IF EITHER PARTY IS PREVENTED FROM, OR DELAYED IN, PERFORMING ANY DUTY...

48. (Note: If either party is prevented from, or delayed in, performing any duty under this

Contract by an event beyond his reasonable control, then this event shall be deemed

force majeure.)

Shortage of supplies (Background: The exporter cannot get the raw jute he needs from

the supplier because the Central Bank will not give him foreign exchange to pay the

supplier)

A. Yes

B. Questionable

C. No