Local Government And Community Development Department, Government Of Punjab Tender

Expression of Interest: Consultant for Legal expert The purpose of this position is to review the existing legislation and legal framework related to project implementation, and propose amendments and solutions for the effective and timely implementation of project interventions within the bounds of legislative and regulatory framework. Scope of Work: The consultant’s tasks and responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following:?undertake a comprehensive review of the legislative, institutional, administrative, regulatory and governance framework with regards to the project implementation and specify any legislation, regulations and other instruments which may potentially interfere or conflict with full and efficient implementation of the project interventions in the target cities of sahiwal and sialkot. ?ensure that the project’s legislative framework is complaint with adb guidelines, loan agreement, government of punjab’s regulations and is in line with national and international best practices ?review the punjab local government act (plga) 2019 and other related legal frameworks/legislation for the provision of water, sewer, and solid waste management services etc. And propose amendments required, where necessary/possible, for revamping the mcs as autonomous, efficient, and corporate entities responsible for providing municipal services and making the cities more livable by improving the quality of life of the citizens. ?advise pmu on the legal implications and repercussions of project interventions and provide technical input and support in case of any disputes, legal notice, writ petition etc. It may cover areas such as acquisition of land and litigations on land matters, legal matters pertaining to town planning, service matters, contract management, and labour laws, pleading and defending civil suits/cases, filing of appeals, vetting of contracts/agreements etc. ?assist in the preparation of responses to legal cases against the project interventions, if any, and help in the resolution either through arbitration, court case or any other means within the legal and statutory measures. ?conduct consultation meetings with the aggrieved and other stakeholders in cases of disputes, conflicts, aimed at obtaining comments and consensus thereon, and proposing legal options for resolution. ?propose legal amendments and/or new legislation for tariff revision practice, and methodology to make it dynamic and responsive to external factors like inflation, fuel costs etc. ?identify the legal and contract related gaps and legal challenges faced by the existing system in place for the procurement and contracting of consultants, contractors, consulting firms etc. , and propose solutions for improvements. ?assist the operational design and business model (obdm) consultant firm in carrying out a comparative study of various feasible utility setup models or business solutions with regard to the legal framework that these solutions offer, ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (ADB),