What is Clause 18 of the Vivad se Vishwas II Scheme?

Clause 18 of the Vivad se Vishwas II (Contractual Disputes) Scheme empowers the Central Government to issue directions or clarifications for the effective implementation of the scheme.

It serves as a residuary or enabling clause, allowing the government to address doubts, procedural gaps, or interpretation issues that may arise while settling disputes.

This provision ensures flexibility in dealing with unforeseen situations, helps maintain uniformity of application, and prevents delays in dispute resolution.

By enabling the government to step in where necessary, Clause 18 strengthens the scheme’s objective of promoting timely, consistent, and efficient settlement of contractual disputes.