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Union is yet to release the dues of Rs 25000 crore to Maharashtra for this year under 'one nation one tax' programmeNagpur: A "shortfall" of Rs 1 lakh crore is likely in the forthcoming Budget 2021-22 for Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar said on Sunday. The Budget session of the state legislature is scheduled to begin on March 1. "We have to give salaries and pensions to the tune of Rs 1.50 lakh crore every year out of the Rs 4.50 lakh crore annual budget leaving us with Rs 3 lakh crore. In such scenario a shortfall of Rs 1 lakh crore is likely in the comingBudget" Pawar who holds Finance portfolio told reporters. Pawar said the government didn't slash funds for development as well as DPC funds..