How Tamil Nadu Shares Taxes With Local Bodies: The SFC Formula
A tenth of Tamil Nadu's net own tax revenue goes to local bodies. The Sixth SFC formula, Chennai's 16 per cent share and what the Seventh SFC is now reviewing.
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