Common use of Procedure for Change of Scope Clause in Contracts

Procedure for Change of Scope. (i) In the event of the Authority determining that a Change of Scope is necessary, it may direct the Authority’s Engineer to issue to the Contractor a notice specifying in reasonable detail the Works and services contemplated thereunder (the “Change of Scope Notice”). The Contractor shall submit a detailed proposal as per Clause 13.2 (iii) within 15 days from the receipt of Change of Scope Notice. (ii) If the Contractor determines, not later than 90 days from the Appointed Date, that a Change of Scope to the Works is required, it shall prepare a proposal with relevant details as per Clause 13.2 (iii) at its own cost and shall submit to the Authority to consider such Change of Scope (the “Change of Scope Request”). Page 81 of 146 Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work (iii) Upon receipt of a Change of Scope Notice, the Contractor shall, with due diligence, provide to the Authority and the Authority’s Engineer such information as is necessary, together with detailed proposal in support of: (a) the impact, if any, which the Change of Scope is likely to have on the Project Completion Schedule if the works or services are required to be carried out during the Construction Period; and (b) the options for implementing the proposed Change of Scope and the effect, if any, each such option would have on the costs and time thereof, including the following details: i. break-up of the quantities, unit rates and cost for different items of work; and ii. proposed design for the Change of Scope; iii. proposed modifications, if any, to the Project Completion Schedule of the Project Highway. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties expressly agree that, subject to the provisions of Clause 13.4 (ii), the Contract Price shall be increased or decreased, as the case may be, on account of any such Change of Scope. (iv) The parties agree that costs and time for implementation of the proposed Change of Scope shall be determined as per the following: (a) For works where Schedule of Rates (SOR) of concerned circle of State’s Public Works Department are applicable at the Base Date are available, the same shall be applicable for determination of costs. In case of non-availability of Schedule of Rates at the Base Date, the available Schedule of Rates shall be applied by updating the same based on WPI. In case the Contract Price is lower/ higher than the Estimated Project Cost as per RFP, then the SOR rates shall be reduced/ increased in the same proportion accordingly. (b) For item of Works not included in Schedule of Rates as mentioned in sub-para (a) of Clause 13.2 (iv) above, the cost of same shall be derived on the basis of MORTH Standard Data Book and the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the prevailing market rates and discount the same considering WPI to achieve the prevailing rate at the Base Date, and for any item in respect of which MORTH Standard Data Book does not provide the requisite details, the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the rate in accordance with Good Industry Practice. For the avoidance of doubt, in case the cost as determined by the Contractor and the Authority reveals a difference of more than 10% (ten per cent), the cost as determined by the Authority shall be considered as final and binding on the Contractor. (c) The design charges shall be considered only for new works or items (i.e. the Works or items not similar to the works or items in the original scope) @ 1% (one per cent) of cost of such new works or items. Page 82 of 146 Bangladesh Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work (d) The costs of existing works or items, which are being changed/ omitted shall also be valued as per above procedure and only net cost shall beconsidered. (e) The reasonable time for completion of works to be taken under Change of Scope shall be determined by the Authority’s Engineer on the basis of Good Industry Practice and if such time exceeds the Scheduled Completion Date, the issue of Completion Certificate shall not be affected or delayed on account of construction of Change of Scope items/ works remaining incomplete on the date of Tests. (v) Upon consideration of the detailed proposal submitted by the Contractor under the Clause 13.2 (iii), the Authority, within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of such proposal, may in its sole discretion either accept such Change of Scope with modifications, if any, and initiate proceedings thereof in accordance with this Article 13 or reject the proposal and inform the Contractor of its decision and shall issue an order (the “Change of Scope Order”) requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that the Contractor shall not undertake any Change of Scope without the express consent of the Authority, save and except any works necessary for meeting any Emergency, that too with verbal approval of Authority which shall be confirmed in writing in next 3 (three) days. In the event that the Parties are unable to agree, the Authority may: (a) issue a Change of Scope Order requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof at the rates and conditions approved by the Authority till the matter is resolved in accordance with Article 26; or (b) proceed in accordance with Clause 13.5. (vi) The provisions of this Agreement, insofar as they relate to Works and Tests, shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Works undertaken by the Contractor under this Article 13.

Procedure for Change of Scope. (i) In the event of the Authority determining that a Change of Scope is necessary, it may direct the Authority’s Engineer to issue to the Contractor a notice specifying in reasonable detail the Works and services contemplated thereunder (the “Change of Scope Notice”). The Contractor shall submit a detailed proposal as per Clause 13.2 (iii) within 15 days from the receipt of Change of Scope Notice. (ii) If the Contractor determines, not later than 90 days from the Appointed Date, that a Change of Scope to the Works is required, it shall prepare a proposal with relevant details as per Clause 13.2 (iii) at its own cost and shall submit to the Authority to consider such Change of Scope (the “Change of Scope Request”). Page 81 of 146 Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (iii) Upon receipt of a Change of Scope Notice, the Contractor shall, with due diligence, provide to the Authority and the Authority’s Engineer such information as is necessary, together with detailed proposal in support of:: Draft Contract Agreement 66 (a) the impact, if any, which the Change of Scope is likely to have on the Project Completion Schedule if the works or services are required to be carried out during the Construction Period; and (b) the options for implementing the proposed Change of Scope and the effect, if any, each such option would have on the costs and time thereof, including the following details: i. break-up of the quantities, unit rates and cost for different items of work; and ii. proposed design for the Change of Scope; iii. proposed modifications, if any, to the Project Completion Schedule of the Project Highway. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties expressly agree that, subject to the provisions of Clause 13.4 (ii), the Contract Price shall be increased or decreased, as the case may be, on account of any such Change of Scope. (iv) The parties agree that costs and time for implementation of the proposed Change of Scope shall be determined as per the following: (a) For works where Schedule of Rates (SOR) of concerned circle of State’s Public Works Department are applicable at the Base Date are available, the same shall be applicable for determination of costs. In case of non-availability of Schedule of Rates at the Base Date, the available Schedule of Rates shall be applied by updating the same based on WPI. In case the Contract Price is lower/ higher than the Estimated Project Cost as per RFP, then the SOR rates shall be reduced/ increased in the same proportion accordingly. (b) For item of Works not included in Schedule of Rates as mentioned in sub-para (a) of Clause 13.2 (iv) above, the cost of same shall be derived on the basis of MORTH Standard Data Book and the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the prevailing market rates and discount the same considering WPI to achieve the prevailing rate at the Base Date, and for any item in respect of which MORTH Standard Data Book does not provide the requisite details, the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the rate in accordance with Good Industry Practice. For the avoidance of doubt, in case the cost as determined by the Contractor and the Authority reveals a difference of more than 10% (ten per cent), the cost as determined by the Authority shall be considered as final and binding on the Contractor. (c) The design charges shall be considered only for new works or items (i.e. the Works or items not similar to the works or items in the original scope) @ 1% (one per cent) of cost of such new works or items. Page 82 of 146 Bangladesh Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (d) The costs of existing works or items, which are being changed/ omitted shall also be valued as per above procedure and only net cost shall beconsideredbe considered. (e) The reasonable time for completion of works to be taken under Change of Scope shall be determined by the Authority’s Engineer on the basis of Good Industry Practice and if such time exceeds the Scheduled Completion Date, the issue of Completion Certificate shall not be affected or delayed on account of construction of Change of Scope items/ works remaining incomplete on the date of Tests.. Construction of New Two-Lane Bridge (Parallel to existing Naranarayan Setu) with its approaches from Km 0+000 to Km 4+385 across River Brahmaputra on NH-17 at 67 Jogighopa in the State of Assam (v) Upon consideration of the detailed proposal submitted by the Contractor under the Clause 13.2 (iii), the Authority, within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of such proposal, may in its sole discretion either accept such Change of Scope with modifications, if any, and initiate proceedings thereof in accordance with this Article 13 or reject the proposal and inform the Contractor of its decision and shall issue an order (the “Change of Scope Order”) requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that the Contractor shall not undertake any Change of Scope without the express consent of the Authority, save and except any works necessary for meeting any Emergency, that too with verbal approval of Authority which shall be confirmed in writing in next 3 (three) days. In the event that the Parties are unable to agree, the Authority may: (a) issue a Change of Scope Order requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof at the rates and conditions approved by the Authority till the matter is resolved in accordance with Article 26; or (b) proceed in accordance with Clause 13.5. (vi) The provisions of this Agreement, insofar as they relate to Works and Tests, shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Works undertaken by the Contractor under this Article 13.

Procedure for Change of Scope. (i) In the event of the Authority determining that a Change of Scope is necessary, it may direct the Authority’s Engineer to issue to the Contractor a notice specifying in reasonable detail the Works and services contemplated thereunder (the “Change of Scope Notice”). The Contractor shall submit a detailed proposal as per Clause 13.2 (iii13.2(iii) within 15 days from the receipt of Change of Scope Notice. (ii) If the Contractor determines, not later than 90 days from the Appointed Date, that a Change of Scope to the Works is required, it shall prepare a proposal with relevant details as per Clause 13.2 (iii) at its own cost and shall submit to the Authority to consider such Change of Scope (the “Change of Scope Request”). Page 81 of 146 Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (iii) Upon receipt of a Change of Scope Notice, the Contractor shall, with due diligence, provide to the Authority and the Authority’s Engineer such information as is necessary, together with detailed proposal in support of: (a) the impact, if any, which the Change of Scope is likely to have on the Project Completion Schedule if the works or services are required to be carried out during the Construction Period; and (b) the options for implementing the proposed Change of Scope and the effect, if any, each such option would have on the costs and time thereof, including the following details: i. break-up of the quantities, unit rates and cost for different items of work; and ii. proposed design for the Change of Scope; iii. proposed modifications, if any, to the Project Completion Schedule of the Project HighwayProject. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties expressly agree that, subject to the provisions of Clause 13.4 (ii), the Contract Price shall be increased or decreased, as the case may be, on account of any such Change of Scope. (iv) The parties agree that costs and time for implementation of the proposed Change of Scope shall be determined as per the following: (a) For works where Schedule of Rates (SOR) of concerned circle of State’s Public Works Department are applicable at the Base Date are available, the same shall be applicable for determination of costs. In case of non-availability of Schedule of Rates at the Base Date, the available Schedule of Rates shall be applied by updating the same based on WPI. In case the Contract Price is lower/ higher than the Estimated Project Cost as per RFP, then the SOR rates shall be reduced/ increased in the same proportion accordingly. (b) For item of Works not included in Schedule of Rates as mentioned in sub-para (apara(a) of Clause 13.2 (iv) above, the cost of same shall be derived on the basis of MORTH Standard Data Book and the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the prevailing market rates and discount the same considering WPI to achieve the prevailing rate at the Base Date, and for any item in respect of which MORTH Standard Data Book does not provide the requisite details, the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the rate in accordance with Good Industry Practice. For the avoidance of doubt, in case the cost as determined by the Contractor and the Authority reveals a difference of more than 10% (ten per cent), the cost as determined by the Authority shall be considered as final and binding on the Contractor. (c) The design charges shall be considered only for new works or items (i.e. the Works or items not similar to the works or items in the original scope) @ 1% (one per cent) of cost of such new works or items. Page 82 of 146 Bangladesh Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (d) The costs of existing works or items, which are being changed/ omitted shall also be valued as per above procedure and only net cost shall beconsideredbe considered. (e) The reasonable time for completion of works to be taken under Change of Scope shall be determined by the Authority’s Engineer on the basis of Good Industry Practice and if such time exceeds the Scheduled Completion Date, the issue of Completion Certificate shall not be affected or delayed on account of construction of Change of Scope items/ works remaining incomplete on the date of Tests. (v) Upon consideration of the detailed proposal submitted by the Contractor under the Clause 13.2 (iii), the Authority, within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of such proposal, may in its sole discretion either accept such Change of Scope with modifications, if any, and initiate proceedings thereof in accordance with this Article 13 or reject the proposal and inform the Contractor of its decision and shall issue an order (the “Change of Scope Order”) requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that the Contractor shall not undertake any Change of Scope without the express consent of the Authority, save and except any works necessary for meeting any Emergency, that too with verbal approval of Authority which shall be confirmed in writing in next 3 (three) days. In the event that the Parties are unable to agree, the Authority may: (a) issue a Change of Scope Order requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof at the rates and conditions approved by the Authority till the matter is resolved in accordance with Article 26; or (b) proceed in accordance with Clause 13.5. (vi) The provisions of this Agreement, insofar as they relate to Works and Tests, shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Works undertaken by the Contractor under this Article 13.

