(a) whether the Government has any dedicated mechanism to distribute funds collected under the ‘Swachh Bharat Cess’ to urban local bodies to ensure its proper utilization and if so, the details thereof; and
(b) If not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government has any dedicated mechanism to distribute funds collected under the ‘Swachh Bharat Cess’ to urban local bodies to ensure its proper utilization and if so, the details thereof; and
(b) If not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)
(a) & (b) Yes Sir, Funds collected under the cess are utilized as per the guidelines and components of Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban). Funds are released to State Government/UTs after obtaining the utilization certificates.