The ministry said it made this decision following the latest public consultation on the issue, but failed to mention when the public consultation took place, considering that the updated Tax Code draft was completed Friday, March 13.
Earlier Monday, news agency MEDIAFAX presented an updated draft of the Tax Code dated March 13, which sets a 6% increase of the taxable base on all types of housing as of 2016.
Prime Minister Victor Ponta said Monday, with respect to recent information regarding amendments included in the updated draft of the Tax Code, that local authorities decide whether to increase or reduce taxes.
Ponta also said Monday that the draft Tax Code and Tax Procedural Code will be sent to Parliament by March 25 at the latest, to go under urgent debate. He added he is considering passing the bills through a confidence vote if they are stalled in Parliament.