Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan on Wednesday said the government would formulate a detailed policy on public - private partnerships (PPPs).

The policy will intend to boost private sector participation in improving the State's infrastructure and enable public sector organisations to involve in PPP in projects involving high capital expenditure.

Other key announcements made during the discussion on the budgetary demands for the Finance Department in the Assembly included revamping of the Treasury Department to suit the demands of the present day. He said a cyber security unit would be formed to ensure safety of all internet based infrastructure. A Cases Management System would be created to manage numerous court cases handled by the government. A Comprehensive Audit Information Management System would be formed to automate auditing functions and monitor all auditing work.

Highlighting that the mustering exercise for pensioners is being done from July to September every year, the Minister said the pensioners would be allowed to directly appear before officials for the exercise throughout the year.

Meanwhile, responding to cut motions moved by some legislators, Leader of the House Duraimurugan said it was his desire too that a new Assembly was constructed.

Media: The Hindu