In an effort to speed up developmental works in the state of Uttar Pradesh, the government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced the first installment of about Rs 7.5 billion for the ‘Legislative Area Development Fund’.
Funds will be released to all the 499 members of both the Houses of the State Legislature, including the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council, to carry out development activities in their respective areas. The government has already issued an order to sanction the amount.
“The Yogi government has been engaged in carrying out development works in every district and village of the state ever since it took over the reins of the state for the first time in 2017. The government also gives top priority to providing funds to the state. The officials and departments concerned timely for the same,” the statement added.
Significantly, a total provision of Rs 25.20 billion has been made under the Legislature Area Development Fund. In this sequence, under the current budget arrangement, a total amount of six billion one crore fifty lakh rupees has been approved by the state government as the first installment for 401 out of 403 members of the Legislative Assembly (2 vacancies).
Along with this, a provision of one billion forty seven crore rupees has been made for expenditure on development works in the constituencies of 98 out of 100 members of the Legislative Council (two vacant seats). Rs 7 billion 48 crore 50 lakh has been approved for a total of 499 (401+98) members of both the houses of the Legislature. This amount also includes the amount of GST.
Out of the total amount released, each member will get Rs 1.5 crore for development works. The members of the Legislature will be able to spend this amount only on the development of their respective areas.
At the same time, funds will not be released from the treasury for the constituencies where the posts of members of the Legislature are vacant. It has been clearly stated in the order that in places where the code of conduct is applicable, action should be ensured only by following the rules.
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