Common use of Late Completion Clause in Contracts

Late Completion. If the Contractor fails to complete the Works within the Time for Completion, the Contractor’s only liability to the Employer for such failure shall be to pay the amount of MUR ………………….. for each day for which he fails to complete the Works. When the Employer considers that the Contractor has completed the Works, the Employer shall issue a Taking-Over Notice, and shall take over the Works accordingly. After taking over, the Contractor shall promptly complete any outstanding works and clear the Site. The Defects Liability Period shall be of a duration of 180 days, which shall commence as from the date of taking over of the Works by the Employer. The Employer may at any time prior to the expiry of the Defects Liability Period, notify the Contractor of any defects or outstanding work. The Contractor shall remedy at no cost to the Employer any defects due to the Contractor’s design, Materials, Plant or workmanship not being in accordance with this Contract. Failure to remedy any defects or complete outstanding work within a reasonable time of the Employer’s notice shall entitle the Employer to carry out all necessary work at the Contractor’s cost.