Procedure for Change of Scope. (i) In the event of the Authority determining that a Change of Scope is necessary, it may direct the Authority’s Engineer to issue to the Contractor a notice specifying in reasonable detail the Works and services contemplated thereunder (the “Change of Scope Notice”). The Contractor shall submit a detailed proposal as per Clause 13.2 ContractorshallsubmitadetailedproposalasperClause13.2 (iii) within 15 days from the receipt of Change of Scope Notice. (ii) If the Contractor determines, not later than 90 days from the Appointed Date, that a Change of Scope to the Works is required, it shall prepare a proposal with relevant details as per Clause 13.2 (iii) at its own cost and shall submit to the Authority to consider such Change of Scope (the “Change of Scope Request”). Page 81 of 146 Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (iii) Upon receipt of a Change of Scope Notice, the Contractor shall, with due diligence, provide to the Authority and the Authority’s Engineer such information as is necessary, together with detailed proposal in support of: (a) the impact, if any, which the Change of Scope is likely to have on the Project Completion Schedule if the works or services are required to be carried out during the Construction Period; and (b) the options for implementing the proposed Change of Scope and the effect, if any, each such option would have on the costs and time thereof, including the following details: i. break-up of the quantities, unit rates and cost for different items of work; and ii. proposed design for the Change of Scope; iii. proposed modifications, if any, to the Project Completion Schedule of the Project Highway. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties expressly agree that, subject to the provisions of Clause 13.4 (ii), the Contract Price shall be increased or decreased, as the case may be, on account of any such Change of Scope. (iv) The parties agree that costs and time for implementation of the proposed Change of Scope shall be determined as per the following: (a) For works where Schedule of Rates (SOR) of concerned circle of State’s Public Works Department are applicable at the Base Date are available, the same shall be applicable for determination of costs. In case of non-availability of Schedule of Rates at the Base Date, the available Schedule of Rates shall be applied by updating the same based on WPI. In case the Contract Price is lower/ higher than the Estimated Project Cost as per RFP, then the SOR rates shall be reduced/ increased in the same proportion accordingly. (b) For item of Works not included in Schedule of Rates as mentioned in subinsub-para (a) of Clause 13.2 (iv) above, the cost of same shall be derived on the basis of MORTH Standard Data Book and the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the prevailing market rates and discount the same considering WPI to achieve the prevailing rate at the Base Date, and for any item in respect of which MORTH Standard Data Book does not provide the requisite details, the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the rate in accordance with Good Industry Practice. For the avoidance of doubt, in case the cost as determined by the Contractor and the Authority reveals a difference of more than 10% (ten per cent), the cost as determined by the Authority shall be considered as final and binding on the Contractor. (c) The design charges shall be considered only for new works or items (i.e. the Works or items not similar to the works or items in the original scope) @ 1% (one per cent) of cost of such new works or items. Page 82 of 146 Bangladesh Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (d) The costs of existing works or items, which are being changed/ omitted shall also be valued as per above procedure and only net cost shall beconsideredbe considered. (e) The reasonable time for completion of works to be taken under Change of Scope shall be determined by the Authority’s Engineer on the basis of Good Industry Practice and if such time exceeds the Scheduled Completion Date, the issue of Completion Certificate shall not be affected or delayed on account of construction of Change of Scope items/ works remaining incomplete on the date of Tests. (v) Upon consideration of the detailed proposal submitted by the Contractor under the Clause 13.2 (iii), the Authority, within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of such proposal, may in its sole discretion either accept such Change of Scope with modifications, if any, and initiate proceedings thereof in accordance with this Article 13 or reject the proposal and inform the Contractor of its decision and shall issue an order (the “Change of Scope Order”) requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that the Contractor shall not undertake any Change of Scope without the express consent of the Authority, save and except any works necessary for meeting any Emergency, that too with verbal approval of Authority which shall be confirmed in writing in next 3 (three) days. In the event that the Parties are unable to agree, the Authority may: (a) issue a Change of Scope Order requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof at the rates and conditions approved by the Authority till the matter is resolved in accordance with Article 26Article26; or (b) proceed in accordance with Clause 13.5Clause13.5. (vi) The provisions of this Agreement, insofar as they relate to Works and Tests, shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Works undertaken by the Contractor under this Article 13.

Procedure for Change of Scope. (i) In the event of the Authority determining that a Change of Scope is necessary, it may direct the Authority’s Engineer to issue to the Contractor a notice specifying in reasonable detail the Works and services contemplated thereunder (the “Change of Scope Notice”). The Contractor shall submit a detailed proposal as per Clause 13.2 (iiiScopeNotice”).TheContractorshallsubmitadetailedproposalasperClause13.2(iii) within 15 days from the receipt of Change of Scope Notice. (ii) If the Contractor determines, not later than 90 days from the Appointed Date, that a Change of Scope to the Works is required, it shall prepare a proposal with relevant details as per Clause 13.2 (iii) at its own cost and shall submit to the Authority to consider such Change of Scope (the “Change of Scope RequestScopeRequest”). Page 81 of 146 Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (iii) Upon receipt of a Change of Scope Notice, the Contractor shall, with due diligence, provide to the Authority and the Authority’s Engineer such information as is necessary, together with detailed proposal in support ofsupportof: (a) the impact, if any, which the Change of Scope is likely to have on the Project Completion Schedule if the works or services are required to be carried out during the Construction Period; andPeriod;and (b) the options for implementing the proposed Change of Scope and the effect, if any, each such option would have on the costs and time thereof, including the following detailsfollowingdetails: i. break-up of the quantities, unit rates and cost for different items of work; andwork;and ii. proposed design for the Change of ScopeofScope; iii. proposed Proposed modifications, if any, to the Project Completion Schedule of the Project Highway. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties expressly agree that, subject to the provisions of Clause 13.4 (ii), the Contract Price shall be increased or decreased, as the case may be, on account of any such Change of Scope. (iv) The parties agree that costs and time for implementation of the proposed Change of Scope shall be determined as per the following: (a) For works where Schedule of Rates (SOR) of concerned circle of State’s Public Works Department are applicable at the Base Date are available, the same shall be applicable for determination of costs. In case of non-availability of Schedule of Rates at the Base Date, the available Schedule of Rates shall be applied by updating the same based on WPI. In case the Contract Price is lower/ higher than the Estimated Project Cost as per RFP, then the SOR rates shall be reduced/ increased in the same proportion accordingly. (b) For item of Works not included in Schedule of Rates as mentioned in sub-para (a) of Clause 13.2 (iv) above, the cost of same shall be derived on the basis of MORTH Standard Data Book and the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the prevailing market rates and discount the same considering WPI to achieve the prevailing rate at the Base Date, and for any item in respect of which MORTH Standard Data Book does not provide the requisite details, the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the rate in accordance with Good Industry Practice. For the avoidance of doubt, in case the cost as determined by the Contractor and the Authority reveals a difference of more than 10% (ten per cent), the cost as determined by the Authority shall be considered as final and binding on the Contractor. (c) The design charges shall be considered only for new works or items (i.e. the Works or items not similar to the works or items in the original scope) @ 1% (one per cent) of cost of such new works or items. Page 82 of 146 Bangladesh Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work (d) The costs of existing works or items, which are being changed/ omitted shall also be valued as per above procedure and only net cost shall beconsidered. (e) The reasonable time for completion of works to be taken under Change of Scope shall be determined by the Authority’s Engineer on the basis of Good Industry Practice and if such time exceeds the Scheduled Completion Date, the issue of Completion Certificate shall not be affected or delayed on account of construction of Change of Scope items/ works remaining incomplete on the date of Tests. (v) Upon consideration of the detailed proposal submitted by the Contractor under the Clause 13.2 (iii), the Authority, within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of such proposal, may in its sole discretion either accept such Change of Scope with modifications, if any, and initiate proceedings thereof in accordance with this Article 13 or reject the proposal and inform the Contractor of its decision and shall issue an order (the “Change of Scope Order”) requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that the Contractor shall not undertake any Change of Scope without the express consent of the Authority, save and except any works necessary for meeting any Emergency, that too with verbal approval of Authority which shall be confirmed in writing in next 3 (three) days. In the event that the Parties are unable to agree, the Authority may: (a) issue a Change of Scope Order requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof at the rates and conditions approved by the Authority till the matter is resolved in accordance with Article 26; or (b) proceed in accordance with Clause 13.5. (vi) The provisions of this Agreement, insofar as they relate to Works and Tests, shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Works undertaken by the Contractor under this Article 13.Clause

Procedure for Change of Scope. (i) In the event of the Authority determining that a Change of Scope is necessary, it may direct the Authority’s Engineer to issue to the Contractor a notice specifying in reasonable detail the Works and services contemplated thereunder (the “Change of Scope Notice”). The Contractor shall submit a detailed proposal as per Clause 13.2 (iii) within 15 days from the receipt of Change of Scope Notice. (ii) If the Contractor determines, not later than 90 days from the Appointed Date, that a Change of Scope to the Works is required, it shall prepare a proposal with relevant details as per Clause 13.2 (iii) at its own cost and shall submit to the Authority to consider such Change of Scope (the “Change of Scope Request”). Page 81 80 of 146 Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work141 (iii) Upon receipt of a Change of Scope Notice, the Contractor shall, with due diligence, provide to the Authority and the Authority’s Engineer such information as is necessary, together with detailed proposal in support of: (a) the impact, if any, which the Change of Scope is likely to have on the Project Completion Schedule if the works or services are required to be carried out during the Construction Period; and (b) the options for implementing the proposed Change of Scope and the effect, if any, each such option would have on the costs and time thereof, including the following details: i. break-up of the quantities, unit rates and cost for different items of work; and ii. proposed design for the Change of Scope; iii. proposed modifications, if any, to the Project Completion Schedule of the Project Highway. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties expressly agree that, subject to the provisions of Clause 13.4 (ii), the Contract Price shall be increased or decreased, as the case may be, on account of any such Change of Scope. (iv) The parties agree that costs and time for implementation of the proposed Change of Scope shall be determined as per the following: (a) For works where Schedule of Rates (SOR) of concerned circle of State’s Public Works Department are applicable at the Base Date are available, the same shall be applicable for determination of costs. In case of non-availability of Schedule of Rates at the Base Date, the available Schedule of Rates shall be applied by updating the same based on WPI. In case the Contract Price is lower/ higher than the Estimated Project Cost as per RFP, then the SOR rates shall be reduced/ increased in the same proportion accordingly. (b) For item of Works not included in Schedule of Rates as mentioned in sub-para (a) of Clause 13.2 (iv) above, the cost of same shall be derived on the basis of MORTH Standard Data Book and the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the prevailing market rates and discount the same considering WPI to achieve the prevailing rate at the Base Date, and for any item in respect of which MORTH Standard Data Book does not provide the requisite details, the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the rate in accordance with Good Industry Practice. For the avoidance of doubt, in case the cost as determined by the Contractor and the Authority reveals a difference of more than 10% (ten per cent), the cost as determined by the Authority shall be considered as final and binding on the Contractor. (c) The design charges shall be considered only for new works or items (i.e. the Works or items not similar to the works or items in the original scope) @ 1% (one per cent) of cost of such new works or items. Page 82 of 146 Bangladesh Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (d) The costs of existing works or items, which are being changed/ omitted shall also be valued as per above procedure and only net cost shall beconsideredbe considered. (e) The reasonable time for completion of works to be taken under Change of Scope shall be determined by the Authority’s Engineer on the basis of Good Industry Practice and if such time exceeds the Scheduled Completion Date, the issue of Completion Certificate shall not be affected or delayed on account of construction of Change of Scope items/ works remaining incomplete on the date of Tests. (v) Upon consideration of the detailed proposal submitted by the Contractor under the Clause 13.2 (iii), the Authority, within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of such proposal, may in its sole discretion either accept such Change of Scope with modifications, if any, and initiate proceedings thereof in accordance with this Article 13 or reject the proposal and inform the Contractor of its decision and shall issue an order (the “Change of Scope Order”) requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that the Contractor shall not undertake any Change of Scope without the express consent of the Authority, save and except any works necessary for meeting any Emergency, that too with verbal approval of Authority which shall be confirmed in writing in next 3 (three) days. In the event that the Parties are unable to agree, the Authority may: (a) issue a Change of Scope Order requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof at the rates and conditions approved by the Authority till the matter is resolved in accordance with Article 26; or (b) proceed in accordance with Clause 13.5. (vi) The provisions of this Agreement, insofar as they relate to Works and Tests, shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Works undertaken by the Contractor under this Article 13.

Procedure for Change of Scope. (i) In the event of the Authority determining that a Change of Scope is necessary, it may direct the Authority’s Engineer to issue to the Contractor a notice specifying in reasonable detail the Works and services contemplated thereunder (the “Change of Scope Notice”). The Contractor shall submit a detailed proposal as per Clause 13.2 (iii) within 15 days from the receipt of Change of Scope Notice. (ii) If the Contractor determines, not later than 90 days from the Appointed Date, that a Change of Scope to the Works is required, it shall prepare a proposal with relevant details relevant_details as per Clause 13.2 (iii) at its own cost and shall submit to the Authority to consider such Change of Scope (the “Change of Scope Request”). Page 81 of 146 Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (iii) Upon receipt of a Change of Scope Notice, the Contractor shall, with due diligence, provide to the Authority and the Authority’s Engineer such information as is necessary, together with detailed proposal in support of: (a) the impact, if any, which the Change of Scope is likely to have on the Project Completion Schedule if the works or services are required to be carried out during the Construction Period; and (b) the options for implementing the proposed Change of Scope and the effect, if any, each such option would have on the costs and time thereof, including the following details: i. break-up of the quantities, unit rates and cost for different items of work; and ii. proposed design for the Change of Scope; iii. proposed modifications, if any, to the Project Completion Schedule of the Project Highway. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties expressly agree that, subject to the provisions of Clause 13.4 (ii), the Contract Price shall be increased or decreased, as the case may be, on account of any such Change of Scope. (iv) The parties agree that costs and time for implementation of the proposed Change of Scope shall be determined as per the following: (a) For works where Schedule of Rates (SOR) of concerned circle of State’s Public Works Department are applicable at the Base Date are available, the same shall be applicable for determination of costs. In case of non-availability of Schedule of Rates at the Base Date, the available Schedule of Rates shall be applied by updating the same based on WPI. In case the Contract Price is lower/ higher than the Estimated Project Cost as per RFP, then the SOR rates shall be reduced/ increased in the same proportion accordingly. (b) For item of Works not included in Schedule of Rates as mentioned in sub-para (a) of Clause 13.2 (iv) above, the cost of same shall be derived on the basis of MORTH Standard Data Book and the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the prevailing market rates and discount the same considering WPI to achieve the prevailing rate at the Base Date, and for any item in respect of which MORTH Standard Data Book does not provide the requisite details, the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the rate in accordance with Good Industry Practice. For the avoidance of doubt, in case the cost as determined by the Contractor and the Authority reveals a difference of more than 10% (ten per cent), the cost as determined by the Authority shall be considered as final and binding on the Contractor. (c) The design charges shall be considered only for new works or items (i.e. the Works or items not similar to the works or items in the original scope) @ 1% (one per cent) of cost of such new works or items. Page 82 of 146 Bangladesh Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (d) The costs of existing works or items, which are being changed/ omitted shall also be valued as per above procedure and only net cost shall beconsideredbe considered. (e) The reasonable time for completion of works to be taken under Change of Scope shall be determined by the Authority’s Engineer on the basis of Good Industry Practice and if such time exceeds the Scheduled Completion Date, the issue of Completion Certificate shall not be affected or delayed on account of construction of Change of Scope items/ works remaining incomplete on the date of Tests. (v) Upon consideration of the detailed proposal submitted by the Contractor under the Clause 13.2 (iii), the Authority, within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of such proposal, may in its sole discretion either accept such Change of Scope with modifications, if any, and initiate proceedings thereof in accordance with this Article 13 or reject the proposal and inform the Contractor of its decision and shall issue an order (the “Change of Scope Order”) requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that the Contractor shall not undertake any Change of Scope without the express consent of the Authority, save and except any works necessary for meeting any Emergency, that too with verbal approval of Authority which shall be confirmed in writing in next 3 (three) days. In the event that the Parties are unable to agree, the Authority may: (a) issue a Change of Scope Order requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof at the rates and conditions approved by the Authority till the matter is resolved in accordance with Article 26; or (b) proceed in accordance with Clause 13.5. (vi) The provisions of this Agreement, insofar as they relate to Works and Tests, shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Works undertaken by the Contractor under this Article 13.

