NDMC to meet Arun Jaitley for release of funds

◗ Due to non disbursal of funds, the NDMC’s liabilities have risen to 2,421 crore. If Delhi government releases the amount, the NDMC can clear all its dues, Kataria said

The BJP- ruled North Delhi Municipal Corporation ( NDMC) will approach Union finance minister Arun Jaitley with a request to release funds to the corporation, facing a fund crunch, by deducting the same from the Delhi government’s share.

NDMC standing committee chairperson Tilakraj Kataria said that the NDMC has sought time from Mr Jaitley in this regard.

Mr Kataria alleged that “The Aam Aadmi Partyled Delhi government is responsible for the fund crunch in the crporation. The government is yet to release ` 2,630 crore.”

Due to non disbursal of funds, the corporation’s liabilities have increased to as much as ` 2,421 crore. If Delhi government releases the amount, the NDMC can clear all its dues, he said.

“We have even requested lieutenant governor Anil Baijal to direct the Delhi government to release the said amount. In this regard, “we have also written to the Union government”, said the NDMC standing committee chairperson.

According to Mr Kataria, a delegation of the NDMC will meet Mr Jaitley with a request to deduct the amount from funds given to Delhi government by the Centre. “We will request union finance minister to provide fund to NDMC directly as Delhi government