CDA asks court to set aside Rs643m award to Parliament Lodges contractor

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has requested the court to overturn a Rs643 million arbitration award given to a contractor for the stalled Parliament Lodges extension project, which has languished for nearly 15 years. The CDA argues that the award was tainted by legal misconduct, overstepping of jurisdiction, and failure to respect contractual terms. This case underscores the broader issue of project management and accountability in large public infrastructure initiatives, highlighting potential systemic failures in government oversight and contract enforcement.