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New Indian Express
14-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
MCD yet to receive Rs 820 crore announced by BJP govt, says Opposition leader Ankush Narang
NEW DELHI: The Leader of Opposition in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Ankush Narang, on Friday alleged that a fund of Rs 820 crore announced by the government a week ago has not yet reached the civic body, pushing it into a financial crisis. On June 6, the Delhi government announced it would release Rs 820 crore to the MCD under the Basic Tax Assignment framework. The LoP alleged that within weeks of reclaiming control of the civic agency, the BJP has triggered a fresh wave of salary delays for municipal staff—reviving the very crisis it had presided over during its previous 15-year rule. He claimed that employees across all categories are now receiving their salaries 10 to 20 days late. He said that under the AAP government, salaries had been regularised and deposited on the first of every month. Alleging mismanagement, Narang said, 'Last week, CM Rekha Gupta claimed Rs 820 crore had been released to the MCD. But till date, not a single rupee has reached the civic body.' He further said that Delhi is now being governed by a'four-engine BJP government'—at the Centre, in the MCD, in the Delhi government, and via the Lieutenant Governor , whom the CM herself refers to as the fourth engine. 'Despite all four engines being powered by the BJP, governance is in shambles,' he said. 'Last week, the BJP announced that the Delhi government would release Rs 3,282 crore to the MCD, of which the first tranche of Rs 820 crore had been cleared. Media reports claimed the amount had been transferred, and CM Rekha Gupta herself asserted that the money had been released. Yet to this day, that Rs 820 crore has not reached the MCD's account,' the AAP leader added. He also said the BJP had claimed that having the same party at the Centre and in Delhi would ensure better coordination and delivery. 'But even after the DMC Act was amended to give the Centre more powers, both the BJP-led central and state governments have failed. Their words and actions are miles apart,' Narang said.
India Gazette
06-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
MCD receives Rs 820 crore as tax grant, Rs 50.78 crore for Delhi landfill biomining
New Delhi [India] June 6 (ANI): Municipal Corporation of Delhi has received Rs 820 crore from the Delhi government under the first instalment of Basic Tax Assignment for the financial year 2025-26. This substantial allocation, in accordance with the recommendations of the Fifth Delhi Finance Commission (DFC), will play a vital role in strengthening the Corporation's financial position and supporting various public services across the capital. The allocation is 6 per cent of the Delhi government's net tax collection, as per the recommendation of the 5th DFC. The amount is an untied grant from the Delhi government, which can be utilised for any kind of expenditure, unlike tied grants, which are work-specific and linked to a sector. This timely release of funds to MCD will help in liquidating its liabilities, and the corporation remains committed to utilising these funds efficiently and transparently for the welfare of the citizens of Delhi. Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh thanked Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta for providing MCD with financial assistance of over Rs 870 crore. Speaking on the occasion, Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh said the funding would improve public infrastructure, waste management, and local governance in the Capital. The Mayor stated, 'I assure all councillors and representatives that there will be no shortage of funds for public welfare and the BJP-ruled government in MCD will make Delhi, cleaner, greener and most developed city. The Delhi Government has also released funds to the tune of Rs 50.78 crore for biomining activities at three landfills sites in Delhi after revalidation of the unspent amount of the previous financial year. This release amount will help in the speedy activity of bio mining at these sites and facilitate in reduction in mounds of garbage. The particulars of funds released are as Okhla Landfill site Rs 20.25 crore, Bhalswa Landfill site Rs 20.75 crore and Ghazipur Landfill site Rs 9.77 crore. The Municipal Corporation reiterates its dedication to ensuring high standards of urban governance and improving the quality of life for residents in all wards under its jurisdiction. (ANI)
