The ACT government is seeking legal advice and withholding payment to the company tasked with rolling out the botched MyWay+ transport system, after it missed the deadline to complete the project.

Technology company NEC Australia was obligated to have completed "Milestone 29" of the 30-stage ticketing upgrade by November 1 this year.

But "not all components" of the milestone have been achieved, the ACT government has confirmed.

"Payment for this milestone has not been made by the territory,"

a government spokesperson said.

"Transport Canberra are currently working with NEC to resolve outstanding tasks associated with the practical completion."

The ACT government and NEC did not disclose the exact amount owed for the milestone.

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