Disclosing this during his weekly cabinet briefing, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said the Opposition leaders had sought the issue to be discussed in the state Assembly before effecting transfer of various subsidies through banks.
Since the winter session of the Assembly is to begin next week, the government thought it proper to defer the scheme till it was discussed in the House, Chandy said.
The LDF had opposed the cash transfer scheme at an all-party meet convened by Chandy to work out a consensus on it. The opposition, however, wanted the government to bring the proposal to the Assembly for a threadbare discussion.
In another decision, the cabinet proposed to take measures to strengthen the public distribution system in the state and make it transparent through computerisation.
A one-member commission would be constituted to look into demands of ration dealers, including higher commission on sale of various articles supplied through ration shops.
The cabinet also decided to ask the state Public Service Commission to extend by one year all existing rank lists that are due to expire on or before June 1, 2013.
It also approved a comprehensive scheme to rehabilitate and upgrade over 1000 km of roads in the state and seek funds from credit institutions like NABARD for the project.
Replying to queries, Chandy said government would consider setting up a mechanism to look into widespread complaints about poor pay and working conditions prevailing in most unaided schools in the state.
