Maharashtra government cites rising construction & repair costs for fund hike

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2 years ago

The MVA government has issued an order raising the Local Area Development fund for MLAs and MLCs to Rs 4 crore.

The MLA LAD fund is meant to be used for development work in a legislators constituency. MLAs and MLCs do not receive any under these schemes. The government transfers it directly to the respective local authorities. The legislators can only recommend works in their

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constituencies based on a set of guidelines.

The hike became necessary due to the rise in cost of construction material and the need to maintain and repair existing structures, the government resolution says.