New Delhi: In a major embarrassment for the government, fourteen Australian companies have claimed that they have still not been paid for their services rendered during the Commonwealth games 2010. These companies include contractors, equipment suppliers, vendors and consultants.
Australian contractors have claimed that they are yet to receive payments between 10-20 million dollars for the various services performed during the opening and closing ceremonies.
Intervening in the matter, The Australian government has asked the Govt of India to ensure the companies are paid their dues.
"The Australian Government has raised with the Indian Government and the Organising Committee the situation of a number of Australian companies which have not been paid for various services performed for the games. We have asked for early finalisation of these accounts in accordance with the relevant contracts," an Australian High Commission Spokesperson said.
The Australian contractors have also complained that 100 freight containers of equipments are still stuck in New Delhi, including audio, lighting and staging equipments because the OC hasn't been able to complete the paperwork regarding these equipments.
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