Rawalpindi: The Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) has approved a PKR 3.75 billion budget for the fiscal year of 2019-20, a news source reported.
The new budget will not be imposing any fresh taxes on the residents and business owners in the cantonment. The non-development budget has also been decreased.
Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) approved the budget in a meeting headed by its President Shehzad Tanvir. RCB Vice President Malik Munir, Executive Officer Sibtain Raza and other senior officials also participated in the meeting.
According to the budget draft, health, education and water supply sectors have been given a subsidy of around PKR 730 million in the budget.
A substantial amount has also been allocated for procuring and maintaining compactors, tractors, dumpers, water boring machines to improve the overall cleanliness and water supply condition within the cantonment.
RCB officials have been directed to ensure that they meet the revenue targets through different means, including taxes and fees.
