MCD leaders decry ‘dilution of power’

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- Paras Singh

Senior elected functionaries of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) have flagged concerns over the steady dilution of the civic body's regulatory powers, citing reforms being implemented under the ease of doing business framework.

They alleged that departments and licensing functions are gradually being taken out of the corporation's ambit, weakening its governing authority.

The issue was raised during the MCD's standing committee meeting on August 20, where committee chairperson Satya Sharma also told municipal commissioner Ashwani Kumar that at this rate “nothing will remain with the MCD” and everything will be taken away.