORK shall be in good order and in conformity in every respects with the requirement of the CONTRACT and
the ENGINEER-IN- CHARGE's instructions.
81.2 DEFECTS PRIOR TO TAKING OVER: If at any time, before the WORK is taken over, the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE shall: a) Decide
that any works done or materials used by the CONTRACTOR or by any SUB-CONTRACTOR is defective or not in accordance
with the CONTRACT, or that the works or any portion thereof are defective, or do not fulfill the requirements of CONTRACT
(all such matters being hereinafter, called `Defects' in this clause), and b) As soon as reasonably practicable, gives to the
CONTRACTOR notice in writing of the said decision, specifying particulars of the defects alleged to exist or to have occurred,
then the CONTRACTOR shall at his own expenses and with all speed make good the defects so specified. In case CONTRACTOR
shall fail to do so, the EMPLOYER may take, at the cost of the CONTRACTOR, such steps as may in all circumstances, be
reasonable to make good such defects. The expenditure so incurred by the EMPLOYER will be recovered from the amount due
to the CONTRACTOR. The decision of the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE with regard to the amount to be recovered from the
CONTRACTOR will be final and binding on the CONTRACTOR. As soon as the WORK has been completed in accordance with
the CONTRACT (except in minor respects that do not affect their use for the purpose for which they are intended and except
for maintenance thereof provided in clause 80.1 of General Conditions of Contract) and have passed the tests on completion,
the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE shall issue a certificate (hereinafter called Completion Certificate) in which he shall certify the date
on which the WORK have been so completed and have passed the said tests and the EMPLOYER shall be deemed to have
taken over the WORK on the date so certified. If the WORK has been divided into various groups in the CONTRACT, the
EMPLOYER shall be entitled to take over any group or groups before the other or others and there upon the ENGINEER-IN-
CHARGE shall issue a Completion Certificate which will, however, be for such group or groups so taken over only. In such an
event if the group /section/ part so taken over is related, to the integrated system of the work, not withstanding date of grant
of Completion Certificate for group/ section/ part. The period of liability in respect of such group/ section/ part shall extend
12 (twelve) months from the date of completion of WORK.
81.3 DEFECTS AFTER TAKING OVER: In order that the CONTRACTOR could obtain a COMPLETION CERTIFICATE he shall make good,
with all possible speed, any defect arising from the defective materials supplied by the CONTRACTOR or workmanship or any
act or omission of the CONTRACT or that may have been noticed or developed, after the works or groups of the works has
been taken over, the period allowed for carrying out such WORK will be normally one month. If any defect be not remedied
within a reasonable time, the EMPLOYER may proceed to do the WORK at CONTRACTOR's risk and expense and deduct from
the final bill such amount as may be decided by the EMPLOYER. If by reason of any default on the part of the CONTRACTOR a
COMPLETION CERTIFICATE has not been issued in respect of any portion of the WORK within one month after the date fixed
by the CONTRACT for the completion of the WORK, the EMPLOYER shall be at liberty to use the WORK or any portion thereof
in respect of which a completion certificate has not been issued, provided that the WORK or the portion thereof so used as
aforesaid shall be afforded reasonable opportunity for completing these works for the issue of Completion Certificate.

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82 GUARANTEE/TRANSFER OF GUARANTEE:
82.1 For works like water-proofing, acid and alkali resisting materials, pre-construction soil treatment against termite or any other
specialized works etc. the CONTRACTOR shall invariably engage SUB-CONTRACTORS who are specialists in the field and firms
of repute and such a SUB-CONTRACTOR shall furnish guarantees for their workmanship to the EMPLOYER, through the
CONTRACTOR. In case such a SUB-CONTRACTOR/ firm is not prepared to furnish a guarantee to the EMPLOYER, the
CONTRACTOR shall give that guarantee to the EMPLOYER directly.

83 TRAINING OF EMPLOYER'S PERSONNEL:

83.1 The CONTRACTOR undertakes to provide training to Engineering personnel selected and sent by the EMPLOYER at the works
of the CONTRACTOR without any cost to the EMPLOYER. The period and the nature of training for the individual personnel
shall be agreed upon mutually between the CONTRACTOR and the EMPLOYER. These engineering personnel shall be given
special training at the shops, where the equipment will be manufactured and/ or in their collaborator's works and where
possible, in any other plant where equipment manufactured by the CONTRACTOR or his collaborators is under installation or
test to enable those personnel to become familiar with the equipment being furnished by the CONTRACTOR. EMPLOYER shall
bear only the to and fro fare of the said engineering personnel.

84 REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS AND MATERIALS:

84.1 If during the progress of the WORK, EMPLOYER shall decide and inform in writing to the CONTRACTOR, that the CONTRACTOR
has manufactured any plant or part of the plant unsound or imperfect or has furnished plant inferior to the quality specified,
the CONTRACTOR on receiving details of such defects or deficiencies shall at his own expenses within 7 (seven) days of his
receiving the notice, or otherwise within such time as may be reasonably necessary for making it good, proceed to alter, re-
construct or remove such work and furnish fresh equipments upto the standards of the specifications. In case the
CONTRACTOR fails to do so, EMPLOYER may on giving the CONTRACTOR 7 (seven) day's notice in writing of his intentions to
do so, proceed to remove the portion of the WORK so complained of and at the cost of CONTRACTOR's,
84.2 all such works or furnish all such equipments provided that nothing in the clause shall be deemed to deprive the EMPLOYER of
or affect any rights under the CONTRACT, the EMPLOYER may otherwise have in respect of such defects and deficiencies.
84.3 The CONTRACTOR's full and extreme liability under this clause shall be satisfied by the payments to the EMPLOYER of the
extra cost, of such replacements procured including erection/installation as provided for in the CONTRACT; such extra cost
being the ascertained difference between the price paid by the EMPLOYER for such replacements and the CONTRACT price
portion for such defective plants and repayments of any sum paid by the EMPLOYER to the CONTRACTOR in respect of such
defective plant. Should the EMPLOYER not so replace the defective plant the CONTRACTOR's extreme liability under this
clause shall be limited to the repayment of all such sums paid by the EMPLOYER under the CONTRACT for such defective
plant.

85 INDEMNITY
85.1 If any action is brought before a Court, Tribunal or any other Authority against the Employer or an officer or agent of the
EMPLOYER, for the failure, omission or neglect on the part of the CONTRACTOR to perform any acts, matters, covenants or
things under the CONTRACT, or damage or injury caused by the alleged omission or negligence on the part of the
CONTRACTOR, his agents, representatives or his SUB- CONTRACTOR's, or in connection with any claim based on lawful
demands of SUB-CONTRACTOR's workmen suppliers or employees, the CONTRACTOR, shall in such cases indemnify and keep
the EMPLOYER and/or their representatives harmless from all losses, damages, expenses or decrees arising out of such action.

86 CONSTRUCTION AIDS, EQUIPMENTS, TOOLS & TACKLES:

86.1 CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for making available for executing the WORK, all requisite CONSTRUCTION
EQUIPMENTS, Special Aids, Barges, Cranes and the like, all Tools, Tackles and Testing Equipment and Appliances, including
imports of such equipment etc. as required. In case of import of the same the rates applicable for levying of Custom Duty on
such Equipment, Tools, & Tackles and the duty drawback applicable thereon shall be ascertained by the CONTRACTOR from
the concerned authorities of Government of India. It shall be clearly understood that EMPLOYER shall not in any way be
responsible for arranging to obtain Custom Clearance and/or payment of any duties and/or duty draw backs etc. for such
equipments so imported by the CONTRACTOR and the CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible for all taxes, duties and
documentation with regard to the same. Tenderer in his own interest may contact, for any clarifications in the matter,
concerned agencies/Dept./Ministries of Govt. of India. All clarifications so obtained and interpretations thereof shall be solely
the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR.

SECTION-VI CERTIFICATES AND PAYMENTS

87 SCHEDULE OF RATES AND PAYMENTS:

87.1 CONTRACTOR'S REMUNERATION: The price to be paid by the EMPLOYER to CONTRACTOR for the whole of the WORK to be
done and for the performance of all the obligations undertaken by the CONTRACTOR under the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS shall
be ascertained by the application of the respective Schedule of Rates (the inclusive nature of which is more particularly

