Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Dec 23: Jammu & Kashmir Contractors Coordination Committee (JKCCC) chairman Ghulam Jeelani Purza has raised serious concerns over persistent financial hardships faced by contractors due to delayed payments, Capex Caps, treasury bottlenecks and long-pending liabilities, urging the J&K Government to take immediate corrective measures in the interest of development and public welfare.
Addressing the issue, Purza highlighted that under an existing Finance Department order, a Cap is imposed on the UT Capex Budget every year on December 31, entitling contractors to receive 75 percent payment for work executed up to that date, with the remaining 25 percent released by the end of the financial year. However, he said contractors often fail to receive the mandatory 75 percent before December 31, leaving them eligible for only 25 percent later.
He appealed to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Secretary, Finance Department and concerned officers to ensure timely release of 75 percent Capex payments well before December 31 each year and demanded immediate clearance of all pending Capex liabilities to prevent further accumulation of dues.
Purza also drew attention to treasury delays, stating that contractor bills submitted after November 10, 2025, remain pending in various treasuries. He sought urgent intervention to resolve the bottleneck, recalling earlier norms where bills were cleared within days and transferred within 24 hours, compared to months-long delays now.
Another major concern raised was the non-clearance of liabilities related to works completed after the 2014 floods, particularly in Kashmir, where outstanding payments are estimated between Rs 100–200 crore. Additionally, Purza flagged severe delays in Jal Jeevan Mission payments and appealed to the Jal Shakti Department to actively pursue the matter with the Union Government.
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