The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport has revoked the licenses of 37 contractor companies for failing to renew their operating permits within the required timeframe. The decision, made public through an official notice on Thursday, aims to enforce compliance with licensing regulations and maintain accountability within Nepal’s construction sector.
Among the blacklisted firms are companies categorized under different license classes based on their capacity and scale of operations. The ministry’s announcement revealed that three of the affected companies fall under class ‘A’, five under class ‘B’, and the remaining belong to class ‘C’. These classifications denote the companies’ eligibility to undertake projects of varying sizes and complexities.
The companies penalized include several prominent firms such as Ganapati Group of Construction (Kathmandu), Valley Star Builders (Lalitpur), Deluxe The Brave Warrior of Construction (Kathmandu), and International Infra Builders (Kathmandu). Other firms like Jai Buddha Sherpa Construction (Kathmandu), Excellent Builders (Jhapa), and Sheram Nirman Sewa (Dang) were also listed among those whose licenses were annulled.
In addition, regional firms from across Nepal, such as Kushwaha Construction (Siraha), Parul Nirman Sewa (Dhanusha), Dhanakutta Nirman Sewa, Tripura Construction (Kanchanpur), Muktinath Construction (Siraha), Maruti Builders (Kathmandu), Rain Construction (Sunsari), and Sharmila Nirman Sewa (Makawanpur) have also faced government action.
This move follows repeated government calls for timely license renewal, which is essential for maintaining transparency and legal operation within the sector. The action sends a strong message to other construction firms about the importance of adhering to regulatory procedures and ensuring timely compliance.
Meanwhile, there has been an appeal from the Federation of Contractors’ Associations of Nepal (FCAN) urging the government to reconsider similar cases, especially for class ‘D’ contractors who may face challenges in renewing their licenses due to limited capacity or resources. However, the ministry’s latest decision underscores its firm stance on enforcement and sectoral discipline.