Procedure for Change of Scope. (i) In the event of the Authority determining that a Change of Scope is necessary, it may direct the Authority’s Engineer to issue to the Contractor a notice specifying in reasonable detail the Works and services contemplated thereunder there under (the “Change of Scope Notice”). The Contractor shall submit a detailed proposal as per Clause 13.2 (iii) within 15 days from the receipt of the Change of Scope Notice. (ii) If the Contractor determines, not later than 90 days from the Appointed Date, that a Change of Scope to the Works is required, it shall prepare a proposal with relevant details as per Clause 13.2 (iii) at its own cost and shall submit to the Authority to consider such Change of Scope (the “Change of Scope Request”). Page 81 of 146 Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (iii) Upon receipt of a Change of Scope Notice, the Contractor shall, with due diligence, provide to the Authority and the Authority’s Engineer such information as is necessary, together with the detailed proposal in support of: (a) the impact, if any, which the Change of Scope is likely to have on the Project Completion Schedule if the works or services are required to be carried out during the Construction Period; and (b) the options for implementing the proposed Change of Scope and the effect, if any, each such option would have on the costs and time thereof, including the following details: i. break-up of the quantities, unit rates rates, and cost for different items of work; and ii. proposed design for the Change of Scope; iii. proposed modifications, if any, to the Project Completion Schedule of the Project Highway. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties expressly agree that, subject to the provisions of Clause 13.4 (ii), the Contract Price shall be increased or decreased, as the case may be, on account of any such Change of Scope. (iv) The parties agree that costs and time for implementation of the proposed Change of Scope shall be determined as per the following: (a) For works where the Schedule of Rates (SOR) of the concerned circle of State’s Public Works Department are applicable at the Base Date are available, the same shall be applicable for the determination of costs. In case of non-non- availability of Schedule of Rates at the Base Date, the available Schedule of Rates shall be applied by updating the same based on WPI. In case the Contract Price is lower/ higher than the Estimated Project Cost as per RFP, then the SOR rates shall be reduced/ increased in the same proportion accordingly. (b) For item items of Works Work not included in the Schedule of Rates as mentioned in sub-para (a) of Clause 13.2 (iv) above, the cost of same shall be derived based on the basis of MORTH Standard Data Book Book, and the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the prevailing market rates and discount the same considering WPI to achieve the prevailing rate at the Base Date, and for any item in respect of which MORTH Standard Data Book does not provide the requisite details, the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the rate in accordance with under Good Industry Practice. For the avoidance of doubt, in case the cost as determined by the Contractor and the Authority reveals a difference of more than 10% (ten per centpercent), the cost as determined by the Authority shall be considered as final and binding on the Contractor. (c) The design charges shall be considered only for new works or items (i.e. the Works or items not similar to the works or items in the original scope) @ 1% (one per centpercent) of the cost of such new works or items. Page 82 of 146 Bangladesh Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (d) The costs of existing works or items, which are being changed/ omitted shall also be valued as per the above procedure and only net cost shall beconsideredbe considered. (e) The reasonable time for completion of works to be taken under Change of Scope shall be determined by the Authority’s Engineer based on the basis of Good Industry Practice and if such time exceeds the Scheduled Completion Date, the issue of Completion Certificate shall not be affected or delayed on account of construction of Change of Scope items/ works remaining incomplete on the date of Tests. (v) Upon consideration of the detailed proposal submitted by the Contractor under the Clause 13.2 (iii), the Authority, within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of such proposal, may in its sole discretion either accept such Change of Scope with modifications, if any, any and initiate proceedings thereof in accordance with under this Article 13 or reject the proposal and inform the Contractor of its decision and shall issue an order (the “Change of Scope Order”) requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that the Contractor shall not undertake any Change of Scope without the express consent of the Authority, save and except any works necessary for meeting any Emergency, that too with verbal approval of the Authority which shall be confirmed in writing in next 3 (three) days. In the event that If the Parties are unable to agree, the Authority may: (a) issue a Change of Scope Order requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof at the rates and conditions approved by the Authority till the matter is resolved in accordance with under Article 26; orOr (b) proceed in accordance with under Clause 13.5. (vi) The provisions of this Agreement, insofar as they relate to Works and Tests, shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Works undertaken by the Contractor under this Article 13.

Procedure for Change of Scope. (i) In the event of the Authority determining that a Change of Scope is necessary, it may direct the Authority’s 's Engineer to issue to the Contractor a notice specifying in reasonable detail the Works and services contemplated thereunder there under (the “"Change of Scope Notice”"). The Contractor shall submit a detailed proposal as per Clause 13.2 (iii) within 15 days from the receipt of Change of Scope Notice. (ii) If the Contractor determines, not later than 90 days from the Appointed Date, that a Change of Scope to the Works is required, it shall prepare a proposal with relevant details as per Clause 13.2 (iii) at its own cost and shall submit to the Authority to consider such Change of Scope (the “"Change of Scope Request”"). Page 81 of 146 Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (iii) Upon receipt of a Change of Scope Notice, the Contractor shall, with due diligence, provide to the Authority and the Authority’s 's Engineer such information as is necessary, together with detailed proposal in support of: (a) the impact, if any, which the Change of Scope is likely to have on the Project Completion Schedule if the works or services are required to be carried out during the Construction Period; and (b) the options for implementing the proposed Change of Scope and the effect, if any, each such option would have on the costs and time thereof, including the following details: i. break-up of the quantities, unit rates and cost for different items of work; and ii. proposed design for the Change of Scope; iii. proposed modifications, if any, to the Project Completion Schedule of the Project Highway. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties expressly agree that, subject to the provisions of Clause 13.4 (ii), the Contract Price shall be increased or decreased, as the case may be, on account of any such Change of Scope. (iv) The parties agree that costs and time for implementation of the proposed Change of Scope shall be determined as per the following: (a) For works where Schedule of Rates (SOR) of concerned circle of State’s 's Public Works Department are applicable at the Base Date are available, the same shall be applicable for determination of costs. In case of non-availability of Schedule of Rates at the Base Date, the available Schedule of Rates shall be applied by updating the same based on WPI. In case the Contract Price is lower/ higher than the Estimated Project Cost as per RFP, then the SOR rates shall be reduced/ increased in the same proportion accordingly. (b) For item of Works not included in Schedule of Rates as mentioned in sub-para (a) of Clause 13.2 (iv) above, the cost of same shall be derived on the basis of MORTH Standard Data Book and the Authority’s 's Engineer shall determine the prevailing market rates and discount the same considering WPI to achieve the prevailing rate at the Base Date, and for any item in respect of which MORTH Standard Data Book does not provide the requisite details, the Authority’s 's Engineer shall determine the rate in accordance with Good Industry Practice. For the avoidance of doubt, in case the cost as determined by the Contractor and the Authority reveals a difference of more than 10% (ten per cent), the cost as determined by the Authority shall be considered as final and binding on the Contractor. (c) The design charges shall be considered only for new works or items (i.e. the Works or items not similar to the works or items in the original scope) @ 1% (one per cent) of cost of such new works or items. Page 82 of 146 Bangladesh Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (d) The costs of existing works or items, which are being changed/ omitted shall also be valued as per above procedure and only net cost shall beconsideredbe considered. (e) The reasonable time for completion of works to be taken under Change of Scope shall be determined by the Authority’s 's Engineer on the basis of Good Industry Practice and if such time exceeds the Scheduled Completion Date, the issue of Completion Certificate shall not be affected or delayed on account of construction of Change of Scope items/ works remaining incomplete on the date of Tests. (v) Upon consideration of the detailed proposal submitted by the Contractor under the Clause 13.2 (iii), the Authority, within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of such proposal, may in its sole discretion either accept such Change of Scope with modifications, if any, and initiate proceedings thereof in accordance with this Article 13 or reject the proposal and inform the Contractor of its decision and shall issue an order (the “"Change of Scope Order”") requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that the Contractor shall not undertake any Change of Scope without the express consent of the Authority, save and except any works necessary for meeting any Emergency, that too with verbal approval of Authority which shall be confirmed in writing in next 3 (three) days. In the event that the Parties are unable to agree, the Authority may: (a) issue a Change of Scope Order requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof at the rates and conditions approved by the Authority till the matter is resolved in accordance with Article 26; or (b) proceed in accordance with Clause 13.5. (vi) The provisions of this Agreement, insofar as they relate to Works and Tests, shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Works undertaken by the Contractor under this Article 13.

Procedure for Change of Scope. (i) In the event of the Authority determining that a Change of Scope is necessary, it may direct the Authority’s Engineer to issue to the Contractor a notice specifying in reasonable detail the Works and services contemplated thereunder (the “Change of Scope Notice”). The Contractor shall submit a detailed proposal as per Clause 13.2 (iii) within 15 days from the receipt of Change of Scope Notice. (ii) If the Contractor determines, not later than 90 days from the Appointed Date, that a Change of Scope to the Works is required, it shall prepare a proposal with relevant details as per Clause 13.2 (iii) at its own cost and shall submit to the Authority to 81+000 (Design Chainage 65+923 to 80+930) of Dokmoka – LoringThepi Section (Package-3) of NH-29 in the state of Assam on EPC mode consider such Change of Scope (the “Change of Scope Request”). Page 81 of 146 Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (iii) Upon receipt of a Change of Scope Notice, the Contractor shall, with due diligence, provide to the Authority and the Authority’s Engineer such information as is necessary, together with detailed proposal in support of: (a) the impact, if any, which the Change of Scope is likely to have on the Project Completion Schedule if the works or services are required to be carried out during the Construction Period; and (b) the options for implementing the proposed Change of Scope and the effect, if any, each such option would have on the costs and time thereof, including the following details: i. break-up of the quantities, unit rates and cost for different items of work; and ii. proposed design for the Change of Scope; iii. proposed modifications, if any, to the Project Completion Schedule of the Project Highway. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties expressly agree that, subject to the provisions of Clause 13.4 (ii), the Contract Price shall be increased or decreased, as the case may be, on account of any such Change of Scope. (iv) The parties agree that costs and time for implementation of the proposed Change of Scope shall be determined as per the following: (a) For works where Schedule of Rates (SOR) of concerned circle of State’s Public Works Department are applicable at the Base Date are available, the same shall be applicable for determination of costs. In case of non-availability of Schedule of Rates at the Base Date, the available Schedule of Rates shall be applied by updating the same based on WPI. In case the Contract Price is lower/ higher than the Estimated Project Cost as per RFP, then the SOR rates shall be reduced/ increased in the same proportion accordingly. (b) For item of Works not included in Schedule of Rates as mentioned in sub-para (a) of Clause 13.2 (iv) above, the cost of same shall be derived on the basis of MORTH Standard Data Book and the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the prevailing market rates and discount the same considering WPI to achieve the prevailing rate at the Base Date, and for any item in respect of which MORTH Standard Data Book does not provide the requisite details, the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the rate in accordance with Good Industry Practice. For the avoidance of doubt, in case the cost as determined by the Contractor and the Authority reveals a difference of more than 10% (ten per cent), the cost as determined by the Authority shall be considered as final and binding on the Contractor. (c) The design charges shall be considered only for new works or items (i.e. the 81+000 (Design Chainage 65+923 to 80+930) of Dokmoka – LoringThepi Section (Package-3) of NH-29 in the state of Assam on EPC mode Works or items not similar to the works or items in the original scope) @ 1% (one per cent) of cost of such new works or items. Page 82 of 146 Bangladesh Border including Dawki Bridge from 81+000 (Design km 10Chainage 65+670 923 to km 3780+550930) design length of 26.550 km Dokmoka – LoringThepi Section (Package-3) of NH-29 in the State state of Meghalaya for execution of Assam on EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Workmode (d) The costs of existing works or items, which are being changed/ omitted shall also be valued as per above procedure and only net cost shall beconsidered. (e) The reasonable time for completion of works to be taken under Change of Scope shall be determined by the Authority’s Engineer on the basis of Good Industry Practice and if such time exceeds the Scheduled Completion Date, the issue of Completion Certificate shall not be affected or delayed on account of construction of Change of Scope items/ works remaining incomplete on the date of Tests. (v) Upon consideration of the detailed proposal submitted by the Contractor under the Clause 13.2 (iii), the Authority, within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of such proposal, may in its sole discretion either accept such Change of Scope with modifications, if any, and initiate proceedings thereof in accordance with this Article 13 or reject the proposal and inform the Contractor of its decision and shall issue an order (the “Change of Scope Order”) requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that the Contractor shall not undertake any Change of Scope without the express consent of the Authority, save and except any works necessary for meeting any Emergency, that too with verbal approval of Authority which shall be confirmed in writing in next 3 (three) days. In the event that the Parties are unable to agree, the Authority may: (a) issue a Change of Scope Order requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof at the rates and conditions approved by the Authority till the matter is resolved in accordance with Article 26; or (b) proceed in accordance with Clause 13.5. (vi) The provisions of this Agreement, insofar as they relate to Works and Tests, shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Works undertaken by the Contractor under this Article 13.

