The Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) approved the 2023-24 Budget for the Capital after the Delhi government addressed on Tuesday.
The Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) approved the 2023-24 Budget for the Capital after the Delhi government addressed on Tuesday a clarification sought on the basis of “administrative concerns” the lieutenant governor (LG)’s office raised, officials aware of the matter said.
The Budget presentation on Tuesday was postponement after it emerged late on Monday that the requisite nod from the President routed through the MHA had not arrived.
“They [the Delhi government] on Tuesday morning the concerns after which approval was given to the Budget,” said an MHA official, who did not want to be named.
The official insisted there was no delay on their part and that the concerns LG’s office marked to the ministry caused it. “On March 17, [the] clarification was sought from [the] Delhi government on the basis of concerns of LG.”
The Budget was now expected to be presented on Wednesday.
The MHA issued a statement on Monday saying LG raised concerns of administrative nature on the Budget, keeping in view the fiscal interest of the National Capital Territory. “…MHA vide its letter dated March 17, requested GNCTD [Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi ] to resubmit the Budget addressing these concerns for taking further action.”
It said the reply was awaited for four days. “For the benefit of the people of Delhi, the GNCTD should submit [a] reply immediately.”