Pride Construction Co. vs Delhi Development Authority on 31 October, 1991
CS No. 4/17/98 Pride Constructions Vs DDA 15/29
35 In the cross-examination he deposed that he has not
placed on record the copy of the partnership deed of M/s Pride
Constructions. The work was to be started within 10 days of the
letter of award. The time for completion of work was 5 months.
The work was not completed within the stipulated period. As far
as he know the work was completed in about 39 months. He
denied the suggestion that delay of just 416 days was justifiable.
However, he was given the benefit of delay of 416 days. He
denied the suggestion that levy of penalty/compensation udner
clause 2 of the agreement was not challengable in the court of
law or that the decision of the S.E was the final.