CM directs to clear pending bills of contractors up to Rs. 20 Lakh

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the Finance Department to clear all pending bills of contractors up to Rs. 20 lakh pertaining to various departments, including the Public Works Department (PWD) and the Jal Shakti Vibhag, across the State on a priority basis.

Giving details here today, a spokesperson of the Finance Department said that outstanding payments amounting to approximately Rs. 225 crore will be released shortly to various contractors.

He said that the decision has been taken to ease the financial burden on small and medium contractors and to ensure the smooth and uninterrupted execution of ongoing developmental works throughout the State.