Maharashtra panel seeks bigger tax share for civic bodies, tighter audit to improve public services
Maharashtra's Sixth State Finance Commission recommends a 27.3% tax revenue share for local bodies. This aims to bridge an estimated annual funding gap of Rs 8,217 crore. The commission also proposes restoring profession tax collection to local authorities. Reforms include GIS-based property mapping and capital value-based taxation statewide. These measures will enhance transparency and improve civic infrastructure delivery. Maharashtra’s Sixth State Finance Commission recommends a 27.3% tax revenue share for local bodies. This aims to bridge an estimated annual funding gap of Rs 8,217 crore. The commission also proposes restoring profession tax collection to local authorities. Reforms include GIS-based property mapping and capital value-based taxation statewide. These measures will enhance transparency and improve civic infrastructure delivery.
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