Guwahati: The Assam government announced, land tax for people of the worst flood-hit Sivasagar and Charaideo districts would be waived for a period of one year.
These two districts have been badly hit by the disaster that has claimed the lives of 82 people across the state.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision on a Facebook Live session. Sarma said the waiver will be applicable from April 1.
He also said the electricity bill for domestic users with consumption of less than 300 units in these two districts will be waived for the month of July.
"In case of consumers who have pre-paid metres, the government will reload 300 units," he added.
Sarma further said a meeting was held with representatives of insurance companies, during which the government asked them to ensure quick and hassle-free settlement of claims by people from flood-affected Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and Golaghat districts.
Sarma stated the insurance companies have promised to come out with a simple form and reduce the number of requisite documents to the bare minimum to facilitate claims from these four districts.