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 defined by way of application but not of limitation, with the succeeding sub-clause of this clause) and payment to be made
accordingly for the WORK actually executed and approved by the ENGINEERIN- CHARGE. The sum so ascertained shall
(excepting only as and to the extent expressly provided herein) constitute the sole and inclusive remuneration of the
CONTRACTOR under the CONTRACT and no further or other payment whatsoever shall be or become due or payable to the
CONTRACTOR under the CONTRACT.
87.2 SCHEDULE OF RATES TO BE INCLUSIVE: The prices/rates quoted by the CONTRACTOR shall remain firm till the issue of FINAL
CERTIFICATE and shall not be subject to escalation. Schedule of Rates shall be deemed to include and cover all costs, expenses
and liabilities of every description and all risks of every kind to be taken in executing, completing and handing over the WORK
to the EMPLOYER by the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall be deemed to have known the nature, scope, magnitude and
the extent of the WORK and materials required though the CONTRACT DOCUMENT may not fully and precisely furnish them.
Tenderer's shall make such provision in the Schedule of Rates as he may consider necessary to cover the cost of such items of
WORK and materials as may be reasonable and necessary to complete the WORK. The opinion of the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE as
to the items of WORK which are necessary and reasonable for COMPLETION OF WORK shall be final and binding on the
CONTRACTOR, although the same may not be shown on or described specifically in CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. Generality of
this present provision shall not be deemed to cut down or limit in any way because in certain cases it may and in other cases it
may not be expressly stated that the CONTRACTOR shall do or perform a work or supply articles or perform services at his
own cost or without addition of payment or without extra charge or words to the same effect or that it may be stated or not
stated that the same are included in and covered by the Schedule of Rates.
87.3 SCHEDULE OF RATES TO COVER CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENTS, MATERIALS, LABOUR ETC.: Without in any way limiting the
provisions of the preceding sub-clause the Schedule of Rates shall be deemed to include and cover the cost of all construction
equipment, temporary WORK (except as provided for herein), pumps, materials, labour, insurance, fuel, consumables, stores
and appliances to be supplied by the CONTRACTOR and all other matters in connection with each item in the Schedule of
Rates and the execution of the WORK or any portion thereof finished, complete in every respect and maintained as shown or
described in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS or as may be ordered in writing during the continuance of the CONTRACT.
87.4 SCHEDULE OF RATES TO COVER ROYALTIES, RENTS AND CLAIMS: The Schedule of Rates (i.e., VALUE OF CONTRACT) shall be
deemed to include and cover the cost of all royalties and fees for the articles and processes, protected by letters, patent or
otherwise incorporated in or used in connection with the WORK, also all royalties, rents and other payments in connection
with obtaining materials of whatsoever kind for the WORK and shall include an indemnity to the EMPLOYER which the
CONTRACTOR hereby gives against all actions, proceedings, claims, damages, costs and expenses arising from the
incorporation in or use on the WORK of any such articles, processes or materials, octroi or other municipal or local Board
Charges, if levied on materials, equipment or machineries to be brought to site for use on WORK shall be borne by the
CONTRACTOR.
87.5 SCHEDULE OF RATES TO COVER TAXES AND DUTIES: No exemption or reduction of Customs Duties, Excise Duties, Sales Tax,
Sales Tax on works Contract quay or any port dues, transport charges, stamp duties or Central or State Government or local
Body or Municipal Taxes or duties, taxes or charges (from or of any other body), whatsoever, will be granted or obtained, all
of which expenses shall be deemed to be included in and covered by the Schedule or Rates. The CONTRACTOR shall also
obtain and pay for all permits or other privileges necessary to complete the WORK.
87.6 SCHEDULE OF RATES TO COVER RISKS OF DELAY: The Schedule of Rates shall be deemed to include and cover the risk of all
possibilities of delay and interference with the CONTRACTOR's conduct of WORK which occur from any causes including
orders of the EMPLOYER in the exercise of his power and on account of extension of time granted due to various reasons and
for all other possible or probable causes of delay.
87.7 SCHEDULE OF RATES CANNOT BE ALTERED: For WORK under unit rate basis, no alteration will be allowed in the Schedule of
Rates by reason of works or any part of them being modified, altered, extended, diminished or committed. The Schedule of
Rates are fully inclusive of rates which have been fixed by the CONTRACTOR and agreed to by the EMPLOYER and cannot be
altered. For lump sum CONTRACTS, the payment will be made according to the WORK actually carried out, for which purpose
an item wise, or work wise Schedule of Rates shall be furnished, suitable for evaluating the value of WORK done and
preparing running account bill. Payment for any additional work which is not covered in the Schedule of Rates, shall only be
released on issuance of change order.

88 PROCEDURE FOR MEASUREMENT AND BILLING OF WORK IN PROGRESS:

88.1 BILLING PROCEDURE: Following procedures shall be adopted for billing of works executed by the CONTRACTOR.
88.1.1 All measurements shall be recorded in sextuplicate on standard measurement sheets supplied by EMPLOYER and
submitted to EMPLOYER/CONSULTANT for scrutiny and passing.
88.1.2 EMPLOYER/CONSULTANT shall scrutinise and check the measurements recorded on the sheets and shall certify
correctness of the same on the measurement sheets.
88.1.3 ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE shall pass the bills after carrying out the comprehensive checks in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the CONTRACTS, within 7 days of submission of the bills, complete in all respects and send the same to the
Employer to effect payment to the CONTRACTOR.
88.1.4 BCPL shall make all endeavor to make payments of undisputed amount of the bills submitted based on the joint
measurements within 15 (Fifteen) days from the date of certification by the Engineer-in-Charge.

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88.1.5 Measurements shall be recorded as per the methods of measurement spelt out in EMPLOYER/CONSULTANT
SPECIFICATIONS / CONTRACT DOCUMENT. EMPLOYER/CONSULTANT shall be fully responsible for checking the
measurements quantitatively and qualitatively as recorded in the Measurement Books/ Bills.
88.1.6 While preparing the final bills overall measurements will not be taken again. Only volume of work executed since the last
measured bill alongwith summary of final measurements will be considered for the final bill. However, a detailed check
shall be made as to missing measurements and in case there are any missing items or measurements the same shall be
recorded.
88.1.7 COMPUTERISED BILLING SYSTEM :BCPL has introduced Computerized Billing System whereby when the Bills are
submitted in BCPL by a Contractor, a receipt number is generated. The Contractor can know the status of the Bill through
BCPL’s website.(Not applicable in case of BCPL)
88.2 SECURED ADVANCEON MATERIAL: Unless otherwise provided elsewhere in the tender, no `Secured Advance' on security of
materials brought to site for execution of contracted items(s) shall be paid to the Contractor whatsoever.
88.3 DISPUTE IN MODE OF MEASUREMENT: In case of any dispute as to the mode of measurement not covered by the CONTRACT
to be adopted for any item of WORK, mode of measurement as per latest Indian Standard Specifications shall be followed.
88.4 ROUNDING-OFF OF AMOUNTS: In calculating the amount of each item due to the CONTRACTOR in every certificate prepared
for payment, sum of less than 50 paise shall be omitted and the total amount on each certificate shall be rounded off to the
nearest rupees, i.e., sum of less than 50 paise shall be omitted and sums of 50 paise and more upto one rupee shall be
reckoned as one rupee.

89 LUMP SUM IN TENDER:

89.1 The payment against any Lump sum item shall be made only on completion of that item as per the provision of the
CONTRACT after certification by ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE.

90 RUNNING ACCOUNT PAYMENTS TO BE REGARDED AS ADVANCE:

90.1 All running account payments shall be regarded as payment by way of advance against the final payment only and not as
payments for WORK actually done and completed and shall not preclude the requiring of bad, unsound and imperfect or
unskilled work to be removed and taken away and reconstructed or re-erected or be considered as an admission of the due
performance of the CONTRACT, or any part thereof, in this respect, or of the accruing of any claim by the CONTRACTOR, nor
shall it conclude, determine or affect in any way the powers of the EMPLOYER under these conditions or any of them as to the
final settlement and adjustment of the accounts or otherwise, or in any other way vary or affect the CONTRACT. The final bill
shall be submitted by the CONTRACTOR within one month of the date of physical completion of the WORK, otherwise, the
ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE's certificate of the measurement and of total amount payable for the WORK accordingly shall be final
and binding on all parties

91 NOTICE OF CLAIMS FOR ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS:

91.1 Should the CONTRACTOR consider that he is entitled to any extra payment for any extra/additional WORKS or MATERIAL
change in original SPECIFICATIONS carried out by him in respect of WORK he shall forthwith give notice in writing to the
ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE that he claims extra payment. Such notice shall be given to the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE upon which
CONTRACTOR bases such claims and such notice shall contain full particulars of the nature of such claim with full details of
amount claimed. Irrespective of any provision in the CONTRACT to the contrary, the CONTRACTOR must intimate his intention
to lodge claim on the EMPLOYER within 10 (ten) days of the commencement of happening of the event and quantify the claim
within 30 (thirty) days, failing which the CONTRACTOR will lose his right to claim any compensation/reimbursement/damages
etc. or refer the matter to arbitration. Failure on the part of CONTRACTOR to put forward any claim without the necessary
particulars as above within the time above specified shall be an absolute waiver thereof. No omission by EMPLOYER to reject
any such claim and no delay in dealing therewith shall be waiver by EMPLOYER of any of these rights in respect thereof.
91.2 ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE shall review such claims within a reasonable period of time and cause to discharge these in a manner
considered appropriate after due deliberations thereon. However, CONTRACTOR shall be obliged to carry on with the WORK
during the period in which his claims are under consideration by the EMPLOYER, irrespective of the outcome of such claims,
where additional payments for WORKS considered extra are justifiable in accordance with the CONTRACT provisions,
EMPLOYER shall arrange to release the same in the same manner as for normal WORK payments. Such of the extra works so
admitted by EMPLOYER shall be governed by all the terms, conditions, stipulations and specifications as are applicable for the
CONTRACT. The rates for extra works shall generally be the unit rates provided for in the CONTRACT. In the event unit rates
for extra works so executed are not available as per CONTRACT, payments may either be released on day work basis for which
daily/hourly rates for workmen and hourly rates for equipment rental shall apply, or on the unit rate for WORK executed shall
be derived by interpolation/ extrapolation of unit rates already existing in the CONTRACT. In all the matters pertaining to
applicability of rate and admittance of otherwise of an extra work claim of CONTRACTOR the decision of ENGINEER-IN-
CHARGE shall be final and binding.

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92 PAYMENT OF CONTRACTOR'S BILL:
92.1 No payment shall be made for works estimated to cost less than Rs.10,000/- till the whole of the work shall have been
completed and a certificate of completion given. But in case of works estimated to cost more than Rs.10,000/-, that
CONTRACTOR on submitting the bill thereof be entitled to receive a monthly payment proportionate to the part thereof
approved and passed by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE, whose certificate of such approval and passing of the sum so payable
shall be final and conclusive against the CONTRACTOR. This payment will be made after making necessary
corrections/deductions as stipulated elsewhere in the CONTRACT DOCUMENT for materials, Contract Performance Security,
taxes etc.
92.2 Payment due to the CONTRACTOR shall be made by the EMPLOYER by Account Payee cheque forwarding the same to
registered office or the notified office of the CONTRACTOR. In no case will EMPLOYER be responsible if the cheque is mislaid
or misappropriated by unauthorised person/persons. In all cases, the CONTRACTOR shall present his bill duly pre-receipted on
proper revenue stamp payment shall be made in Indian Currency.
92.3 In general payment of final bill shall be made to CONTRACTOR within 60 days of the submission of bill on joint
measurements, after completion of all the obligations under the CONTRACT.

