Government contracts with no money to pay for them are unlawful: SCA
Nonpayment to suppliers by departments due to lack of funds is common
03 January 2025 - 10:32
Government departments cannot enter into contracts which exceed the amount appropriated for a particular service as this renders the contract unlawful and constitutionally invalid, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has ruled. ..
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