Procedure for Change of Scope. “Construction of Four Laning of Imphal – Moreh Section of NH 39 from Km 330.000 to Km 350.000 in the State of Manipur (iContract Package I) under Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) Mode” 13.2.1 In the event of the Authority determining that a Change of Scope is necessary, it may direct the Authority’s Authority‟s Engineer to issue to the Contractor a notice specifying in reasonable detail the Works works and services contemplated thereunder (the “Change of Scope Notice”). The Contractor shall submit a detailed proposal as per Clause 13.2 (iii) within 15 days from the receipt of Change of Scope Notice. (ii) If the Contractor determines, not later than 90 days from the Appointed Date, that a Change of Scope to the Works is required, it shall prepare a proposal with relevant details as per Clause 13.2 (iii) at its own cost and shall submit to the Authority to consider such Change of Scope (the “Change of Scope Request”). Page 81 of 146 Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work (iii) 13.2.2 Upon receipt of a Change of Scope Notice, the Contractor shall, with due diligence, provide to the Authority and the Authority’s Authority‟s Engineer such information as is necessary, together with detailed proposal preliminary documentation in support of: (a) the impact, if any, which the Change of Scope is likely to have on the Project Completion Schedule if the works or services are required to be carried out during the Construction Period; and (b) the options for implementing the proposed Change of Scope and the effect, if any, each such option would have on the costs and time thereof, including the following details: i. break-up (i) break down of the quantities, unit rates and cost for different items of work; and; (ii. ) proposed design for the Change of Scope;; and (iii. ) proposed modifications, if any, to the Project Completion Schedule of the Project Highway. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties expressly agree that, subject to the provisions of Clause 13.4 (ii)13.4.2, the Contract Price shall be increased or decreased, as the case may be, on account of any such Change of Scope. (iv) 13.2.3 The parties agree that Contractor‟s quotation of costs and time for implementation of the proposed Change of Scope shall be determined as per on the followingfollowing principles: (a) For works where Schedule of Rates (SOR) of concerned circle of State’s State‟s Public Works Department are applicable at the Base Date are available, the same available shall be applicable for determination of costs. In case of non-availability of Schedule of Rates at the Base Datecurrent SOR, the available Schedule of Rates shall be applied by updating the same based on WPI. In case the Contract Price is lower/ higher than the Estimated Project Cost as per RFP, then the SOR rates shall be reduced/ increased in the same proportion accordingly. (b) For item of works not similar in nature to the Works not included in Schedule of Rates as mentioned in sub-para (a) of Clause 13.2 (iv) abovebeing executed, the cost of same work shall be derived on the basis of MORTH Standard Data Book and the Authority’s Engineer applicable schedule of rates for the relevant circle, as published by the respective State Government, and such rates shall determine be indexed with reference to the WPI once every year, with the base being the month and year of the publication of the said schedule of rates; provided, however, that for any item not included in the schedule of rates, the prevailing market rates and discount as determined by the same considering WPI to achieve the prevailing rate at the Base DateAuthority‟s Engineer shall apply, and for any item in respect of which MORTH Standard Data Book does not provide the requisite details, the Authority’s Authority‟s Engineer shall determine the rate in accordance with Good Industry Practice. For the avoidance of doubt. 13.2.4 Upon reaching an agreement, in case the cost as determined by the Contractor and the Authority reveals a difference of more than 10% (ten per cent), the cost as determined by the Authority shall be considered as final and binding on the Contractor. (c) The design charges shall be considered only for new works or items (i.e. the Works or items not similar to the works or items in the original scope) @ 1% (one per cent) of cost of such new works or items. Page 82 of 146 Bangladesh Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work (d) The costs of existing works or items, which are being changed/ omitted shall also be valued as per above procedure and only net cost shall beconsidered. (e) The reasonable time for completion of works to be taken under Change of Scope shall be determined by the Authority’s Engineer on the basis of Good Industry Practice and if such time exceeds the Scheduled Completion Date, the issue of Completion Certificate shall not be affected or delayed on account of construction of Change of Scope items/ works remaining incomplete on the date of Tests. (v) Upon consideration of the detailed proposal submitted by the Contractor under the Clause 13.2 (iii), the Authority, within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of such proposal, may in its sole discretion either accept such Change of Scope with modifications, if any, and initiate proceedings thereof in accordance with this Article 13 or reject the proposal and inform the Contractor of its decision and shall issue an order (the “Change of Scope Order”) requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that the Contractor shall not undertake any Change of Scope without the express consent of the Authority, save and except any works necessary for meeting any Emergency, that too with verbal approval of Authority which shall be confirmed in writing in next 3 (three) days. In the event that the Parties are unable to agree, the Authority may: (a) issue a Change of Scope Order requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof at the rates and conditions approved by the Authority till the matter is resolved in accordance with Article 26; or (b) proceed in accordance with Clause 13.5. (vi) 13.2.5 The provisions of this Agreement, insofar as they relate to Works and Tests, shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Works works undertaken by the Contractor under this Article 13.

Procedure for Change of Scope. (i) In the event of the Authority determining that a Change of Scope is necessary, it may direct the Authority’s Engineer to issue to the Contractor a notice specifying in reasonable detail the Works and services contemplated thereunder (the “Change of Scope Notice”). The Contractor shall submit a detailed proposal as per Clause 13.2 (iii) within 15 days from the receipt of Change of Scope Notice. (ii) If the Contractor determines, not later than 90 days from the Appointed Date, that a Change of Scope to the Works is required, it shall prepare a proposal with relevant details as per Clause 13.2 (iii) at its own cost and shall submit to the Authority to consider such Change of Scope (the “Change of Scope Request”). Page 81 of 146 Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (iii) Upon receipt of a Change of Scope Notice, the Contractor shall, with due diligence, provide to the Authority and the Authority’s Engineer such information as is necessary, together with detailed proposal in support of: (a) the impact, if any, which the Change of Scope is likely to have on the Project Completion Schedule if the works or services are required to be carried out during the Construction Period; and (b) the options for implementing the proposed Change of Scope and the effect, if any, each such option would have on the costs and time thereof, including the following details: i. break-up of the quantities, unit rates and cost for different items of work; and ii. proposed design for the Change of Scope; iii. proposed modifications, if any, to the Project Completion Schedule of the Project Highway. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties expressly agree that, subject to the provisions of Clause 13.4 (ii), the Contract Price shall be increased or decreased, as the case may be, on account of any such Change of Scope. (iv) The parties agree that costs and time for implementation of the proposed Change of Scope shall be determined as per the following: (a) For works where Schedule of Rates (SOR) of concerned circle of State’s Public Works Department are applicable at the Base Date are available, the same shall be applicable for determination of costs. In case of non-availability of Schedule of Rates at the Base Date, the available Schedule of Rates shall be applied by updating the same based on WPI. In case the Contract Price is lower/ higher than the Estimated Project Cost as per RFP, then the SOR rates shall be reduced/ increased in the same proportion accordingly. (b) For item of Works not included in Schedule of Rates as mentioned in sub-para (a) of Clause 13.2 (iv) above, the cost of same shall be derived on the basis of MORTH Standard Data Book and the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the prevailing market rates and discount the same considering WPI to achieve the prevailing rate at the Base Date, and for any item in respect of which MORTH Standard Data Book does not provide the requisite details, the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the rate in accordance with Good Industry Practice. For the avoidance of doubt, in case the cost as determined by the Contractor and the Authority reveals a difference of more than 10% (ten per cent), the cost as determined by the Authority shall be considered as final and binding on the Contractor. (c) The design charges shall be considered only for new works or items (i.e. the Page 89 of 158 Works or items not similar to the works or items in the original scope) @ 1% (one per cent) of cost of such new works or items. Page 82 of 146 Bangladesh Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (d) The costs of existing works or items, which are being changed/ omitted shall also be valued as per above procedure and only net cost shall beconsideredbe considered. (e) The reasonable time for completion of works to be taken under Change of Scope shall be determined by the Authority’s Engineer on the basis of Good Industry Practice and if such time exceeds the Scheduled Completion Date, the issue of Completion Certificate shall not be affected or delayed on account of construction of Change of Scope items/ works remaining incomplete on the date of Tests. (v) Upon consideration of the detailed proposal submitted by the Contractor under the Clause 13.2 (iii), the Authority, within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of such proposal, may in its sole discretion either accept such Change of Scope with modifications, if any, and initiate proceedings thereof in accordance with this Article 13 or reject the proposal and inform the Contractor of its decision and shall issue an order (the “Change of Scope Order”) requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that the Contractor shall not undertake any Change of Scope without the express consent of the Authority, save and except any works necessary for meeting any Emergency, that too with verbal approval of Authority which shall be confirmed in writing in next 3 (three) days. In the event that the Parties are unable to agree, the Authority may: (a) issue a Change of Scope Order requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof at the rates and conditions approved by the Authority till the matter is resolved in accordance with Article 26; or (b) proceed in accordance with Clause 13.5. (vi) The provisions of this Agreement, insofar as they relate to Works and Tests, shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Works undertaken by the Contractor under this Article 13.

Procedure for Change of Scope. (i) In the event of the Authority determining that a Change of Scope is necessary, it may direct the Authority’s Engineer to issue to the Contractor a notice specifying in reasonable detail the Works and services contemplated thereunder (the “Change of Scope Notice”). The Contractor shall submit a detailed proposal as per Clause 13.2 (iii) within 15 days from the receipt of Change of Scope Notice. (ii) If the Contractor determines, not later than 90 days from the Appointed Date, that a Change of Scope to the Works is required, it shall prepare a proposal with relevant details as per Clause 13.2 (iii) at its own cost and shall submit to the Authority to consider such Change of Scope (the “Change of Scope Request”). Page 81 of 146 Border including Dawki Bridge from old NH-40) to NH-106 (Design old NH-44E), km 100+670 000 to km 3712+550800 (Package-I) design length of 26.550 km under SARDP-NE ‘PHASE A’ in the State of Meghalaya for execution of on EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance WorkMode (iii) Upon receipt of a Change of Scope Notice, the Contractor shall, with due diligence, provide to the Authority and the Authority’s Engineer such information as is necessary, together with detailed proposal in support of: (a) the impact, if any, which the Change of Scope is likely to have on the Project Completion Schedule if the works or services are required to be carried out during the Construction Period; and (b) the options for implementing the proposed Change of Scope and the effect, if any, each such option would have on the costs and time thereof, including the following details: i. break-up of the quantities, unit rates and cost for different items of work; and ii. proposed design for the Change of Scope; iii. proposed modifications, if any, to the Project Completion Schedule of the Project Highway. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties expressly agree that, subject to the provisions of Clause 13.4 (ii), the Contract Price shall be increased or decreased, as the case may be, on account of any such Change of Scope. (iv) The parties agree that costs and time for implementation of the proposed Change of Scope shall be determined as per the following: (a) For works where Schedule of Rates (SOR) of concerned circle of State’s Public Works Department are applicable at the Base Date are available, the same shall be applicable for determination of costs. In case of non-availability of Schedule of Rates at the Base Date, the available Schedule of Rates shall be applied by updating the same based on WPI. In case the Contract Price is lower/ higher than the Estimated Project Cost as per RFP, then the SOR rates shall be reduced/ increased in the same proportion accordingly. (b) For item of Works not included in Schedule of Rates as mentioned in sub-para (a) of Clause 13.2 (iv) above, the cost of same shall be derived on the basis of MORTH Standard Data Book and the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the prevailing market rates and discount the same considering WPI to achieve the prevailing rate at the Base Date, and for any item in respect of which MORTH Standard Data Book does not provide the requisite details, the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the rate in accordance with Good Industry Practice. For the avoidance of doubt, in case the cost as determined by the Contractor and the Authority reveals a difference of more than 10% (ten per cent), the cost as determined by the Authority shall be considered as final and binding on the Contractor. (c) The design charges shall be considered only for new works or items (i.e. the Works or items not similar to the works or items in the original scope) @ 1% (one per cent) of cost of such new works or items. Page 82 of 146 Bangladesh Border including Dawki Bridge from of old NH-40) to NH-106 (Design old NH-44E), km 100+670 000 to km 3712+550800 (Package-I) design length of 26.550 km under SARDP-NE ‘PHASE A’ in the State of Meghalaya for execution of on EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance WorkMode (d) The costs of existing works or items, which are being changed/ omitted shall also be valued as per above procedure and only net cost shall beconsidered. (e) The reasonable time for completion of works to be taken under Change of Scope shall be determined by the Authority’s Engineer on the basis of Good Industry Practice and if such time exceeds the Scheduled Completion Date, the issue of Completion Certificate shall not be affected or delayed on account of construction of Change of Scope items/ works remaining incomplete on the date of Tests. (v) Upon consideration of the detailed proposal submitted by the Contractor under the Clause 13.2 (iii), the Authority, within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of such proposal, may in its sole discretion either accept such Change of Scope with modifications, if any, and initiate proceedings thereof in accordance with this Article 13 or reject the proposal and inform the Contractor of its decision and shall issue an order (the “Change of Scope Order”) requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that the Contractor shall not undertake any Change of Scope without the express consent of the Authority, save and except any works necessary for meeting any Emergency, that too with verbal approval of Authority which shall be confirmed in writing in next 3 (three) days. In the event that the Parties are unable to agree, the Authority may: (a) issue a Change of Scope Order requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof at the rates and conditions approved by the Authority till the matter is resolved in accordance with Article 26; or (b) proceed in accordance with Clause 13.5. (vi) The provisions of this Agreement, insofar as they relate to Works and Tests, shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Works undertaken by the Contractor under this Article 13.

