As NRIs from Gulf return, Kerala eyes Rs 50-bn special grant from 15th FC

Kerala has also demanded that the tax share from the Centre be increased from the current 42% to 50%

The Kerala government has sought special grants to the tune of around Rs 50 billion from the 15th Finance Commission. The state government said it has raised claims for grant funds, including Rs 15 billion for rehabilitation of Keralites who are returning from Gulf countries following the crisis there.  

This development comes even as Kerala has protested the Centre's suggestion to the Commission to consider the tax sharing and devolution based on the 2011 census under the Terms of Reference (ToR).