During the second day of the monsoon session in the Jharkhand Assembly, Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore presented the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report. The report highlighted outstanding dues in the state’s revenue collection, a matter of concern for the government. The report revealed that as of March 31, 2024, outstanding revenue collection totaled ₹84.72 crore, with ₹38.91 crore overdue for more than five years. Within the Excise and Prohibition Department, ₹7.72 crore of the total outstanding amount was held up in courts and other appellate authorities. Revenue receipts during the fiscal year 2023-24 increased by 9.57% compared to the previous year but were 10.58% lower than the budget estimates. Revenue expenditure rose by 14.99%, yet it was ₹7,999.58 crore less than the budget estimates. A revenue surplus of ₹11,252.08 crore was recorded during this period. The state received ₹165.63 crore as Goods and Services Tax (GST) compensation during the fiscal year 2023-24. Amidst the presentation of the supplementary budget by the state government, the House witnessed an uproar. BJP MLAs Satyendra Nath Tiwari and Raj Sinha proposed a cut motion. Raj Sinha demanded a cut of ₹10, which the Speaker of the Assembly disallowed. Consequently, Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato adjourned the proceedings until 2 PM due to the opposition’s uproar. Earlier on Monday, the proceedings of the Jharkhand Assembly resumed at 12:30 PM. Upon resumption, opposition members again entered the well of the House and began protesting regarding the encounter of Surya Hansda. Members of the ruling party also joined in.
