1 week ago

Telangana Ad Agencies Seek Urgent Clearance of Long-Pending Government Dues

Advertising agencies and newspapers in Telangana say the government has not paid them on time.

These businesses need the money to pay workers and keep their offices running.

The letter says agencies usually pay publications within 60 to 90 days under an INS rule.

However, the government’s payments are reportedly taking much longer.

The letter also says payments are not being made according to token numbers.

A representative named Vivek asked the Chief Minister and Finance Minister to help.

He requested that all old unpaid bills be cleared.

The agencies and publications say this would help protect their industry.

Key facts

Issue: Long delays in Telangana government payments to advertising agencies and publications.
Normal payment period: The letter says agencies normally pay publications within 60 to 90 days under an INS rule.
Reported impact: Agencies and publications say delayed payments make it difficult to pay salaries and maintain offices.
Payment process: The letter says payments are not being made according to token numbers by the finance office.
Requested action: Immediate clearance of all dues pending for a long time.
Officials addressed: The Telangana Chief Minister and Finance Minister.
Letter attribution: Vivek, Secunderabad.

thehansindia.com · 1 week ago