Question : FLOOD RELIEF FUND



(a) whether due to discrepancy in the Government`s formula for allotment of flood relief fund to Bihar and Jharkhand upon bifurcation Bihar will be given less fund; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and reasons for baised formula?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI BALASAHEB VIKHE PATIL)

(a) & (b) The apportionment of share of Calamity Relief Fund between the States of Bihar and Jharkhand has been done in accordance with the principles contained in Section 46(1) of the Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000.