The statement by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant that there will be a cut in unnecessary spending, is a step in the right direction. Something that was long overdue. There must be a concerted effort at all levels given the precarious condition of the State exchequer.
That pompous and extravagant swearing in ceremony of part of the cabinet on 28th March and that needless High tea hosted for MLAs at Raj Bhavan on 5th April which was skipped by 12 of them could all have been avoided. The cash strapped Goa Government which is borrowing galore to tide up its expenditure, needs to ensure that every paisa is very judiciously spent. It is particularly appalling when expenses are incurred on non-priority areas. It is an irony that the State cries over lack of funds while at the same time we see very unjustified expenditure. For rationalization in government spending, strong and sincere austerity measures need to be taken with criminal waste of public funds on superfluous expenditure strictly prohibited. Fiscal accountability and responsibility has to be an ongoing sustained process. Due to the repeated follies of the government we have landed in this current fiscal upheaval. Now it is the bounden and the lawful responsibility of the authorities to work towards restoring Goa back on the road to economic prosperity. Financial discipline and monetary answerability is a must if Goa is to move on. And the Chief Minister should now walk his latest talk. Adv. Aires Rodrigues C/G-2, Shopping Complex Ribandar Retreat Ribandar – Goa – 403006 Mobile No: 9822684372 Office Tel No: (0832) 2444012 Email: [email protected] You can also reach me on Facebook.com/ AiresRodrigues Twitter@rodrigues_aires www.airesrodrigues.in
