World & BusinessNational highway contractors must get government permits to hire foreign workers
The Economic Times reports that permit refusals will not excuse highway concessionaires from their contractual obligations under a revised model concession agreement.
TLDR
The Economic Times reports that the ministry has clarified that national highway contractors must obtain government permits to hire foreign workers. Employment is subject to regulatory approvals, including visas and work permits. Permit refusals will not excuse concessionaires from their contractual obligations. The revised model concession agreement also requires prior approval from the designated authority for any change in concessionaire ownership.
National highway contractors must get government permits to hire foreign workers
The Economic Times reports that permit refusals will not excuse highway concessionaires from their contractual obligations under a revised model concession agreement.
TLDR
The Economic Times reports that the ministry has clarified that national highway contractors must obtain government permits to hire foreign workers. Employment is subject to regulatory approvals, including visas and work permits. Permit refusals will not excuse concessionaires from their contractual obligations. The revised model concession agreement also requires prior approval from the designated authority for any change in concessionaire ownership.