Question

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

• A. Meeting expenditure on traditional functions
• B. Funding development projects
• C. Maintenance of assets including those transferred during decentralisation
• D. Paying staff salaries exclusively

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Maintenance of assets including those transferred during decentralisation

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