Procedure for Change of Scope. ‌ (i) In the event of the Authority determining that a Change of Scope is necessary, it may direct the Authority’s Engineer to issue to the Contractor a notice specifying in reasonable detail the Works and services contemplated thereunder (the “Change of Scope Notice”). The Contractor shall submit a detailed proposal as per Clause 13.2 (iii) within 15 days from the receipt of Change of Scope Notice. (ii) If the Contractor determines, not later than 90 days from the Appointed Date, that a Change of Scope to the Works is required, it shall prepare a proposal with relevant details as per Clause 13.2 (iii) at its own cost and shall submit to the Authority to consider such Change of Scope (the “Change of Scope Request”). Page 81 of 146 Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (iii) Upon receipt of a Change of Scope Notice, the Contractor shall, with due diligence, provide to the Authority and the Authority’s Engineer such information as is necessary, together with detailed proposal in support of: (a) the impact, if any, which the Change of Scope is likely to have on the Project Completion Schedule if the works or services are required to be carried out during the Construction Period; and (b) the options for implementing the proposed Change of Scope and the effect, if any, each such option would have on the costs and time thereof, including the following details: i. break-up of the quantities, unit rates and cost for different items of work; and ii. proposed design for the Change of Scope; iii. proposed modifications, if any, to the Project Completion Schedule of the Project Highway. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties expressly agree that, subject to the provisions of Clause 13.4 (ii), the Contract Price shall be increased or decreased, as the case may be, on account of any such Change of Scope. (iv) The parties agree that costs and time for implementation of the proposed Change of Scope shall be determined as per the following: (a) For works where Schedule of Rates (SOR) of concerned circle of State’s Public Works Department are applicable at the Base Date are available, the same shall be applicable for determination of costs. In case of non-availability of Schedule of Rates at the Base Date, the available Schedule of Rates shall be applied by updating the same based on WPI. In case the Contract Price is lower/ higher than the Estimated Project Cost as per RFP, then the SOR rates shall be reduced/ increased in the same proportion accordingly. (b) For item of Works not included in Schedule of Rates as mentioned in sub-para (a) of Clause 13.2 (iv) above, the cost of same shall be derived on the basis of MORTH Standard Data Book and the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the prevailing market rates and discount the same considering WPI to achieve the prevailing rate at the Base Date, and for any item in respect of which MORTH Standard Data Book does not provide the requisite details, the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the rate in accordance with Good Industry Practice. For the avoidance of doubt, in case the cost as determined by the Contractor and the Authority reveals a difference of more than 10% (ten per cent), the cost as determined by the Authority shall be considered as final and binding on the Contractor. (c) The design charges shall be considered only for new works or items (i.e. the Works or items not similar to the works or items in the original scope) @ 1% (one per cent) of cost of such new works or items. Page 82 of 146 Bangladesh Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (d) The costs of existing works or items, which are being changed/ omitted shall also be valued as per above procedure and only net cost shall beconsideredbe considered. (e) The reasonable time for completion of works to be taken under Change of Scope shall be determined by the Authority’s Engineer on the basis of Good Industry Practice and if such time exceeds the Scheduled Completion Date, the issue of Completion Certificate shall not be affected or delayed on account of construction of Change of Scope items/ works remaining incomplete on the date of Tests. (v) Upon consideration of the detailed proposal submitted by the Contractor under the Clause 13.2 (iii), the Authority, within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of such proposal, may in its sole discretion either accept such Change of Scope with modifications, if any, and initiate proceedings thereof in accordance with this Article 13 or reject the proposal and inform the Contractor of its decision and shall issue an order (the “Change of Scope Order”) requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that the Contractor shall not undertake any Change of Scope without the express consent of the Authority, save and except any works necessary for meeting any Emergency, that too with verbal approval of Authority which shall be confirmed in writing in next 3 (three) days. In the event that the Parties are unable to agree, the Authority may: (a) issue a Change of Scope Order requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof at the rates and conditions approved by the Authority till the matter is resolved in accordance with Article 26; or (b) proceed in accordance with Clause 13.5. (vi) The provisions of this Agreement, insofar as they relate to Works and Tests, shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Works undertaken by the Contractor under this Article 13.apply

Procedure for Change of Scope. (i) In the event of the Authority determining that a Change of Scope is necessary, it may direct the Authority’s Engineer to issue to the Contractor a notice specifying in reasonable detail the Works and services contemplated thereunder (the “Change of Scope Notice”). The Contractor shall submit a detailed proposal as per Clause 13.2 (iii) within 15 days from the receipt of Change of Scope Notice. (ii) If the Contractor determines, not later than 90 days from the Appointed Date, that a Change of Scope to the Works is required, it shall prepare a proposal with relevant details as per Clause 13.2 (iii) at its own cost and shall submit to the Authority to consider such Change of Scope (the “Change of Scope Request”). Page 81 of 146 Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (iii) Upon receipt of a Change of Scope Notice, the Contractor shall, with due diligence, provide to the Authority and the Authority’s Engineer such information as is necessary, together with detailed proposal in support of: (a) the impact, if any, which the Change of Scope is likely to have on the Project Completion Schedule if the works or services are required to be carried out during the Construction Period; and (b) the options for implementing the proposed Change of Scope and the effect, if any, each such option would have on the costs and time thereof, including the following details: i. break-up of the quantities, unit rates and cost for different items of work; and ii. proposed design for the Change of Scope; iii. proposed modifications, if any, to the Project Completion Schedule of the Project HighwayProjectHighway. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties expressly agree that, subject to the provisions of Clause 13.4 (ii), the Contract Price shall be increased or decreased, as the case may be, on account of any such Change of Scope. (iv) The parties agree that costs and time for implementation of the ofthe proposed Change of Scope shall be determined as per the following: (a) For works where Schedule of Rates (SOR) of concerned circle of State’s Public Works Department are applicable at the Base Date are available, the same shall be applicable for determination of costs. In case of non-availability of Schedule of Rates at the Base Date, the available Schedule of Rates shall be applied by updating the same based on WPI. In case the Contract Price is lower/ higher than the Estimated Project Cost as per RFP, then the SOR rates shall be reduced/ increased in the same proportion accordingly. (b) For item of Works not included in Schedule of Rates as mentioned in sub-para (a) of Clause 13.2 (iv) above, the cost of same shall be derived on the basis of MORTH Standard Data Book and the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the prevailing market rates and discount the same considering WPI to achieve the prevailing rate at the Base Date, and for any item in respect of which MORTH Standard Data Book does not provide the requisite details, the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the rate in accordance with Good Industry Practice. For the avoidance of doubt, in case the cost as determined by the Contractor and the Authority reveals a difference of more than 10% (ten per cent), the cost as determined by the Authority shall be considered as final and binding on the Contractor. (c) The design charges shall be considered only for new works or items (i.e. the Works or items not similar to the works or items in the original scope) @ 1% (one per cent) of cost of such new works or items. Page 82 of 146 Bangladesh Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (d) The costs of existing works or items, which are being changed/ omitted shall also be valued as per above procedure and only net cost shall beconsideredbe considered. (e) The reasonable time for completion of works to be taken under Change of Scope shall be determined by the Authority’s Engineer on the basis of Good Industry Practice and if such time exceeds the Scheduled Completion Date, the issue of Completion Certificate shall not be affected or delayed on account of construction of Change of Scope items/ works remaining incomplete on the date of Tests. (v) Upon consideration of the detailed proposal submitted by the Contractor under the Clause 13.2 (iii), the Authority, within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of such proposal, may in its sole discretion either accept such Change of Scope with modifications, if any, and initiate proceedings thereof in accordance with this Article 13 or reject the proposal and inform the Contractor of its decision and shall issue an order (the “Change of Scope Order”) requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that the Contractor shall not undertake any Change of Scope without the express consent of the Authority, save and except any works necessary for meeting any Emergency, that too with verbal approval of Authority which shall be confirmed in writing in next 3 (three) days. In the event that the Parties are unable to agree, the Authority may: (a) issue a Change of Scope Order requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof at the rates and conditions approved by the Authority till the matter is resolved in accordance with Article 26; or (b) proceed in accordance with Clause 13.5. (vi) The provisions of this Agreement, insofar as they relate to Works and Tests, shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Works undertaken by the Contractor under this Article 13.

Procedure for Change of Scope. (i) In the event of the Authority determining that a Change of Scope is necessary, it may direct the Authority’s Engineer to issue to the Contractor a notice specifying in reasonable detail the Works and services contemplated thereunder (the “Change of Scope Notice”). The Contractor shall submit a detailed proposal as per Clause 13.2 (iii) within 15 days from the receipt of Change of Scope Notice. (ii) If the Contractor determines, not later than 90 days from the Appointed Date, that a Change of Scope to the Works is required, it shall prepare a proposal with relevant details as per Clause 13.2 (iii) at its own cost and shall submit to the Authority to Pancharatna) – Agia (Near Nichinta) Section (Package-6) of Bilasipura- Guwahati road (NH 17) in the state of Assam on EPC mode consider such Change of Scope (the “Change of Scope Request”). Page 81 of 146 Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (iii) Upon receipt of a Change of Scope Notice, the Contractor shall, with due diligence, provide to the Authority and the Authority’s Engineer such information as is necessary, together with detailed proposal in support of: (a) the impact, if any, which the Change of Scope is likely to have on the Project Completion Schedule if the works or services are required to be carried out during the Construction Period; and (b) the options for implementing the proposed Change of Scope and the effect, if any, each such option would have on the costs and time thereof, including the following details: i. break-up of the quantities, unit rates and cost for different items of work; and ii. proposed design for the Change of Scope; iii. proposed modifications, if any, to the Project Completion Schedule of the Project Highway. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties expressly agree that, subject to the provisions of Clause 13.4 (ii), the Contract Price shall be increased or decreased, as the case may be, on account of any such Change of Scope. (iv) The parties agree that costs and time for implementation of the proposed Change of Scope shall be determined as per the following: (a) For works where Schedule of Rates (SOR) of concerned circle of State’s Public Works Department are applicable at the Base Date are available, the same shall be applicable for determination of costs. In case of non-availability of Schedule of Rates at the Base Date, the available Schedule of Rates shall be applied by updating the same based on WPI. In case the Contract Price is lower/ higher than the Estimated Project Cost as per RFP, then the SOR rates shall be reduced/ increased in the same proportion accordingly. (b) For item of Works not included in Schedule of Rates as mentioned in sub-para (a) of Clause 13.2 (iv) above, the cost of same shall be derived on the basis of MORTH Standard Data Book and the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the prevailing market rates and discount the same considering WPI to achieve the prevailing rate at the Base Date, and for any item in respect of which MORTH Standard Data Book does not provide the requisite details, the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the rate in accordance with Good Industry Practice. For the avoidance of doubt, in case the cost as determined by the Contractor and the Authority reveals a difference of more than 10% (ten per cent), the cost as determined by the Authority shall be considered as final and binding on the Contractor. (c) The design charges shall be considered only for new works or items (i.e. the Pancharatna) – Agia (Near Nichinta) Section (Package-6) of Bilasipura- Guwahati road (NH 17) in the state of Assam on EPC mode Works or items not similar to the works or items in the original scope) @ 1% (one per cent) of cost of such new works or items. Page 82 Pancharatna) – Agia (Near Nichinta) Section (Package-6) of 146 Bangladesh Border including Dawki Bridge from Bilasipura- Guwahati road (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550NH 17) design length of 26.550 km in the State state of Meghalaya for execution of Assam on EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Workmode (d) The costs of existing works or items, which are being changed/ omitted shall also be valued as per above procedure and only net cost shall beconsideredbe considered. (e) The reasonable time for completion of works to be taken under Change of Scope shall be determined by the Authority’s Engineer on the basis of Good Industry Practice and if such time exceeds the Scheduled Completion Date, the issue of Completion Certificate shall not be affected or delayed on account of construction of Change of Scope items/ works remaining incomplete on the date of Tests. (v) Upon consideration of the detailed proposal submitted by the Contractor under the Clause 13.2 (iii), the Authority, within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of such proposal, may in its sole discretion either accept such Change of Scope with modifications, if any, and initiate proceedings thereof in accordance with this Article 13 or reject the proposal and inform the Contractor of its decision and shall issue an order (the “Change of Scope Order”) requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that the Contractor shall not undertake any Change of Scope without the express consent of the Authority, save and except any works necessary for meeting any Emergency, that too with verbal approval of Authority which shall be confirmed in writing in next 3 (three) days. In the event that the Parties are unable to agree, the Authority may: (a) issue a Change of Scope Order requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof at the rates and conditions approved by the Authority till the matter is resolved in accordance with Article 26; or (b) proceed in accordance with Clause 13.5. (vi) The provisions of this Agreement, insofar as they relate to Works and Tests, shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Works undertaken by the Contractor under this Article 13.