93 RECEIPT FOR PAYMENT:

93.1 Receipt for payment made on account of work when executed by a firm, must be signed by a person holding due power of
attorney in this respect on behalf of the CONTRACTOR, except when the CONTRACTOR's are described in their tender as a
limited company in which case the receipts must be signed in the name of the company by one of its principal officers or by
some other person having authority to give effectual receipt for the company.

94 COMPLETION CERTIFICATE:
94.1 APPLICATION FOR COMPLETION CERTIFICATE: When the CONTRACTOR fulfils his obligation under Clause 81.1 he shall be
eligible to apply for COMPLETION CERTIFICATE. The ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE shall normally issue to the CONTRACTOR the
COMPLETION CERTIFICATE within one month after receiving any application therefore from the CONTRACTOR after verifying
from the completion documents and satisfying himself that the WORK has been completed in accordance with and as set out
in the construction and erection drawings, and the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The CONTRACTOR, after obtaining the
COMPLETION CERTIFICATE, is eligible to present the final bill for the WORK executed by him under the terms of CONTRACT.
94.2 COMPLETION CERTIFICATE: Within one month of the completion of the WORK in all respects, the CONTRACTOR shall be
furnished with a certificate by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE of such completion, but no certificate shall be given nor shall the
WORK be deemed to have been executed until all scaffolding, surplus materials and rubbish is cleared off the SITE completely
nor until the WORK shall have been measured by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE whose measurement shall be binding and
conclusive. The WORKS will not be considered as complete and taken over by the EMPLOYER, until all the temporary works,
labour and staff colonies are cleared to the satisfaction of the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE. If the CONTRACTOR fails to comply with
the requirements of this clause on or before the date fixed for the completion of the WORK, the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE may at
the expense of the CONTRACTOR remove such scaffolding, surplus materials and rubbish and dispose off the same as he
thinks fit and clean off such dirt as aforesaid, and the CONTRACTOR shall forthwith pay the amount of all expenses so incurred
and shall have no claim in respect of any such scaffolding or surplus materials as aforesaid except for any sum actually realised
by the sale thereof.
94.3 COMPLETION CERTIFICATE DOCUMENTS: For the purpose of Clause 94.0 the following documents will be deemed to form the
completion documents:
(i) The technical documents according to which the WORK was carried out. Six (6) sets of construction drawings showing
therein the modification and correction made during the course of execution and signed by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE.
(ii) COMPLETION CERTIFICATE for `embedded' and `covered' up work.
(iii) Certificates of final levels as set out for various works.
(iv) Certificates of tests performed for various WORKS.
(v) Material appropriation, Statement for the materials issued by the EMPLOYER for the WORK and list of surplus
materials returned to the EMPLOYER's store duly supported by necessary documents.

95 FINAL DECISION AND FINAL CERTIFICATE:

95.1 Upon expiry of the period of liability and subject to the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE being satisfied that the WORKS have been duly
maintained by the CONTRACTOR during monsoon or such period as hereinbefore provided in Clause 80 & 81 and that the
CONTRACTOR has in all respect duly made-up any subsidence and performed all his obligations under the CONTRACT, the
ENGINEER-IN- CHARGE shall (without prejudice to the rights of the EMPLOYER to retain the provisions of relevant Clause
hereof) otherwise give a certificate herein referred to as the FINAL CERTIFICATE to that effect and the CONTRACTOR shall not
be considered to have fulfilled the whole of his obligations under CONTRACT until FINAL CERTIFICATE shall have been given by
the ENGINEER-IN- CHARGE notwithstanding any previous entry upon the WORK and taking possession, working or using of the
same or any part thereof by the EMPLOYER.

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96 CERTIFICATE AND PAYMENTS ON EVIDENCE OF COMPLETION:
96.1 Except the FINAL CERTIFICATE, no other certificates or payments against a certificate or on general account shall be taken to
be an admission by the EMPLOYER of the due performance of the CONTRACT or any part thereof or of occupancy or validity of
any claim by the CONTRACTOR.

97 DEDUCTIONS FROM THE CONTRACT PRICE:

97.1 All costs, damages or expenses which EMPLOYER may have paid or incurred, which under the provisions of the CONTRACT,
the CONTRACTOR is liable/will be liable, will be claimed by the EMPLOYER. All such claims shall be billed by the EMPLOYER to
the CONTRACTOR regularly as and when they fall due. Such claims shall be paid by the CONTRACTOR within 15 (fifteen) days
of the receipt of the corresponding bills and if not paid by the CONTRACTOR within the said period, the EMPLOYER may, then,
deduct the amount from any moneys due i.e., Contract Performance Security or becoming due to the CONTRACTOR under the
CONTRACT or may be recovered by actions of law or otherwise, if the CONTRACTOR fails to satisfy the EMPLOYER of such
claims.

SECTION-VII TAXES AND INSURANCE

98 TAXES, DUTIES, OCTROIETC:

98.1 The CONTRACTOR agrees to and does hereby accept full and exclusive liability for the payment of any and all Taxes, Duties,
including Excise duty, octroi etc. now or hereafter imposed, increased, modified, all the sales taxes, duties, octrois etc. now in
force and hereafter increased, imposed or modified, from time to time in respect of WORKS and materials and all
contributions and taxes for unemployment compensation, insurance and old age pensions or annuities now or hereafter
imposed by any Central or State Government authorities which are imposed with respect to or covered by the wages, salaries,
or other compensations paid to the persons employed by the CONTRACTOR and the CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the
compliance of all SUB-CONTRACTORS, with all applicable Central, State, Municipal and local law and regulation and
requirement of any Central, State or local Government agency or authority. CONTRACTOR further agrees to defend, indemnify
and hold EMPLOYER harmless from any liability or penalty which may be imposed by the Central, State or Local authorities by
reason or any violation by CONTRACTOR or SUB-CONTRACTOR of such laws, suits or proceedings that may be brought against
the EMPLOYER arising under, growing out of, or by reason of the work provided for by this CONTRACT, by third parties, or by
Central or State Government authority or any administrative sub-division thereof. Tax deductions will be made as per the
rules and regulations in force in accordance with acts prevailing from time to time.

99 SALES TAX/TURNOVER TAX:

99.1 Tenderer should quote all inclusive prices including the liability of Sales Tax/Turnover Tax whether on the works contract as a
whole or in respect of bought out components used by the CONTRACTOR in execution of the CONTRACT. EMPLOYER shall not
be responsible for any such liability of the CONTRACTOR in respect of this CONTRACT.

100 STATUTORY VARIATIONS / EXCISE DUTY

100.1 Tenderer should quote prices inclusive of excise-duty and sales tax applicable on finished product. Any statutory
variations in Excise Duty and sales tax on finished product during the contractual completion period, shall be to the
Employer's account for which the Contractor will furnish documentary evidence(s) in support of their claims to BCPL.
However, any increase in the rate of these taxes and duties (E.D. and S.T.) beyond the contractual completion period shall be
to Contractor's account and any decrease shall be passed on to BCPL.

101 SERVICE TAX

101.1 Vendors should submit a copy of service tax registration certificate while submitting the bids wherever service tax is
applicable.

101.2 Vendors charging service tax have to issue bills/invoices in accordance with rule 4A of Service Tax Rules, 1994

101.3 Payments to the vendors will be released after submission of the above documents.

101.4 Vendors should submit copies of challan and certificate from Chartered Accountant for deposit of service tax collected

102 INSURANCE:
102.0 GENERAL CONTRACTOR shall at his own expense arrange secure and maintain insurance with reputable insurance companies
to the satisfaction of the EMPLOYER as follows: CONTRACTOR at his cost shall arrange, secure and maintain insurance as may be
necessary and to its full value for all such amounts to protect the WORKS in progress from time to time and the interest of
EMPLOYER against all risks as detailed herein. The form and the limit of such insurance, as defined here in together with the under
works thereof in each case should be as acceptable to the EMPLOYER. However, irrespective of work acceptance the responsibility

