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Finance Commission team arrives
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 06 2013:
On an official visit to the State, a team of the 14th Finance Commission led by its Chairman YD Reddy arrived here today from Kohima by road.
The team was accorded a warm reception at Classic Hotel by Chief Secretary PC Lawmkunga, Additional Chief Secretary RR Rashmi and DGP MK Das.
Earlier, the team was planning to come to Imphal from Kohima by helicopter but the idea was dropped due to inclement weather.
The team then chose to travel to Imphal by road.
Speaking to media persons after their arrival here, Chairman YD Reddy stated that would first listen to what the State Government and the Chief Minister want from the 14th Finance Commission.
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As for the team, they are forbidden to express their views or opinions, said YD Reddy who earlier held the post of RBI Governor.
Former Principal Secretary (Finance) of the State AN Jha is also a member of the visiting team.
He is currently Member Secretary of the Commission.
The team would meet Chief Minister O Ibobi and his Council of Ministers at 10 am tomorrow.
The State Government has already drafted a memorandum which would be submitted to the Finance Commission team.
Tenure of the 14th Finance Commission would start from April 2015.Infrastructure development and other awards needed by the State from the 14th Finance Commission during its period would be presented in full detail by Additional Chief Secretary RR Rashmi who is also in charge of Finance.
The team would leave Imphal on October 8 after a meeting with different political parties.
The team watched a play at NT Theatre, Changangei this evening.
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