The mayor of Gyumri has revealed plans to initiate legal proceedings against the national government in what he describes as an unprecedented move by a municipal leader. The official claims his city is being systematically underfunded despite substantial revenue contributions to the state treasury.
According to the mayor’s statements, Gyumri transfers approximately 58 billion drams to the national budget annually but receives only about 4 billion drams in return. He asserts that based on established funding formulas, the city should be allocated 27 billion drams, creating what he characterizes as a significant financial shortfall affecting municipal services and development projects.
The planned lawsuit would mark the first instance of a mayor taking such legal action against the central government since the country gained independence. The municipal leader emphasized that the budget disparity has reached a point where legal intervention has become necessary to ensure fair resource distribution.
The case is expected to test the relationship between local and national governments and could set important precedents for municipal funding mechanisms across the country. Legal experts anticipate the proceedings will examine constitutional provisions regarding fiscal federalism and resource allocation between different levels of government.
