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Himachal government cracks down on tardy contractors

Shimla, July 14 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Public Works and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singhon Sunday emphasised the government's commitment to initiate strict action against contractors who delay the execution of government projects.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Late Virbhadra Singh Memorial Panchayat level volleyball competition at Sports Club Dhakgaon, Singh declared that the state, not contractors, drives governance.
Singh asserted, “Contractors who habitually delay their projects will face severe consequences, including blacklisting.”
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