Procedure for Change of Scope. (i) In the event of the Authority determining that a Change of Scope is necessary, it may direct the Authority’s Engineer to issue to the Contractor a notice specifying in reasonable detail the Works and services contemplated thereunder (the “Change of Scope Notice”). The Contractor shall submit a detailed proposal as per Clause 13.2 (iii) within 15 days from the receipt of Change of Scope Notice. (ii) If the Contractor determines, not later than 90 days from the Appointed Date, that a Change of Scope to the Works is required, it shall prepare a proposal with relevant details as per Clause 13.2 (iii) at its own cost and shall submit to the Authority to consider such Change of Scope (the “Change of Scope Request”). Page 81 of 146 Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work146 (iii) Upon receipt of a Change of Scope Notice, the Contractor shall, with due diligence, provide to the Authority and the Authority’s Engineer such information as is necessary, together with detailed proposal in support of: (a) the impact, if any, which the Change of Scope is likely to have on the Project Completion Schedule if the works or services are required to be carried out during the Construction Period; and (b) the options for implementing the proposed Change of Scope and the effect, if any, each such option would have on the costs and time thereof, including the following details: i. break-up of the quantities, unit rates and cost for different items of work; and ii. proposed design for the Change of Scope; iii. proposed modifications, if any, to the Project Completion Schedule of the Project Highway. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties expressly agree that, subject to the provisions of Clause 13.4 (ii), the Contract Price shall be increased or decreased, as the case may be, on account of any such Change of Scope. (iv) The parties agree that costs and time for implementation of the proposed Change of Scope shall be determined as per the following: (a) For works where Schedule of Rates (SOR) of concerned circle of State’s Public Works Department are applicable at the Base Date are available, the same shall be applicable for determination of costs. In case of non-availability of Schedule of Rates at the Base Date, the available Schedule of Rates shall be applied by updating the same based on WPI. In case the Contract Price is lower/ higher than the Estimated Project Cost as per RFP, then the SOR rates shall be reduced/ increased in the same proportion accordingly. (b) For item of Works not included in Schedule of Rates as mentioned in sub-para (a) of Clause 13.2 (iv) above, the cost of same shall be derived on the basis of MORTH Standard Data Book and the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the prevailing market rates and discount the same considering WPI to achieve the prevailing rate at the Base Date, and for any item in respect of which MORTH Standard Data Book does not provide the requisite details, the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the rate in accordance with Good Industry Practice. For the avoidance of doubt, in case the cost as determined by the Contractor and the Authority reveals a difference of more than 10% (ten per cent), the cost as determined by the Authority shall be considered as final and binding on the Contractor. (c) The design charges shall be considered only for new works or items (i.e. the Works or items not similar to the works or items in the original scope) @ 1% (one per cent) of cost of such new works or items. Page 82 of 146 Bangladesh Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work146 (d) The costs of existing works or items, which are being changed/ omitted shall also be valued as per above procedure and only net cost shall beconsidered. (e) The reasonable time for completion of works to be taken under Change of Scope shall be determined by the Authority’s Engineer on the basis of Good Industry Practice and if such time exceeds the Scheduled Completion Date, the issue of Completion Certificate shall not be affected or delayed on account of construction of Change of Scope items/ works remaining incomplete on the date of Tests. (v) Upon consideration of the detailed proposal submitted by the Contractor under the Clause 13.2 (iii), the Authority, within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of such proposal, may in its sole discretion either accept such Change of Scope with modifications, if any, and initiate proceedings thereof in accordance with this Article 13 or reject the proposal and inform the Contractor of its decision and shall issue an order (the “Change of Scope Order”) requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that the Contractor shall not undertake any Change of Scope without the express consent of the Authority, save and except any works necessary for meeting any Emergency, that too with verbal approval of Authority which shall be confirmed in writing in next 3 (three) days. In the event that the Parties are unable to agree, the Authority may: (a) issue a Change of Scope Order requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof at the rates and conditions approved by the Authority till the matter is resolved in accordance with Article 26; or (b) proceed in accordance with Clause 13.5. (vi) The provisions of this Agreement, insofar as they relate to Works and Tests, shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Works undertaken by the Contractor under this Article 13.

Procedure for Change of Scope. (i) In the event of the Authority determining that a Change of Scope is necessary, it may direct the Authority’s Engineer to issue to the Contractor a notice specifying in reasonable detail the Works and services contemplated thereunder (the “Change of Scope Notice”). The Contractor shall submit a detailed proposal as per Clause 13.2 (iii) within 15 days from the receipt of Change of Scope Notice. (ii) If the Contractor determines, not later than 90 days from the Appointed Date, that a Change of Scope to the Works is required, it shall prepare a proposal with relevant details as per Clause 13.2 (iii) at its own cost and shall submit to the Authority to consider such Change of Scope (the “Change of Scope Request”). Page 81 of 146 Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (iii) Upon receipt of a Change of Scope Notice, the Contractor shall, with due diligence, provide to the Authority and the Authority’s Engineer such information as is necessary, together with detailed proposal in support of: (a) the impact, if any, which the Change of Scope is likely to have on the Project Completion Schedule if the works or services are required to be carried out during the Construction Period; and (b) the options for implementing the proposed Change of Scope and the effect, if any, each such option would have on the costs and time thereof, including the following details: i. break-up of the quantities, unit rates and cost for different items of work; and ii. proposed design for the Change of Scope; iii. proposed modifications, if any, to the Project Completion Schedule of the Project Highway. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties expressly agree that, subject to the provisions of Clause 13.4 (ii), the Contract Price shall be increased or decreased, as the case may be, on account of any such Change of Scope. (iv) The parties agree that costs and time for implementation of the proposed Change of Scope shall be determined as per the following: (a) For works where Schedule of Rates (SOR) of concerned circle of State’s Public Works Department are applicable at the Base Date are available, the same shall be applicable for determination of costs. In case of non-availability of Schedule of Rates at the Base Date, the available Schedule of Rates shall be applied by updating the same based on WPI. In case the Contract Price is lower/ higher than the Estimated Project Cost as per RFP, then the SOR rates shall be reduced/ increased in the same proportion accordingly. (b) For item of Works not included in Schedule of Rates as mentioned in sub-para (a) of Clause 13.2 (iv) above, the cost of same shall be derived on the basis of MORTH Standard Data Book and the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the prevailing market rates and discount the same considering WPI to achieve the prevailing rate at the Base Date, and for any item in respect of which MORTH Standard Data Book does not provide the requisite details, the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the rate in accordance with Good Industry Practice. For the avoidance of doubt, in case the cost as determined by the Contractor and the Authority reveals a difference of more than 10% (ten per cent), the cost as determined by the Authority shall be considered as final and binding on the Contractor. (c) The design charges shall be considered only for new works or items (i.e. the Works or items not similar to the works or items in the original scope) @ 1% (one per cent) of cost of such new works or items. Page 82 of 146 Bangladesh Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (d) The costs of existing works or items, which are being changed/ omitted shall also be valued as per above procedure and only net cost shall beconsideredbe considered. (e) The reasonable time for completion of works to be taken under Change of Scope shall be determined by the Authority’s Engineer on the basis of Good Industry Practice and if such time exceeds the Scheduled Completion Date, the issue of Completion Certificate shall not be affected or delayed on account of construction of Change of Scope items/ works remaining incomplete on the date of Tests. (v) Upon consideration of the detailed proposal submitted by the Contractor under the Clause 13.2 (iii), the Authority, within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of such proposal, may in its sole discretion either accept such Change of Scope with modifications, if any, and initiate proceedings thereof in accordance with this Article 13 or reject the proposal and inform the Contractor of its decision and shall issue an order (the “Change of Scope Order”) requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that the Contractor shall not undertake any Change of Scope without the express consent of the Authority, save and except any works necessary for meeting any Emergency, that too with verbal approval of Authority which shall be confirmed in writing in next 3 (three) days. In the event that the Parties are unable to agree, the Authority may: (a) issue a Change of Scope Order requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof at the rates and conditions approved by the Authority till the matter is resolved in accordance with Article 26; or (b) proceed in accordance with Clause 13.5. (vi) The provisions of this Agreement, insofar as they relate to Works and Tests, shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Works undertaken by the Contractor under this Article 13.Article

Procedure for Change of Scope. (i) In the event of the Authority determining that a Change of Scope is necessary, it may direct the Authority’s 's Engineer to issue to the Contractor a notice specifying in reasonable detail the Works and services contemplated thereunder (the “"Change of Scope Notice”"). The Contractor shall submit a detailed proposal as per Clause 13.2 (iii) within 15 days from the receipt of Change of Scope Notice. (ii) If the Contractor determines, not later than 90 days from the Appointed Date, that a Change of Scope to the Works is required, it shall prepare a proposal with relevant details as per Clause 13.2 (iii) at its own cost and shall submit to the Authority to consider such Change of Scope (the “"Change of Scope Request”"). Page 81 of 146 Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (iii) Upon receipt of a Change of Scope Notice, the Contractor shall, with due diligence, provide to the Authority and the Authority’s 's Engineer such information as is necessary, together with detailed proposal in support of: (a) the impact, if any, which the Change of Scope is likely to have on the Project Completion Schedule if the works or services are required to be carried out during the Construction Period; and (b) the options for implementing the proposed Change of Scope and the effect, if any, each such option would have on the costs and time thereof, including the following details: i. break-up of the quantities, unit rates and cost for different items of work; and ii. proposed design for the Change of Scope; iii. proposed Proposed modifications, if any, to the Project Completion Schedule of the Project Highway. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties expressly agree that, subject to the provisions of Clause 13.4 (ii), the Contract Price shall be increased or decreased, as the case may be, on account of any such Change of Scope. (iv) The parties agree that costs and time for implementation of the proposed Change of Scope shall be determined as per the following: (a) For works where Schedule of Rates (SOR) of concerned circle of State’s 's Public Works Department are applicable at the Base Date are available, the same shall be applicable for determination of costs. In case of non-availability of Schedule of Rates at the Base Date, the available Schedule of Rates shall be applied by updating the same based on WPI. In case the Contract Price is lower/ higher than the Estimated Project Cost as per RFP, then the SOR rates shall be reduced/ increased in the same proportion accordingly. (b) For item of Works not included in Schedule of Rates as mentioned in sub-para (a) of Clause 13.2 (iv) above, the cost of same shall be derived on the basis of MORTH Standard Data Book and the Authority’s 's Engineer shall determine the prevailing market rates and discount the same considering WPI to achieve the prevailing rate at the Base Date, and for any item in respect of which MORTH Standard Data Book does not provide the requisite details, the Authority’s 's Engineer shall determine the rate in accordance with Good Industry Practice. For the avoidance of doubt, in case the cost as determined by the Contractor and the Authority reveals a difference of more than 10% (ten per cent), the cost as determined by the Authority shall be considered as final and binding on the Contractor. (c) The design charges shall be considered only for new works or items (i.e. the Works or items not similar to the works or items in the original scope) @ 1% (one per cent) of cost of such new works or items. Page 82 of 146 Bangladesh Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (d) The costs of existing works or items, which are being changed/ omitted shall also be valued as per above procedure and only net cost shall beconsideredbe considered. (e) The reasonable time for completion of works to be taken under Change of Scope shall be determined by the Authority’s 's Engineer on the basis of Good Industry Practice and if such time exceeds the Scheduled Completion Date, the issue of Completion Certificate shall not be affected or delayed on account of construction of Change of Scope items/ works remaining incomplete on the date of Tests. (v) Upon consideration of the detailed proposal submitted by the Contractor under the Clause 13.2 (iii), the Authority, within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of such proposal, may in its sole discretion either accept such Change of Scope with modifications, if any, and initiate proceedings thereof in accordance with this Article 13 or reject the proposal and inform the Contractor of its decision and shall issue an order (the “"Change of Scope Order”") requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that the Contractor shall not undertake any Change of Scope without the express consent of the Authority, save and except any works necessary for meeting any Emergency, that too with verbal approval of Authority which shall be confirmed in writing in next 3 (three) days. In the event that the Parties are unable to agree, the Authority may: (a) issue a Change of Scope Order requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof at the rates and conditions approved by the Authority till the matter is resolved in accordance with Article 26; or (b) proceed in accordance with Clause 13.5. (vi) The provisions of this Agreement, insofar as they relate to Works and Tests, shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Works undertaken by the Contractor under this Article 13.

Procedure for Change of Scope. (i) In the event of the Authority determining that a Change of Scope is necessary, it may direct the Authority’s Engineer to issue to the Contractor a an notice specifying in reasonable detail the Works and services contemplated thereunder (the “Change of Scope Notice”). The Contractor shall submit a detailed proposal as per Clause 13.2 (iii) within 15 days from the receipt of Change of Scope Notice. (ii) If the Contractor determines, not later than 90 days from the Appointed Date, that a Change of Scope to the Works is required, it shall prepare a proposal with relevant details as per Clause 13.2 (iii) at its own cost and shall submit to the Authority to consider such Change of Scope (the “Change of Scope RequestScopeRequest”). Page 81 of 146 Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (iii) Upon receipt of a Change of Scope Notice, the Contractor shall, with due diligence, provide Provide to the Authority and the Authority’s Engineer such information as is necessary, together with detailed proposal in support of: (a) the impact, if any, which the Change of Scope is likely to have on the Project Completion Schedule if the works or services are required to be carried out during the Construction Period; and (b) the options for implementing the proposed Change of Scope and the effect, if any, each such option would have on the costs and time thereof, including the following details: i. break-up of the quantities, unit rates unitrates and cost for different items of costfor differentitemsof work; and ii. proposed design for the Change of Scope; iii. proposed modifications, if any, to the Project Completion Schedule of the Project HighwayProject. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties expressly agree that, subject to the provisions of Clause 13.4 (iitheprovisionsofClause13.4(ii), the Contract Price shall be increased or decreased, as the case may be, on account of any such Change of Changeof Scope. (iv) The parties agree that costs and time for implementation of the proposed Change of Scope shall be determined as per the following: (a) For works where Schedule of Rates (SOR) of concerned circle of State’s Public Works PublicWorks Department are applicable at the Base Date are available, the same shall be applicable for determination of costs. In case of non-availability of Schedule of Scheduleof Rates at the Base Date, the available Schedule of Rates shall be applied by updating byupdating the same based on WPI. In case the Contract Price is lower/ higher than the Estimated Project Cost as per RFP, then the SOR rates shall be reduced/ reduced/increased in the same proportion accordingly. (b) For item of Works not included in Schedule of Rates as mentioned in sub-para (a) of Clause 13.2 (iv) above, the cost of same shall be derived on the basis of MORTH ofMORTH Standard Data Book and the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the prevailing theprevailing market rates and discount the same considering WPI to achieve the prevailing theprevailing rate at the Base Date, and for any item in respect of which MORTH Standard MORTHStandard Data Book does not provide the requisite details, the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the rate in accordance with Good Industry Practice. For the avoidance of doubt, in case the cost as determined by the Contractor and the Authority reveals a difference of more than 10% (ten per cent), the cost as determined by the Authority shall be considered as final and binding on the Contractor. (c) The design charges shall be considered only for new works or items (i.e. the Works theWorks or items not similar to the works or items in the original scope) @ 1% (one per centpercent) of cost of such costofsuch new works or items. Page 82 of 146 Bangladesh Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (d) The costs of existing works or items, which are being changed/ omitted shall also be valued as per above procedure and only net cost shall beconsideredbe considered. (e) The reasonable time for completion of works to be taken under Change of Scope ofScope shall be determined by the Authority’s Engineer on the basis of Good Industry Practice and if such time exceeds the Scheduled Completion Date, the issue theissue of Completion Certificate shall not be affected or delayed on account of construction of Change of Scope items/ works remaining incomplete on the date of Tests. (v) Upon consideration of the detailed proposal submitted by the Contractor under the Clause 13.2 (iii), the Authority, within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of such proposal, may in its sole discretion either accept such Change of Scope o fScope with modifications, if anyifany, and initiate proceedings thereof in accordance with this Article 13 or reject the proposal and inform in form the Contractor of its decision and shall issue an order (the “Change the“Change of Scope Order”) requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that the Contractor shall not undertake any Change of Scope ofScope without the express consent of the ofthe Authority, save and except any exceptany works necessary for meeting any Emergency, that too with verbal approval of Authority which shall be confirmed in writing in next 3 (three) days. In the event that the Parties are Partiesare unable to agree, the Authority may: (a) issue a Change of Scope Order requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof at the rates and conditions approved by the Authority till the matter is resolved in accordance with Article 26; or (b) proceed in accordance with Clause 13.5Clause13.5. (vi) The provisions of this Agreement, insofar as they relate to Works and Tests, shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Works undertaken by the Contractor under this Article 13Article13.

