Despite the end of model code conduct imposed in view of general elections, the developmental works of Kashmir continue to be hostage of state government’s failure to clear unpaid liability of over Rs 1000 crore pushing contractors to bankruptcy.
Developmental activities such as construction of hospitals, schools, bridges etc in Kashmir has been grounded since March following the boycott call of Joint Contractors’ Coordination Committee after state government failed to release their pending bills amounting to Rs 1024 crore.
According to an official, out of Rs 1024 crore, the liability of public works department is around Rs 719 crore, remaining is the liability of contractors who had done works on behalf of the other departments.
