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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, because sometimes delayed payments are compounded by disputes on the terms of the contracts, we propose that where there are procuring entity disputes, an invoice - because it comes up and is used as an excuse - the procuring entity shall within 14 days return the invoice to the supplier, identify in writing any defects in the invoice and require the supplier to correct those defects. Sometimes you are told that there is a dispute, there is no timeline and you are left hanging because, ‘you have not seen people nicely.’ We further provide that where a procuring entity returns the invoice returns, the invoice under the procuring entity shall pay the supplier at least 50 per cent of the amount due, even if you have returned it. The same way we are talking about vote on account, you will still pay 50 per cent as you sort out the defect or as the procuring entity and the supplier may agree. We are giving leverage and strength to suppliers to be called to the table and agree on what percentage, but we are proposing 50 per cent in absence of any such agreement between the procuring entity and the supplier."
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