Procedure for Change of Scope. (i) In the event of the Authority determining that a Change of Scope is necessary, it may direct the Authority’s Engineer to issue to the Contractor a notice specifying in reasonable detail the Works and services contemplated thereunder (the “Change of Scope Notice”). The Contractor shall submit a detailed proposal as per Clause 13.2 (iii) within 15 days from the receipt of Change of Scope Notice. (ii) If the Contractor determines, not later than 90 days from the Appointed Date, that a Change of Scope to the Works is required, it shall prepare a proposal with relevant details relevant_details as per Clause 13.2 (iii) at its own cost and shall submit to the Authority to consider such Change of Scope (the “Change of Scope Request”). Page 81 of 146 Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (iii) Upon receipt of a Change of Scope Notice, the Contractor shall, with due diligence, provide to the Authority and the Authority’s Engineer such information as is necessary, together with detailed proposal in support of:: 72 (a) the impact, if any, which the Change of Scope is likely to have on the Project Completion Schedule if the works or services are required to be carried out during the Construction Period; and (b) the options for implementing the proposed Change of Scope and the effect, if any, each such option would have on the costs and time thereof, including the following details: i. break-up of the quantities, unit rates and cost for different items of work; and ii. proposed design for the Change of Scope; iii. proposed modifications, if any, to the Project Completion Schedule of the Project Highway. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties expressly agree that, subject to the provisions of Clause 13.4 (ii), the Contract Price shall be increased or decreased, as the case may be, on account of any such Change of Scope. (iv) The parties agree that costs and time for implementation of the proposed Change of Scope shall be determined as per the following: (a) For works where Schedule of Rates (SOR) of concerned circle of State’s Public Works Department are applicable at the Base Date are available, the same shall be applicable for determination of costs. In case of non-availability of Schedule of Rates at the Base Date, the available Schedule of Rates shall be applied by updating the same based on WPI. In case the Contract Price is lower/ higher than the Estimated Project Cost as per RFP, then the SOR rates shall be reduced/ increased in the same proportion accordingly. (b) For item of Works not included in Schedule of Rates as mentioned in sub-para (a) of Clause 13.2 (iv) above, the cost of same shall be derived on the basis of MORTH Standard Data Book and the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the prevailing market rates and discount the same considering WPI to achieve the prevailing rate at the Base Date, and for any item in respect of which MORTH Standard Data Book does not provide the requisite details, the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the rate in accordance with Good Industry Practice. For the avoidance of doubt, in case the cost as determined by the Contractor and the Authority reveals a difference of more than 10% (ten per cent), the cost as determined by the Authority shall be considered as final and binding on the Contractor. (c) The design charges shall be considered only for new works or items (i.e. the Works or items not similar to the works or items in the original scope) @ 1% (one per cent) of cost of such new works or items. Page 82 of 146 Bangladesh Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (d) The costs of existing works or items, which are being changed/ omitted shall also be valued as per above procedure and only net cost shall beconsideredbe considered. (e) The reasonable time for completion of works to be taken under Change of Scope shall be determined by the Authority’s Engineer on the basis of Good Industry Practice and if such time exceeds the Scheduled Completion Date, the issue of Completion Certificate shall not be affected or delayed on account of construction of Change of Scope items/ works remaining incomplete on the date of Tests. (v) Upon consideration of the detailed proposal submitted by the Contractor under the Clause 13.2 (iii), the Authority, within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of such proposal, may in its sole discretion either accept such Change of Scope with modifications, if any, and initiate proceedings thereof in accordance with this Article 13 or reject the proposal and inform the Contractor of its decision and shall issue an order (the “Change of Scope Order”) requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that the Contractor shall not undertake any Change of Scope without the express consent of the Authority, save and except any works necessary for meeting any Emergency, that too with verbal approval of Authority which shall be confirmed in writing in next 3 (three) days. In the event that the Parties are unable to agree, the Authority may: (a) issue a Change of Scope Order requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof at the rates and conditions approved by the Authority till the matter is resolved in accordance with Article 26; or (b) proceed in accordance with Clause 13.5. (vi) The provisions of this Agreement, insofar as they relate to Works and Tests, shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Works undertaken by the Contractor under this Article 13.

Procedure for Change of Scope. (i) In the event of the Authority determining that a Change of Scope is necessary, it may direct the Authority’s Engineer to issue to the Contractor a notice specifying in reasonable detail the Works and services contemplated thereunder (the “Change of Scope Notice”). The Contractor shall submit a detailed proposal as per Clause 13.2 (iii) within 15 days from the receipt of Change of Scope Notice. (ii) If the Contractor determines, not later than 90 days from the Appointed Date, that a Change of Scope to the Works is required, it shall prepare a proposal with relevant details as per Clause 13.2 (iii) at its own cost and shall submit to the Authority to consider such Change of Scope (the “Change of Scope Request”). Page 81 of 146 Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10Chainage 50+670 710 to km 3765+550923) design length of 26.550 km Parokhuwa – Dokmoka Section(Package 2) of NH 29 in the State state of Meghalaya for execution of Assam on EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Workmode. (iii) Upon receipt of a Change of Scope Notice, the Contractor shall, with due diligence, provide to the Authority and the Authority’s Engineer such information as is necessary, together with detailed proposal in support of: (a) the impact, if any, which the Change of Scope is likely to have on the Project Completion Schedule if the works or services are required to be carried out during the Construction Period; and (b) the options for implementing the proposed Change of Scope and the effect, if any, each such option would have on the costs and time thereof, including the following details: i. break-up of the quantities, unit rates and cost for different items of work; and ii. proposed design for the Change of Scope; iii. proposed modifications, if any, to the Project Completion Schedule of the Project Highway. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties expressly agree that, subject to the provisions of Clause 13.4 (ii), the Contract Price shall be increased or decreased, as the case may be, on account of any such Change of Scope. (iv) The parties agree that costs and time for implementation of the proposed Change of Scope shall be determined as per the following: (a) For works where Schedule of Rates (SOR) of concerned circle of State’s Public Works Department are applicable at the Base Date are available, the same shall be applicable for determination of costs. In case of non-availability of Schedule of Rates at the Base Date, the available Schedule of Rates shall be applied by updating the same based on WPI. In case the Contract Price is lower/ higher than the Estimated Project Cost as per RFP, then the SOR rates shall be reduced/ increased in the same proportion accordingly. (b) For item of Works not included in Schedule of Rates as mentioned in sub-para (a) of Clause 13.2 (iv) above, the cost of same shall be derived on the basis of MORTH Standard Data Book and the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the prevailing market rates and discount the same considering WPI to achieve the prevailing rate at the Base Date, and for any item in respect of which MORTH Standard Data Book does not provide the requisite details, the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the rate in accordance with Good Industry Practice. For the avoidance of doubt, in case the cost as determined by the Contractor and the Authority reveals a difference of more than 10% (ten per cent), the cost as determined by the Authority shall be considered as final and binding on the Contractor. (c) The design charges shall be considered only for new works or items (i.e. the Works or items not similar to the works or items in the original scope) @ 1% (one per cent) of cost of such new works or items. Page 82 of 146 Bangladesh Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10Chainage 50+670 710 to km 3765+550923) design length of 26.550 km Parokhuwa – Dokmoka Section(Package 2) of NH 29 in the State state of Meghalaya for execution of Assam on EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Workmode. (d) The costs of existing works or items, which are being changed/ omitted shall also be valued as per above procedure and only net cost shall beconsidered. (e) The reasonable time for completion of works to be taken under Change of Scope shall be determined by the Authority’s Engineer on the basis of Good Industry Practice and if such time exceeds the Scheduled Completion Date, the issue of Completion Certificate shall not be affected or delayed on account of construction of Change of Scope items/ works remaining incomplete on the date of Tests. (v) Upon consideration of the detailed proposal submitted by the Contractor under the Clause 13.2 (iii), the Authority, within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of such proposal, may in its sole discretion either accept such Change of Scope with modifications, if any, and initiate proceedings thereof in accordance with this Article 13 or reject the proposal and inform the Contractor of its decision and shall issue an order (the “Change of Scope Order”) requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that the Contractor shall not undertake any Change of Scope without the express consent of the Authority, save and except any works necessary for meeting any Emergency, that too with verbal approval of Authority which shall be confirmed in writing in next 3 (three) days. In the event that the Parties are unable to agree, the Authority may: (a) issue a Change of Scope Order requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof at the rates and conditions approved by the Authority till the matter is resolved in accordance with Article 26; or (b) proceed in accordance with Clause 13.5. (vi) The provisions of this Agreement, insofar as they relate to Works and Tests, shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Works undertaken by the Contractor under this Article 13.

Procedure for Change of Scope. (i) In the event of the Authority determining that a Change of Scope is necessary, it may direct the Authority’s Engineer to issue to the Contractor a notice specifying in reasonable detail the Works and services contemplated thereunder (the “Change of Scope Notice”). The Contractor shall submit a detailed proposal as per Clause 13.2 (iii) within 15 days from the receipt of Change of Scope Notice. (ii) If the Contractor determines, not later than 90 days from the Appointed Date, that a Change of Scope to the Works is required, it shall prepare a proposal with relevant details as per Clause 13.2 (iii) at its own cost and shall submit to the Authority to consider such Change of Scope (the “Change of Scope Request”). Page 81 km 60.900 of 146 Border including Dawki Bridge from old NH-40) to NH-106 (Design old NH-44E), (Package-II) km 1012+670 800 to km 3724+550) design length of 26.550 km 700 under SARDP-NE ‘Phase A’ in the State of Meghalaya for execution of on EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance WorkMode (iii) Upon receipt of a Change of Scope Notice, the Contractor shall, with due diligence, provide to the Authority and the Authority’s Engineer such information as is necessary, together with detailed proposal in support of: (a) the impact, if any, which the Change of Scope is likely to have on the Project Completion Schedule if the works or services are required to be carried out during the Construction Period; and (b) the options for implementing the proposed Change of Scope and the effect, if any, each such option would have on the costs and time thereof, including the following details: i. break-up of the quantities, unit rates and cost for different items of work; and ii. proposed design for the Change of Scope; iii. proposed modifications, if any, to the Project Completion Schedule of the Project Highway. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties expressly agree that, subject to the provisions of Clause 13.4 (ii), the Contract Price shall be increased or decreased, as the case may be, on account of any such Change of Scope. (iv) The parties agree that costs and time for implementation of the proposed Change of Scope shall be determined as per the following: (a) For works where Schedule of Rates (SOR) of concerned circle of State’s Public Works Department are applicable at the Base Date are available, the same shall be applicable for determination of costs. In case of non-availability of Schedule of Rates at the Base Date, the available Schedule of Rates shall be applied by updating the same based on WPI. In case the Contract Price is lower/ higher than the Estimated Project Cost as per RFP, then the SOR rates shall be reduced/ increased in the same proportion accordingly. (b) For item of Works not included in Schedule of Rates as mentioned in sub-para (a) of Clause 13.2 (iv) above, the cost of same shall be derived on the basis of MORTH Standard Data Book and the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the prevailing market rates and discount the same considering WPI to achieve the prevailing rate at the Base Date, and for any item in respect of which MORTH Standard Data Book does not provide the requisite details, the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the rate in accordance with Good Industry Practice. For the avoidance of doubt, in case the cost as determined by the Contractor and the Authority reveals a difference of more than 10% (ten per cent), the cost as determined by the Authority shall be considered as final and binding on the Contractor. (c) The design charges shall be considered only for new works or items (i.e. the Works or items not similar to the works or items in the original scope) @ 1% (one per cent) of cost of such new works or items. Page 82 of 146 Bangladesh Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design existing km 1060.900 of old NH-40) to NH-106 (old NH-44E), (Package-II) km 12+670 800 to km 3724+550) design length of 26.550 km 700 under SARDP- NE ‘Phase A’ in the State of Meghalaya for execution of on EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance WorkMode (d) The costs of existing works or items, which are being changed/ omitted shall also be valued as per above procedure and only net cost shall beconsidered. (e) The reasonable time for completion of works to be taken under Change of Scope shall be determined by the Authority’s Engineer on the basis of Good Industry Practice and if such time exceeds the Scheduled Completion Date, the issue of Completion Certificate shall not be affected or delayed on account of construction of Change of Scope items/ works remaining incomplete on the date of Tests. (v) Upon consideration of the detailed proposal submitted by the Contractor under the Clause 13.2 (iii), the Authority, within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of such proposal, may in its sole discretion either accept such Change of Scope with modifications, if any, and initiate proceedings thereof in accordance with this Article 13 or reject the proposal and inform the Contractor of its decision and shall issue an order (the “Change of Scope Order”) requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that the Contractor shall not undertake any Change of Scope without the express consent of the Authority, save and except any works necessary for meeting any Emergency, that too with verbal approval of Authority which shall be confirmed in writing in next 3 (three) days. In the event that the Parties are unable to agree, the Authority may: (a) issue a Change of Scope Order requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof at the rates and conditions approved by the Authority till the matter is resolved in accordance with Article 26; or (b) proceed in accordance with Clause 13.5. (vi) The provisions of this Agreement, insofar as they relate to Works and Tests, shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Works undertaken by the Contractor under this Article 13.

