1.5 Lakh Contractors Warn Karnataka Govt of Protests over Rs 38,000-Crore Dues
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Karnataka contractors vs Congress government: Rs 38,000 crore dues spark fresh row
BENGALURU: The Karnataka State Contractors’ Association has urged the state government to immediately release the estimated Rs 38,000 crore in pending payments to contractors, expressing strong dissatisfaction over what it described as repeated assurances without corresponding action. In a letter addressed to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, the association recalled the assurances given to the contracting community before and after the Congress g…
1.5 lakh contractors warn Karnataka govt of protests over Rs 38,000-crore dues
The Karnataka State Contractors’ Association has demanded immediate release of pending payments. It warned of further protests, saying earlier assurances and follow-ups brought no relief.
In Karnataka, the debate on the state's financial situation is intense between the burden of drought and the Pancha Guarantee Scheme. The Finance Department has warned to increase the revenue source before announcing a new scheme. The state government is struggling due to lack of money to carry out various works. In the meantime, the Contractors Association has now demanded the release of the outstanding money.
Karnataka contractors seek release of Rs 38,000 cr pending bills; remind CM Shivakumar of 2-month promise
Bengaluru, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Karnataka State Contractors’ Association on Tuesday has written to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar seeking the release of around Rs 38,000 crore in pending bills and expressing dissatisfaction over the delay in clearing payments. Association President R. Manjunath urged the Chief Minister to fulfil his assurance of clearing the pending bills within two months. The association recalled that Shivakumar had pro…
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