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Delhi Boosts MCD Chief's Financial Powers 10x to Rs 50 Crore for Faster Projects

The Delhi government has significantly increased the financial delegation powers of the Municipal Commissioner, raising the approval limit for projects from Rs 5 crore to Rs 50 crore. This administrative reform is designed to bypass a multi-tiered committee approval process that often caused delays. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated the move underscores the government's focus on governance efficiency and public convenience. The change is expected to accelerate work on essential civic amenities like roads, drains, and sanitation services.

Key Points: Delhi Raises MCD Commissioner's Financial Powers to Rs 50 Crore

  • Financial powers raised from Rs 5 crore to Rs 50 crore
  • Aims to cut delays in civic project approvals
  • Focus on roads, sanitation, and community facilities
  • Part of push for faster public benefit delivery
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Delhi govt raises MCD chief's financial powers from Rs 5 crore to Rs 50 crore

Delhi govt increases Municipal Commissioner's project approval limit from Rs 5 crore to Rs 50 crore to speed up civic works and public service delivery.

"This decision reflects the Delhi Government's strong commitment to good governance, administrative efficiency, and prioritising public convenience. - Chief Minister Rekha Gupta"

New Delhi, Feb 7

The Delhi government has enhanced the financial powers of the Municipal Commissioner from Rs 5 crore to Rs 50 crore, aligning with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's focus on the timely completion of civic works and faster delivery of benefits to the public, said an official on Saturday.

The administrative decision is aimed at accelerating development works from approval to execution, said an official statement.

Under this decision, the Commissioner will now be authorised to approve projects and schemes costing up to Rs 50 crore at his own level.

The CM said the decision reflects the Delhi Government's strong commitment to good governance, administrative efficiency, and prioritising public convenience.

This measure is expected to substantially expedite the decision-making process and ensure the timely completion of works related to essential civic amenities, enabling faster delivery of benefits to the public.

At present, the Municipal Commissioner is empowered to approve projects only up to Rs 5 crore. Projects exceeding this amount required approval from the Standing Committee of the Corporation, followed by final clearance from the House of the Corporation.

This multi-tiered approval mechanism often led to avoidable delays in the execution of development works. By increasing the Commissioner's financial powers to Rs 50 crore, the implementation process of schemes will become simpler, faster, and more effective, said the statement.

The enhanced delegation of powers will facilitate the timely execution of works related to roads, drains, sanitation, community facilities, and other essential civic services, it said.

It will also help accelerate long-pending projects, reduce procedural bottlenecks, and ensure that development initiatives reach citizens without unnecessary delay.

Earlier, on January 30, the Delhi government approved a one-time financial assistance of Rs 500 crore to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to make a clean, hygienic and dust pollution-free capital.

The assistance was released to strengthen the city's sanitation system and effectively curb dust-related pollution, said Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

She said that the funds will be utilised for sanitation works and minor road repairs, including pothole filling and patch repairs, to reduce dust generation across the city.

- IANS

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Priya S
While the intent to speed up work is good, giving one person the power to approve Rs 50 crore projects raises concerns about accountability. Where are the checks and balances? We need transparency in how these projects are selected and awarded. Hope there is a strong audit mechanism in place.
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Rohit P
Finally! The potholes on my street have been there for over a year. If this means the MCD can fix them without waiting for 10 meetings, it's a welcome step. The Rs 500 crore assistance for sanitation is also much needed. Let's see if Delhi becomes cleaner now.
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Sarah B
Interesting development. Centralizing financial authority can boost efficiency, but it's a double-edged sword. The success of this policy will entirely depend on the integrity and capability of the individual Commissioner. Hope the focus remains on "public convenience" as stated.
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Vikram M
Good governance is about timely execution. All these years, funds were allocated but work was delayed due to bureaucracy. If the Commissioner is competent, this delegation will help complete long-pending projects. The real test will be in our colonies - will the garbage get cleared faster?
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Kavya N
Accountability is key. With great power comes great responsibility. The government must ensure that this enhanced power is used solely for public benefit and not misused. Regular public disclosure of projects approved under this new rule would build trust. 🙏

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