7th state finance commission visits Kochi corporation, meets mayor

The commission engaged in discussions concerning the financial allocation for local self-governing bodies by government and various challenges faced by the corporation in executing projects.
Kochi Corporation building
Kochi Corporation building (File photo| EPS)
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KOCHI: The seventh state finance commission, led by chairman K N Harilal, visited the Kochi Corporation on Thursday, where they met with the mayor and other officials.

The commission engaged in discussions concerning the financial allocation for local self-governing bodies by government and various challenges faced by the corporation in executing projects.

The officials explored several key issues, including the enhancement of governing powers for local self-governments (LSGs), the need for increased funding for municipalities, proposal for appointing officers in LSGs on five-year contracts, and the urgency of resolving pending cases related to building taxes in the High Court.

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