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Chief Minister N. Rangasamy connected Monday called connected Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan astatine Lok Niwas to sermon assorted administrative subjects, including the authorities connection to disburse currency assistance to ration cardholders during Pongal festival.
Mr Rangasamy held discussions with Mr Kailashnathan for astir 1 hour. Chief Secretary Sharat Chauhan, who is successful New Delhi, joined the discussions done video conferencing.
Sources said the fiscal accusation of disbursing a lump sum magnitude to astir 3. 69 lakh ration cardholders arsenic Pongal acquisition was discussed. After Tamil Nadu authorities had announced ₹3,000 each to cardholders arsenic Pongal acquisition successful that State, governmental parties present person demanded a akin motion by Puducherry government. The ruling BJP had fixed a practice to Chief Minister requesting disbursement of ₹5,000 to each cardholder.
Following the demands, consultations are connected astatine assorted levels successful the medication to supply the assistance. Considering the fiscal constraints, the authorities has sought further Central assistance of ₹150 crore for this fiscal. Last week, Chief Minister spoke to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman connected the request for Central assistance for the Union Territory.
