delays in execution of the Project. TPL
requested NTPC to grant extension of time in terms of Clause 40 of the
General Conditions of Contract ... thus, sought several
extensions during the course of the Project. NTPC stated that it had
granted such extensions from time to time
right whatsoever to oppose the grant of
extension of judicial custody or extension of time for completing the
investigation; the same would run contrary ... heard to oppose an application seeking extension of his
custody and extension of time for completion of the investigation, is
answered in the affirmative
works was not attributable to it. HVPNL, from time to
time, granted such extensions and deferred partial imposition of the
liquidated damages, however, it stated ... stipulated for completion or any extension thereof under Clause 40
of the GCC. Thus, clearly, if any extension of time for completion of
the contract
works was not attributable to it. HVPNL, from time
to time, granted such extensions and deferred partial imposition of the
liquidated damages, however, it stated ... stipulated for completion or any extension thereof under Clause
40 of the GCC. Thus, clearly, if any extension of time for completion
of the contract
court considered the State's application for
extension of time for completing the investigation and partly allowed
the same by, inter alia, directing that ... request for further time as sought but had granted
limited time. However, this did not preclude the IO from seeking
further time if warranted
letter dated 20.06.2013, Cobra requested
HVPNL to grant provisional extension of time and defer the imposition
of Liquidated Damages till 31.12.2013. Cobra also agreed ... civil
and electrical drawings amongst others. And, requested HVPNL to
grant extension of time for a period of seven months, that is, till
respondent, by a communication dated 25.10.2013,
requested EIL for provisional extension of time for a period of four
months without imposition of liquidated damages ... time. At the material time, the reasons for delay, as explained by the
respondent, were neither accepted nor rejected by EIL; it had
recommended extension
time for completion of the contract. The petitioner applied
for an extension of time for completion of the contract to the concerned
authority ... items and non-finalization of
the petitioner's request for extension of time. The said letter indicates
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claim for compensation or
otherwise arising as a result of extension of time granted for
completion of the works, was admissible. He submitted that ... three occasions. These extensions were granted
under Clause 13 of the GCC. The respondent had protested to such
extension of time under Clause
date of completion. The
Engineer had admitted the delay and recommended extension of time
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Digitally Signed O.M.P. (COMM.) 458/2020 ... time for completion of the Contract is fixed
and unless the parties otherwise agree, no adjustment of time by reason
of granting extension of time
