Sir I work for a Govt. service. In that department on behalf two users (different locations) two similar machines were procured through tender. Payment terms agrred by supplied firm is
" 80% payment allowed after receipt of the machine in good and acceptable condition at consignee’s end against inspection certificate and the supplier’s challan certified by the consignee Gazetted Officer. Balance 20% payment will be made on successful installation, commissioning and testing of the machine and also furnishing of a Bank Guarantee towards warranty obligations of the contractor for 10 % of the value of the machinery or plant. "
After occurence of supply the machine at location (A) it was put to run by railway sources itself; as supplier never turned up. However, 80% bill was paid for that particular machine. 20% is still pending, also supplier not claimed till.
Similarly, at location B supplier approached for erection of machine, because of few disputes erection was kept pending. Instead of finding a compliant solution, firm deserted right from 2010 onwards, both 80% & 20% bill of this particular machine is pending still. Material is also lying in location B unused. Even after a several correspondences firm is unresponsive.
How to dispose the material lying at location B without any legal barriers.
