RK News Service
Srinagar, May 14: A delegation of the Awami Ittehad Party on Wednesday visited protesting contractors associated with the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and urged the government to release their pending payments before Eid-ul-Zuha.
The delegation, comprising party State Secretary Sheikh Ashiq and spokesperson Firdous Baba, interacted with the contractors and took stock of their grievances regarding the alleged delay in release of payments despite completion of works under the scheme.
The contractors said the delay in payments has caused severe financial distress and affected the pace of developmental works.
Speaking on the occasion, Sheikh Ashiq said contractors play an important role in infrastructure development and delays in payments adversely impact the economy and public projects. He urged the authorities to ensure immediate release of the pending dues before Eid.
Firdous Baba said several projects under the Jal Jeevan Mission were suffering due to non-payment of bills, adding that the situation was ultimately affecting the general public.
The AIP leaders termed the delay in payments unjustified and appealed to the administration to resolve the issue at the earliest to avoid further disruption in essential public welfare projects.
