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Mumbai: ‘BMC must declare where funds have been utilised’

After civic body increases provision for MPs, MLAs by Rs 245 crore in its budget for 2024-25, the Opposition demands that all works the amounts have purportedly been used for be clearly explained

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The BMC is set to hold the next civic elections in 2024-25. File pic

The BMC is set to hold the next civic elections in 2024-25. File pic

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) made a provision of Rs 1,050 crore, to be utilised for basic civic amenities and works suggested by the MLAs and MPs in the 2024-25 budget. The civic body has increased the provision for MPs and MLAs by Rs 245 crore, as compared to the current financial year.

Civic Chief I S Chahal presented the civic budget for 2024-25 in the first week of February. According to budget fund code 11, under the provision for providing various basic civic amenities and development work, the BMC made a provision of Rs 750 crore. Another provision of Rs 300 crore was made under the provision for work other than basic civic amenities. Civic officials confirmed that this fund will be utilised for work suggested by MLAs and MPs for their constituency.

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