Question : ADDITIONAL REVENUE FOR COMMONWEALTH GAMES



(a) whether the Government has plans to collect additional revenue in view of the increasing expenditure on the projects and schemes related to Commonwealth Games, 2010 to be held in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof and reasons therefor; and

(c) the present status thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE(SHRI S.S. PALANIMANICKAM)

(a): There are no proposals presently under consideration of the Government of India for introduction of new tax measures to collect additional revenue in view of the increasing expenditure on the projects and schemes related to Commonwealth Games, 2010 to be held in the country;

(b) & (c) : In view of (a) above, do not arise.