Patna, Aug. 16: Collection of co-operative loan, revenue and cess, irrigation costs and electricity charges for purely agricultural work would remain suspended across the state with the remaining 10 districts also being declared drought hit.

The norms, applicable under the calamity relief fund rules, were in force in the 28 districts that had been declared drought hit on August 3.

The remaining 10 districts, most of which had received scant rainfall, were brought into the drought list yesterday.

The supplementary memorandum, which would be sent to the Centre seeking financial help for the drought-hit people, is being prepared.

“We expect to finalise the supplementary memorandum in two days,” said Vyasji, principal secretary, disaster management.

The state had earlier sent a memorandum to the Centre seeking financial assistance of Rs 5,062 crore. A central team visited the state from August 10 to 13 to assess the situation. The team is likely to submit its report to the agriculture ministry tomorrow.

The disaster management department has made a control room functional to receive complaints and suggestions.

The control room, which would function from 9.30am to 8pm, can be contacted on 9934613372. People can also send their complaints/suggestions through fax on 0612-2217305.