Nepal Arbitration Act (2055): In this connection it becomes important to have a look on this act. The guideline of the PWD in respect of the arbitration procedure is not consistent with the clause 30 of the Nepal Arbitration Act. The clause 30 of the Nepal Arbitration Act suggests that if any contracting parties not satisfied with the decision of the arbitration tribunal could file an application to the appellate court regarding his dissatisfaction whereas the PWD guides to accept the award of the arbitrator.

Completion of Project for Improvement of Intersections in Kathmandu City

Even, if in future major industries are relocated in other parts of Nepal, Kathmandu will still remain as a favorite tourist destination as well as the apex economic and administrative hub. To facilitate these and to accelerate GDP growth rate, a higher degree of mobility is essential. However, this higher degree of mobility is to be achieved with minimal effect on the environment and by making our roads much more safer.

A speed survey conducted in year 2000 revealed that the desirable average speed of 30 to 40 km/h can be achieved in Kathmandu only on the early morning hours (Fig. 1). Otherwise, at intersections, average speed may go down to as much as 15 km/h. Moreover, road accidents are found to concentrate at intersections.

Figure 1: Reduction of average speed at intersections