Contractors warn of protest

The Karnataka State Contractors’ Association has threatened to protest against the state government if it doesn’t set right anomalies while awarding contracts.

“The government should cancel package tenders besides making payment within 30 days after the work is done,” demanded association president V Krishnareddy. He told reporters that contractors who lacked certain machinery and tools were disqualified from attending the bidding.
“The government should ensure healthy competition by directing KIRDL, Land Army and Nirmithi Kendras to participate in the bidding,” he demanded.