The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will hold a special budget meeting on February 13. Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Kumar will present the Revised Budget Estimates for 2024-25 and the Budget Estimates for 2025-26. This includes the Revised Budget Estimates for the financial year 2024-25 and Budget Estimates for 2025-26. The presentation of the budget had been delayed due to the model code of conduct in place during the assembly elections. The corporation will also consider the Schedule of Taxes, Rates and Cesses for the upcoming financial year.
MCD had sought the LG’s authorisation last month, as the absence of a standing committee—normally responsible for budget approvals—caused delays. As per protocol, property tax rates should be finalised between February 12-15 to ensure smooth implementation in the upcoming fiscal year. However, with limited time left for discussions, officials say the budget process will be expedited.
The BJP has returned to power in Delhi after 26 years, securing 48 out of 70 seats in the assembly elections held on February 5. The AAP won 22 seats, while the Congress failed to open its account.
A total of 22 MCD councillors contested the elections and among the 48 winning BJP candidates, eight were sitting councillors, including Ravinder Negi (Patparganj), Rekha Gupta (Shalimar Bagh) and Shikha Roy (Greater Kailash).
Three AAP councillors — Punardeep Sawhney (Chandni Chowk), Prem Chauhan (Deoli)and Aaley Mohammad Iqbal (Matia Mahal) — also secured assembly seats.
Following the election results, the composition of the MCD now stands at BJP - 112 councillors, AAP - 119 councillors and Congress - 8 councillors.
The upcoming meeting on February 13 is expected to focus on fund allocations for sanitation, road maintenance, public health and education, among other key sectors.