Ludhiana's Development Projects Stalled Due to Delayed Fund Release
Ludhiana: Development works stalled as civic body awaits release of ₹56 crore
Hindustan Times
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In Ludhiana, Punjab, development projects are on hold as the municipal corporation awaits the release of ₹56 crore (approximately $6.7 million USD) sanctioned for contractor payments. The delay affects key infrastructure projects, including a ₹4.4 crore (approximately $530,000 USD) road reconstruction on Gill Road.
- 01Development works in Ludhiana are stalled due to delayed fund release.
- 02The municipal corporation is awaiting ₹56 crore (approximately $6.7 million USD) for contractor payments.
- 03Key projects affected include the ₹4.4 crore (approximately $530,000 USD) reconstruction of Gill Road.
- 04Contractors have halted work until pending dues are cleared.
- 05Municipal officials expect the funds to be released soon.
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In Ludhiana, Punjab, several development works have come to a standstill as the municipal corporation awaits the release of ₹56 crore (approximately $6.7 million USD) sanctioned by the finance department. This delay is hindering payments to contractors engaged in ongoing projects. Among the affected projects is the ₹4.4 crore (approximately $530,000 USD) reconstruction of Gill Road, which commenced last month but has been halted after the contractor removed the old asphalt layer. The contractor has submitted a running bill of ₹88 lakh (approximately $106,000 USD) for completed work but refuses to continue until pending payments are made. Municipal officials stated that most stalled projects are related to road construction, and they anticipate that the funds will be released shortly, allowing work to resume.
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The delay in fund release is impacting infrastructure development in Ludhiana, potentially affecting traffic and road safety for residents.
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