Procedure for Change of Scope. (i) In the event of the Authority determining that a Change of Scope is necessary, it may direct the Authority’s Engineer to issue to the Contractor a notice specifying in reasonable detail the Works and services contemplated thereunder (the “Change of Scope Notice”). The Contractor shall submit a detailed proposal as per Clause 13.2 (iii) within 15 days from the receipt of Change of Scope Notice. (ii) If the Contractor determines, not later than 90 days from the Appointed Date, that a Change of Scope to the Works is required, it shall prepare a proposal with relevant details as per Clause 13.2 (iii) at its own cost and shall submit to the Authority to consider such Change of Scope (the “Change of Scope Request”). Page 81 of 146 Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (iii) Upon receipt of a Change of Scope Notice, the Contractor shall, with due diligence, provide to the Authority and the Authority’s Engineer such information as is necessary, together with detailed proposal in support of: (a) the impact, if any, which the Change of Scope is likely to have on the Project Completion Schedule if the works or services are required to be carried out during the Construction Period; and (b) the options for implementing the proposed Change of Scope and the effect, if any, each such option would have on the costs and time thereof, including the following details: i. break-up of the quantities, unit rates and cost for different items of work; and ii. proposed design for the Change of Scope; iii. proposed modifications, if any, to the Project Completion Schedule of the Project Highway. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties expressly agree that, subject to the provisions of Clause 13.4 (ii), the Contract Price shall be increased or decreased, as the case may be, on account of any such Change of Scope. (iv) The parties agree that costs and time for implementation of the proposed Change of Scope shall be determined as per the following: (a) For works where Schedule of Rates (SOR) of concerned circle of State’s Public Works Department are applicable at the Base Date are available, the same shall be applicable for determination of costs. In case of non-availability of Schedule of Rates at the Base Date, the available Schedule of Rates shall be applied by updating the same based on WPI. In case the Contract Price is lower/ higher than the Estimated Project Cost as per RFP, then the SOR rates shall be reduced/ increased in the same proportion accordingly. (b) For item of Works not included in Schedule of Rates as mentioned in sub-para (a) of Clause 13.2 (iv) above, the cost of same shall be derived on the basis of MORTH Standard Data Book and the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the prevailing market rates and discount the same considering WPI to achieve the prevailing rate at the Base Date, and for any item in respect of which MORTH Standard Data Book does not provide the requisite details, the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the rate in accordance with Good Industry Practice. For the avoidance of doubt, in case the cost as determined by the Contractor and the Authority reveals a difference of more than 10% (ten per cent), the cost as determined by the Authority shall be considered as final and binding on the Contractor. (c) The design charges shall be considered only for new works or items (i.e. the Works or items not similar to the works or items in the original scope) @ 1% (one per cent) of cost of such new works or items. Page 82 of 146 Bangladesh Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work (d) The costs of existing works or items, which are being changed/ omitted shall also be valued as per above procedure and only net cost shall beconsidered. (e) The reasonable time for completion of works to be taken under Change of Scope shall be determined by the Authority’s Engineer on the basis of Good Industry Practice and if such time exceeds the Scheduled Completion Date, the issue of Completion Certificate shall not be affected or delayed on account of construction of Change of Scope items/ works remaining incomplete on the date of Tests. (v) Upon consideration of the detailed proposal submitted by the Contractor under the Clause 13.2 (iii), the Authority, within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of such proposal, may in its sole discretion either accept such Change of Scope with modifications, if any, and initiate proceedings thereof in accordance with this Article 13 or reject the proposal and inform the Contractor of its decision and shall issue an order (the “Change of Scope Order”) requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that the Contractor shall not undertake any Change of Scope without the express consent of the Authority, save and except any works necessary for meeting any Emergency, that too with verbal approval of Authority which shall be confirmed in writing in next 3 (three) days. In the event that the Parties are unable to agree, the Authority may: (a) issue a Change of Scope Order requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof at the rates and conditions approved by the Authority till the matter is resolved in accordance with Article 26; or (b) proceed in accordance with Clause 13.5. (vi) The provisions of this Agreement, insofar as they relate to Works and Tests, shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Works undertaken by the Contractor under this Article 13.

Procedure for Change of Scope. (i) In the event of the Authority determining that a Change of Scope is necessary, it may direct the Authority’s Engineer to issue to the Contractor a notice specifying in reasonable detail the Works and services contemplated thereunder (the “Change of Scope Notice”). The Contractor shall submit a detailed proposal as per Clause 13.2 (iii) within 15 days from the receipt of Change of Scope Notice. (ii) If the Contractor determines, not later than 90 days from the Appointed Date, that a Change of Scope to the Works is required, it shall prepare a proposal with relevant details as per Clause 13.2 (iii) at its own cost and shall submit to the Authority to consider such Change of Scope (the “Change of Scope Request”). Page 81 of 146 Border including Dawki Bridge shoulder from design Km 0+000 to Km 36+635 (Design km 10Length= 36.635 Km) (existing Km 112+670 000 to km 37Km 151+550060 of Old NH-62) design length of 26.550 km under Bharatmala Pariyojana (Lot-1) Pkg-1B on EPC mode in the State state of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance WorkMeghalaya (iii) Upon receipt of a Change of Scope Notice, the Contractor shall, with due diligence, provide to the Authority and the Authority’s Engineer such information as is necessary, together with detailed proposal in support of: (a) the impact, if any, which the Change of Scope is likely to have on the Project Completion Schedule if the works or services are required to be carried out during the Construction Period; and (b) the options for implementing the proposed Change of Scope and the effect, if any, each such option would have on the costs and time thereof, including the following details: i. break-up of the quantities, unit rates and cost for different items of work; and ii. proposed design for the Change of Scope; iii. proposed modifications, if any, to the Project Completion Schedule of the Project Highway. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties expressly agree that, subject to the provisions of Clause 13.4 (ii), the Contract Price shall be increased or decreased, as the case may be, on account of any such Change of Scope. (iv) The parties agree that costs and time for implementation of the proposed Change of Scope shall be determined as per the following: (a) For works where Schedule of Rates (SOR) of concerned circle of State’s Public Works Department are applicable at the Base Date are available, the same shall be applicable for determination of costs. In case of non-availability of Schedule of Rates at the Base Date, the available Schedule of Rates shall be applied by updating the same based on WPI. In case the Contract Price is lower/ higher than the Estimated Project Cost as per RFP, then the SOR rates shall be reduced/ increased in the same proportion accordingly. (b) For item of Works not included in Schedule of Rates as mentioned in sub-para (a) of Clause 13.2 (iv) above, the cost of same shall be derived on the basis of MORTH Standard Data Book and the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the prevailing market rates and discount the same considering WPI to achieve the prevailing rate at the Base Date, and for any item in respect of which MORTH Standard Data Book does not provide the requisite details, the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the rate in accordance with Good Industry Practice. For the avoidance of doubt, in case the cost as determined by the Contractor and the Authority reveals a difference of more than 10% (ten per cent), the cost as determined by the Authority shall be considered as final and binding on the Contractor. (c) The design charges shall be considered only for new works or items (i.e. the Works or items not similar to the works or items in the original scope) @ 1% (one per cent) of cost of such new works or items. Page 82 of 146 Bangladesh Border including Dawki Bridge paved shoulder from design Km 0+000 to Km 36+635 (Design km 10Length= 36.635 Km) (existing Km 112+670 000 to km 37Km 151+550060 of Old NH-62) design length of 26.550 km under Bharatmala Pariyojana (Lot-1) Pkg-1B on EPC mode in the State state of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance WorkMeghalaya (d) The costs of existing works or items, which are being changed/ omitted shall also be valued as per above procedure and only net cost shall beconsidered. (e) The reasonable time for completion of works to be taken under Change of Scope shall be determined by the Authority’s Engineer on the basis of Good Industry Practice and if such time exceeds the Scheduled Completion Date, the issue of Completion Certificate shall not be affected or delayed on account of construction of Change of Scope items/ works remaining incomplete on the date of Tests. (v) Upon consideration of the detailed proposal submitted by the Contractor under the Clause 13.2 (iii), the Authority, within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of such proposal, may in its sole discretion either accept such Change of Scope with modifications, if any, and initiate proceedings thereof in accordance with this Article 13 or reject the proposal and inform the Contractor of its decision and shall issue an order (the “Change of Scope Order”) requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that the Contractor shall not undertake any Change of Scope without the express consent of the Authority, save and except any works necessary for meeting any Emergency, that too with verbal approval of Authority which shall be confirmed in writing in next 3 (three) days. In the event that the Parties are unable to agree, the Authority may: (a) issue a Change of Scope Order requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof at the rates and conditions approved by the Authority till the matter is resolved in accordance with Article 26; or (b) proceed in accordance with Clause 13.5. (vi) The provisions of this Agreement, insofar as they relate to Works and Tests, shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Works undertaken by the Contractor under this Article 13.

Procedure for Change of Scope. (i) In the event of the Authority determining that a Change of Scope is necessary, it may direct the Authority’s Engineer to issue to the Contractor a notice specifying in reasonable detail the Works and services contemplated thereunder (the “Change of Scope Notice”). The Contractor shall submit a detailed proposal as per Clause 13.2 (iii) within 15 days from the receipt of Change of Scope Notice. (ii) If the Contractor determines, not later than 90 days from the Appointed Date, that a Change of Scope to the Works is required, it shall prepare a proposal with relevant Widening/Improvement to 4 (Four) Lane with Paved Shoulder from KM 131+500 to Km 146+250 (Design Chainage 131+152 to 145+712) of Manja – Dillai Section (Package-7) of NH 29 in the state of Assam on EPC mode details as per Clause 13.2 (iii) at its own cost and shall submit to the Authority to consider such Change of Scope (the “Change of Scope Request”). Page 81 of 146 Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (iii) Upon receipt of a Change of Scope Notice, the Contractor shall, with due diligence, provide to the Authority and the Authority’s Engineer such information as is necessary, together with detailed proposal in support of: (a) the impact, if any, which the Change of Scope is likely to have on the Project Completion Schedule if the works or services are required to be carried out during the Construction Period; and (b) the options for implementing the proposed Change of Scope and the effect, if any, each such option would have on the costs and time thereof, including the following details: i. break-up of the quantities, unit rates and cost for different items of work; and ii. proposed design for the Change of Scope; iii. proposed modifications, if any, to the Project Completion Schedule of the Project Highway. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties expressly agree that, subject to the provisions of Clause 13.4 (ii), the Contract Price shall be increased or decreased, as the case may be, on account of any such Change of Scope. (iv) The parties agree that costs and time for implementation of the proposed Change of Scope shall be determined as per the following: (a) For works where Schedule of Rates (SOR) of concerned circle of State’s Public Works Department are applicable at the Base Date are available, the same shall be applicable for determination of costs. In case of non-availability of Schedule of Rates at the Base Date, the available Schedule of Rates shall be applied by updating the same based on WPI. In case the Contract Price is lower/ higher than the Estimated Project Cost as per RFP, then the SOR rates shall be reduced/ increased in the same proportion accordingly. (b) For item of Works not included in Schedule of Rates as mentioned in sub-para (a) of Clause 13.2 (iv) above, the cost of same shall be derived on the basis of MORTH Standard Data Book and the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the prevailing market rates and discount the same considering WPI to achieve the prevailing rate at the Base Date, and for any item in respect of which MORTH Standard Data Book does not provide the requisite details, the Authority’s Engineer shall determine the rate in accordance with Good Industry Practice. For the avoidance of doubt, in case the cost as determined by the Contractor and the Authority reveals a difference of more than 10% (ten per cent), the cost as determined by the Authority shall be considered as final and binding Widening/Improvement to 4 (Four) Lane with Paved Shoulder from KM 131+500 to Km 146+250 (Design Chainage 131+152 to 145+712) of Manja – Dillai Section (Package-7) of NH 29 in the state of Assam on EPC mode on the Contractor. (c) The design charges shall be considered only for new works or items (i.e. the Works or items not similar to the works or items in the original scope) @ 1% (one per cent) of cost of such new works or items. Page 82 of 146 Bangladesh Border including Dawki Bridge from (Design km 10+670 to km 37+550) design length of 26.550 km in the State of Meghalaya for execution of EPC mode under JICA funding - (Package-II)-Balance Work. (d) The costs of existing works or items, which are being changed/ omitted shall also be valued as per above procedure and only net cost shall beconsidered. (e) The reasonable time for completion of works to be taken under Change of Scope shall be determined by the Authority’s Engineer on the basis of Good Industry Practice and if such time exceeds the Scheduled Completion Date, the issue of Completion Certificate shall not be affected or delayed on account of construction of Change of Scope items/ works remaining incomplete on the date of Tests. (v) Upon consideration of the detailed proposal submitted by the Contractor under the Clause 13.2 (iii), the Authority, within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of such proposal, may in its sole discretion either accept such Change of Scope with modifications, if any, and initiate proceedings thereof in accordance with this Article 13 or reject the proposal and inform the Contractor of its decision and shall issue an order (the “Change of Scope Order”) requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that the Contractor shall not undertake any Change of Scope without the express consent of the Authority, save and except any works necessary for meeting any Emergency, that too with verbal approval of Authority which shall be confirmed in writing in next 3 (three) days. In the event that the Parties are unable to agree, the Authority may: (a) issue a Change of Scope Order requiring the Contractor to proceed with the performance thereof at the rates and conditions approved by the Authority till the matter is resolved in accordance with Article 26; or (b) proceed in accordance with Clause 13.5. (vi) The provisions of this Agreement, insofar as they relate to Works and Tests, shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Works undertaken by the Contractor under this Article 13.