"Member (admin) has been delegated Power to grant honorarium to IA & PO within the limits prescribed by DoP&T read with CVC's instructions in this regard."

However, in order to encourage the bidders/agencies towards digitization all concerned officials are directed to encourage the bidders/agencies to submit e-BGs to mitigate the risk of fake Bgs, reduce the paperwork, and easy verification of the Bank Guarantee.

Four Nos of 3 CGM committees were constituted vide NHAI circular No. 2.1.56/2022 (Comp. No. 67745) dated 18.11.2022 (Annexure-1) to expedite the disposal of Pending cases.

The above said relief measures are valid till the mentioned dates unless withdrawn by this Ministry earlier than the date indicated. Implementing agencies are requested to implement the relief measures accordingly.

The Inquiry officer shall submit the inquiry report after completing the inquiry within 180 days from the date of his/her appointment as the Inquiry officer. Extension of time beyond 180 days can be granted only by the Authority as may be prescribed.