JK Contractors Coordination Committee Urges J&K Government to Release Pending Payments Held In Treasuries Since April 2025 Ahead of Eid-ul-Adha
Srinagar, 29 May 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir Contractors Coordination Committee (JKCCC), under the leadership of Chairman Ghulam Jeelani Purza, has made an earnest appeal to the Government of Jammu and Kashmir to release all outstanding payments due from 1st April, 2025, onwards. The Committee emphasized the urgency of this demand in light of the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha and the severe financial crisis being faced by contractors across the Jammu And Kashmir
In a statement issued to the press, JKCCC Chairman Ghulam Jeelani Purza highlighted several critical issues. He stated that despite contractors having completed substantial work under the Jal Jeevan Mission—a flagship scheme of the Government of India aimed at ensuring clean drinking water to every household—no payments have been made since last year August 2024. Contractors were initially assured timely disbursement of funds under this high-priority national mission. However, due to prolonged non-release of payments, many contractors are now facing financial distress.
Jeelani Purza appealed for the immediate release of contractors’ performance security amounts and bill deposits as an interim relief. He noted that a formal proposal regarding this was submitted to the government in last year, but no action has been taken so far.
The Committee expressed deep concern over the pending payments under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) scheme. Contractors have been continuously executing work under the scheme without receiving any payment for the past three years, leaving their financial situation in a dire state.
Jeelani said that not a single deposit or bill has been released by the treasury since 1st April, 2025. Where previously bills were cleared within 24 hours, payments are now stalled for over months. He urged Administrative Secretary, Finance Department Shailendra Kumar to take serious note of the matter and ensure swift resolution.
He further added that the Capex Budget, which is normally released by March or April each year, has still not been made available as June approaches. The government had earlier promised that the remaining 25% of last year’s budget would be prioritized in the new fiscal year, but no steps have been taken so far.
The committee jointly urged the administration—particularly J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Cabinet Ministers, Chief Secretary Atul Dulloo, Administrative Secretary, Finance Department Shailendra Kumar and Principal Secretary Jal Shakti Department Shaleen Kabra —to resolve the long-pending financial issues in a time-bound manner. The JKCCC leaders emphasized that contractors should not be subjected to repeated delays, which result in operational and livelihood crises.
JKCCC Chairman Ghulam Jeelani stated “We humbly request the Hon’ble Chief Minister and senior officials of the J&K Government to immediately address this long-standing issue. Contractors have delivered on the ground by executing crucial infrastructure work under national and state schemes. It is now the government’s responsibility to release the dues without further delay. Timely payments are essential for sustaining developmental progress and protecting the livelihoods of thousands of families dependent on this sector.”
The meeting was attended by senior JKCCC members, including Gulzar Ahmad Reshi – Vice Chairman, JKCCC & President, PHE Contractors Association Sopore, Tariq Ahmad Baba – General Secretary, JKCCC, Senior JKCCC Leader Mohammad Amin Raina, Manzoor Ahmad Malik – President, Hydraulic Contractors Association Baramulla, Abdul Majeed – President, PHE Contractors Association Kulgam, District Presidents and Representatives from Kupwara, Bandipora, North Kashmir, South Kashmir and other areas.
The JKCCC leadership jointly urged the administration to resolve this issue in a time-bound manner, ensuring that the contractor community is given the respect and support it deserves for its contributions to public development projects.
