Compensation for Delay. In case the consultant fails to complete the work (as prescribed stage-wise) within the contract period and no justifiable reasons are found for the delay, the consultant shall be liable to pay compensation for delay @ 1% of the stage value of the consultancy fee per week of delay. However, the cumulative value of compensation for delay in various stages shall be subject to maximum of 10% of the total consultancy fee of the project. Time taken by Authority for approval of drawings, etc. force majeure reasons and any other reasons beyond control of the consultant shall be considered as justified reasons; decision of DGM (E-C), AAI, Goa Airport will be final and binding in this regard. The amount of compensation may be adjusted or set of against any sum payable to the consultant under this or any other contract with the Authority.
