Clear Pending Dues of Retirees, Contractors’ Payments: AJKPC

Jammu,15/December/2025: All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference

(AJKPC), a registered organisation working to strengthen grass-root level democracy
in Jammu and Kashmir, has urged the J&K Government to immediately clear all
pending dues of retired government employees and release long-pending payments to
contractors.
Expressing serious concern over the issue, Anil Sharma, President of AJKPC, said it is
deeply painful that legitimate bills continue to remain pending in various treasuries
across Jammu and Kashmir for months on end. He stated that retired employees, after
serving the government for decades with sincerity and dedication, are forced to wait
endlessly for their pensionary benefits, gratuity, and arrears, causing them and their
families undue financial and mental stress.
The AJKPC President further stated that small and medium contractors, who have
executed developmental works in good faith, are also facing severe hardships due to
the non-release of their payments. Many contractors are unable to clear bank loans,
pay labourers, or manage day-to-day expenses, leading to a slowdown in
developmental activities at the grass-root level.
Anil Sharma emphasized that the timely payment of these dues is neither a favour nor
a concession, but a legal and moral obligation of the government. He added that
repeated assurances without concrete action have only worsened the situation and
shaken public confidence in the administrative system.
He demanded that the government establish a time-bound and transparent mechanism
for the clearance of all pending liabilities, including proper monitoring at departmental
and treasury levels. He also called for fixing accountability for officers responsible for
unnecessary delays in processing and releasing payments.
The AJKPC appealed to the Lieutenant Governor, Chief Minister and Chief Secretary
to take immediate and compassionate steps to resolve the issue so that retired
employees can live with dignity and contractors can function smoothly, thereby
ensuring uninterrupted development and sustaining trust at the grass-root level.