PWD contractors threaten to stop work over dues

A contractors’ association in New Delhi has decided to go on strike and stop all road maintenance work due to non-payment of their dues for over five months. The association has informed the Public Works Department (PWD) minister about their decision. The city is also facing issues with unpaid electricity bills, which may result in a blackout on PWD roads. The contractors’ association has repeatedly requested payment, but their bills have not been cleared. The association claims that around 400 contractors have been facing this problem for the past eight months.