Replying to a question from Lalrinawma of the opposition Mizo National Front (MNF), Lalsawta said that though the first State Finance Commission recommended Rs 21.20 crore for the village councils, the fund lapsed as the government did not approve the recommendation on time.
"The fund allocation recommended by the State Finance Commission for the village councils during 2015-16 would not be released as the state government by issuing an Office Memorandum on May four, 2016 declared the allocation of fund to the village councils was to be regarded as lapsed," he said.
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