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to maintain adequate insurance coverage at all times during the period of CONTRACT shall be that of CONTRACTOR alone.
CONTRACTOR's failure in this regard shall not relieve him of any of his responsibilities and obligations under CONTRACT. Any loss
or damage to the equipment, during ocean transportation, port/custom clearance, inland and port handling, inland transportation,
storage, erection and commissioning till such time the WORK is taken over by EMPLOYER, shall be to the account of CONTRACTOR.
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for preferring of all claims and make good for the damage or loss by way of repairs and/or
replacement of the parts of the Work damaged or lost. CONTRACTOR shall provide the EMPLOYER with a copy of all insurance
policies and documents taken out by him in pursuance of the CONTRACT. Such copies of document shall be submitted to the
EMPLOYER immediately upon the CONTRACTOR having taken such insurance coverage. CONTRACTOR shall also inform the
EMPLOYER at least 60(Sixty) days in advance regarding the expiry cancellation and/or changes in any of such documents and
ensure revalidation/renewal etc., as may be necessary well in time. Statutory clearances, if any, in respect of foreign supply
required for the purpose of replacement of equipment lost in transit and/or during erection, shall be made available by the
EMPLOYER. CONTRACTOR shall, however, be responsible for obtaining requisite licences, port clearances and other formalities
relating to such import. The risks that are to be covered under the insurance shall include, but not be limited to the loss or damage
in handling, transit, theft, pilferage, riot, civil commotion, weather conditions, accidents of all kinds, fire, war risk (during ocean
transportation only) etc. The scope of such insurance shall cover the entire value of supplies of equipments, plants and materials to
be imported from time to time. All costs o4n account of insurance liabilities covered under CONTRACT will be to CONTRACTOR's
account and will be included in VALUE OF CONTRACT. However, the EMPLOYER may from time to time, during the currency of the
CONTRACT, ask the CONTRACTOR in writing to limit the insurance coverage risk and in such a case, the parties to the CONTRACT
will agree for a mutual settlement, for reduction in VALUE OF CONTRACT to the extent of reduced premium amounts
CONTRACTOR as far as possible shall cover insurance with Indian Insurance Companies, including marine Insurance during ocean
transportation.
102.1.1EMPLOYEES STATE INSURANCE ACT: The CONTRACTOR agrees to and does hereby accept full and exclusive liability for the
compliance with all obligations imposed by the Employee State Insurance Act 1948 and the CONTRACTOR further agrees to defend,
indemnify and hold EMPLOYER harmless for any liability or penalty which may be imposed by the Central, State or Local authority
by reason of any asserted violation by CONTRACTOR or SUB-CONTRACTOR of the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948, and also
from all claims, suits or proceeding that may be brought against the EMPLOYER arising under, growing out of or by reasons of the
work provided for by this CONTRACTOR, by third parties or by Central or State Government authority or any political sub- division
thereof. The CONTRACTOR agrees to fill in with the Employee's State Insurance Corporation, the Declaration Forms, and all forms
which may be required in respect of the CONTRACTOR's or SUB- CONTRACTOR's employees, who are employed in the WORK
provided for or those covered by ESI from time to time under the Agreement. The CONTRACTOR shall deduct and secure the
agreement of the SUB- CONTRACTOR to deduct the employee's contribution as per the first schedule of the Employee's State
Insurance Act from wages and affix the Employees Contribution Card at wages payment intervals. The CONTRACTOR shall remit
and secure the agreement of SUB-CONTRACTOR to remit to the State Bank of India, Employee's State Insurance Corporation
Account, the Employee's contribution as required by the Act. The CONTRACTOR agrees to maintain all cards and Records as
required under the Act in respect of employees and payments and the CONTRACTOR shall secure the agreement of the SUB-
CONTRACTOR to maintain such records. Any expenses incurred for the contributions, making contributions or maintaining records
shall be to the CONTRACTOR's or SUB-CONTRACTOR's account. The EMPLOYER shall retain such sum as may be necessary from the
total VALUE OF CONTRACT until the CONTRACTOR shall furnish satisfactory proof that all contributions as required by the
Employees State Insurance Act, 1948, have been paid. This will be pending on the CONTRACTOR when the ESI Act is extended to
the place of work.
102.1.1 WORKMEN COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY INSURANCE: Insurance shall be effected for all the
CONTRACTOR's employees engaged in the performance of this CONTRACT. If any of the work is sublet, the CONTRACTOR
shall require the SUB-CONTRACTOR to provide workman's Compensation and employer's liability insurance for the later's
employees if such employees are not covered under the CONTRACTOR's Insurance.
102.1.2 ACCIDENT OR INJURY TO WORKMEN: The EMPLOYER shall not be liable for or in respect of any damages or
compensation payable at law in respect or in consequence of any accident or injury to any workman or other person in
the Employment of the CONTRACTOR or any SUB-CONTRACTOR save and except an accident or injury resulting from any
act or default of the EMPLOYER, his agents or servants and the CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and keep indemnified the
EMPLOYER against all such damages and compensation (save and except and aforesaid) and against all claims, demands,
proceeding, costs, charges and expenses, whatsoever in respect or in relation thereto.
102.1.3 TRANSIT INSURANCE In respect of all items to be transported by the CONTRACTOR to the SITE of WORK, the cost of
transit insurance should be borne by the CONTRACTOR and the quoted price shall be inclusive of this cost.
102.1.4 COMPREHENSIVE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE This insurance shall be in such a form as to protect the Contractor against all
claims for injuries, disability, disease and death to members of public including EMPLOYER’s men and damage to the
property of others arising from the use of motor vehicles during on or off the `site’ operations, irrespective of the
Employership of such vehicles.
102.1.5 COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE:
a) This insurance shall protect the Contractor against all claims arising from injuries, disabilities, disease or death of
member of public or damage to property of others due to any act or omission on the part of the Contractor, his
agents, his employees, his representatives and Sub- Contractor’s or from riots, strikes and civil commotion.
b) Contractor shall take suitable Group Personal Accident Insurance Cover for taking care of injury, damage or any
other risks in respect of his Engineers and other Supervisory staff who are not covered under Employees State
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 c) The policy shall cover third party liability. The third party (liability shall cover the loss/ disablement of human life
(person not belonging to the Contractor) and also cover the risk of damage to others materials/ equipment/
properties during construction, erection and commissioning at site. The value of third party liability for
compensation for loss of human life or partial/full disablement shall be of required statutory value but not less than
Rs. 2 lakhs per death, Rs. 1.5 lakhs per full disablement and Rs. 1 lakh per partial disablement and shall nevertheless
cover such compensation as may be awarded by Court by Law in India and cover for damage to others equipment/
property as approved by the Purchaser. However, third party risk shall be maximum to Rs. 10(ten) lakhs to death.
d) The Contractor shall also arrange suitable insurance to cover damage, loss, accidents, risks etc., in respect of all his
plant, equipments and machinery, erection tools & tackles and all other temporary attachments brought by him at
site to execute the work.
e) The Contractor shall take out insurance policy in the joint name of EMPLOYER and Contractor from one or more
nationalised insurance company from any branch office at Project site.
f) Any such insurance requirements as are hereby established as the minimum policies and coverages which
Contractor must secure and keep in force must be complied with, Contrator shall at all times be free to obtain
additional or increased coverages at Contractor’s sole expenses.
102.1.6 ANY OTHER INSURANCE REQUIRED UNDER LAW OR REGULATIONS OR BY EMPLOYER: CONTRACTOR shall also carry and
maintain any and all other insurance(s) which he may be required under any law or regulation from time to time without
any extra cost to EMPLOYER. He shall also carry and maintain any other insurance which may be required by the
EMPLOYER.

103 DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR TO ANY PERSON OR ANY THIRD PARTY

103.1 CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for making good to the satisfaction of the EMPLOYER any loss or any damage to
structures and properties belonging to the EMPLOYER or being executed or procured or being procured by the EMPLOYER
or of other agencies within in the premises of all the work of the EMPLOYER, if such loss or damage is due to fault and/or
the negligence or willful acts or omission of the CONTRACTOR, his employees, agents, representatives or SUB-
CONTRACTORs.
103.2 The CONTRACTOR shall take sufficient care in moving his plants, equipments and materials from one place to another so
that they do not cause any damage to any person or to the property of the EMPLOYER or any third party including
overhead and underground cables and in the event of any damage resulting to the property of the EMPLOYER or of a third
party during the movement of the aforesaid plant, equipment or materials the cost of such damages including eventual
loss of production, operation or services in any plant or establishment as estimated by the EMPLOYER or ascertained or
demanded by the third party shall be borne by the CONTRACTOR. Third party liability risk shall be Rupees One lakh for
single accident and limited to Rupees Ten lakhs.
103.3 The CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and keep the EMPLOYER harmless of all claims for damages to property other than
EMPLOYER's property arising under or by reason of this agreement, if such claims result from the fault and/or negligence
or willful acts or omission of the CONTRACTOR, his employees, agents, representative of SUB-CONTRACTOR.

SECTION-VIII LABOUR LAWS

104 LABOUR LAWS:

104.1 No labour below the age of 18 (eighteen) years shall be employed on the WORK.
104.2 The CONTRACTOR shall not pay less than what is provided under law to labourers engaged by him on the WORK.
104.3 The CONTRACTOR shall at his expense comply with all labour laws and keep the EMPLOYER indemnified in respect thereof.
104.4 The CONTRACTOR shall pay equal wages for men and women in accordance with applicable labour laws.
104.5 If the CONTRACTOR is covered under the Contract labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, he shall obtain a license from
licensing authority (i.e. office of the labour commissioner) by payment of necessary prescribed fee and the deposit, if any,
before starting the WORK under the CONTRACT. Such fee/deposit shall be borne by the CONTRACTOR.
104.6 The CONTRACTOR shall employ labour in sufficient numbers either directly or through SUB- CONTRACTOR's to maintain
the required rate of progress and of quality to ensure workmanship of the degree specified in the CONTRACT and to the
satisfaction of the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE.
104.7 The CONTRACTOR shall furnish to the ENGINEER-IN- CHARGE the distribution return of the number and description, by
trades of the work people employed on the works. The CONTRACTOR shall also submit on the 4th and 19th of every
month to the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE a true statement showing in respect of the second half of the preceding month and
the first half of the current month (1) the accidents that occurred during the said fortnight showing the circumstances
under which they happened and the extent of damage and injury caused by them and (2) the number of female workers
who have been allowed Maternity Benefit as provided in the Maternity Benefit Act 1961 on Rules made thereunder and
the amount paid to them.
104.8 The CONTRACTOR shall comply with the provisions of the payment of Wage Act 1936, Employee Provident Fund Act 1952,
and Minimum Wages Act 1948. Employers Liability Act 1938. Workmen's Compensation Act 1923, Industrial Disputes Act
1947, the Maternity Benefit Act 1961 and Contract Labour Regulation and Abolition Act 1970, Employment of Children Act
1938 or any modifications thereof or any other law relating thereto and rules made thereunder from time to time.

