The ministry submitted that the Commission may consider to keep its award to the PRIs (Panchayati Raj Institutions) for the revised period 2021-2026 at Rs 10 lakh crore, an official statement said.
The meeting was held for forming up Commission's recommendations for the years 2020-21 to 2025-26.
The meeting also discussed the status on the state-wise devolution of funds to rural local bodies (RLBs), state-wise pattern of 'own resources' generated by RLBs since 2011-12 and the impact of GST on RLB's revenue.
Constitution of a Property Tax Board by states was also discussed during the meeting, besides release of performance grants to states, it said. JD MR