Not withstanding anything herein contained, the supplier undertakes to be responsible for the safe arrival of the materials in good condition and without any loss or damage at the final destination and until the same be actually delivered to and received by the Board at its stores or other place of final destination and for this purpose, materials carried by railways or other carrier shall be deemed to be so carried at the risk of the supplier. In case of transit damage/shortages, the payment shall be made only for the quantity received in good and working condition and the consignee shall lodge claims with carriers and transfer the same to the supplier with all necessary documents for settlement of the same with carriers at the supplier�s end. The transit damages/shortages/losses reported by the consignee shall be repaired/replaced by the supplier duly inspected, free of cost, within one month from the date of such intimation of breakages/shortages/losses without waiting for settlement of the claims from carrier or insurance co. etc.