23.1.4 The Concessionaire is not prevented or restra<strong>in</strong>ed legally, commercially or otherwisefrom enter<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to and undertak<strong>in</strong>g the provisions of this Concession Contract <strong>in</strong>accordance with its terms.23.1.5 The Concessionaire has fully familiarised itself with all aspects of the Project andhas all the knowledge, experience, ability (particularly f<strong>in</strong>ancial ability) to carry outthe Project <strong>in</strong> accordance with the terms of this Concession Contract and all relevantlaws and regulations.23.1.6 The Concessionaire has reviewed and checked as an expert the Site and itssurround<strong>in</strong>gs, and the physical condition of the Site and its surround<strong>in</strong>gs and is fullyfamiliar with the terms of all relevant laws and regulations <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g without limitationall laws and regulations relat<strong>in</strong>g to the Highways and toll roads and its rights andobligations thereunder and hereunder, and pursuant to such review theConcessionaire f<strong>in</strong>ds the Site suitable for the fulfilment of its obligations andundertak<strong>in</strong>gs under this Concession Contract, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g without limitation, thecompletion of the design and construction of the Highway, the Associated Facilitiesand the Project. The Concessionaire further acknowledges its will<strong>in</strong>gness to enter<strong>in</strong>to this Concession Contract with full awareness of, among other th<strong>in</strong>gs, the rightsand obligations derived from the physical and legal status of the Site and theHighway, the provisions of this Concession Contract and its ability to fulfil all of itsobligations under this Concession Contract adequately and <strong>in</strong> a timely manner.23.1.7 The Concessionaire has conducted a full <strong>in</strong>quiry and has satisfied itself, andaccord<strong>in</strong>gly accepts responsibility for the fact that the execution of the Project or anypart thereof shall not <strong>in</strong>volve any <strong>in</strong>fr<strong>in</strong>gement of any patent or trade secret or knowhow or copyright belong<strong>in</strong>g to any third party.23.1.8 The Concessionaire has evaluated all factors that may reasonably be deemed toaffect the carry<strong>in</strong>g out of its obligations under this Concession Contract, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>ggeological conditions, technical risks, traffic risks, and any other risk <strong>in</strong>volved here<strong>in</strong>,and such other conditions that may reasonably be deemed to affect the progress orcompletion of the Project <strong>in</strong> accordance with the terms of this Concession Contract.23.1.9 All representations, warranties, <strong>in</strong>formation and data of the Concessionaireconta<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> any written statement (<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements), certificate,exhibit or schedule or any other document delivered pursuant to the pre-qualificationquestionnaire, Invitation to Tender, or <strong>in</strong> connection with this Concession Contract,shall be true and correct <strong>in</strong> all material respects as of the date hereof .23.2 Representations and Warranties of the Implement<strong>in</strong>g AuthorityThe Implement<strong>in</strong>g Authority hereby represents and warrants to the Concessionaireas follows:23.2.1 In execut<strong>in</strong>g this Concession Contract for the purposes of accept<strong>in</strong>g the benefitshereof and the grant<strong>in</strong>g of the Concession Rights, is act<strong>in</strong>g for and on behalf of theImplement<strong>in</strong>g Authority and <strong>in</strong> accordance with law.77<strong>PPP</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong> <strong>Resource</strong> <strong>Center</strong> for Contracts, Laws and Regulations (<strong>PPP</strong>IRC)Reviewed: Robert Phillips, LEGPShttp://www.worldbank.org/ppp February 2007
23.2.2 The Implement<strong>in</strong>g Authority is duly established under the law of the State and thisConcession Contract is legally valid and b<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g upon the Implement<strong>in</strong>g Authorityand enforceable <strong>in</strong> accordance with its terms.24. EFFECTIVENESS24.1 Effectiveness Prior to Effective DateDur<strong>in</strong>g the period between the signature of this Concession Contract and theEffective Date the provisions of this Concession Contract shall be <strong>in</strong> full force andeffect, save where otherwise mentioned by the said provisions or required by thecontext.24.2 Resolutive Conditions24.2.1 The follow<strong>in</strong>g shall be satisfied after signature hereof:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)[signature by the Concessionaire and the Contractor of the InitialConstruction Works Contract <strong>in</strong> the form approved by the Implement<strong>in</strong>gAuthority;][signature by the Concessionaire and the relevant O&M Contractors of theInitial Operation and Ma<strong>in</strong>tenance Contract <strong>in</strong> the form approved by theImplement<strong>in</strong>g Authority;]execution by the parties thereto (other than the Implement<strong>in</strong>g Authority) ofthe other Associated Agreements specified <strong>in</strong> Annexure XXIII hereto, <strong>in</strong> eachcase <strong>in</strong> a form satisfactory to the Implement<strong>in</strong>g Authority;submission to the Implement<strong>in</strong>g Authority of details of the management andorganisation structure of the Concessionaire, satisfactory to theImplement<strong>in</strong>g Authority;issuance of a legal op<strong>in</strong>ion by a practis<strong>in</strong>g attorney addressed to theImplement<strong>in</strong>g Authority <strong>in</strong> a form satisfactory to the Implement<strong>in</strong>g Authority,affirm<strong>in</strong>g compliance by the Concessionaire of the matters set forth <strong>in</strong>Annexure XXII;delivery by the Concessionaire of an Operation and Ma<strong>in</strong>tenance Bond <strong>in</strong> theform of Annexure IX;achievement of F<strong>in</strong>ancial Clos<strong>in</strong>g (other than any condition precedentrelat<strong>in</strong>g to the unconditionality of this Concession Contract or any othercondition precedent of a cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g nature, the satisfaction of which can onlybe determ<strong>in</strong>ed on the date of first drawdown under the Loan Agreements);if the Contractor or any O&M Contractor is a jo<strong>in</strong>t venture (or consortium),the delivery by such entity(ies) of two notarially certified copies of the jo<strong>in</strong>tventure (or consortium) agreement to the Implement<strong>in</strong>g Authority and theIndependent Eng<strong>in</strong>eer;78<strong>PPP</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong> <strong>Resource</strong> <strong>Center</strong> for Contracts, Laws and Regulations (<strong>PPP</strong>IRC)Reviewed: Robert Phillips, LEGPShttp://www.worldbank.org/ppp February 2007