Hans News Service Hyderabad

DeputyChief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka stated that the people’s government was responding to the issues of small civil contractors in the state with utmost empathy and will always stand by them. On Tuesday, representatives of the Builders Association of India and civil contractors met the Deputy Chief Minister at Praja Bhavan as a courtesy call. During the meeting, they requested the release of their pending dues, to which the Deputy Chief Minister responded positively.

On this occasion, Bhatti Vikramarka reminded them that the Finance Department has been ensuring continuous monthly payments, keeping in mind the difficulties faced by small contractors. He explained that the government is moving forward with a clear plan to clear pending dues and assured that all pending bills of small contractors in the state will be settled in a phased manner.

Earlier in the day, the contractors’ representatives had held discussions with Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy. Later, they reached Praja Bhavan and briefed Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka on the outcome of those discussions. Meanwhile, Ravinder Reddy, State Chairman of the Builders Association of India, announced that they are satisfied with the positive assurance given by the Deputy Chief Minister regarding the clearance of pending bills.

He stated that the proposed Chalo Hyderabad program scheduled for the 18th of this month has been postponed. On behalf of the association, he expressed special thanks to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, and Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy for their supportive and positive response toward resolving their issues.