Chennai: Against the background memoranda state government to the Government Government seeking RS 6,230 Crore to carry out the work of aid and restoration, Governor of Tamil Nadu RN Ravi on Wednesday urged the center to free the effects of the funds of the National Disaster Date of Damage caused by flooding.
In its first address to the Assembly, the governor said that after the introduction of GST, the state could not realize the high growth of the tax collection that was witnessed during the VAT regime, and Covid’s pandemic further worsened the problem.
State revenues have not recovered, and it will have a negative impact on state finances if the GST compensation regime is not extended for at least two years.
“This government strongly urges the GST Council and the Ministry of Finance Union to continue GST compensation for at least until 30 June 2024,” Ravi said.
The government will prepare a detailed action plan on the economy of one trillion dollars to realize a vision by 2030, in addition to the planned management of natural resources to mining in an ecologically sustainable way and mobilize revenue for the government.
He said, “I appreciate the government to take proactive steps to protect the Temple of Temple and manage Temple Assets effectively” referring to the reclamation of 432.8 hectares of land of Candi worth 1,628.6 crore from illegal residents.
The governor reaffirmed the position of the country on various problems, including the exception of the NEET and revocation of the citizenship amendment law.
Ravi said the entrance examinated the platform was not the same as inherently discriminatory against rural students.
He urged the ministry of external affairs to take steps to continue direct talks between Indian fishermen and Sri Lanka.
In the Mekadatu Dam project, he said the government would not allow the construction of the dam by Karnataka.
He added an effort to be taken to restore the full level of reservoir 152ft in Mullaseriyar Dam.