Kalmunai MC revenue up

I. L. M. Rizan - Addalaichenai Central Corr

Services of the Municipal Council should be rendered in the greater interest of the public, Kalmunai Municipality Mayor Dr Siras Meerasahib said.

Traders have confidence in the administration of the Municipal Council, he said. As a result of the streamlining, revenue relating to trade license has considerably increased, he said.

The Mayor said so at a meeting at the Council auditorium recently, to review the progress of the revenue of the Municipal Council in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government and Provincial Councils with the financial assistance of the Australian Government and the Asia Foundation.

He said after being appointed as the Mayor, the administration has been streamlined and work is carried out smoothly.

He said earlier the registration of trade license was issued in a haphazard manner and that this has now been rectified and regularized.

The Mayor thanked the Asia Foundation for its assistance rendered regarding trade license revenue. Asia Foundation Programme Officer M. I. M. Valeeth said there had been a considerable increase in the revenues of the Council at present when compared with revenues collected of past periods.

Revenues relating to stamp duties during 2008, 2009 and 2010 were collected by Dr. Siraz Meerasahib during 2011 and 2012 due to his untiring efforts. Even in the case of collecting assessment tax, people are interested in settling their dues. As a result, the fixed deposit of the Council has increased to Rs 3 million.

Professors of the UK Sussex University Michael More and Wilson Bridget who participated at this discussion congratulated the Council Mayor for his efficiency and achievements.

Senior technical advisor of the Asia Foundation A. Subakaran, programme officers Rizadh Sheriff and C. Sasikaran participated at this discussion.