Non-availability of funds at government treasuries has left government employees and contractors fuming. Treasuries are running dry in Kashmir due to which employees of many departments are without salaries.A treasury officer on condition of anonymity told CNS that treasuries across Kashmir are having liability of more than Rs 400 crore due to which government employees, pensioners and contractors are suffering and are running from pillar to post to get their claims released.“Daily wagers aside, even the permanent employees form Social Welfare, Education Department, Urban Local Bodies, and ISM staff are without salaries,” he said.
A contractor said the government has not funds even to pay for the works which have already been executed by the contractors. Scores of claimants are complaining that they are awaiting payments for weeks together but everyday they return disappointed from the treasuries. “My General Provident Fund bill is gathering dust as there is no money available in the treasury,” an employee said, adding that he was expecting that government would release his payment as Eid is advancing.As usual, Finance Minister Abdul Rahim Rather could not be contacted. (CNS)