India, Oct. 8 -- Bengaluru's infamous potholes may not disappear anytime soon. With the October 31 deadline for repairs fast approaching, the BBMP Contractors' Association has made it clear that work will not resume until the government clarifies who will pay for pothole filling, especially for roads that fall outside the Defect Liability Period (DLP).

According to KT Manjunath, General Secretary of the Association, the issue stems from long-pending payments and unclear responsibilities, The New Indian Express reported.

"Of the Rs.2,400 crore due to contractors since 2013, only Rs.500 crore has been released after repeated protests and warnings," he said according to the publication, adding that even those funds have not reached contrac...