New Delhi, April 3 -- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has imposed penalties on GE Aerospace for delay in deliveries of the F404-IN20 engines for the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Mark 1A.

According to a report by ANI citing an official statement, as well as a report by Hindustan Times citing HAL chairman and managing director DK Sunil on Thursday, the penalties were imposed due to the delay in supply of the engines.

"The contract includes a provision stating that if there is a delay in the delivery of F-404 engines for the Light Combat Aircraft, liquidated damages will be imposed on GE Aviation. So the cost is being imposed as per the contract," HAL officials said in a statement.

Speaking to ANI on Thursday, HAL CMD DK Sunil said tha...