The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has started discussions pertaining to the exemption for the Councillors’ Ward Development Fund from the Goods and Services Tax during the implementation of civic infrastructure projects in the city.
Councillors have complained that they are not able to implement all the projects demanded by residents as 18% of the funds allocated under the fund went towards GST while implementing civic infrastructure projects. GCC councillors are empowered to implement civic projects worth ₹50 lakh every year under the Ward Development Scheme. Once a decision in this regard is taken, the 200 wards in the city are expected to get 400 to 500 additional civic infrastructure projects implemented in one year.
Read more at: The Hindu
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