Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister-designate has met Prime Minister to raise the unfulfilled demand of the Special Category Status (SCS) for the state. Andhra Pradesh has said that following the bifurcation of A.P,Andhra lost a large volume of its revenue due to Hyderabad remaining the capital of Telangana.Further,oral submission by the then PM in 2014 has… Continue reading Could only request, not demand PM for SCS to Andhra, says Jagan Reddy
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Post Cyclone Fani, CM Naveen Patnaik demands special category status for Odisha
Odisha chief minister has demanded special category status from Central Government for his disaster-prone state.He said that Odisha faces natural calamities almost every year. There is no provision of special category status in the Constitution,the Central government extends financial assistance to states that are at a comparative disadvantage against others.The concept of SCS emerged in… Continue reading Post Cyclone Fani, CM Naveen Patnaik demands special category status for Odisha
Jaitley rules out rethink on special status
Union Finance Minister has said that it is not possible to give Special Category Status (SCS) to Andhra Pradesh as 14th Finance Commission had removed the granting of SCS to any State.Further,he said that special financial package given to Andhra Pradesh was similar to the Special Category Status (SCS). There is no provision of SCS… Continue reading Jaitley rules out rethink on special status
