Clause No.

of
S.No. Description of Clause Risk/Obligatio
GCC
1 47 Force Majuere
(a) Heavy rains, Earthquake, Floods are not included i
the return period of such events by obtaining the dat
experiences heavy rains during monsoons specially du

(b) Need to make a detailed Monsoon Action Plan and

to raise the bids to be quoted.

the contractor is entitled only for EOT in case of EOT

(d) In case of termination of the contractor due to FME

reasonable rates, here what may be reasonable is not c
2 49 Alterations/ommissions/additions (a) The engineer-in-charge has full power for alteration
contract which will be bindind for the contractor.

(b) In case of variations of quantities beyond the limits

rates for that items of work, but the decision of the eng
prevailing market conditions.
The contractor will have to keep a close watch on qu
below ground as such instances have to be reported wi
(d) From the language of the contract it is expected th
for works below ground level so a higher rate may be

3 50 Suspension of contract (a) In case of suspension of work due to any reason as

any mishappenings.

(b) in case of suspension of the contract due to the def

compensation or EOT
in case of suspension of contract due to the reasons
then the contractor will be entitled for EOT equal to ab
contractor will be entitled for compensation as well pro
days of suspension

(d) here it is of prime importance that the contractor s

claimable overheads during the suspension of works s

4 51 Termination of contract (a) in case of termination of contract by the employer d

which he may have earned after execution of the whol
and indirect costs only, the contractor should keep wel
costs incurred.

(b) Termination of contract by the employer can cause

the probability of such happenings are minute and ins
 Risk/Obligations involved for the Contractor

loods are not included in the FME in the said contract so the contractor is required to analyse
nts by obtaining the data from IMD as the area where the said plant is said to be built
g monsoons specially during the months of June, July and August.

onsoon Action Plan and also undertake insurance for earthquake and floods, this will contribute

ly for EOT in case of EOT

e contractor due to FME the employer can overtake material and P&M of the contractor at
ay be reasonable is not cleary defined and dipute may arise.
full power for alteration/ommissions/additions in quantity, drawings or specifications of the
for the contractor.

ntities beyond the limits as specified in the said clause of GCC the contractor has to propose the
ut the decision of the engineer-in-charge will be final and binding in deciding the rates as per

keep a close watch on quantity variations especially in piling and other works to be carried
s have to be reported within Fourteen (14) days to the employer.
ontract it is expected that there may be large variations in excavation and concrete quantities
so a higher rate may be quoted in the bid to avoid any losses in future due to variations.

rk due to any reason as mentioned in GCC the contractor will be liable to secure the site from

e contract due to the default of the contractor, the contractor will not be entitled for any

tract due to the reasons as mentioned in 50.1 (ii) and (iii) the suspension is for less than 28 days
titled for EOT equal to about 25%, and if the suspension extends beyond 28 days then the
ompensation as well provided the claim for the same is submitted within 14 days after the 28

nce that the contractor should keep well documented records of staff salaries and other
he suspension of works so as to able to make a full proof claim to the employer.

ntract by the employer due to any reason the contractor will not be eligible for any profits
er execution of the whole works, but will be eligible for costs incurred for mobilization, material
ntractor should keep well documented records of staff posted at site and also other indirect

the employer can cause serious loses in profi, though it is not expected for an NTPC project as
nings are minute and insignificant.