Union Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday exhorted the chief ministers of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to divert their full attention to the development of their respective States. He also suggested to the local bodies to mobilize funds from the people in the form of taxes.
Speaking to mediapersons at his residence here, Venkaiah Naidu said the Centre would release funds to both the States and the chief ministers have to discharge their functions impeccably. He also felt that there was scarcity of funds in all the sectors in the country. He made it clear that the local bodies should ensure transparency and own responsibility in spending funds. He also asked them not to wait for funds from the Centre for purpose of developmental works.
The Union minister also disclosed that the Centre was contemplating to bring a Bill for control of real estate business and discussions were going on in this regard. Stating that the Bill will be introduced in the ensuing monsoon session of Parliament, Venkaiah said the main aim of the Bill is to protect the interests of the beneficiaries of welfare programs. He also lamented that weaker section housing program was not going on well due to illegal constructions in the towns. (NSS)