Srinagar, June 05:The Chief Engineer of the Jal Shakti Department Kashmir, Er. Mohd. Taj Chowdhary, has instructed all Superintending Engineers and Executive Engineers to review and revise scheme-related financial practices in a significant directive aimed at streamlining financial procedures and ensuring compliance with procurement norms.
The move comes in response to complaints from contractors executing Jal Jeevan Mission works, who report prolonged delays in payment settlements and severe financial distress.
The Chief Engineer emphasised that the release of Security Deposit/Retention Money and Performance Security must align with Government Order No. 77-JK(JSD) and should be handled with utmost diligence to avoid any further procedural violations.
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