Srinagar, Apr 1 (Reporter) Jammu & Kashmir People’s Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti on Monday urged Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha to intervene and address the issue of withholding payments to contractors. The PDP chief and former chief minister said that the contractors across the region are facing significant delays in receiving payments despite completing various projects, and the administration must resolve their issues on a priority basis. “The contractors, who often secure substantial loans from banks to fulfill tender conditions, are now grappling with withheld payments, causing distress to their families, especially with Eid approaching,” Mehbooba said in a statement. “Contractors have completed work on multiple projects but are being denied payment under various pretexts, leading to financial hardships for these families. The situation has become particularly concerning as Eid, a significant festival for the Muslim community, is just around the corner,” she added. Expressing concern over the issue, Mufti called upon Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to intervene and address the payment delays faced by contractors in Jammu and Kashmir. "The delay in payments not only affects the livelihoods of contractors and their families but also raises questions about the efficiency of project management and financial disbursements in the region," she said...////...