<h1>Chief minister vows legal action to recover withheld 15th Finance Commission grants, alleges Rs 15,000 crore GST loss</h1> The state chief minister said the state will pursue legal remedies if necessary to secure its share of central grants, alleging disproportionate allocation and withheld amounts recommended by the 15th Finance Commission, including several billion-rupee projects. He criticized recent GST rationalisation, claiming it yields little benefit after eight years and will cause the state an estimated annual revenue loss of Rs 15,000 crore, while questioning why past collections would not be refunded. He accused the central government of intentional denial of funds and suggested the tax changes may be politically motivated ahead of elections. He also defended an ongoing socio-economic and educational survey against conversion-related claims.