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What is the primary purpose of the Maintenance Fund allotted to Kerala’s Local Governments?

AMeeting expenditure on traditional functions

BFunding development projects

CMaintenance of assets including those transferred during decentralisation

DPaying staff salaries exclusively

Answer:

C. Maintenance of assets including those transferred during decentralisation

Read Explanation:

  • Maintenance Fund is specifically allotted for the upkeep and maintenance of assets under local government control, especially those transferred through decentralisation.


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