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104.9 The ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE shall on a report having been made by an Inspecting Officer as defined in Contract Labour
(Regulation and Abolition) Act 1970 have the power to deduct from the money due to the CONTRACTOR any sum required
or estimated to be required for making good the loss suffered by a worker or workers by reason of non- fulfillment of the
Conditions of the Contract for the benefit of workers, non-payment of wages or of deductions made from his or their
wages which are not justified by the terms of the Contract or non-observance of the said regulations.
104.10 The CONTRACTOR shall indemnify the EMPLOYER against any payments to be made under and for the observance of the
provisions of the aforesaid Acts without prejudice to his right to obtain indemnity from his SUB-CONTRACTOR's. In the
event of the CONTRACTOR committing a default or breach of any of the provisions of the aforesaid Acts as amended from
time to time, of furnishing any information or submitting or filling and Form/ Register/ Slip under the provisions of these
Acts which is materially incorrect then on the report of the inspecting Officers, the CONTRACTOR shall without prejudice
to any other liability pay to the EMPLOYER a sum not exceeding Rs.50.00 as Liquidated Damages for every default, breach
or furnishing, making, submitting, filling materially incorrect statement as may be fixed by the ENGINEER-IN- CHARGE and
in the event of the CONTRACTOR's default continuing in this respect, the Liquidated Damages may be enhanced to
Rs.50.00 per day for each day of default subject to a maximum of one percent of the estimated cost of the WORK put to
tender. The ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE shall deduct such amount from bills or Contract Performance Security of the
CONTRACTOR and credit the same to the Welfare Fund constitute under these acts. The decision of the ENGINEER-IN-
CHARGE in this respect shall be final and binding.

105 IMPLEMENTATION OF APPRENTICES ACT, 1961:

105.1 The CONTRACTOR shall comply with the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961 and the Rules and Orders issued
thereunder from time to time. If he fails to do so, his failure will be a breach of the CONTRACT and the ENGINEER-IN-
CHARGE may, at his discretion, cancel the CONTRACT. The CONTRACTOR shall also be liable for any pecuniary liability
arising on account of any violation by him of the provisions, of the Act.
106 CONTRACTOR TO INDEMNIFY THE EMPLOYER:
106.1 The CONTRACTOR shall indemnify the EMPLOYER and every member, office and employee of the EMPLOYER, also the
ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE and his staff against all actions, proceedings, claims, demands, costs and expenses whatsoever
arising out of or in connection with the matters referred to in Clause 102.0 and elsewhere and all actions, proceedings,
claims, demands, costs and expenses which may be made against the EMPLOYER for or in respect of or arising out of any
failure by the CONTRACTOR in the performance of his obligations under the CONTRACT DOCUMENT. The EMPLOYER shall
not be liable for or in respect of or arising out of any failure by the CONTRACTOR in the performance of his obligations
under the CONTRACT DOCUMENT. The EMPLOYER shall not be liable for or in respect of any demand or compensation
payable by law in respect or in consequence of any accident or injury to any workmen or other person. In the employment
of the CONTRACTOR or his SUB-CONTRACTOR the CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and keep indemnified the EMPLOYER
against all such damages and compensations and against all claims, damages, proceedings, costs, charges and expenses
whatsoever in respect thereof or in relation thereto.
106.2 PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DAMAGES: Should the EMPLOYER have to pay any money in respect of such claims or demands
as aforesaid the amount so paid and the costs incurred by the EMPLOYER shall be charged to and paid by the
CONTRACTOR and the CONTRACTOR shall not be at liberty to dispute or question the right of the EMPLOYER to make such
payments notwithstanding the same, may have been made without the consent or authority or in law or otherwise to the
contrary.
106.3 In every case in which by virtue of the provisions of Section 12, Sub-section (i) of workmen's compensation Act, 1923 or
other applicable provision of Workmen Compensation Act or any other Act, the EMPLOYER is obliged to pay compensation
to a workman employed by the CONTRACTOR in execution of the WORK, the EMPLOYER will recover from the
CONTRACTOR the amount of the compensation so paid, and without prejudice to the rights of EMPLOYER under Section
12, Sub- section (2) of the said act, EMPLOYER shall be at liberty to recover such amount or any part thereof by deducting
it from the Contract Performance Security or from any sum due to the CONTRACTOR whether under this CONTRACT or
otherwise. The EMPLOYER shall not be bound to contest any claim made under Section 12, Sub-section (i) of the said act,
except on the written request of the CONTRACTOR and upon his giving to the EMPLOYER full security for all costs for
which the EMPLOYER might become liable in consequence of contesting such claim.

107 HEALTH AND SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS FOR WORKERS:

107.1 In respect of all labour directly or indirectly employed in the WORKS for the performance of the CONTRACTOR's part of
this agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall comply with or cause to be complied with all the rules and regulations of the local
sanitary and other authorities or as framed by the EMPLOYER from time to time for the protection of health and sanitary
arrangements for all workers.
107.2 The CONTRACTOR shall provide in the labour colony all amenities such as electricity, water and other sanitary and health
arrangements. The CONTRACTOR shall also provide necessary surface transportation to the place of work and back to the
colony for their personnel accommodated in the labour colony.

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 SECTION-IX APPLICABLE LAWS AND SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES
108 ARBITRATION:
108.1 Unless otherwise specified, the matters where decision of the Engineer-in-Charge is deemed to be final and binding as
provided in the Agreement and the issues/disputes which cannot be mutually resolved within a reasonable time, all
disputes shall be referred to arbitration by Sole Arbitrator. The Employer [BCPL] shall suggest a panel of three independent
and distinguished persons to the bidder/contractor/supplier/buyer (as the case may be) to select any one among them to
act as the Sole Arbitrator. In the event of failure of the other parties to select the Sole Arbitrator within 30 days from the
receipt of the communication suggesting the panel of arbitrators, the right of selection of the sole arbitrator by the other
party shall stand forfeited and the EMPLOYER (BCPL) shall have discretion to proceed with the appointment of the Sole
Arbitrator. The decision of Employer on the appointment of the sole arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties.
The award of sole arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties and unless directed/awarded otherwise by the sole
arbitrator, the cost of arbitration proceedings shall be shared equally by the parties. The Arbitration proceedings shall be
in English language and venue shall be Guwahati, India. Subject to the above, the provisions of (Indian) Arbitration &
Conciliation ACT 1996 and the Rules framed there under shall be applicable. All matter relating to this contract is subject
to the exclusive jurisdiction of the court situated in the state of Delhi. Bidders/suppliers/contractors may please note that
the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 was enacted by the Indian Parliament and is based on United Nations Commission
on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL model law), which were prepared after extensive consultation with Arbitral
Institutions and centers of International Commercial Arbitration. The United Nations General Assembly vide resolution
31/98 adopted the UNCITRAL Arbitration rules on 15 December 1976.
108.2 FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES BETWEEN GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT AND ANOTHER AND ONE GOVERNMENT
DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISE AND ONE PUBLIC ENTERPRISE AND ANOTHER THE ARBITRATION SHALL BE AS
FOLLOWS: "In the event of any dispute or difference between the parties hereto, such dispute or difference shall be
resolved amicably by mutual consultation or through the good offices of empowered agencies of the Government. If such
resolution is not possible, then, the unresolved dispute or difference shall be referred to arbitration of an arbitrator to be
nominated by Secretary, Department of Legal Affairs ("Law Secretary") in terms of the Office Memorandum No.55/3/1/75-
th
CF, dated the 19 December 1975 issued by the Cabinet Secretariat (Department of Cabinet Affairs), as modified from
time to time. The Arbitration Act 1940 (10 of 1940) shall not be applicable to the arbitration under this clause. The award
of the Arbitrator shall be binding upon parties to the dispute. Provided, however, any party aggrieved by such award may
make a further reference for setting aside or revision of the award to Law Secretary whose decision shall bind the parties
finally and conclusively.

109 JURISDICTION:
109.1 The CONTRACT shall be governed by and constructed according to the laws in force in INDIA. The CONTRACTOR hereby
submits to the jurisdiction of the Courts situated at Guwahati for the purposes of disputes, actions and proceedings arising
out of the CONTRACT, the courts at Guwahati only will have the jurisdiction to hear and decide such disputed, actions and
proceedings.

SECTION-X SAFETY CODES

110 GENERAL:
110.1 CONTRACTOR shall adhere to safe construction practice and guard against hazardous, and unsafe working conditions and
shall comply with EMPLOYER's safety rules as set forth herein. Prior to start of construction, CONTRACTOR will be
furnished copies of EMPLOYER's "Safety Code" for information and guidance, if it has been prepared.
111 SAFETY REGULATIONS:
111.1 In respect of all labour, directly employed in the WORK for the performance of CONTRACTOR's part of this agreement, the
CONTRACTOR shall at his own expense arrange for all the safety provisions as per safety codes of C.P.W.D., Indian
Standards Institution. The Electricity Act, The Mines Act and such other acts as applicable.
111.2 The CONTRACTOR shall observe and abide by all fire and safety regulations of the EMPLOYER. Before starting construction
work CONTRACTOR shall consult with EMPLOYER's safety Engineers or ENGINEER- IN-CHARGE and must make good to the
satisfaction of the EMPLOYER any loss or damage due to fire to any portion of the work done or to be done under this
agreement or to any of the EMPLOYER's existing property.
112 FIRST AID AND INDUSTRIAL INJURIES:
112.1 CONTRACTOR shall maintain first aid facilities for its employees and those of its SUB-CONTRACTOR.
112.2 CONTRACTOR shall make outside arrangements for ambulance service and for the treatment of industrial injuries. Names
of those providing these services shall be furnished to EMPLOYER prior to start of construction and their telephone
numbers shall be prominently posted in CONTRACTOR's field office.
112.3 All critical industrial injuries shall be reported promptly to EMPLOYER, and a copy of CONTRACTOR's report covering each
personal injury requiring the attention of a physician shall be furnished to the EMPLOYER.

