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Doug
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posted 04 April 2005 03:04 AM      Profile for Doug   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message      Edit/Delete Post  Reply With Quote 
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An Indian city's scheme to have drums beaten outside the homes of tax defaulters until they pay up has yielded a skinful of revenue.

Authorities in the city of Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh state say the 20-day drive has recovered 75% of more than $1m in tax owed by citizens.


Who said government can't innovate?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4397907.stm


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