Bangalore: A circular has been issued by the Government to release the work bill of all departments and corporations. Thus, the state Government has finally yielded to the pressure of the contractors.
A circular has been issued by the Finance Department Secretary Dr. Ekroop Caur to ensure that all the departments, the subordinate work bills are paid, genuine, as per the rules and get the approval of the concerned departmental minister and release the funds.
The circular states, to ensure the genuineness and regularity of the bills related to the ongoing works of all the departments and the corporations, boards and authorities under the departments and get the approval of the concerned departmental Minister and release the funds.
Release of funds related to all statutory payments and ongoing projects of external aid. Funds may be released in respect of procurement of goods and services in respect of ongoing programmes/projects. Also regarding non-commencement of works from May 22 will continue as indicated in the circular.