The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Wednesday witnessed a historic session with all the councilors actively participating in deliberations aimed at improving civic infrastructure and providing tangible relief to the citizens of Delhi.
The Counsellor of all parties, have raised their concerns regarding the lack of desilting of drains by the previous Delhi government and almost flood like situations in the capital during every monsoons. They have also demanded assurance from the BJP government while applauding the work of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in desilting of drains.
Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh has assured the councillors and said, “We are working under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to ensure that efforts will be made to mitigate the challenges shared by all the Councilors today, with the special focus on the desilting and making Delhi prepared ahead of monsoons. Gupta and all her ministers are working on the ground to ensure this.”
The highlight of the meeting also included the announcement of a comprehensive Amnesty Scheme for Property Tax, a long-awaited move expected to benefit lakhs of owners of residential, commercial and industrial properties across the city. In a bid to ease the financial burden on citizens and encourage compliance, the House has approved a full waiver of interest and late payment charges on pending property tax dues under the amnesty scheme.
In another citizen-friendly decision, the user surcharge has been scrapped entirely. This move is expected to provide substantial relief to property owners and facilitate smoother tax payments in the future.
Speaking on the occasion Singh said, “Today marks a transformative step in making MCD more citizen-centric. With the introduction of the amnesty scheme and removal of unjust financial burdens, we are enabling residents to come forward, settle their dues, and participate in the city’s development journey without fear or stress.”