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113.1 Smoking within the battery area, tank farm or dock limits is strictly prohibited. Violators of the no smoking rules shall be
discharged immediately.
114 CONTRACTOR'S BARRICADES:
114.1 CONTRACTOR shall erect and maintain barricades required in connection with his operation to guard or protect:-
a) Excavations
b) Hoisting Areas.
c) Areas adjudged hazardous by CONTRACTOR's or EMPLOYER's inspectors.
d) EMPLOYER's existing property subject to damage by CONTRACTOR's Operations.
e) Rail Road unloading spots.
114.2 CONTRACTOR's employees and those of his SUB- CONTRACTOR's shall become acquainted with EMPLOYER's barricading
practice and shall respect the provisions thereof.
114.3 Barricades and hazardous areas adjacent to, but not located in normal routes of travel shall be marked by red flasher
lanterns at nights.
115 SCAFFOLDING:
115.1 Suitable scaffolding should be provided for workmen for all works that cannot safely be done from the ground or from
solid construction except such short period work as can be done safely from ladders. When a ladder is used an extra
Mazdoor shall be engaged for holding the ladder and if the ladder is used for carrying material as well, suitable footholds
and handholds shall be provided on the ladder and the ladder shall be given an inclination not steeper than 1 in 4 (1
horizontal and 4 vertical).
115.2 Scaffolding or staging more than 4 metres above the ground or floor, swing suspended from an overhead support or
erected with stationary support shall have a guard rail properly attached, bolted, braced and otherwise retarded at least
one metre high above the floor or platform of such scaffolding or staging and extending along the entire length of the
outside and ends thereof with only such openings as may be necessary for the delivery of materials. Such scaffolding or
staging shall be so fastened as to prevent it from swaying from the building or structure.
115.3 Working platform, gangway and stairway should be so constructed that they should not sag unduly or unequally and if the
height of platform of the gangway or the stairway is more than 4 metres above the ground level or floor level, they should
be closely boarded, should have adequate width and should be suitably fastened as in ii) above.
115.4 Every opening in the floor of a building or in a working platform shall be provided with suitable means to prevent the fall
of persons or materials by providing suitable fencing of railing whose minimum heights shall be 1 metre.
115.5 Safe-means of access shall be provided to all working platforms and other working places, every ladder shall be securely
fixed. No portable single ladder shall be over 9 metres in length while the width between side rails in rung ladder shall in
no case be less than 30 cms for ladder upto and including 3 metres in length. For longer ladder this width should be
increased 5mm for each additional foot of length. Uniform steps spacing shall not exceed 30 cms. Adequate precautions
shall be taken to prevent danger from electrical equipment. No materials on any of the sites or work shall be so stacked or
placed to cause danger or inconvenience to any person or public. The CONTRACTOR shall also provide all necessary fencing
and lights to protect the workers and staff from accidents, and shall be bound to bear the expenses of defense of every
suit, action or other proceeding of law that may be brought by any person for injury sustained owing to neglect of the
above precautions and pay any damages and costs which may be awarded in any such suit or action or proceeding to any
such person or which may with the consent of the CONTRACTOR be paid to compromise any claim by any such person.
116 EXCAVATION AND TRENCHING:
116.1 All trenches 1.2 metres or more in depth, shall at all times be supplied with at least one ladder for each 50 metres length
or fraction thereof. Ladder shall be extended from bottom of the trenches to atleast 1 metre above the surface of the
ground. The sides of the trenches which are 1.5M in depth shall be stepped back to give suitable slope or securely held by
timber bracing, so as to avoid the danger of sides to collapse. The excavated materials shall not be placed within 1.5
metres of the edge of the trench or half of the trench width whichever is more. Cutting shall be done from top to bottom.
Under no circumstances undermining or under-cutting shall be done.
117 DEMOLITION/GENERAL SAFETY:
117.1 Before any demolition work is commenced and also during the progress of the demolition work
a) All roads and open areas adjacent to the work site shall either be closed or suitably protected.
b) No electric cable or apparatus which is liable to be a source of danger shall remain electrically charged.
c) All practical steps shall be taken to prevent danger to persons employed from risk of fire or explosion or flooding. No
floor, roof or other part of the building shall be so overloaded with debris or materials as to render it unsafe.
117.2 All necessary personal safety equipment as considered adequate by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE, should be kept available
for the use of the persons employed on the SITE and maintained in condition suitable for immediate use, and the
CONTRACTOR shall take adequate steps to ensure proper use of equipment by those concerned.
a) Workers employed on mixing asphaltic materials, cement and lime mortars shall be provided with protective footwear
and protective gloves.
b) Those engaged in white washing and mixing or stacking or cement bags or any material which are injurious to the eyes be
provided with protective goggles.
c) Those engaged in welding and cutting works shall be provided with protective face & eye shield, hand gloves, etc.
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 e) When workers are employed in sewers and manholes, which are in use, the CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the manhole
covers are opened and are ventilated atleast for an hour before the workers are allowed to get into the manholes, and
the manholes so opened shall be cordoned off with suitable railing and provided with warning signals or
f) board to prevent accident to the public.
g) The CONTRACTOR shall not employ men below the age of 18 years and women on the work of painting with products
containing lead in any form. Wherever men above the age of 18 years are employed on the work of lead painting, the
following precautions should be taken.
1) No paint containing lead or lead product shall be used except in the form of paste or readymade paint.
2) Suitable face masks should be supplied for use by the workers when paint is applied in the form of spray or a
surface having lead paint dry rubbed and scrapped.
3) Overalls shall be supplied by the CONTRACTOR to the workmen and adequate facilities shall be provided to
enable the working painters to wash them during and on cessation of work.
117.3 When the work is done near any place where there is risk of drowning, all necessary safety equipment should be provided
and kept ready for use and all necessary steps taken for prompt rescue of any person in danger and adequate provision
should be made for prompt first aid treatment of all injuries likely to be sustained during the course of the work.
117.4 Use of hoisting machines and tackles including their attachments, anchorage and supports shall conform to the following
standards or conditions:
a. These shall be of good mechanical construction, sound materials and adequate strength and free from patent
defect and shall be kept in good working order.
b. Every rope used in hoisting or lowering materials or as means of suspension shall be of durable quality and
adequate strength and free from patent defects.
b) Every crane driver or hoisting appliance operator shall be properly qualified and no person under the age of 21 years
should be in charge of any hoisting machine including any scaffolding, winch or give signals to the operator.
c) In case of every hoisting machine and of every chain ring hook, shackle, swivel, and pulley block used in hoisting or
lowering or as means of suspension, the safe working load shall be ascertained by adequate means. Every hoisting
machine and all gears referred to above shall be plainly marked with the safe working load of the conditions under which
it is applicable and the same shall be clearly indicated. No part of any machine or any gear referred to above in this
paragraph shall be loaded beyond safe working load except for the purpose of testing.
d) In case of departmental machine, the safe working load shall be notified by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE. As regards
CONTRACTOR's machines, the CONTRACTOR shall notify the safe working load of the machine to the ENGINEER-IN-
CHARGE whenever he brings any machinery to SITE of WORK and get it verified by the Engineer concerned.
e) Motors, gears, transmission lines, electric wiring and other dangerous parts of hoisting appliances should be provided
with efficient safeguards. Hoisting appliances should be provided with such means as to reduce to minimum the
accidental descent of the load, adequate precautions should be taken to reduce the minimum risk of any part or parts of
a suspended load becoming accidentally displaced. When workers are employed on electrical installations which are
already energised, insulating mats, wearing apparel, such as gloves, sleeves, and boots as may be necessary should be
provided. The workers shall not wear any rings, watches and carry keys or other materials which are good conductors of
electricity.
117.5 All scaffolds, ladders and other safety devices mentioned or described herein shall be maintained in safe conditions and no
scaffolds, ladder or equipment shall be altered or removed while it is in use. Adequate washing facilities should be
provided at or near places of work.
117.6 These safety provisions should be brought to the notice of all concerned by displaying on a notice board at a prominent
place at the work-spot. The person responsible for compliance of the safety code shall be named therein by the
CONTRACTOR.
117.7 To ensure effective enforcement of the rules and regulations relating to safety precautions, the arrangements made by the
CONTRACTOR shall be open to inspection by the Welfare Officer, ENGINEER-IN- CHARGE or safety Engineer of the
Administration or their representatives.
117.8 Notwithstanding the above clauses there is nothing in these to exempt the CONTRACTOR for the operations of any other
Act or rules in force in the Republic of India. The work throughout including any temporary works shall be carried out in
such a manner as not to interfere in any way whatsoever with the traffic on any roads or footpath at the site or in the
vicinity thereto or any existing works whether the property of the Administration or of a third party. In addition to the
above, the CONTRACTOR shall abide by the safety code provision as per C.P.W.D. Safety code and Indian Standard Safety
Code from time to time.
118 CARE IN HANDLING INFLAMMABLE GAS:
118.1 The CONTRACTOR has to ensure all precautionary measures and exercise utmost care in handling the inflammable gas
cylinder/inflammable liquids/paints etc. as required under the law and/or as advised by the fire Authorities of the
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119 TEMPORARY COMBUSTIBLE STRUCTURES:
119.1 Temporary combustible structures will not be built near or around work site.
120 PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE:
120.1 The CONTRACTOR will have to provide Fire Extinguishers, Fire Buckets and drums at worksite as recommended by
ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE. They will have to ensure all precautionary measures and exercise utmost care in handling the
inflammable gas cylinders/ inflammable liquid/ paints etc. as advised by ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE. Temporary combustible
structures will not be built near or around the work-site.
121 EXPLOSIVES:
121.1 Explosives shall not be stored or used on the WORK or on the SITE by the CONTRACTOR without the permission of the
ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE in writing and then only in the manner and to the extent to which such permission is given. When
explosives are required for the WORK they will be stored in a special magazine to be provided at the cost of the
CONTRACTOR in accordance with the Explosives Rules. The CONTRACTOR shall obtain the necessary license for the storage
and the use of explosives and all operations in which or for which explosives are employed shall be at sole risk and
responsibility of the CONTRACTOR and the CONTRACTOR shall indemnify the EMPLOYER against any loss or damage
resulting directly or indirectly therefrom.
122 MINES ACT:
122.1 SAFETY CODE: The CONTRACTOR shall at his own expense arrange for the safety provisions as required by the ENGINEER-
IN-CHARGE in respect of all labour directly employed for performance of the WORKS and shall provide all facilities in
connection therewith. In case the CONTRACTOR fails to make arrangements and provides necessary facilities as aforesaid,
the ENGINEER-IN- CHARGE shall be entitled to do so and recover the costs thereof from the CONTRACTOR.
122.2 Failure to comply with Safety Code or the provisions relating to report on accidents and to grant of maternity benefits to
female workers shall make the CONTRACTOR liable to pay Company Liquidated Damages an amount not exceeding Rs.50/-
for each default or materially incorrect statement. The decision of the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE in such matters based on
reports from the Inspecting Officer or from representatives of ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE shall be final and binding and
deductions for recovery of such Liquidated Damages may be made from any amount payable to the CONTRACTOR from all
the provisions of the Mines Act, 1952 or any statutory modifications or re-enactment thereof the time being in force and
any Rules and Regulations made there under in respect of all the persons employed by him under this CONTRACT and shall
indemnify the EMPLOYER from and against any claim under the Mines Act or the rules and regulations framed there under
by or on behalf of any persons employed by him or otherwise.

