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Gadag DC office equipment seized over Rs 55 lakh dues
Computers, furniture and a car at the deputy commissioner's office in Gadag were seized on Thursday following an order by the District Additional and Sessions Court over pending payment of Rs 18…
The Story in Brief
Computers, furniture and a car at the deputy commissioner's office in Gadag were seized on Thursday following an order by the District Additional and Sessions Court over pending payment of Rs 18 lakh for works executed under the Nagarothana scheme in 2012, 13. With interest, the amount payable is estimated at Rs 55 lakh.
Contractor S S Police Patil of Hubballi, represented by advocate S S Gattiraddihal, said the amount was due for road and drainage works in Laxmeshwar, Mulagund and Shirahatti. The court ordered seizure of 18 computers and a printer, which will be handed over to the court.
The Indian Opinion
The seizure of a deputy commissioner's office equipment over a 12-year-old bill shows how slow government payments can be. Some may blame the contractor for not pursuing earlier, but the court order confirms the debt was valid. The real test now is whether the Karnataka government will pay the Rs 55 lakh promptly or force further legal action. Watch how quickly the treasury releases the money.
Source: deccanherald.com
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