more-inThe government has lifted the curbs on withdrawals from treasuries by local government institutions, Finance Minister T.M. The Finance Minister told reporters here on Wednesday that though the curbs have been lifted, the local government institutions would not be allowed to withdraw funds from treasuries and park these in financial institutions. The government, he said, has also decided not to enforce ways and means curbs on bills presented by various departments and various quasi-government agencies. Package for KSRTCThe Finance Minister said the government was working on a package for the revival of the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC). Dr. Isaac said the government had sanctioned ₹43 crore for paying subsidy to rubber growers.

Source: The Hindu January 17, 2018 15:00 UTC