123 PRESERVATION OF PLACE:

123.1 The CONTRACTOR shall take requisite precautions and use his best endeavors to prevent any riotous or unlawful
behaviour by or amongst his worker and others employed or the works and for the preservation of peace and protection
of the inhabitants and security of property in the neighborhood of the WORK. In the event of the EMPLOYER requiring the
maintenance of a Special Police Force at or in the vicinity of the site during the tenure of works, the expenses thereof shall
be borne by the CONTRACTOR and if paid by the EMPLOYER shall be recoverable from the CONTRACTOR.
124 OUTBREAK OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES:
124.1 The CONTRACTOR shall remove from his camp such labour and their facilities who refuse protective inoculation and
vaccination when called upon to do so by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE's representative. Should Cholera, Plague or other
infectious diseases break out the CONTRACTOR shall burn the huts, beddings, clothes and other belongings or used by the
infected parties and promptly erect new huts on healthy sites as required by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE failing which
within the time specified in the Engineer's requisition, the work may be done by the EMPLOYER and the cost thereof
recovered from the CONTRACTOR.
125 USE OF INTOXICANTS:
125.1 The unauthorised sale of spirits or other intoxicants, beverages upon the work in any of the buildings, encampments or
tenements owned, occupied by or within the control of the CONTRACTOR or any of his employee is forbidden and the
CONTRACTOR shall exercise his influence and authority to the utmost extent to secure strict compliance with this
condition. In addition to the above, the CONTRACTOR shall abide by the safety code provision as per C.P.W.D. safety code
and Indian Standard Code framed from time to time.

PROFORMA OF INDEMNITY BOND FOR SUPPLY OF MATERIALS BY EMPLOYER

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 (To be executed on non-judicial stamped paper of appropriate value)

WHEREAS Brahmaputra Cracker & Polymer Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as BCPL) which expression shall unless repugnant to the
context includes their legal representatives, successors and assigns having their registered office at Hotel Brahmaputra Ashok, M.
G. Road, Guwahati - 781001 has entered into a CONTRACT with _______ (hereinafter referred to as the CONTRACTOR which
expression shall unless repugnant to the context include their legal representatives, successors and assigns) for ____on the terms
and conditions as set out, inter-alia, in the CONTRACT No............. Dated........ and various documents forming part thereof
hereinafter collectively referred to as the "CONTRACT" which expression shall include all amendments, modifications and/or
variations thereto.

AND WHEREAS i) BCPL has agreed to supply to the CONTRACTOR, equipment, plants and materials (finished, semi-finished and
raw)for the purpose of EXECUTION of the said CONTRACT by the CONTRACTOR (the equipment, plants and materials to be
supplied by BCPL to the CONTRACTOR, hereinafter for the sake of brevity referred to as the "said materials") and pending
execution by the CONTRACTOR of the CONTRACT incorporating the said materials, the said materials shall be under the custody
and charge of the CONTRACTOR and shall be kept, stored, altered, worked upon and/or fabricated at the sole risk and expense of
the CONTRACTOR.

ii) As a pre-condition to the supply of the said materials by BCPL to the CONTRACTOR, BCPL has required the CONTRACTOR to
furnish to BCPL an Indemnity Bond in the manner and upon terms and conditions hereinafter indicated. NOW, THEREFORE, in
consideration of the premises aforesaid the CONTRACTOR hereby irrevocably and unconditionally undertakes to indemnify and
keep indemnified BCPL from and against all loss, damage and destruction (inclusive but not limited to any or all loss or damage or
destruction to or of the said materials or any item or part thereof by theft, pilferage, fire, flood, storm, tempest, lightning,
explosion, storage, chemical or physical action or reaction, binding, warping, exposure, rusting, faulty workmanship, faulty
fabrication, or faulty method or technique of fabrication, strike, riot, civil commotion, or other act or omission or commission
whatsoever within or beyond the control of the CONTRACTOR, misuse and misappropriation (inclusive but not limited to the
misuse or misappropriation by the CONTRACTOR and the Contractor's servants and/or agents) whatsoever to, or of in the said
materials or any part of them thereof from the date that the same or relative part of item thereof was supplied to the
CONTRACTOR upto and until the date of return to BCPL of the said materials or relative part of item thereof or completed
fabricated works(s) incorporating the said material and undertake to pay to BCPL forthwith on demand in writing without protest
or demur the value as specified by BCPL of the said material or item or part thereof, lost, damaged, destroyed, misused and/or
misappropriated, as the case may be or, together with BCPL'S costs and expenses (inclusive of but not limited to handling,
transportation, cartage, insurance, freight, packing and inspection costs/or expenses upto) and aggregate limit of
Rs.___________(Rupees ____________Only). AND THE CONTRACTOR hereby agrees with BCPL that: i) This Indemnity/Undertaking
shall be a continuing Indemnity/ Undertaking and shall remain valid and irrevocable for all claims of BCPL arising hereunder upto
and until the midnight of ______. However, if the CONTRACT for which this Indemnity/Undertaking is given is not completed by
this date, the CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to extend the Indemnity/Undertaking till such time as is required to fulfill the
CONTRACT.

ii) This Indemnity/Undertaking shall not be determined by any change in constitution or upon insolvency of the CONTRACTOR but
shall be in all respects and for all purposes be binding and operative until payment of all moneys payable to BCPL in terms of
hereof.

iii) The mere statement of allegation made by or on behalf of BCPL in any notice or demand or other writing addressed to the
CONTRACTOR as to any of the said material or item or part thereof having been lost , damaged, destroyed, misused or
misappropriated while in the custody of the CONTRACTOR and/or prior to completion of the completed fabricated work(s) and
delivery to job site thereof incorporating the said materials shall be conclusive of the factum of the said material or item or part
thereof having been supplied to the CONTRACTOR and/or the loss, damage, destruction, misuse or misappropriation thereof, as
the case may be, while in the custody of the CONTRACTOR and/or prior to the completion of the completed fabricated work(s) and
delivery to job site thereof incorporating the said materials without necessity on the part of BCPL to produce any documentary
proof or other evidence whatsoever in support of this.

iv) The amount stated in any notice of demand addressed by BCPL to the CONTRACTOR as to the value of such said materials lost,
damaged, destroyed, misused or misappropriated, inclusive relative to the costs and expenses incurred by BCPL in connection
therewith shall be conclusive of the value of such said materials and the said cost and expenses as also of the amount liable to be

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paid to BCPL to produce any voucher, bill or other documentation or evidence whatsoever in support thereof and such amount
shall be paid without any demur and on demand and no dispute shall be raised concerning the same. The undersigned has full
power to execute this Indemnity Bond on behalf of the

CONTRACTOR under the Power of Attorney dated …………………. .

(SIGNED BY COMPETENT AUTHORITY)

Place:

Dated:

Official seal of the CONTRACTOR

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 PROFORMA FOR CONTRACT AGREEMENT

LOA No. BCPL / Dated -----------

Contract Agreement for the work of --------------- of Brahmaputra Cracker & Polymer Ltd. (BCPL) made on -------- between (Name
and Address)------------- , hereinafter called the “CONTRACTOR” (which term shall unless excluded by or repugnant to the subject or
context include

its successors and permitted assignees) of the one part and BCPL hereinafter called the “EMPLOYER” (which term shall, unless
excluded by or repugnant to the subject or context include its successors and assignees) of the

other part. WHEREAS

A. The EMPLOYER being desirous of having provided and executed certain work mentioned, enumerated or referred to in the
Tender Documents including Letter Inviting Tender, General Tender Notice, General Conditions of Contract, Special Conditions of
Contract, Specifications, Drawings, Plans, Time Schedule of completion of jobs, Schedule of Rates, Agreed Variations, other
documents has called for Tender.

