Contractors warn of agitation
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 10 2013 :
Contractors have warned of launching various stern agitation if their amount for Special Plan Assistance, State Plan Non Plan etc are not handed out.
Briefing media persons at Manipur Press Club today, General Secretary of Manipur Hills and Plain Contractors' Association, Ksh Rajen Singh appreciated Chief Engineer and RD and PR Minister on inviting tender for 9th Phase after completion of the
8th Phase.
"The 9th Phase tender is of Rs 5.77 crore.
The amount has been deposited in the State Account of Special Plan Assistance (SPA) 8449 and 8443, however, not distributed till date", Singh stated and appealed to give it out prior to Ningol Chakouba festival.
Stating that SPA is a one time payment, he urged not to delay the payment.
Moreover, the State Plan Non Plan is kept pending since the year 2000 which is more than 13 years now.
This should also be given out at the earliest, otherwise, different agitations including strikes will be launched and legal aid will be sought, Singh warned.