Contractors' body threatens protest over pending bills
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 02 2024:
All Manipur Hill and Plain Contractors' Association has cautioned of launching intense protest if the pending bills for works executed under the Public Works Department (PWD) are not released before conduct of the Lok Sabha elections.
Speaking to media persons at Manipur Press Club here on Tuesday, Association president Kshetrimayum Rajen pointed out that bills entitled to contractors meant for release in 2023-24 are yet to be released till date.
Demanding the government to release the pending bills/payments before the elections, he also condemned release of funds in bias manner.
The contractors will resort to cease work strike along with different forms of protest if the pending bills are not release, he cautioned.