B. The CONTRACTOR has inspected the SITE and surroundings of WORK specified in the Tender Documents and has satisfied
himself by careful examination before submitting his tender as to the nature of the surface, strata, soil, sub-soil and ground, the
form and nature of site and local conditions, the quantities, nature and magnitude of the work, the availability of labour and
materials necessary for the execution of work, the means of access to SITE, the supply of power and water thereto and the
accommodation he may require and has made local and independent enquiries and obtained complete information as to the
matters and thing referred to, or implied in the tender documents or having any connection therewith and has considered the
nature and extent of all probable and possible situations, delays, hindrances or interferences to or with the execution and
completion of the work to be carried out under the CONTRACT, and has examined and considered all other matters, conditions and
things and probable and possible contingencies, and generally all matters incidental thereto and ancillary thereof affecting the
execution and completion of the WORK and which might have influenced him in making his tender.

C. The Tender Documents including the Notice Letter Inviting Tender, General Conditions of Contract, Special Conditions of
Contract, Schedule of Rates, General Obligations, SPECIFICATIONS, DRAWINGS, PLANS, Time Schedule for completion of Jobs,
Letter of Acceptance of Tender and any statement of agreed variations with its enclosures copies of which are hereto annexed
form part of this CONTRACT though separately set out herein and are included in the expression “CONTRACT” wherever herein
used.

AND WHEREAS The EMPLOYER accepted the Tender of the CONTRACTOR for the provision and the execution of the said WORK at
the rates stated in the schedule of quantities of the work and finally approved by EMPLOYER (hereinafter called the "Schedule of
Rates") upon the terms and subject to the conditions of CONTRACT.

NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH AND IT IS HEREBY AGREED AND DECLARED AS FOLLOWS:- 1. In consideration of the payment
to be made to the CONTRACTOR for the WORK to be executed by him, the CONTRACTOR hereby covenants with

EMPLOYER that the CONTRACTOR shall and will duly provide, execute and complete the said work and shall do and perform all
other acts and things in the CONTRACT mentioned or described or which are to be implied there from or may be reasonably
necessary for the completion of the said WORK and at the said times and in the manner and subject to the terms and conditions or
stipulations mentioned in the contract.

2. In consideration of the due provision execution and completion of the said WORK, EMPLOYER does hereby agree with the
CONTRACTOR that the EMPLOYER will pay to the CONTRACTOR the respective amounts for the WORK actually done by him and
approved by the EMPLOYER at the Schedule of Rates and such other sum payable to the CONTRACTOR under provision of

CONTRACT, such payment to be made at such time in such manner as provided for in the CONTRACT. A N D

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3. In consideration of the due provision, execution and completion of the said WORK the CONTRACTOR does hereby agree to pay
such sums as may be due to the EMPLOYER for the services rendered by the EMPLOYER to the CONTRACTOR, such as power
supply, water supply and others as set for in the said CONTRACT and such other sums as may become payable to the EMPLOYER
towards the controlled items of consumable materials or towards loss, damage to the EMPLOYER'S equipment, materials
construction plant and machinery, such payments to be made at such time and in such manner as is provided in the CONTRACT. It
is specifically and distinctly understood and agreed between the EMPLOYER and the CONTRACTOR that the CONTRACTOR shall
have no right, title or interest in the SITE made available by the EMPLOYER for execution of the works or in the building, structures
or work executed on the said SITE by the CONTRACTOR or in the goods, articles, materials etc., brought on the said SITE (unless the
same specifically belongs to the CONTRACTOR) and the CONTRACTOR shall not have or deemed to have any lien whatsoever
charge for unpaid bills will not be entitled to assume or retain possession or control of the SITE or structures and the EMPLOYER
shall have an absolute and unfettered right to take full possession of SITE and to remove the CONTRACTOR, their servants, agents
and materials belonging to the CONTRACTOR and lying on the SITE. The CONTRACTOR shall be allowed to enter upon the SITE for
execution of the WORK only as a licensee simpliciter and shall not have any claim, right, title or interest in the SITE or the
structures erected thereon and the EMPLOYER shall be entitled to terminate such license at any time without assigning any reason.
The materials including sand, gravel, stone, loose, earth, rock etc., dug up or excavated from the said SITE shall, unless otherwise
expressly agreed under this CONTRACT, exclusively belong to the EMPLOYER and the CONTRACTOR shall have no right to claim
over the same and such excavation and materials should be disposed off on account of the EMPLOYER according to the instruction
in writing issued from time to time by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE In Witness whereof the parties have executed these presents in
the day and the year first above written. Signed and Delivered for and on Signed and Delivered for and on behalf of EMPLOYER.

on behalf of the CONTRACTORs.

BRAHMAPUTRA CRACKER & POLYMER LIMITED (NAME OF THE CONTRACTOR)

_______________________________ _______________________________

Date :___________ Date :____________

Place:___________ Place:____________

IN PRESENCE OF TWO WITNESSES

1.___________________________ 1. ________________________

___________________________ ________________________

___________________________ ________________________

2.___________________________ 2. ________________________

___________________________ ________________________

___________________________ ________________________

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 PROFORMA FOR BANK GUARANTEE FOR EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT
(To be stamped in accordance with the Stamp Act)

Ref.---------------- Bank Guarantee No.----------

Date--------------------------------------

To
Brahmaputra Cracker & Polymer Ltd.
Main Fire Station Building, BCPL Project Site,
Lepetkata-786006, Dibrugarh
Assam

Dear Sir (s),

In accordance with Letter inviting Tender under your reference No.---------------------------

M/s--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------having their Registered/Head Office at-------------------------------

----------------------------(hereinafter called the Bidder) wish to participate in the said tender for---------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

As an irrevocable Bank Guarantee against Earnest Money Deposit for an amount of ---------is required to be submitted by the
Bidder as a condition precedent for participation in the said Tender which amount in liable to be for forfeited on the happening of
any contingencies mentioned in the Tender Document.

We, the -------------------------------------------------Bank at------------------------------------- having our Head Office -----------------------------------

------------------------------------------- (Local Address) guarantee and undertake to pay immediately on demand without any recourse
to the bidder by Brahmaputra Cracker & Polymer Limited., the amount ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--without any reservation, protest, demur and recourse. Any such demand made by BCPL, shall be conclusive and binding on us
irrespective of any dispute or difference raised by the Bidder.
This guarantee shall be irrevocable and shall remain, valid upto------------------------------- (This date should be 180 days (One hundred
& eighty days) after the date finally set out for closing of tender). If any further extension of this guarantee is required the same
shall be extended to such required period on receiving instructions from M/s------------------------------------------------------------------------
------- on whose behalf this guarantee is issued.

In Witness whereof the Bank, through its authorized officer, has set its hand and stamp on this -----------------------------------day of ----
---------------------2013 -------------------------- at --------------------------

WITNESS :

(SIGNATURE) (SIGNATURE)

(NAME) (NAME)

(OFFICIAL ADDRESS) Designation with Bank Stamp

Attorney as per ______________________

Power of Attorney No.

Date :_________________________

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 PROFORMA FOR BANK GUARANTEE FOR SECURITY DEPOSIT
(ON NON-JUDICIAL PAPER OF APPROPRIATE VALUE)
To
Brahmaputra Cracker & Polymer Ltd.
Main Fire Station Building, BCPL Project Site,
Lepetkata-786006, Dibrugarh
Assam

Dear Sirs,

M/s_________________________________________________________have been awarded the work

of____________________________________________________ for Brahmaputra Cracker & Polymer Limited, Dibrugarh –
786006, Assam. The Contracts conditions provided that the CONTRACTOR shall pay a sum of Rs------------------------------- (Rupees as
Initial / full Security Deposit in the form therein mentioned). The form of payment of Security Deposit includes guarantee executed
by Nationalized Bank, undertaking full responsibility to indemnify Brahmaputra Cracker & Polymer Limited, in case of default.

The said-------------------------------------has approached us and at their request and in consideration of the premises we having our
office at ------------------------------------ have agreed to give such guarantee as hereinafter mentioned.

1. We________________________________________________________ hereby undertake and agree with you that if

default shall be made by M/s ---- --------------------------------------------------------------- in performing any of the terms and
conditions of the tender or in payment of any money payable to Brahmaputra Cracker & Polymer Limited, we shall on
demand pay to you in such manner as you may direct the said amount of Rupees---------------------- only or such portion
thereof not exceeding the said sum as you may from time to time require.

2. You will have the full liberty without reference to us and without affecting this guarantee, postpone for any time or from
time to time the exercise of any of the powers and rights conferred on your under the contract with the said ----------------
------------------------and to enforce or to forbear from endorsing any powers or rights or by reason of time being given to
the said ---------------------------------------which under law relating to the sureties would but for provision have the effect of
releasing us.

3. Your right to recover the said sum of `. ---------------------------------(Rupees ----------------------------------------------------------)

from us in manner aforesaid will not be affected or suspended by reason of the fact that any dispute or disputes have
been raised by the said M/s -------------------------------------------------------and/or that any dispute or disputes are pending
before any officer, tribunal or court.
4. The guarantee herein contained shall not be determined or affected by the liquidation or winding up dissolution or
changes of constitution or insolvency of the save said but shall in all respects and for all purpose be binding and
operative until payment of all money due to you in respect of such liabilities is paid.

5. This guarantee shall be irrevocable and shall remain valid upto-----------------If any further extension of this guarantee is
required the same shall be extended to such required period on receiving instructions from M/s----------------------------------
------------ on whose behalf this guarantee is issued.

6. We have power to issue this guarantee in your favour under Memorandum and Articles of Association and the
undersigned has full power to do under the Power of Attorney dated ---------------------------- granted to him by the Bank.

Yours faithfully,

__________________________________ Bank

By its Constituted Attorney Signature of a person

duly authorized to sign on behalf of the Bank.

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