Possibility of conflict between AAP-BJP again in MCD!
The series of constitutional crises arising in the Municipal Corporation of delhi (MCD) has not ended since themayor's election till now. The latest matter is regarding the budget of delhi Municipal Corporation (MCDBudget 2024). The Standing Committee of the Corporation (MCD Standing Committee) has not been formedyet. On the other hand, departmental officials have started preparations to make the budget (MCD Budget). Insuch a situation, if a standing committee is not formed, then the situation is not clear at present regarding howthe corporation's budget will be presented.Why conflict over MCD budget?This question regarding the budget of MCD is because the Standing Committee has not been formed yet,whereas more than nine months have passed since the MCD election results. It is worth noting that without the
Standing Committee the budget process will not begin. Whereas every year before 10th december the MunicipalCommissioner has to present the budget before the Standing Committee. In the absence of a standing committee,this budget cannot be presented directly in the House. In such a situation, the Municipal Commissioner canpresent the budget before the LG. As per rules, before doing this, MCD will also have to take the opinion of theUnion home Ministry. At present, the Chief Accountant cum Financial Advisor of MCD has issued an orderasking all the departments to submit the revised budget estimates for the financial year 2023-24 and budgetestimates for 2024-25 by september 15.This is the reason for not forming a standing committeeActually, there is no legal hurdle in forming the standing committee, but MCD is waiting for the order of theSupreme Court. Mayor Dr Shaili Oberoi has challenged the nomination of the nominated members appointed bythe LG. The supreme court has not given its verdict on this. The corporation can form a standing committeeeven without an order, but there is no consensus between bjp and AAP. Both feel that the decision of the topcourt will come in their favor.
Standing Committee the budget process will not begin. Whereas every year before 10th december the MunicipalCommissioner has to present the budget before the Standing Committee. In the absence of a standing committee,this budget cannot be presented directly in the House. In such a situation, the Municipal Commissioner canpresent the budget before the LG. As per rules, before doing this, MCD will also have to take the opinion of theUnion home Ministry. At present, the Chief Accountant cum Financial Advisor of MCD has issued an orderasking all the departments to submit the revised budget estimates for the financial year 2023-24 and budgetestimates for 2024-25 by september 15.This is the reason for not forming a standing committeeActually, there is no legal hurdle in forming the standing committee, but MCD is waiting for the order of theSupreme Court. Mayor Dr Shaili Oberoi has challenged the nomination of the nominated members appointed bythe LG. The supreme court has not given its verdict on this. The corporation can form a standing committeeeven without an order, but there is no consensus between bjp and AAP. Both feel that the decision of the topcourt will come in their favor.