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Imphal, July 11: Chief Minister O Ibobi singh informed the House during question hour the post of State Chief Information Commissioner will be filled up after selecting a suitable person. CM said RK Angousana retired on 12 Sep 2011 and since then the post is lying vacant.
L Ibomcha, Chairman of Public Accounts Committee presented 36th report and 37th report of the Committee for the year 2012-13. Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh also presented demands for grants for seven departments. Rs 62. 24 cr for District administration, Rs 720 cr for finance, Rs 16 cr for State Excise, Rs 3.4 cr for sales taxes, Rs 1.16 cr for rehabilitation, Rs 4.74 cr for Stationery and Rs 8 cr for state academy of training.
Opposition MLAs Dr I Ibohalbi, L Ibomcha and P Brojen moved policy cut alleging that the government has failed to protect agricultural lands. Values of immovable properties are undervalued and has caused loss of revenue. They further alleged that non judicial stamps are sold in black market and revenue collection is poor.
During discussion for Finance department, Dr I Ibohalbi said financial discipline is not maintained. He further said the state excise department has also failed to collect the targeted taxes. He also raised the need for proper disposal of expired pesticides. After the discussions the demands for seven departments were passed.
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