The Siddaramaiah government in Karnataka too has begun to face allegations of “commissions” for clearing pending bills of contractors. Earlier, former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai had faced similar charges of 40 per cent commission.
Congress alleged that payments for works are made to contractors only after 50 per cent commission was paid. BJP charged the Congress with using a fake letter to run a false campaign against its government.
In a meeting with mining contractors, Mann said his government is committed to ensure seamless supply of construction material to the people at the affordable rates.
She said this covers construction works and goods and services contracts besides obligations like completion of work, immediate milestones etc.
