Resources Commission Interim Report

Abstract

From Introduction: The Resources Commission was appointed by Government by G.O.MS. No. 636/91/Fin. dated 20th November 1991. The composition of the Commission was enlarged on 30th January, 1992 by the nomination of Shri T. M. Thomas as a Member. The Commission held its first meeting on 5th December, 1991. Unlike earlier Commissions and Committees, it was decided not to appoint any staff specially for the work of the Commission. The Chair man and each member of the Commission undertook to study and make draft proposals on different subjects like taxes, non-tax revenue, subsidies, resource for social services especially education and health, recovery of loans and advances and arrears of dues, remittances of NRIs and resource use for purchases and inventories. It was also decided that special studies, that may be necessary would be got done through competent professionals or institutions using the plan, provision for “Surveys and Studies” under the State Planning Board. The State Government was requested to issue early orders on the decision of the full State Planning Board at its first meeting held on 31st October, 1991 delegating powers to the ViceChairman, State Planning Board for undertaking the studies.