Srinagar, Mar 5: The Directorate of Geology & Mining, Jammu and Kashmir, has directed all treasuries across the Union Territory not to release payments to contractors or executing agencies involved in developmental works unless a valid Royalty Clearance Certificate (RCC) is produced.
The directive has been sent to the Director, Accounts & Treasuries, Finance Department & added that several departments and agencies—including NHAI, PMGSY, PWD (R&B), I&FC, BRO/GREF, Jal Shakti Department, NHIDCL, Airports Authority of India and KRCL have already been instructed not to release payments to firms or contractors for works involving consumption of minor minerals unless the RCC is obtained from the Geology & Mining Department.
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