Taking a controversial move, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Tuesday tabled a proposal that might make happy to all 403 members of the state assembly (MLAs) but it would cost huge on the common men if fruitful.
Uttar Pradesh CM Tuesday moved with a controversial proposal allowing all MLAs to purchase a car from Local Area Development (LAD) Fund on the condition of returning them after completing their term. However, MLAs from opposition parties have reportedly opposed this proposal.
According to statisticians, if all 403 MLAs became ready to buy a car of Rs.20 lakh, it will cost to Rs.80.60-crore on the state exchequer.
Akhilesh have justified his move stating in the assembly that many MLAs in the state assembly aren't able to buy a car while they have to move around in their constituencies to meet people and solve their problems, which needs fast mobility and a vehicle can solve this problem efficiently.
The elected member should buy cars only for monitoring development works, said Yadav junior.
He however added that after five-year term, the MLA would have the option to return the vehicle to the government or buy it on depreciated value.
The MLAs of Congress, BJP and BSP have opposed the move and announced that they won't buy vehicles from MLA fund.
On the other hand, the MLAs of Rastriya Lok Dal have supported the move.
As per law, LAD can be used only for development and not for personal benefits.
At present, the MLA LAD fund is Rs 1.25 crore, which has also been increased to Rs 1.50 crore.
--With Agencies Inputs--
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